N-CSR 1 d266287dncsr.htm MANNING & NAPIER FUND, INC. <![CDATA[Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.]]>

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number     811-04087

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Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

290 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450

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(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

B. Reuben Auspitz         290 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY  14450

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(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  585-325-6880

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Date of fiscal year end: December 31, 2011

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Date of reporting period: January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

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ITEM 1.

REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.


 

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Life Sciences Series

Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence both domestically and abroad. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.

Despite such volatility, U.S. equities, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, ended the year with positive returns of 2.12%. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the S&P 500 Health Care Index earned 12.74%, significantly outpacing the overall equities market. The Life Sciences Series, however, underperformed in 2011 and lost 7.33% for the year.

While short-term performance is negative on an absolute and relative basis, we’ve found that measuring performance over market cycles demonstrates a manager’s ability to add value through varying types of environments, both good and bad. The S&P Health Care Index had an annualized return of 5.35% for the current market cycle (since October 1, 2002). Meanwhile, the Life Sciences Series has handily outperformed over the current market cycle, with an annualized return of 7.89%.

With strong consideration to both top-down industry themes and an analysis of company-by-company fundamentals, we have positioned the portfolio with regard to the risks and opportunities presented by the upcoming challenges in healthcare. For instance, we maintain a significant underweight to large pharmaceutical companies as compared to the benchmark. As governments across the developed world make budget cuts in an attempt to improve deficits, these cutbacks are putting pressure on the reimbursement rates for drug companies, which is creating a headwind for profits in addition to the pending “patent cliff” many of these companies face. Instead, we continue to maintain a relatively large thematic exposure to the Life Science Tools and Diagnostics industries. We believe new products from companies in these sub-sectors are likely to improve the quality and delivery of health care.

Throughout 2011, stock selection decisions were the primary drivers of underperformance, with individual holdings within the Biotechnology and Health Care Providers & Services industries being the largest negative contributors to performance. Further diving into the Series’ underperformance, as the broader markets corrected and investors experienced a flight to stable, dividend-paying stocks, the Series’ relatively high exposure to small-mid cap healthcare companies hurt results, as did a lack of investment in large cap pharmaceutical and managed care companies, which drove the benchmark’s performance. While industries such as pharmaceuticals outperformed as investors hid in larger, higher dividend yielding stocks, we continue to believe that many of these areas have poor long-term growth prospects relative to other areas such as Life Science Tools & Diagnostics within the Life Sciences sector.

Manning & Napier feels strongly that in this slow economic growth environment, it is important to focus on those companies with strong organic growth drivers. As a result, we continue to identify and pursue companies that we believe are well positioned for the long-term and meet the requirements of our investment strategies and pricing disciplines. Amid a muted economic backdrop, we are focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Many of these companies have displayed an ability to successfully compete and gain market share in faster growing foreign markets. Given our view of the enduring nature of the current slow growth environment, we’re also investing in companies that are less dependent on the economy and/or government spending as a significant source of revenue.

Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security by security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Life Sciences Series

 

 

Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

     

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011

     

ONE

YEAR1

  

FIVE

YEAR

  

TEN

YEAR

   SINCE
INCEPTION2

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Life Sciences Series3

   -7.33%            1.81%            4.39%            10.79%            

S&P 500 Total Return Index4

   2.12%            -0.24%            2.93%            1.14%            

S&P 500 Health Care Index4

   12.74%            2.86%            2.27%            2.54%            

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Life Sciences Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the S&P 500 Health Care Index.

 

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1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series and Indices are calculated from November 5, 1999, the Series’ current activation date.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.11%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.11% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The S&P 500 Health Care Index, a sub-index of the S&P 500 Total Return Index, includes the stocks of companies involved in the business of health care related products and services. Both Indices’ returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Life Sciences Series

 

 

Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

     

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

  

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

  

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD*                                

7/1/11-12/31/11

Actual

   $1,000.00    $   857.70    $5.34

Hypothetical

        

(5% return before expenses)

   $1,000.00    $1,019.46    $5.80

*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.14%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratio stated above may differ from the expense ratio stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

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Life Sciences Series

 

 

Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

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Top Ten Stock Holdings2

 

Insulet Corp.

     6.1%          

Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Australia)

     3.6%   

Myriad Genetics, Inc.

     5.7%          

BioMerieux (France)

     3.6%   

Dendreon Corp.

     5.1%          

Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

     3.4%   

UCB S.A. (Belgium)

     4.9%          

Abaxis, Inc.

     3.3%   

The Advisory Board Co.

     4.1%          

Computer Programs & Systems, Inc.

     3.2%   

 

2 As a percentage of total investments.

                      

 

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Life Sciences Series

 

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS - 93.5%

     

Health Care - 86.4%

     

Biotechnology - 16.9%

     

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.*

     182,190       $ 6,263,692   

Dendreon Corp.*

     1,318,000         10,016,800   

Exact Sciences Corp.*

     717,752         5,828,146   

Myriad Genetics, Inc.*

     531,000         11,119,140   
     

 

 

 
        33,227,778   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 28.6%

     

Abaxis, Inc.*

     232,500         6,433,275   

Alere, Inc.*1,2

     122,000         2,816,980   

Alere, Inc.

     77,190         1,782,317   

BioMerieux (France)3

     97,796         6,979,879   

DexCom, Inc.*

     387,310         3,605,856   

Endologix, Inc.*

     36,100         414,428   

HeartWare International, Inc.*

     89,510         6,176,190   

Insulet Corp.*

     633,070         11,920,708   

Quidel Corp.*

     355,000         5,371,150   

Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.*

     128,100         5,641,524   

Thoratec Corp.*

     148,000         4,966,880   
     

 

 

 
        56,109,187   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Providers & Services - 4.8%

     

China Cord Blood Corp. - ADR (Hong Kong)*

     894,000         2,369,100   

Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Australia)3

     614,000         7,077,104   
     

 

 

 
        9,446,204   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Technology - 5.8%

     

Cerner Corp.*

     84,050         5,148,063   

Computer Programs & Systems, Inc.

     123,000         6,286,530   
     

 

 

 
        11,434,593   
     

 

 

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 12.6%

     

Luminex Corp.*

     284,000         6,029,320   

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. (United Kingdom)*1,4,5

     40,905         5,805,547   

QIAGEN N.V. - ADR (Netherlands)*

     273,000         3,770,130   

Sequenom, Inc.*

     985,000         4,383,250   

WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman), Inc. - ADR (China)*

     423,880         4,679,635   
     

 

 

 
        24,667,882   
     

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals - 17.7%

     

Allergan, Inc.

     62,000         5,439,880   

Green Cross Corp. (South Korea)3

     31,500         3,996,031   

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (United Kingdom)3

     390,000         3,750,421   

Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     546,000         6,683,040   

Strides Arcolab Ltd. (India)3

     715,750         5,403,188   

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

 

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Life Sciences Series

 

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Health Care (continued)

     

Pharmaceuticals (continued)

     

UCB S.A. (Belgium)3

     228,939       $ 9,604,689   
     

 

 

 
        34,877,249   
     

 

 

 

Total Health Care

        169,762,893   
     

 

 

 

Industrials - 7.1%

     

Professional Services - 7.1%

     

The Advisory Board Co.*

     109,000         8,088,890   

Qualicorp S.A. (Brazil)*

     665,000         5,971,720   
     

 

 

 

Total Industrials

        14,060,610   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(Identified Cost $186,358,433)

        183,823,503   
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.9%

     

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares6 , 0.05%,

     

(Identified Cost $11,492,275)

     11,492,275         11,492,275   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.4%

     

(Identified Cost $197,850,708)

        195,315,778   

OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.6%

        1,234,510   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100%

      $ 196,550,288   
     

 

 

 

ADR - American Depository Receipt

*Non-income producing security

1Restricted securities - Investment in security that is restricted as to public resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities amount to $8,622,527, or 4.4% of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2011.

2This security was acquired on February 3, 2006 at a cost of $2,978,020 ($24.41 per share) and has been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Directors.

3A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.

4This security was acquired on April 26, 2011 at a cost of $6,149,543 ($150.34 per share) and has been determined to be illiquid under guidelines established by the Board of Directors.

5Security has been valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor (see Note 2 to the financial statements).

6Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

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

 

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Life Sciences Series

 

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

  

Investments, at value (identified cost $197,850,708) (Note 2)

   $ 195,315,778   

Cash

     40,013   

Receivable for securities sold

     1,124,663   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     408,099   

Foreign tax reclaims receivable

     97,312   

Dividends receivable

     40,415   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     197,026,280   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

  

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

     165,559   

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     9,229   

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     3,219   

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

     537   

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     251   

Payable for fund shares repurchased

     191,333   

Accrued foreign capital gains tax (Note 2)

     39,319   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     66,545   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     475,992   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 196,550,288   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Capital stock

   $ 179,437   

Additional paid-in-capital

     195,978,304   

Undistributed net investment income

       

Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     2,963,364   

Net unrealized depreciation on investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of $39,319), foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (2,570,817
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 196,550,288   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE -

  

CLASS A ($196,550,288/17,943,678 shares)

   $ 10.95   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Life Sciences Series

 

 

Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $149,775)

   $ 1,291,911   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Management fees (Note 3)

     2,530,562   

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     64,972   

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     19,831   

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

     7,128   

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     2,552   

Custodian fees

     67,896   

Miscellaneous

     111,021   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     2,803,962   
  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT LOSS

     (1,512,051
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

  

Net realized gain (loss) on-

  

Investments

     29,539,214   

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $118,469)

     (254,686
  

 

 

 
     29,284,528   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on-

  

Investments (net of change in accrued foreign capital gains tax of $39,319)

     (51,273,293

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (12,880
  

 

 

 
     (51,286,173
  

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

     (22,001,645
  

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ (23,513,696
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Life Sciences Series

 

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/11

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/10

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

   

OPERATIONS:

   

Net investment loss

  $ (1,512,051   $ (1,088,986

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

    29,284,528        18,233,679   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

    (51,286,173     17,294,176   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from operations

    (23,513,696     34,438,869   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

   

(Note 9):

   

From net realized gain on investments

    (5,663,104       
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

   

Net decrease from capital share transactions (Note 5)

    (21,836,822     (59,818,922
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets

    (51,013,622     (25,380,053

NET ASSETS:

   

Beginning of year

    247,563,910        272,943,963   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year (including accumulated net investment loss of $0 and $20,942, respectively)

  $ 196,550,288      $ 247,563,910   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Life Sciences Series

 

 

Financial Highlights

 

     FOR THE YEARS ENDED  
     12/31/11     12/31/10     12/31/09     12/31/08      12/31/07  

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year):

           

Net asset value - Beginning of year

   $ 12.18      $ 10.61      $ 6.99      $ 11.54       $ 11.41   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

           

Net investment loss

     (0.07) 1      (0.04) 1      (0.05) 1      (0.06)         (0.08)   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (0.84)        1.61        3.67        (4.38)         1.25   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     (0.91)        1.57        3.62        (4.44)         1.17   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

           

From net realized gain on investments

     (0.32)                      (0.11)         (1.04)   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of year

   $ 10.95      $ 12.18      $ 10.61      $ 6.99       $ 11.54   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets - End of year

           

(000’s omitted)

   $ 196,550      $ 247,564      $ 272,944      $ 182,704       $ 299,669   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total return2

     (7.33%)        14.80%        51.79%        (38.77%)         10.62%   

Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data:

           

Expenses*

     1.11%        1.09%        1.11%        1.12%         1.12%   

Net investment loss

     (0.60%)        (0.41%)        (0.55%)        (0.65%)         (0.75%)   

Portfolio turnover

     84%        67%        95%        94%         95%   
* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following    

amount:

           
     N/A        0.00% 3      0.01%        N/A         N/A   

1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

2 Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.

3Less than 0.01%.

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

 

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Life Sciences Series

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

1.   Organization

Life Sciences Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

  The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies in the life sciences   industry.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to advisory clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Life Sciences Series Class A common stock.

 

2.   Significant Accounting Policies

  Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

2.    Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

  Security Valuation (continued)

securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION    TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets:

           

Equity securities*:

           

Health Care

   $ 169,762,893       $ 127,146,034       $ 36,811,312       $ 5,805,547**   

Industrials

     14,060,610         14,060,610                   

Mutual funds

     11,492,275         11,492,275                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 195,315,778       $ 152,698,919       $ 36,811,312       $ 5,805,547   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:

 

LEVEL 3 RECONCILIATION    EQUITY
SECURITIES
    PREFERRED
SECURITIES
 

Balance as of December 31, 2010 (market value)***

   $      $   

Net realized gain (loss)

     (95,898     (2,312,500

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)****

     (248,098     2,312,500   

Purchases

     6,149,543     

Sales***

              

Transfers in

         

Transfers out

              
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2011 (market value)

   $ 5,805,547      $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.

**Amount represents the Series’ investment in Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. (“Oxford”). Oxford is initially valued at transaction price, which is considered the best initial estimate of fair value. Subsequently, the Series’ uses, or will use, other methodologies and significant inputs to determine fair value. Such methodologies and significant inputs include: subsequent rounds of financing for Oxford; recent transactions in similar instruments; discounted cash flow techniques; third-party appraisals; industry multiples and public comparables; and Oxford’s current financial performance compared to projected performance.

***Included securities valued at $0 as of the beginning of the year, which were written off during the year.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2.   Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

  Security Valuation (continued)

  ****The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities still held at December 31, 2011 was ($343,996).

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

  Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

  Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

  Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

  Restricted Securities

Restricted securities are purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may have contractual restrictions on resale. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Series’ Investment Portfolio.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

2.   Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

  Illiquid Securities

A security may be considered illiquid if so deemed in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board. Securities that are illiquid are marked with the applicable footnote on the Investment Portfolio.

  Affiliated Companies

The 1940 Act defines “affiliated companies” to include securities in which a series owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer.

The following transactions were effected in securities of affiliated companies for the year ended December 31, 2011:

 

NAME OF ISSUER    VALUE AT  
12/31/10  
   PURCHASE  
COST  
   SALES  
PROCEEDS  
   VALUE AT  
12/31/11  
   SHARES HELD AT  
12/31/11  
   DIVIDEND  
INCOME  
12/31/10  
THROUGH  
12/31/11  
   NET  REALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
12/31/10
THROUGH
12/31/11
 

Avalon HealthCare Holdings,

                    

Inc. - Series D

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —           —        $ —        $ (2,312,500)   

Avalon HealthCare Holdings, Inc.

      —           —           —           —          —           —          (76,718)   

Avalon HealthCare Holdings,

                    

Inc. - Warrants

                    

2/27/2014

      —           —           —           —          —           —          (19,180)   
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 
   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —          —        $ —        $ (2,408,398)   
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

  Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

  Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax. The Series is subject to a tax imposed on short term capital gains on securities of issuers domiciled in India. The Series records an estimated deferred tax liability for securities that have been held for less than a year at the end of the reporting period, assuming those positions were disposed of at the end of the period. This amount is reported in Accrued foreign capital gains tax in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized losses on the sale of securities of issuers domiciled in India can be carried forward for eight years to offset potential future short term realized capital gains.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

  Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

  Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

4.   Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $201,756,785 and $235,100,091, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5.   Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of Life Sciences Series were:

 

      FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 12/31/11
           FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 12/31/10
        
       SHARES        AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT   

Sold

     3,884,766      $ 48,098,558        2,426,114      $ 26,545,889   

Reinvested

     532,612        5,608,399        —          —     

Repurchased

     (6,803,872     (75,543,779     (7,813,236     (86,364,811
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     (2,386,494   $ (21,836,822     (5,387,122   $ (59,818,922
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6.   Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

7.   Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

8.   Life Sciences Securities

The Series may focus its investments in certain related life sciences industries; hence, the Series may subject itself to a greater degree of risk than a series that is more diversified.

 

9.   Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including net operating losses and foreign currency gains and losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. For the year ended December 31, 2011, amounts were reclassified within the capital accounts to reduce Additional Paid in Capital by $1,787,682, increase Undistributed Net Investment Income by $1,532,993 and increase Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments, Foreign Currency and

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

9. Federal Income Tax Information (continued)

Translation of Other Assets and Liabilities by $254,689. The reclassification relates to foreign currency gains and losses and net operating losses. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:

 

          FOR THE YEAR    FOR THE  YEAR     
       ENDED 12/31/11    ENDED 12/31/10   
 

Long-term capital gains

   $5,663,104    $—     

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

   $  197,850,708     

Unrealized appreciation

     17,226,042     

Unrealized depreciation

     (19,760,972  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (2,534,930  
  

 

 

   

Undistributed long-term gains

   $ 2,963,364     

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $20,419,145.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Life Sciences Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Life Sciences Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

LOGO

New York, New York

February 22, 2012

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

The Series hereby reports $5,663,104 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site
(http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

Interested Director/Officer

 

Name:    B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   

Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc.

Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

Independent Directors

  
Name:    Stephen B. Ashley
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive)
   2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    The Ashley Group (1995-2008)
     Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)
Name:    Peter L. Faber
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)
   New York Collegium (non-profit)
     Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)
Name:    Harris H. Rusitzky
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994;
   Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Independent Directors (continued)

 

Name:   Paul A. Brooke
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:   Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   Incyte Corp. (2000-present)
  ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)
  HLTH Corp. (2000-present)
  Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)
  MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)
  GMP Companies (2000-present)
    HoustonPharma (2000-present)

Officers

 
Name:   Ryan Albano
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC;
  Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A
     
Name:   Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
  Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A
     
Name:   Elizabeth Craig
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier
  Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A
Name:   Christine Glavin
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Officers (continued)

 

Name:   Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A
Name:   Richard Yates
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863      
On the Securities and Exchange         

Commission’s (SEC) web site

   http://www.sec.gov      

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863      
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov      

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863          
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov      

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863          
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov      
On our web site    http://www.manning-napier.com      

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End
2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End
3. Shareholder Report - Annual
4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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Small Cap Series

 

 

Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence both domestically and abroad. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.

Despite such volatility, major domestic equity indices earned positive returns for the year, with the S&P 500 Index finishing the year up 2.12% and the Russell 1000 finishing up 1.5%. Yet those index returns were mainly driven by a handful of primarily large, slow growth, high dividend paying companies. Indeed, large cap companies generally outperformed their smaller cap counterparts during the risk adverse environment of 2011. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the Russell 2000 Index, which includes smaller capitalization companies, experienced a loss of 4.18%. Similarly, the Small Cap Series earned negative returns in 2011, falling 10.01% and trailing its benchmark.

For the full year, the Series’ relative underperformance was primarily a result of specific stock selections. In particular, certain holdings within the Energy, Consumer Discretionary, and Health Care sectors hurt results versus the benchmark. In large part, these investments were companies the Advisor perceived as possessing long-term growth drivers that were exposed to favorable industry trends. For example, within Health Care, the Series had a thematic exposure to life science and diagnostic related companies, and within the Energy sector the Series maintained holdings in oil services companies. As investors flocked to larger, more defensive companies, many of these more growth-oriented companies suffered losses. Meanwhile, investments within the Information Technology and Materials sectors helped offset some of this weakness.

With performance broadly negative across the sectors of Russell 2000 benchmark in 2011, the Consumer Staples, Health Care and Utilities sectors were the only ones to produce positive returns for the year. The Series’ underweight to Information Technology versus the benchmark aided relative returns for the year. However, an underweight to Utilities detracted from relative results. Given the Advisor’s focus on companies that can achieve growth, the Series continues to hold a relatively small exposure to the Utilities and Telecommunication Services sectors, as many of these companies are lacking well-defined growth drivers. In addition to Consumer Staples, the Series maintains a relatively high allocation (as compared to the benchmark) to the Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors, as the Advisor continues to identify companies with positive fundamentals that can drive growth within these areas.

Manning & Napier feels strongly that in this slow economic growth environment, it is important to focus on those companies with strong organic growth drivers. As a result, the Advisor continues to identify and pursue companies that we believe are well positioned for the long-term and meet the requirements of our investment strategies and pricing disciplines. Amid a muted economic backdrop, the Advisor is focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Many of these companies have displayed an ability to successfully compete and gain market share in faster growing foreign markets. Given our view of the enduring nature of the current slow growth environment, we’re also investing in companies that are less dependent on the economy and/or government spending as a significant source of revenue.

Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security-by-security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

      AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS  AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011
     

ONE

YEAR1

  

FIVE

YEAR

  

TEN

YEAR

   SINCE
INCEPTION
2

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Small Cap Series3

   -10.01%    -5.57%    3.30%    6.69%

S&P 500 Total Return Index4

      2.12%    -0.24%    2.93%    7.93%

Russell 2000® Index4

     -4.18%     0.15%    5.62%    8.47%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Small Cap Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the Russell 2000® Index.

 

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1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series and Indices are calculated from April 30, 1992, the Series’ current activation date.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.11%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.11% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends. The Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged index that consists of 2,000 U.S. small-capitalization stocks. The Index returns are based on a market capitalization-weighted average of relative price changes of the component stocks plus dividends whose reinvestments are compounded daily. Both Indices’ returns, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

    

BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

  ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
12/31/11
 

EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD*

7/1/11-12/31/11

Actual

  $1,000.00   $   841.00   $5.24

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

  $1,000.00   $1,019.51   $5.75

*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.13%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

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Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

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Market Capitalization

  

Average

   $ 1,365.24 Million   

Median

     1,152.11 Million   

Weighted Average

     1,373.57 Million   

Top Ten Stock Holdings2

  

 

Westport Innovations, Inc. - ADR (Canada)

     3.6

 

RailAmerica, Inc.

     3.1

 

AMC Networks, Inc. - Class A

     2.7

 

Eagle Materials, Inc.

     2.3

 

Infinera Corp.

     2.2

 

Calgon Carbon Corp.

     2.1

 

Wabash National Corp.

     2.0

 

Zon Multimedia Servicos de Telecomunicacoes

e Multimedia SGPS S.A. (Portugal)

     1.8

 

Imax Corp. (Canada)

     1.7

 

Euronet Worldwide, Inc.

     1.7
   

2As a percentage of total investments.

        
 

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.0%

     

Consumer Discretionary - 23.0%

     

Automobiles - 0.8%

     

Tesla Motors, Inc.*

     52,100       $ 1,487,976   
     

 

 

 

Distributors - 1.3%

     

Inchcape plc (United Kingdom)1

     489,761         2,228,270   
     

 

 

 

Diversified Consumer Services - 3.2%

     

Capella Education Co.*

     48,560         1,750,588   

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.*

     150,120         2,395,915   

Strayer Education, Inc.

     16,890         1,641,539   
     

 

 

 
        5,788,042   
     

 

 

 

Household Durables - 1.0%

     

Lennar Corp. - Class A

     89,340         1,755,531   
     

 

 

 

Internet & Catalog Retail - 1.5%

     

Blue Nile, Inc.*

     24,890         1,017,503   

Ocado Group plc (United Kingdom)*1

     2,044,230         1,723,408   
     

 

 

 
        2,740,911   
     

 

 

 

Media - 6.2%

     

AMC Networks, Inc. - Class A*

     127,420         4,788,444   

Imax Corp. (Canada)*

     170,490         3,125,082   

Zon Multimedia Servicos de Telecomunicacoes e Multimedia SGPS S.A. (Portugal)1

     1,046,670         3,140,061   
     

 

 

 
        11,053,587   
     

 

 

 

Specialty Retail - 9.0%

     

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

     247,100         2,752,694   

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     75,110         2,770,057   

The Finish Line, Inc. - Class A

     60,150         1,159,993   

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

     56,040         2,902,872   

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

     111,000         2,136,750   

Select Comfort Corp.*

     90,882         1,971,231   

Sonic Automotive, Inc. - Class A

     163,780         2,425,582   
     

 

 

 
        16,119,179   
     

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

        41,173,496   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples - 7.7%

     

Beverages - 4.1%

     

Boston Beer Co., Inc. - Class A*

     26,830         2,912,665   

C&C Group plc (Ireland)1

     497,040         1,845,472   

Heckmann Corp.*

     390,520         2,596,958   
     

 

 

 
        7,355,095   
     

 

 

 

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.9%

     

Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion S.A. (Spain)*1

     308,720         1,389,814   

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Consumer Staples (continued)

     

Food & Staples Retailing (continued)

     

SUPERVALU, Inc.

     251,100       $ 2,038,932   
     

 

 

 
        3,428,746   
     

 

 

 

Food Products - 1.7%

     

Flowers Foods, Inc.

     107,145         2,033,612   

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.

     44,254         1,047,492   
     

 

 

 
        3,081,104   
     

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

        13,864,945   
     

 

 

 

Energy - 6.8%

     

Energy Equipment & Services - 6.2%

     

Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (Canada)

     60,840         1,702,027   

Global Geophysical Services, Inc.*

     153,680         1,032,730   

ION Geophysical Corp.*

     249,310         1,528,270   

Key Energy Services, Inc.*

     133,470         2,064,781   

Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (Norway)*1

     179,130         1,952,249   

Trican Well Service Ltd. (Canada)

     167,620         2,887,589   
     

 

 

 
        11,167,646   
     

 

 

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 0.6%

     

Paladin Energy Ltd. (Australia)*2

     793,210         1,105,628   
     

 

 

 

Total Energy

        12,273,274   
     

 

 

 

Financials - 9.4%

     

Commercial Banks - 1.1%

     

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

     379,060         1,993,856   
     

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services - 0.9%

     

JSE Ltd. (South Africa)1

     181,330         1,592,872   
     

 

 

 

Insurance - 0.8%

     

Brasil Insurance Participacoes e Administracao S.A. (Brazil)

     162,850         1,484,225   
     

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 6.6%

     

American Campus Communities, Inc.

     32,600         1,367,896   

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

     57,890         1,046,651   

Corporate Office Properties Trust

     65,500         1,392,530   

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

     152,090         1,466,148   

DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc.

     65,620         1,589,316   

Education Realty Trust, Inc.

     140,020         1,432,405   

Home Properties, Inc.

     23,200         1,335,624   

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

     111,580         2,140,104   
     

 

 

 
        11,770,674   
     

 

 

 

Total Financials

        16,841,627   
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Health Care - 13.3%

     

Biotechnology - 2.1%

     

Dendreon Corp.*

     247,440       $ 1,880,544   

Myriad Genetics, Inc.*

     88,400         1,851,096   
     

 

 

 
        3,731,640   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 6.2%

     

Abaxis, Inc.*

     72,450         2,004,692   

Alere, Inc.*

     59,276         1,368,683   

DexCom, Inc.*

     79,760         742,566   

HeartWare International, Inc.*

     27,300         1,883,700   

Insulet Corp.*

     146,910         2,766,315   

Quidel Corp.*

     53,270         805,975   

Thoratec Corp.*

     48,790         1,637,392   
     

 

 

 
        11,209,323   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Technology - 0.5%

     

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.*

     45,500         861,770   
     

 

 

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 2.3%

     

Sequenom, Inc.*

     293,860         1,307,677   

WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman), Inc. - ADR (China)*

     252,160         2,783,846   
     

 

 

 
        4,091,523   
     

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals - 2.2%

     

Green Cross Corp. (South Korea)1

     18,180         2,306,281   

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (United Kingdom)1

     177,590         1,707,788   
     

 

 

 
        4,014,069   
     

 

 

 

Total Health Care

        23,908,325   
     

 

 

 

Industrials - 21.0%

     

Airlines - 3.2%

     

Copa Holdings S.A. - ADR - Class A (Panama)

     49,220         2,887,737   

US Airways Group, Inc.*

     580,340         2,942,324   
     

 

 

 
        5,830,061   
     

 

 

 

Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.4%

     

Interface, Inc. - Class A

     61,360         708,094   
     

 

 

 

Construction & Engineering - 0.7%

     

MYR Group, Inc.*

     66,440         1,271,662   
     

 

 

 

Electrical Equipment - 0.7%

     

Acuity Brands, Inc.

     22,580         1,196,740   
     

 

 

 

Machinery - 8.3%

     

Astec Industries, Inc.*

     28,460         916,697   

Graham Corp.

     81,910         1,838,060   

Titan International, Inc.

     107,480         2,091,561   

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Industrials (continued)

     

Machinery (continued)

     

Wabash National Corp.*

     447,610       $ 3,509,262   

Westport Innovations, Inc. - ADR (Canada)*

     194,610         6,468,836   
     

 

 

 
        14,824,416   
     

 

 

 

Marine - 1.4%

     

Baltic Trading Ltd.

     138,290         656,877   

D/S Norden (Denmark)1

     44,790         1,046,031   

Sinotrans Shipping Ltd. (Hong Kong)1

     3,457,000         838,015   
     

 

 

 
        2,540,923   
     

 

 

 

Professional Services - 1.1%

     

The Advisory Board Co.*

     27,990         2,077,138   
     

 

 

 

Road & Rail - 5.2%

     

Heartland Express, Inc.

     133,310         1,905,000   

Knight Transportation, Inc.

     114,840         1,796,098   

RailAmerica, Inc.*

     373,540         5,562,011   
     

 

 

 
        9,263,109   
     

 

 

 

Total Industrials

        37,712,143   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology - 10.9%

     

Communications Equipment - 2.2%

     

Infinera Corp.*

     630,290         3,958,221   
     

 

 

 

Computers & Peripherals - 0.5%

     

Immersion Corp.*

     173,210         897,228   
     

 

 

 

Internet Software & Services - 3.6%

     

The Active Network, Inc.*

     135,590         1,844,024   

comScore, Inc.*

     90,970         1,928,564   

LogMeIn, Inc.*

     21,050         811,477   

Velti plc - ADR (Ireland)*

     280,650         1,908,420   
     

 

 

 
        6,492,485   
     

 

 

 

IT Services - 1.7%

     

Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*

     165,490         3,058,255   
     

 

 

 

Software - 2.9%

     

RealPage, Inc.*

     42,870         1,083,325   

SolarWinds, Inc.*

     94,600         2,644,070   

Taleo Corp. - Class A*

     34,610         1,339,061   
     

 

 

 
        5,066,456   
     

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

        19,472,645   
     

 

 

 

Materials - 6.0%

     

Chemicals - 3.7%

     

Calgon Carbon Corp.*

     244,600         3,842,666   

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Materials (continued)

     

Chemicals (continued)

     

Flotek Industries, Inc.*

     106,690       $ 1,062,632   

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. - Class A

     35,400         1,652,826   
     

 

 

 
        6,558,124   
     

 

 

 

Construction Materials - 2.3%

     

Eagle Materials, Inc.

     160,990         4,131,003   
     

 

 

 

Total Materials

        10,689,127   
     

 

 

 

Utilities - 0.9%

     

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 0.9%

     

GenOn Energy, Inc.*

     607,963         1,586,783   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Identified Cost $181,221,274)

        177,522,365   
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.0%

     

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.05%

(Identified Cost $1,810,815)

     1,810,815         1,810,815   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0%
(Identified Cost $183,032,089)

        179,333,180   

LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS - 0.0%**

        (8,080
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100%

      $ 179,325,100   
     

 

 

 

ADR - American Depository Receipt

*Non-income producing security

**Less than 0.1%

1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.

2Traded on Canadian exchange.

3Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

  

Investments, at value (identified cost $183,032,089) (Note 2)

   $ 179,333,180   

Cash

     18,626   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     230,705   

Dividends receivable

     128,251   

Foreign tax reclaims receivable

     25,762   

Other receivable

     70   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     179,736,594   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

  

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

     151,936   

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     9,035   

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     3,374   

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

     271   

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     251   

Payable for fund shares repurchased

     191,707   

Audit fees payable

     22,365   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     32,555   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     411,494   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 179,325,100   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Capital stock

   $ 214,375   

Additional paid-in-capital

     221,476,943   

Accumulated net investment loss

     (1,498

Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (38,662,808

Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (3,701,912
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 179,325,100   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE -
CLASS A
($179,325,100/21,437,550 shares)

   $ 8.36   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $59,637)

   $ 1,675,876   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Management fees (Note 3)

     1,995,320   

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     58,016   

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     20,742   

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

     5,442   

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     2,552   

Custodian fees

     29,766   

Miscellaneous

     104,307   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     2,216,145   
  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT LOSS

     (540,269
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

  

Net realized gain (loss) on-

  

Investments

     26,292,121   

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $41,168)

     (70,719
  

 

 

 
     26,221,402   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on-

  

Investments

     (45,811,501

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (3,441
  

 

 

 
     (45,814,942
  

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

     (19,593,540
  

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ (20,133,809
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/11

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/10

 

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS:

   

OPERATIONS:

   

Net investment loss

  $ (540,269   $ (234,132

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

    26,221,402        28,494,683   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

    (45,814,942     14,571,480   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from operations

    (20,133,809     42,832,031   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

   

Net decrease from capital share transactions (Note 5)

    (8,938,199     (6,344,912
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (29,072,008     36,487,119   

NET ASSETS:

   

Beginning of year

    208,397,108        171,909,989   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year (including accumulated net investment loss of $1,498 and $0, respectively)

  $ 179,325,100      $ 208,397,108   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

     FOR THE YEARS ENDED  
     12/31/11     12/31/10     12/31/09     12/31/08     12/31/07  

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year):

         

Net asset value - Beginning of year

  $ 9.29      $ 7.39      $ 4.98      $ 10.21      $ 13.08   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

         

Net investment loss

    (0.02 )1      (0.01 )1      (0.02 )1      (0.02     (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.91     1.91        2.43        (5.12     (1.25
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    (0.93     1.90        2.41        (5.14     (1.26
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

         

From net realized gain on investments

                         (0.09     (1.61
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of year

  $ 8.36      $ 9.29      $ 7.39      $ 4.98      $ 10.21   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets - End of year
(000’s omitted)

  $ 179,325      $ 208,397      $ 171,910      $ 120,162      $ 184,998   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return2

    (10.01%     25.71%        48.39%        (50.68%     (9.32%

Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data:

         

Expenses*

    1.11%        1.12%        1.15%        1.15%        1.14%   

Net investment loss

    (0.27%     (0.13%     (0.34%     (0.39%     (0.08%

Portfolio turnover

    75%        75%        76%        68%        64%   

*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:

 

   

    N/A        0.00% 3      0.00% 3      N/A        N/A   

1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.

3Less than 0.01%.

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

Small Cap Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies with small market capitalizations.

The Series is authorized to issue five classes of shares (Class A, B, D, E and Z). Currently, only Class A shares have been issued. Each class of shares is substantially the same, except that class-specific distribution and shareholder servicing expenses are borne by the specific class of shares to which they relate.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 87.5 million have been designated as Small Cap Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION   TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  

   Assets:

       

  Equity securities*:

       

  Consumer Discretionary

  $ 41,173,496      $ 34,081,757      $ 7,091,739      $   

  Consumer Staples

    13,864,945        10,629,659        3,235,286          

  Energy

    12,273,274        10,321,025        1,952,249          

  Financials

    16,841,627        15,248,755        1,592,872          

  Health Care

    23,908,325        19,894,256        4,014,069          

  Industrials

    37,712,143        35,828,097        1,884,046          

  Information Technology

    19,472,645        19,472,645                 

  Materials

    10,689,127        10,689,127                 

  Utilities

    1,586,783        1,586,783                 

  Mutual funds

    1,810,815        1,810,815                 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Total assets

  $         179,333,180      $     159,562,919      $         19,770,261      $                 —   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU
2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Recent Accounting Standard (continued)

description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $146,905,867 and $147,809,612, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in Class A shares of Small Cap Series were:

 

     FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11     FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10  
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Sold

          1,738,475      $       15,552,815              2,171,584      $       16,811,321   

Reinvested

                           

Repurchased

    (2,723,450     (24,491,014     (3,002,811     (23,156,233
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    (984,975   $ (8,938,199     (831,227   $ (6,344,912
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Approximately 90% of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion. At December 31, 2011, the retirement plan of the Advisor and its affiliates owned 57,414 shares (0.27% of shares outstanding) valued at $479,982.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

7. Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including net operating losses, foreign currency gains and losses and late-year ordinary losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

There were no distributions to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2010 or the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information (continued)

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

   $ 183,032,089   
 

Unrealized appreciation

     19,890,141   
 

Unrealized depreciation

     (23,589,050
    

 

 

 
 

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (3,698,909
    

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $1,498 of late-year ordinary losses.

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series had the following pre-enactment net capital loss carryforwards, expiring during the year indicated, which are available to offset future realized gains to the extent allowed by the tax law:

 

  LOSS CARRYOVER    EXPIRATION DATE
 

$38,662,808

   December 31, 2017

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $26,292,114.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Small Cap Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Small Cap Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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February 21, 2012

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro- Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

 

Interested Director/Officer   
Name:    B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President
   since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance
   Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director
   from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director -
   Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc.
   Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various
   subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman,
   Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Independent Directors   
Name:    Stephen B. Ashley
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group
   (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive)
   2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    The Ashley Group (1995-2008)
     Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)
Name:    Peter L. Faber
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will &
   Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)
   New York Collegium (non-profit)
     Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)
Name:    Harris H. Rusitzky
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994;
   Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Independent Directors (continued)   
Name:    Paul A. Brooke
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV
   Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Incyte Corp. (2000-present)
   ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)
   HLTH Corp. (2000-present)
   Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)
   MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)
   GMP Companies (2000-present)
     HoustonPharma (2000-present)
Officers   
Name:    Ryan Albano
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Elizabeth Craig
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Christine Glavin
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Officers (continued)   
Name:    Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering
   Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Richard Yates
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863

On the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) web site

   http://www.sec.gov

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

   http://www.sec.gov

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

   http://www.sec.gov

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

   http://www.sec.gov

On our web site

   http://www.manning-napier.com

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

 

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TECHNOLOGY SERIES

 

    

 

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Technology Series

 

 

Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence both domestically and abroad. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.

Despite all of the volatility, U.S. equities as measured by the S&P 500 Index ended the year with positive returns of 2.12%. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the S&P 500 Information Technology Index earned 2.43%, roughly in-line with the overall equities market. The Technology Series, however, underperformed in 2011 and lost 10.31% for the year. Despite these short-term negative returns, the Series has outperformed over the current market cycle, which includes both a bull and a bear market.

While short-term performance is negative on an absolute and relative basis, we’ve found that measuring performance over market cycles demonstrates a manager’s ability to add value through varying types of environments, both good and bad. The S&P Information Technology Index had annualized returns of 10.14% during the current market cycle (since October 1, 2002). In contrast, the Series has handily outperformed over the current market cycle, with annualized returns of 16.67%.

Over the past several quarters, the Advisor has identified a growing performance dichotomy in the Technology sector between small and mid-cap growth stocks related to thematic trends (such as cloud computing, virtualization, and mobility) and large cap technology companies, which are perceived to be less nimble and/or more focused on serving relatively slower growing end markets. This trend sharply reversed in the latter half of 2011. As investors grew increasingly concerned about a macro economic slowdown, they fled to the relative safety of stable, large capitalization stocks and generally sold small and mid-cap growth stocks, which were perceived as riskier. Amid these fluctuations, the Advisor continues to opportunistically take advantage of market volatility to position the Series in the strongest strategy fits with the most compelling long-term growth drivers.

As for 2011 relative results, stock selection was the key factor in the Series’ underperformance versus the benchmark for the year. In particular, individual holdings within the Internet Services industry were the largest negative contributors to relative performance. These companies tend to have higher growth rates, which often means higher valuation multiples, and as such were most negatively impacted by the flight to safety during the second half of 2011. Among the Series’ Internet Services holdings, some were also pressured by concerns over rising operating costs, and those based in China were viewed as having an additional layer of risk, which hurt returns in an environment of high investor nervousness. Despite these environment-driven short-term negative results, the Advisor believes that these Internet Services companies are positioned for growth over the long run. Other areas detracting from the Series’ performance in 2011 were specific selections in the Communications Equipment, IT Services, and Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industries. Positive contributors to relative performance included stocks with company-specific catalysts, including strong product cycles and/or high secular industry growth, as investors viewed these holdings as being less impacted by a potential economic slowdown.

Manning & Napier feels strongly that in this slow economic growth environment, it is important to focus on those companies with strong organic growth drivers. As a result, the Advisor continues to identify and pursue companies that we believe are well positioned for the long-term and meet the requirements of our investment strategies and pricing disciplines. Amid a muted economic backdrop, the Advisor is focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Many of these companies have displayed an ability to successfully compete and gain market share in faster growing foreign markets. Given our view of the enduring nature of the current slow growth environment, we’re also investing in companies that are less dependent on the economy and/or government spending as a significant source of revenue.

Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security by security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

     AVERAGE  ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011
    

ONE

YEAR1

      

FIVE

YEAR

      

TEN

YEAR

      

SINCE

INCEPTION2

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.- Technology Series3

   -10.31%         2.86%        7.33%         1.60%

S&P 500 Total Return Index4

      2.12%        -0.24%        2.93%         0.44%

S&P 500 Information Technology Index4

     2.43%         3.85%        2.25%        -5.19%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Technology Series from its current activation1 (8/8/00) to present (12/31/11) to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the S&P 500 Information Technology Index.

 

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1 The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2 Performance numbers for the Series and Indices are calculated from August 8, 2000, the Series’ current activation date.

3 The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.13%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.13% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4 The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The S&P 500 Information Technology Index, a sub-index of the S&P 500 Total Return Index, includes the stocks of companies involved in the business of technology related products and services. Both Indices’ returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 
    

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

  

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

  

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD*

7/1/11-12/31/11

Actual

   $1,000.00    $    820.10    $5.28

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

   $1,000.00    $1,019.41    $5.85

* Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.15%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

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Technology Series

 

Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

Top Ten Stock Holdings2   

Google, Inc. - Class A

       5.9 %     

Amdocs Ltd. - ADR (Guernsey)

       4.2 %

Qualcomm, Inc.

       5.6 %     

Autodesk, Inc.

       4.2 %

EMC Corp.

       4.9 %     

Infinera Corp.

       4.0 %

Apple, Inc.

       4.6 %     

Monsanto Co.

       3.9 %

comScore, Inc.

       4.5 %     

Velti plc - ADR (Ireland)

       3.8 %

 

2 As a percentage of total investments.

 

                            

 

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Technology Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

      SHARES   

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

COMMON STOCKS - 95.1%

         

 

Consumer Discretionary - 9.8%

         

Automobiles - 1.3%

         

Tesla Motors, Inc.*

       61,000        $ 1,742,160  
         

 

 

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.0%

         

Ctrip.com International Ltd. - ADR (China)*

       117,630          2,752,542  
         

 

 

 

Internet & Catalog Retail - 3.1%

         

Amazon.com, Inc.*

       25,000          4,327,500  
         

 

 

 

Media - 3.4%

         

Liberty Global, Inc. - Class A*

       115,600          4,743,068  
         

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

            13,565,270  
         

 

 

 

Health Care - 3.2%

         

Health Care Technology - 3.2%

         

Cerner Corp.*

       73,760          4,517,800  
         

 

 

 

Industrials - 0.9%

         

Electrical Equipment - 0.9%

         

Polypore International, Inc.*

       28,100          1,236,119  
         

 

 

 

Information Technology - 77.3%

         

Communications Equipment - 14.9%

         

Alcatel-Lucent - ADR (France)*

       1,259,600          1,964,976  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

       290,000          5,243,200  

Infinera Corp.*

       879,130          5,520,936  

Qualcomm, Inc.

       143,810          7,866,407  
         

 

 

 
            20,595,519  
         

 

 

 

Computers & Peripherals - 11.9%

         

Apple, Inc.*

       15,700          6,358,500  

EMC Corp.*

       318,100          6,851,874  

Immersion Corp.*

       630,250          3,264,695  
         

 

 

 
            16,475,069  
         

 

 

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 6.6%

         

Amphenol Corp. - Class A

       101,230          4,594,830  

Corning, Inc.

       288,000          3,738,240  

Maxwell Technologies, Inc.*

       54,436          884,041  
         

 

 

 
            9,217,111  
         

 

 

 

Internet Software & Services - 19.2%

         

The Active Network, Inc.*

       190,000          2,584,000  

comScore, Inc.*

       296,760          6,291,312  

Google, Inc. - Class A*

       12,640          8,164,176  

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)1

       210,000          4,204,907  

Velti plc - ADR (Ireland)*

       788,000          5,358,400  
         

 

 

 
            26,602,795  
         

 

 

 

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

 

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Technology Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

 

Information Technology (continued)

     

IT Services - 11.3%

     

Amadeus IT Holding S.A. - Class A (Spain)1

     176,000       $ 2,842,077   

Amdocs Ltd. - ADR (Guernsey)*

     205,000         5,848,650   

Cap Gemini S.A. (France)1

     120,000         3,730,812   

Indra Sistemas S.A. (Spain)1

     260,000         3,296,265   
     

 

 

 
        15,717,804   
     

 

 

 

Software - 13.4%

     

Autodesk, Inc.*

     191,000         5,793,030   

RealPage, Inc.*

     177,741         4,491,515   

SolarWinds, Inc.*

     98,300         2,747,485   

SuccessFactors, Inc.*

     35,700         1,423,359   

Taleo Corp. - Class A*

     107,700         4,166,913   
     

 

 

 
        18,622,302   
     

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

        107,230,600   
     

 

 

 

Materials - 3.9%

     

Chemicals - 3.9%

     

Monsanto Co

     76,550         5,363,858   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Identified Cost $133,367,973)

        131,913,647   
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.3%

     

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares2 , 0.05%

(Identified Cost $7,318,382)

     7,318,382         7,318,382   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS -100.4%
(Identified Cost $140,686,355)

        139,232,029   

LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS - (0.4%)

        (586,821
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS -100%

      $ 138,645,208   
     

 

 

 

ADR - American Depository Receipt

* Non-income producing security

1 A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.

2 Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

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

 

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Technology Series

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

    

Investments, at value (identified cost $140,686,355) (Note 2)

     $ 139,232,029  

Cash

       87,187  

Receivable for fund shares sold

       338,933  

Foreign tax reclaims receivable

       18,260  

Dividends receivable

       1,782  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

       139,678,191  
    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

    

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

       118,534  

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

       8,253  

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

       3,237  

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

       384  

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

       251  

Payable for securities purchased

       751,324  

Payable for fund shares repurchased

       103,300  

Other payables and accrued expenses

       47,700  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

       1,032,983  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     $ 138,645,208  
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

    

Capital stock

     $ 134,237  

Additional paid-in-capital

       138,104,799  

Undistributed net investment income

        

Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

       1,860,964  

Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

       (1,454,792 )
    

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     $ 138,645,208  
    

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE -
CLASS A
($138,645,208/13,423,663 shares)

     $ 10.33  
    

 

 

 

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

 

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Technology Series

Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

    

Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $136,244)

     $ 1,048,511  

Interest

       3,582  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

       1,052,093  
    

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

    

Management fees (Note 3)

       1,575,025  

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

       52,179  

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

       17,453  

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

       4,452  

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

       2,552  

Custodian fees

       16,739  

Miscellaneous

       112,186  
    

 

 

 

Total Expenses

       1,780,586  
    

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT LOSS

       (728,493 )
    

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

    

Net realized gain (loss) on-

    

Investments

       17,829,536  

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

       (3,070 )
    

 

 

 
       17,826,466  
    

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on-

    

Investments

       (32,901,016 )

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

       (466 )
    

 

 

 
       (32,901,482 )
    

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

       (15,075,016 )
    

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

     $ (15,803,509 )
    

 

 

 

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

 

   8


Technology Series

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED    
12/31/11

    FOR THE
YEAR ENDED    
12/31/10
 

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS:

   

 

OPERATIONS:

   

 

Net investment loss

  $ (728,493   $ (935,982

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

    17,826,466        16,822,648   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

    (32,901,482     14,923,959   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from operations

    (15,803,509     30,810,625   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9):

   

From net realized gain on investments

    (1,324,698       
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

   

 

Net decrease from capital share transactions (Note 5)

    (11,626,430     (21,141,317
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (28,754,637     9,669,308   

 

NET ASSETS:

   

Beginning of year

    167,399,845        157,730,537   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

End of year (including accumulated net investment loss of $0 and $169, respectively)

  $ 138,645,208      $ 167,399,845   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Technology Series

Financial Highlights

 

      FOR THE YEARS ENDED  
      12/31/11     12/31/10     12/31/09     12/31/08     12/31/07  

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year):

          

Net asset value - Beginning of year

   $ 11.63      $ 9.73      $ 6.01      $ 11.29      $ 10.41   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

          

Net investment loss

     (0.05 )1      (0.06 )1      (0.05 )1      (0.05     (0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (1.15     1.96        3.77        (5.09     2.34   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     (1.20     1.90        3.72        (5.14     2.29   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

          

From net realized gain on investments

     (0.10                   (0.14     (1.41
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of year

   $ 10.33      $ 11.63      $ 9.73      $ 6.01      $ 11.29   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets - End of year

          

(000’s omitted)

   $ 138,645      $ 167,400      $ 157,731      $ 123,112      $ 227,679   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return2

     (10.31%     19.53%        61.90%        (45.86%     22.55%   

Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data:

          

Expenses*

     1.13%        1.12%        1.13%        1.13%        1.13%   

Net investment loss

     (0.46%     (0.58%     (0.68%     (0.53%     (0.53%

Portfolio turnover

     81%        70%        55%        65%        79%   

*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:

 

   

     N/A        0.00% 3      0.00% 3      N/A        N/A   

1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.

3Less than 0.01%.

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

 

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Technology Series

Notes to Financial Statements

 

1.

Organization

Technology Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies in technology-based industries.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to advisory clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Technology Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant accounting policies

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Debt securities, including corporate bonds, will normally be valued on the basis of evaluated bid prices provided by an independent pricing service. Certain investments in securities held by the Series may be valued on a basis of a price provided directly by a principal market maker. These prices may differ from the value that would have been used had a broader market for securities existed.

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In

 

11


Technology Series

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2.

Significant accounting policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION    TOTAL    LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2    LEVEL 3

Assets:

                   

Equity securities*:

                   

Consumer Discretionary

     $ 13,565,270        $ 13,565,270        $        $  

Health Care

       4,517,800          4,517,800                    

Industrials

       1,236,119          1,236,119                    

Information Technology

       107,230,600          93,156,539          14,074,061           

Materials

       5,363,858          5,363,858                    

Mutual funds

       7,318,382          7,318,382                    
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

     $ 139,232,029        $ 125,157,968        $ 14,074,061        $         —  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

* Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

 

12


Technology Series

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2.

Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Recent Accounting Standard (continued)

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the market value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.

 

13


Technology Series

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2.

Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3.

Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

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4.

Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $123,682,359 and $142,635,724, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5.

Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of Technology Series were:

 

     FOR THE YEAR ENDED  12/31/11    FOR THE YEAR ENDED  12/31/10
     SHARES    AMOUNT    SHARES    AMOUNT

Sold

       1,286,341        $         15,034,387          1,704,514        $         17,060,290  

Reinvested

       129,312          1,311,222                    

Repurchased

       (2,384,668 )        (27,972,039 )        (3,526,619 )        (38,201,607 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

       (969,015 )      $ (11,626,430 )        (1,822,105 )      $ (21,141,317 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6.

Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series during the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

7.

Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

8.

Technology Securities

The Series may focus its investments in certain related technology industries; hence, the Series may subject itself to a greater degree of risk than a series that is more diversified.

 

9.

Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including net operating losses and foreign currency gains and losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. For the year ended December 31, 2011, amounts were reclassified within the capital accounts to reduce Additional Paid in Capital by $731,728, increase Undistributed Net Investment Income by $728,662 and increase Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments, Foreign Currency and

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

9.

Federal Income Tax Information (continued)

 

Translation of Other Assets and Liabilities by $3,066. The reclassification relates to foreign currency gains and losses and net operating losses. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

The tax character of the distributions were as follows:

 

       FOR THE YEAR  
    ENDED 12/31/11    
       

FOR THE YEAR

    ENDED 12/31/10    

         

Long-term capital gains

   $1,324,698            

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

     $ 140,686,355     

Unrealized appreciation

       14,525,693     

Unrealized depreciation

       (15,980,019 )   
    

 

 

    

Net unrealized depreciation

     $ (1,454,326 )   
    

 

 

    

Undistributed long-term gains

     $ 1,860,964     

The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $14,531,914.

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Technology Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Technology Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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Technology Series

Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

 

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

The Series hereby reports $1,324,698 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

 

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Technology Series

Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro- Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Technology Series

Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

Interested Director/Officer

 

Name:    B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Independent Directors   
Name:    Stephen B. Ashley
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

The Ashley Group (1995-2008)

Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)

Name:    Peter L. Faber
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)

New York Collegium (non-profit)

Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)

Name:    Harris H. Rusitzky
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Independent Directors (continued)

 

Name:    Paul A. Brooke
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV
   Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

Incyte Corp. (2000-present)

ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)

HLTH Corp. (2000-present)

Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)

MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)

GMP Companies (2000-present)

HoustonPharma (2000-present)

Officers   
Name:    Ryan Albano
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC;
   Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Elizabeth Craig
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Christine Glavin
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Technology Series

Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Officers (continued)

Name:    Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Richard Yates
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

* Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

** Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1 The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863

On the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) web site

   http://www.sec.gov

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov
On our web site   

http://www.manning-napier.com

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence both domestically and abroad. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and, in general, investors sought stability over growth.

Despite such volatility, major domestic equity indices earned positive returns for the year, with the S&P 500 Index finishing the year up 2.12% and the Russell 1000© finishing up 1.5%. However, those index returns were mainly driven by a handful of primarily large, slow growth, high dividend paying companies. In contrast, the Financial Services sector suffered in 2011 as a result of general risk aversion. The S&P 500 Financial Services Index lost 17.02% for the year. Although negative, the Financial Services Series held up better than the index, with negative returns of 7.98% in 2011.

For calendar year 2011, the Series’ relative outperformance over the Financial Services Index was primarily a result of specific stock selections. In particular, certain holdings within the Diversified Financial Services and IT Services sectors aided results versus the benchmark, as did an underweight to the Diversified Financial Services subsector (as compared to the benchmark). Alternatively, certain investments within the Commercial Bank sector offset some of these gains.

With performance broadly negative across the S&P 500 Financial Services Index in 2011, the Consumer Finance and Real Estate Investment Trust (REITS) sub-sectors were the only ones to produce positive returns for the year. As it relates to the Series, the IT Services sub-sector generated outsized gains as well, but is not part of the S&P 500 Financials Index. Therefore, the Series’ relatively large allocation to IT Services, which includes payment processors and credit card companies, generated strong performance versus the benchmark for the year. The Advisor continues to identify specific growth opportunities within the IT Services industry, as many of these companies continue to gain share in consumer transaction volume and remain positioned to benefit from the ongoing global shift from cash to card-based payments. Throughout the year, the Advisor added to positions in the Data Processing and Outsourced Services sub-sectors, increasing exposure to companies taking share in the credit card space, specifically private label. The Advisor also initiated positions in companies with attractive international businesses that are poised to benefit from the secular growth in card-based payments around the world. During the latter half of the year, the Advisor reduced holdings in the Commercial Banking and Diversified Financial Services sub-sectors as we identified what we perceived to be more attractive opportunities in other parts of the Financial Services industry.

Overall, Manning & Napier feels strongly that in this slow economic growth environment, it is important to focus on those companies with strong organic growth drivers. As a result, the Advisor continues to identify and pursue companies that we believe are well positioned for the long-term and meet the requirements of our investment strategies and pricing disciplines. Amid a muted economic backdrop, the Advisor is focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Many of these companies have displayed an ability to successfully compete and gain market share in faster growing foreign markets. Given our view of the enduring nature of the current slow growth environment, we’re also investing in companies that are less dependent on the economy and/or government spending as a significant source of revenue.

Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security by security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

   

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011

   

ONE

YEAR1

 

FIVE

YEAR

 

SINCE

INCEPTION2

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Financial Services Series3

    -7.98%   -12.59%   -6.29%

S&P 500 Total Return Index4

     2.12%     -0.24%    2.98%

S&P 500 Financials Index4

  -17.02%   -16.81%   -9.63%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Financial Services Series from its inception2 (7/1/05) to present (12/31/11) to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the S&P 500 Financials Index.

 

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1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series and Indices are calculated from July 1, 2005, the Series’ inception date.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.13%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.13% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The S&P 500 Financials Index, a sub-index of the S&P 500 Total Return Index, includes the stocks of companies involved in the business of financial related products and services. Both Indices’ returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

    

 

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

 

  

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

 

  

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD*

7/1/11-12/31/11

 

Actual

   $1,000.00    $876.70    $5.44

Hypothetical

(5% return before expenses)

   $1,000.00    $1,019.41    $5.85

*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.15%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratio stated above may differ from the expense ratio stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

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Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

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Top Ten Stock Holdings2

MasterCard, Inc. - Class A

       5.5 %     

The Western Union Corp.

       4.1 %

Visa, Inc. - Class A

       5.1 %     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

       3.9 %

State Street Corp.

       4.6 %     

CME Group, Inc.

       3.9 %

U.S. Bancorp

       4.6 %     

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

       3.5 %

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

       4.4 %     

The Charles Schwab Corp.

       3.4 %

 

2 As a percentage of total investments.

                              

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES   

 

VALUE
(NOTE 2)

COMMON STOCKS - 97.1%

         

 

Financials - 73.1%

         

Capital Markets - 16.5%

         

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. 1

       301,950        $ 6,011,825  

The Charles Schwab Corp.

       413,140          4,651,956  

Deutsche Bank AG (Germany)2

       36,000          1,364,429  

Evercore Partners, Inc. - Class A

       56,000          1,490,720  

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

       38,000          1,382,060  

Lazard Ltd. - Class A - ADR (Bermuda)

       53,000          1,383,830  

State Street Corp.

       156,000          6,288,360  
         

 

 

 
            22,573,180  
         

 

 

 

Commercial Banks - 25.3%

         

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. - ADR (Spain)

       241,000          2,065,370  

Banco Santander S.A. - ADR (Spain)

       385,000          2,895,200  

Barclays plc (United Kingdom)2

       474,000          1,298,128  

BNP Paribas S.A. (France)2

       32,700          1,273,316  

CIT Group, Inc.*

       73,000          2,545,510  

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

       921,400          4,846,564  

HSBC Holdings plc - ADR (United Kingdom)

       121,540          4,630,674  

ICICI Bank Ltd. - ADR (India)

       65,260          1,724,822  

Standard Chartered plc (United Kingdom)2

       116,000          2,537,193  

U.S. Bancorp

       231,670          6,266,674  

Wells Fargo & Co.

       163,740          4,512,674  
         

 

 

 
            34,596,125  
         

 

 

 

Consumer Finance - 5.0%

         

American Express Co.

       57,780          2,725,483  

Discover Financial Services

       173,980          4,175,520  
         

 

 

 
            6,901,003  
         

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services - 15.4%

         

CME Group, Inc.

       21,700          5,287,639  

Deutsche Boerse AG (Germany)*2

       44,000          2,302,858  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

       161,000          5,353,250  

JSE Ltd. (South Africa)2

       427,000          3,750,932  

Moody’s Corp.

       131,000          4,412,080  
         

 

 

 
            21,106,759  
         

 

 

 

Insurance - 10.9%

         

The Allstate Corp.

       160,600          4,402,046  

Brasil Insurance Participacoes e Administracao S.A. (Brazil)

       244,000          2,223,831  

Mapfre S.A. (Spain)2

       1,305,660          4,129,767  

Zurich Financial Services AG (Switzerland)2

       18,700          4,213,248  
         

 

 

 
            14,968,892  
         

 

 

 

Total Financials

            100,145,959  
         

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES   

 

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

         

 

Industrials - 2.8%

         

Commercial Services & Supplies - 2.8%

         

Edenred (France)2

       155,000        $ 3,802,146  
         

 

 

 

Information Technology - 21.2%

         

IT Services - 21.2%

         

Cielo S.A. (Brazil)

       105,000          2,713,309  

Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*

       192,282          3,553,371  

MasterCard, Inc. - Class A

       20,000          7,456,400  

Redecard S.A. (Brazil)

       181,000          2,832,537  

Visa, Inc. - Class A

       69,000          7,005,570  

The Western Union Co.

       305,000          5,569,300  
         

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

            29,130,487  
         

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Identified Cost $143,625,538)

            133,078,592  
         

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.7%

         

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.05%

(Identified Cost $3,666,874)

       3,666,874          3,666,874  
         

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8%
(Identified Cost $147,292,412)

            136,745,466  

OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.2%

            224,914  
         

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100%

          $     136,970,380  
         

 

 

 

ADR - American Depository Receipt

*Non-income producing security

1The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. is the Series’ custodian and serves as sub-accountant and sub-transfer agent to the Series.

2A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.

3Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

 

  

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

 

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Financial Services Series

 

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

    

 

Investments, at value (identified cost $147,292,412) (Note 2)

     $ 136,745,466  

Receivable for fund shares sold

       428,880  

Dividends receivable

       168,157  

Foreign tax reclaims receivable

       93,645  
    

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

       137,436,148  
    

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

    

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

       116,236  

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

       8,062  

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

       2,784  

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

       251  

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

       184  

Payable for fund shares repurchased

       285,875  

Other payables and accrued expenses

       52,376  
    

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

       465,768  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     $ 136,970,380  
    

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

    

 

Capital stock

     $ 259,621  

Additional paid-in-capital

       252,914,543  

Undistributed net investment income

       24,508  

Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

       (105,681,522 )

Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

       (10,546,770 )
    

 

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     $ 136,970,380  
    

 

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE -
Class A
($136,970,380/25,962,059 shares)

     $ 5.28  
    

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Financial Services Series

 

 

Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

    

Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $177,242)

     $ 3,959,997  
    

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

    

Management fees (Note 3)

       1,459,477  

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

       50,742  

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

       16,980  

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

       4,022  

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

       2,552  

Custodian fees

       23,085  

Miscellaneous

       94,035  
    

 

 

 

Total Expenses

       1,650,893  
    

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

       2,309,104  
    

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

    

Net realized gain (loss) on-

    

Investments

       2,101,803  

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $77,492)

       (107,130 )
    

 

 

 
       1,994,673  
    

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on-

    

Investments

       (16,418,099 )

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

       (6,553 )
    

 

 

 
       (16,424,652 )
    

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

       (14,429,979 )
    

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

     $ (12,120,875 )
    

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED  
12/31/11

 

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED  
12/31/10

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS:

       

 

OPERATIONS:

       

 

Net investment income

    $ 2,309,104       $ 1,754,914  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

      1,994,673         2,647,027  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

      (16,424,652 )       4,476,137  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from operations

      (12,120,875 )       8,878,078  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9):

       

 

From net investment income

      (2,311,804 )       (1,786,293 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

       

 

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

      7,223,607         6,672,693  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

      (7,209,072 )       13,764,478  

 

NET ASSETS:

       

 

Beginning of year

      144,179,452         130,414,974  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $24,508 and $47,982, respectively)

    $   136,970,380       $   144,179,452  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Financial Services Series

 

 

Financial Highlights

 

    FOR THE YEARS ENDED        
    12/31/11     12/31/10     12/31/09     12/31/08     12/31/07  

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year):

                   

Net asset value - Beginning of year

      $5.84         $5.55         $5.14         $9.34         $12.51  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                   

 

Net investment income

      0.09 1       0.07 1       0.10 1       0.17         0.19  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (0.56 )       0.29         0.44         (4.19 )       (2.36 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      (0.47 )       0.36         0.54         (4.02 )       (2.17 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

                   

From net investment income

      (0.09 )       (0.07 )       (0.13 )       (0.18 )       (0.18 )

From net realized gain on investments

                                      (0.82 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.09 )       (0.07 )       (0.13 )       (0.18 )       (1.00 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of year

      $5.28         $5.84         $5.55         $5.14         $9.34  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Net assets - End of year
(000’s omitted)

      $136,970         $144,179         $130,415         $129,369         $220,097  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Total return2

      (7.98% )       6.56%         10.54%         (42.98% )       (17.46% )

Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data:

                   

Expenses*

      1.13%         1.14%         1.14%         1.12%         1.15%  

Net investment income

      1.58%         1.31%         2.01%         2.34%         1.72%  

Portfolio turnover

      56%         49%         98%         41%         38%  

*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:

 

   

      N/A         0.00% 3       0.00% 3       N/A         N/A  

1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.

3Less than 0.01%.

 

  

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

 

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Financial Services Series

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

Financial Services Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies in the financial services industry.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Financial Services Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION   TOTAL   LEVEL 1   LEVEL 2   LEVEL 3

  Assets:

               

  Equity securities*:

               

  Financials

    $ 100,145,959       $ 79,276,088       $ 20,869,871       $                     —  

  Industrials

      3,802,146                 3,802,146          

  Information Technology

      29,130,487         29,130,487                  

  Mutual funds

      3,666,874         3,666,874                  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

  Total assets

    $     136,745,466       $     112,073,449       $     24,672,017       $  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the securities’ fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $90,733,877 and $79,500,164, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of Financial Services Series were:

 

   

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/11

 

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/10

     
    SHARES                 AMOUNT                SHARES                 AMOUNT             

Sold

      2,938,200        $ 16,894,131         3,059,077        $ 17,083,766  

Reinvested

      441,059          2,236,169         298,746          1,727,732  

Repurchased

      (2,111,513 )        (11,906,693 )       (2,175,056 )        (12,138,805 )
   

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

      1,267,746        $ 7,223,607         1,182,767        $ 6,672,693  
   

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

7. Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

8. Financial Services Securities

The Series may focus its investments in certain related financial services industries; hence, the Series may subject itself to a greater degree of risk than a series that is more diversified.

 

9. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs), investments in partnerships, foreign currency gains and losses, late-year ordinary losses and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

9. Federal Income Tax Information (continued)

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:

 

             
     

    FOR THE YEAR    

    ENDED 12/31/11    

      FOR THE YEAR    
    ENDED  12/31/10    
 

Ordinary income

  $2,311,804   $1,786,293

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

          
 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

     $ 147,264,707  
 

Unrealized appreciation

       8,658,306  
 

Unrealized depreciation

       (19,177,547 )
      

 

 

 
 

Net unrealized depreciation

     $ (10,519,241 )
      

 

 

 
 

Capital loss carryover

     $ 103,505,280  

For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $738,342 and $1,437,900 of post-October short-term and long-term capital losses, respectively, and $3,197 of late-year ordinary losses.

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series had the following pre-enactment net capital loss carryforwards, expiring during the year indicated, which are available to offset future realized gains to the extent allowed by the tax law:

 

         LOSS CARRYOVER           EXPIRATION DATE         
 

$46,650,153

  December 31, 2016   
 

$51,187,679

  December 31, 2017   
 

$  5,667,448

  December 31, 2018   

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $4,100,057.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Financial Services Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Financial Services Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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New York, New York

February 21, 2012

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $2,311,804 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.

For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal year is 72.64%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 31 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

 

Interested Director/Officer   

 

Name:

   B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Independent Directors   

 

Name:

   Stephen B. Ashley
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

The Ashley Group (1995-2008)

Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)

Name:    Peter L. Faber
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)

New York Collegium (non-profit)

Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)

Name:    Harris H. Rusitzky
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Independent Directors (continued)   

 

Name:

   Paul A. Brooke

Address:

   290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450

Age:

   65

Current Position(s) Held with Fund:

   Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member

Term of Office & Length of Time Served:

   Indefinite - Since 2007

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:

   Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV
   Holdings LLC (investments)

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:

   34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

   Incyte Corp. (2000-present)
   ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)
   HLTH Corp. (2000-present)
   Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)
   MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)
   GMP Companies (2000-present)
     HoustonPharma (2000-present)
Officers   

Name:

   Ryan Albano

Address:

   290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450

Age:

   30

Current Position(s) Held with Fund:

   Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Term of Office& Length of Time Served:

   Since 2011

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:

   Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC;
   Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:

   34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

   N/A
         

Name:

   Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA

Address:

   290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450

Age:

   48

Current Position(s) Held with Fund:

   Vice President

Term of Office& Length of Time Served:

   Since 2004

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:

   President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive
   Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
   Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and
   affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:

   34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

   N/A
         

Name:

   Elizabeth Craig

Address:

   290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450

Age:

   25

Current Position(s) Held with Fund:

   Assistant Corporate Secretary

Term of Office& Length of Time Served:

   Since 2011

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:

   Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier
   Advisors, LLC

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:

   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

Name:

   Christine Glavin

Address:

   290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450

Age:

   45

Current Position(s) Held with Fund:

   Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer

Term of Office& Length of Time Served:

   Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:

   Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:

   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Officers (continued)

 

Name:    Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering
   Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates
   since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of
   Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services,
   Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Richard Yates
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds
   one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or
   Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   
On the Securities and Exchange      

Commission’s (SEC) web site

   http://www.sec.gov   

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov   

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov   

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov   
On our web site    http://www.manning-napier.com   

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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Real Estate Series

 

 

Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence both domestically and abroad. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.

For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Index returned 8.69%, noticeably outpacing the S&P 500 Index, which earned 2.12%. In 2011, the Real Estate Series posted a 5.29% return, outperforming the broad market yet trailing the U.S. REIT Index.

Because of the Advisor’s outlook for slow growth, the Real Estate Series has maintained a conservative positioning since its inception in November 2009. At the end of 2011, the allocation breakdown of the Series included: 16.5% in Retail REITs, 13.3% in Lodging REITs (i.e., Hotel REITs and Hotels & Motels), and 13.3% of the portfolio in Residential REITs. Within the Office sector, the Advisor concentrated on niche property types that are more defensive in nature, such as data centers, life sciences office space, and government-focused office buildings. Meanwhile, the Series continued to have an underweight versus the benchmark in more economically sensitive areas, such as the Industrial and Retail sectors. The Industrial sector is linked more directly to economic activity and global trade, and while the Advisor sees potential in niche retailers that can benefit from a restructuring of the traditional mall structure, there is concern as the Retail sector is exposed to the debt-burdened U.S. consumer.

Overall, the Series’ underperformance relative to the benchmark was a result of its conservative bias throughout the year. Over the last twelve months, specific selections within Office REITs hurt relative performance, as did certain holdings and an overweight in Lodging REITs and Hotels as compared to the benchmark. In contrast, a higher allocation to Data Centers than the benchmark helped relative results, and the Series also benefited from specific selections within the Diversified REITs sub-sector.

As a result of Manning & Napier’s current economic overview of an extended period of slow economic growth, we are focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security by security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Performance Update as of December 31, 2011 (unaudited)

 

    

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL

RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31,

2011

 
    

ONE

YEAR1

    SINCE INCEPTION2  

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Real Estate Series3

    5.29     16.76

S&P 500 Total Return Index4

    2.12     8.98

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Index4,5

    8.69     22.13

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Real Estate Series from its inception1 (11/10/09) to present (12/31/11) to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the MSCI U.S. REIT Index.

 

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1 The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2 Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from November 10, 2009, the Series’ inception date.

3 The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this annualized net expense ratio was 1.18%. The annualized gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.18% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4 The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends. The MSCI U.S. REIT Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is comprised of equity REITs that are included in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index, with the exception of specialty equity REITs that do not generate a majority of their revenue and income from real estate rental and leasing operations. The Index represents approximately 85% of the U.S. REIT universe. Both Indices’ returns, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

5 The MSCI U.S. REIT Index returns are now assuming daily reinvestment of net dividends. Prior to December 31, 2010 the Index returns assumed daily reinvestment of gross dividends.

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

    

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

  

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

  

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD*

7/1/11-12/31/11

Actual

   $1,000.00    $975.40    $5.83

Hypothetical

(5% return before expenses)

   $1,000.00    $1,019.31    $5.96

* Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.17%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

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Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

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Top Ten Stock Holdings2   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

      5.0 %     

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

       3.6 %

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

      4.7 %     

Accor S.A. (France)

       3.3 %

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

      4.1 %     

Health Care REIT, Inc.

       3.2 %

UDR, Inc.

      4.1 %     

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

       3.2 %

Boston Properties, Inc.

      4.0 %     

HCP, Inc.

       3.2 %

 

2As a percentage of total investments.

 

                           

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES         

 

VALUE    

(NOTE 2)    

      

COMMON STOCKS - 99.3%

        

Consumer Discretionary - 12.9%

        

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 6.6%

        

Accor S.A. (France)1

     217,000       $ 5,468,712      

Hyatt Hotels Corp. - Class A*

     69,045         2,598,854      

Intercontinental Hotels Group plc. (United Kingdom)1

     167,234         3,006,821      
     

 

 

    
        11,074,387      
     

 

 

    

Household Durables - 6.3%

        

DR Horton, Inc.

     205,830         2,595,516      

Lennar Corp. - Class A

     135,926         2,670,946      

NVR, Inc.*

     3,725         2,555,350      

Toll Brothers, Inc.*

     128,062         2,615,026      
     

 

 

    
        10,436,838      
     

 

 

    

Total Consumer Discretionary

        21,511,225      
     

 

 

    

Financials - 85.4%

        

Real Estate Management & Development - 1.5%

        

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. - Class A*

     141,800         1,676,076      

Thomas Properties Group, Inc.

     252,640         841,291      
     

 

 

    
        2,517,367      
     

 

 

    

REITS - Apartments - 15.8%

        

American Campus Communities, Inc.

     76,090         3,192,736      

Apartment Investment & Management Co. - Class A

     98,000         2,245,180      

Associated Estates Realty Corp.

     70,818         1,129,547      

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     13,100         1,710,860      

Camden Property Trust

     52,570         3,271,957      

Education Realty Trust, Inc.

     81,020         828,835      

Equity Residential

     29,000         1,653,870      

Home Properties, Inc.

     41,440         2,385,701      

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

     51,400         3,215,070      

UDR, Inc.

     271,520         6,815,152      
     

 

 

    
        26,448,908      
     

 

 

    

REITS - Diversified - 11.0%

        

American Assets Trust, Inc.

     106,500         2,184,315      

Coresite Realty Corp.

     143,000         2,548,260      

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

     103,112         6,874,477      

DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc.

     210,102         5,088,670      

Potlatch Corp.

     27,100         843,081      

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     43,100         804,677      
     

 

 

    
        18,343,480      
     

 

 

    

REITS - Health Care - 8.4%

        

HCP, Inc.

     129,990         5,385,486      

Health Care REIT, Inc.

     99,360         5,418,101      

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES         

 

VALUE    

(NOTE 2)    

      

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

        

Financials (continued)

        

REITS - Health Care (continued)

        

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

     81,260       $ 1,510,623      

LTC Properties, Inc.

     54,900         1,694,214      
     

 

 

    
        14,008,424      
     

 

 

    

REITS - Hotels - 6.8%

        

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     405,000         5,981,850      

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

     281,234         5,394,068      
     

 

 

    
        11,375,918      
     

 

 

    

REITS - Industrial - 1.0%

        

ProLogis, Inc.

     58,400         1,669,656      
     

 

 

    

REITS - Manufactured Homes - 1.6%

        

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

     39,030         2,602,911      
     

 

 

    

REITS - Office Property - 16.8%

        

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

     75,920         5,236,202      

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

     432,537         7,820,269      

Boston Properties, Inc.

     67,300         6,703,080      

Corporate Office Properties Trust

     193,214         4,107,730      

Kilroy Realty Corp.

     46,200         1,758,834      

Mack-Cali Realty Corp.

     93,300         2,490,177      
     

 

 

    
        28,116,292      
     

 

 

    

REITS - Regional Malls - 10.2%

        

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.

     117,100         1,838,470      

General Growth Properties, Inc.

     226,800         3,406,536      

The Macerich Co.

     32,910         1,665,246      

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     65,400         8,432,676      

Taubman Centers, Inc.

     26,740         1,660,554      
     

 

 

    
        17,003,482      
     

 

 

    

REITS - Shopping Centers - 3.6%

        

Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.

     126,498         545,206      

Equity One, Inc.

     98,000         1,664,040      

Kimco Realty Corp.

     148,000         2,403,520      

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers

     50,540         1,481,833      
     

 

 

    
        6,094,599      
     

 

 

    

REITS - Single Tenant - 2.8%

        

National Retail Properties, Inc.

     86,810         2,290,048      

Realty Income Corp.

     70,940         2,480,062      
     

 

 

    
        4,770,110      
     

 

 

    

REITS - Storage - 5.9%

        

CubeSmart

     254,280         2,705,539      

Public Storage

     20,000         2,689,200      

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES         

 

VALUE    

(NOTE 2)    

     

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

       

Financials (continued)

       

REITS - Storage (continued)

       

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

     105,340       $ 4,494,858     
     

 

 

   
        9,889,597     
     

 

 

   

Total Financials

        142,840,744     
     

 

 

   

Industrials - 1.0%

       

Transportation Infrastructure - 1.0%

       

Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. (France)1

     248,100         1,683,182     
     

 

 

   

Utilities - 0.0%

       

Electric Utilities - 0.0%

       

AET&D Holdings No. 1 Ltd. (Australia)*2

     125,000             
     

 

 

   

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Identified Cost $144,374,382)

        166,035,151     
     

 

 

   

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.0%

       

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.05%

(Identified Cost $1,682,473)

     1,682,473         1,682,473     
     

 

 

   

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.3%
(Identified Cost $146,056,855)

        167,717,624     

LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS - (0.3%)

        (564,931 )   
     

 

 

   

NET ASSETS - 100%

      $ 167,152,693     
     

 

 

   

No. - Number

REITS - Real Estate Investment Trusts

*Non-income producing security

1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.

2Security has been valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor (see Note 2 to the financial statements).

3Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

 

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

  

Investments, at value (identified cost $146,056,855) (Note 2)

   $ 167,717,624   

Receivable for securities sold

     2,164,249   

Dividends receivable

     619,226   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     259,469   

Foreign tax reclaims receivable

     2,486   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     170,763,054   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

  

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

     140,747   

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     8,595   

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

     3,248   

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     2,259   

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     251   

Payable for fund shares repurchased

     2,741,363   

Payable for securities purchased

     648,875   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     65,023   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     3,610,361   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 167,152,693   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Capital stock

   $ 132,152   

Additional paid-in-capital

     144,339,682   

Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     1,020,159   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     21,660,700   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 167,152,693   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A
($167,152,693/13,215,238 shares)

   $ 12.65   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Real Estate Series

 

 

Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $16,234)

   $ 2,767,511   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Management fees (Note 3)

     1,158,607   

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     47,016   

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     15,558   

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

     9,511   

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     2,556   

Custodian fees

     10,635   

Miscellaneous

     119,460   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,363,343   
  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

     1,404,168   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

  

Net realized gain (loss) on-

  

Investments

     5,392,336   

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (258
  

 

 

 
     5,392,078   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on-

  

Investments

     5,891,980   

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (171
  

 

 

 
     5,891,809   
  

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

     11,283,887   
  

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 12,688,055   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/11

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/10

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

    

OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 1,404,168      $ 813,285   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

     5,392,078        4,455,514   

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency

     5,891,809        12,074,302   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase from operations

     12,688,055        17,343,101   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9):

    

From net investment income

     (1,890,730     (842,827

From net realized gain on investments

     (5,248,374     (3,149,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (7,139,104     (3,991,827
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

    

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

     72,467,767        6,606,115   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets

     78,016,718        19,957,389   

NET ASSETS:

    

Beginning of year

     89,135,975        69,178,586   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year (including accumulated net investment loss of $0 and $6,678, respectively)

   $ 167,152,693      $ 89,135,975   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

       FOR THE YEARS  ENDED       
 

 

FOR THE PERIOD
11/10/09
1 TO

12/31/09

  
  

  

 
       12/31/11        12/31/10       

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period):

        

Net asset value - Beginning of period

     $12.58        $10.61        $10.00     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Income from investment operations:

        

Net investment income2

     0.15        0.12        0.02     

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     0.49        2.44        0.62     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total from investment operations

     0.64        2.56        0.64     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

        

From net investment income

     (0.15     (0.12     (0.02  

From net realized gain on investments

     (0.42     (0.47     (0.01  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total distributions to shareholders

     (0.57     (0.59     (0.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net asset value - End of period

     $12.65        $12.58        $10.61     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net assets - End of period
(000’s omitted)

     $167,153        $89,136        $69,179     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total return3

     5.29%        24.40%        6.36%     

Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data:

        

Expenses*

     1.18%        1.20%        1.20% 4   

Net investment income

     1.21%        1.02%        1.43% 4   

Portfolio turnover

     34%        34%        3%     
*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the followingamount:
     N/A        0.01%        0.38% 4   

1Commencement of operations.

2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.

3Represents aggregate total return for the periods indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods. Periods less than one year are not annualized.

4Annualized.

 

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

 

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Real Estate Series

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

Real Estate Series (the “Series”) is a no-load non-diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies in real estate-based industries.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Real Estate Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION    TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets:

           

Equity securities*:

           

Consumer Discretionary

   $ 21,511,225       $ 13,035,692       $ 8,475,533         $        —       

Financials

     142,840,744         142,840,744                 —       

Industrials

     1,683,182                 1,683,182         —       

Utilities

                             —**   

Mutual funds

     1,682,473         1,682,473                 —       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $     167,717,624       $     157,558,909       $     10,158,715         $        —       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

* Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.

** AET&D Holdings No.1 Ltd. is a Level 3 security as of December 31, 2011. However, there is no cost or market value for this security reported in the financial statements. There was no activity in this security for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Fund records distributions received in excess of income from underlying investments as a reduction of cost of investments and/or realized gain. Such amounts are based on estimates if actual amounts are not available and actual amounts of income, realized gain and return of capital may differ from the estimated amounts. The Fund adjusts the estimated amounts of components of distributions (and consequently its net investment income) as necessary once the issuers provide information about the actual composition of the distributions.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the market value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the period ended December 31, 2009 and the years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

Expenses not directly attributable to a Series are allocated based on each Series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $107,446,437 and $39,367,322, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of Real Estate Series were:

 

     FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11     FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10          
     SHARES             AMOUNT             SHARES             AMOUNT          

Sold

    6,612,390      $ 78,849,308        938,366      $ 11,015,288   

Reinvested

    580,212        7,029,084        326,194        3,931,823   

Repurchased

    (1,065,703     (13,410,625     (694,124     (8,340,996
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    6,126,899      $     72,467,767        570,436      $     6,606,115   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

7. Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

8. Real Estate Securities

The Series may focus its investments in certain real estate related industries; hence, the Series may subject itself to a greater degree of risk than a series that is more diversified.

 

9. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses, investments in partnerships, disallowed expenses, losses

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

9. Federal Income Tax Information (continued)

deferred due to wash sales and investments in passive foreign investment companies (PFICs). The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. For the year ended December 31, 2011, amounts were reclassified within the capital accounts to reduce Additional Paid in Capital by $90, increase Undistributed Net Investment Income by $493,240 and reduce Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments, Foreign Currency and Translation of Other Assets and Liabilities by $493,150. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:

 

    

 

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/11

  

  

    

 

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/10

 

  

  

Ordinary income

     $2,396,679         $3,765,261      

Long-term capital gains

     4,742,425         226,566      

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

   $ 146,140,630      

Unrealized appreciation

     25,455,159      

Unrealized depreciation

     (3,878,165   
  

 

 

    

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 21,576,994      
  

 

 

    

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 247,597      

Undistributed long-term gains

   $ 856,336      

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Real Estate Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Real Estate Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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New York, New York

February 21, 2012

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $121,234 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.

The Series hereby reports $4,742,425 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal year is 1.14%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

Interested Director/Officer

 

Name:    B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   

Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc.

Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Independent Directors   

 

Name:

   Stephen B. Ashley
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group
   (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive)
   2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    The Ashley Group (1995-2008)
     Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)

 

Name:

  

 

Peter L. Faber

Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)
   New York Collegium (non-profit)
     Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)

 

Name:

  

 

Harris H. Rusitzky

Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994;
   Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Independent Directors (continued)

 

Name:    Paul A. Brooke
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Incyte Corp. (2000-present)
   ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)
   HLTH Corp. (2000-present)
   Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)
   MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)
   GMP Companies (2000-present)
     HoustonPharma (2000-present)

 

Officers

 

  
Name:    Ryan Albano
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC;
   Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
   Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

 

Name:

   Elizabeth Craig
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier
   Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

Name:

   Christine Glavin
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Officers (continued)

 

Name:    Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Richard Yates
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the Securities and Exchange   
    Commission’s (SEC) web site    http://www.sec.gov

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov
On our web site    http://www.manning-napier.com

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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International Series

 

 

Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.

While major U.S. indices managed to squeak out a positive performance in the volatile conditions of 2011, international equities fared far worse, in part due to investor perceptions of economic deterioration in the context of the risk averse environment. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index excluding the U.S. (ACWIxUS) fell 13.71%. Similarly, the International Series lost 12.93% for the year, slightly outperforming the benchmark.

Additionally, Manning & Napier has found that measuring performance over market cycles demonstrates a manager’s ability to add value through varying types of environments, both good and bad. The Series has earned an annualized return of 11.13% over the current international market cycle (since April 1, 2003), outpacing the MSCI ACWI ex U.S. Index, which has an annualized return of 10.21% over the same period.

Despite concerns about Europe’s ongoing sovereign debt crisis, the International Series maintained an overweight to Europe during the past year compared to the benchmark. The Advisor has targeted what we consider to be first class European companies that may benefit from sales outside the European area, especially in faster growing developing countries. In our view, many of these stocks have been pulled down with the broader market amid fear surrounding sovereign debt issues, yet they continue to possess attractive long-term fundamentals. Indeed, throughout 2011 the International Series’ largest country weightings included Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. While certain selections in France detracted from relative returns in 2011, holdings in Germany and the United Kingdom contributed to positive relative results. Stock selections and an underweight in Japan versus the benchmark also aided relative performance. The Advisor believes Japan continues to face noteworthy long-term headwinds, including an aging population, persistent deflation, and a significant government debt burden.

In regards to exposure to emerging markets, the Series had an overweight to Brazil and India versus the benchmark in 2011. While this positioning hurt relative returns for the year, we see attractive longer-term growth potential in these markets. Meanwhile, the Series had no direct exposure to China during 2011, which modestly aided relative returns. While China has experienced robust growth, we believe there are risks that China’s bank lending boom could have caused excesses to build up throughout the economy, which could result in a “hard landing” as growth decelerates.

Overall, the European sovereign debt crisis continues to dominate global news, and sentiment related to these crescendos of stress has largely driven market returns. During the fourth quarter, European officials made progress toward a long-term solution, but many questions remain unanswered, and much work is left to be done in right sizing government balance sheets. In most other regions around the world, economic growth is broadly decelerating. The slowdown is particularly visible in emerging markets, but in general these economies are still expanding faster than developed market peers.

Ultimately, we maintain the view that global economic growth will remain slow. In our view, global economies continue to struggle through a host of headwinds, perhaps most notably high government debt burdens and corresponding austerity measures which have become commonplace across much of the developed world. In such a volatile environment, we believe it is important not to get caught up in short-term fluctuations, and instead to focus on long-term fundamentals.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

    

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011

     ONE
YEAR
1
  FIVE
YEAR
  TEN
YEAR
  SINCE
INCEPTION
2
Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - International Series3   -12.93%   -0.25%   7.00%   8.01%
S&P 500 Total Return Index4      2.12%   -0.24%   2.93%   8.02%
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index ex U.S.4   -13.71%   -2.92%   6.31%   5.96%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - International Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S.

 

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1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series and the S&P 500 Total Return Index are calculated from August 27, 1992, the Series’ inception date. Prior to 2001, the MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S. only published month-end numbers; therefore, performance numbers for the Index are calculated from August 31, 1992.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.16%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.16% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4The S&P 500 Total Return Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 500 widely held common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the Over-the-Counter market. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of dividends. The MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S. is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets and consists of 47 developed and emerging market country indices outside the United States. The Index is denominated in U.S Dollars. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of gross dividends (which do not account for foreign dividend taxation) from the inception of the Series (see Note 1 above) through December 31, 1998, as net returns were not available. Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Index returns assume daily reinvestment of net dividends (thus accounting for foreign dividend taxation). Both Indices’ returns, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

     

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

  

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

  

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD*

7/1/11-12/31/11

Actual

   $1,000.00    $   800.10    $5.40

Hypothetical

(5% return before expenses)

   $1,000.00    $1,019.21    $6.06

*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.19%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratio stated above may differ from the expense ratio stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

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Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS - 84.3%

     

Consumer Discretionary - 11.3%

     

Auto Components - 1.4%

     

Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1

     178,870       $ 7,034,304   
     

 

 

 

Automobiles - 1.8%

     

Hero Honda Motors Ltd. (India)1

     42,450         1,522,116   

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (India)1

     44,940         776,055   

Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. (Japan)1

     566,900         7,169,970   
     

 

 

 
        9,468,141   
     

 

 

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.4%

     

Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. (India)1

     5,669,000         5,798,270   

TUI Travel plc (United Kingdom)1

     635,000         1,637,850   
     

 

 

 
        7,436,120   
     

 

 

 

Household Durables - 1.0%

     

Corporacion Geo S.A.B. de C.V. - Class B (Mexico)*

     783,010         966,790   

LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea)1

     32,640         2,112,321   

Rodobens Negocios Imobiliarios S.A. (Brazil)

     367,000         2,189,899   
     

 

 

 
        5,269,010   
     

 

 

 

Media - 4.0%

     

Mediaset Espana Comunicacion S.A. (Spain)1

     2,208,600         12,537,093   

Reed Elsevier plc - ADR (United Kingdom)

     60,311         1,944,427   

Societe Television Francaise 1 (France)1

     108,530         1,055,715   

Wolters Kluwer N.V. (Netherlands)1

     114,447         1,973,631   

Zon Multimedia Servicos de Telecomunicacoes e Multimedia SGPS S.A. (Portugal)1

     945,000         2,835,046   
     

 

 

 
        20,345,912   
     

 

 

 

Multiline Retail - 0.9%

     

PPR (France)1

     31,130         4,443,463   
     

 

 

 

Specialty Retail - 0.8%

     

Inditex S.A. (Spain)1

     23,000         1,877,598   

Komeri Co. Ltd. (Japan)1

     67,000         2,059,937   
     

 

 

 
        3,937,535   
     

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

        57,934,485   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples - 14.3%

     

Beverages - 2.2%

     

Diageo plc (United Kingdom)1

     322,810         7,053,375   

Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. (Japan)1

     215,000         2,612,408   

United Spirits Ltd. (India)1

     155,400         1,436,854   
     

 

 

 
        11,102,637   
     

 

 

 

Food & Staples Retailing - 3.3%

     

Carrefour S.A. (France)1

     165,082         3,755,901   

Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A. (France)1

     34,170         2,873,344   

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Consumer Staples (continued)

     

Food & Staples Retailing (continued)

     

Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion S.A. (Spain)*1

     165,082       $ 743,176   

President Chain Store Corp. (Taiwan)1

     352,320         1,918,696   

Tesco plc (United Kingdom)1

     1,217,410         7,617,080   
     

 

 

 
        16,908,197   
     

 

 

 

Food Products - 6.6%

     

Barry Callebaut AG (Switzerland)1

     4,400         4,328,869   

Danone S.A. (France)1

     107,012         6,715,250   

Nestle S.A. (Switzerland)1

     105,220         6,042,103   

Suedzucker AG (Germany)1

     90,690         2,888,990   

Unilever plc - ADR (United Kingdom)

     420,230         14,086,110   
     

 

 

 
        34,061,322   
     

 

 

 

Household Products - 2.0%

     

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (India)1

     250,540         1,921,143   

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (United Kingdom)1

     164,270         8,101,738   
     

 

 

 
        10,022,881   
     

 

 

 

Personal Products - 0.2%

     

Kao Corp. (Japan)1

     47,000         1,282,443   
     

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

        73,377,480   
     

 

 

 

Energy - 3.7%

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.7%

     

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - ADR (Brazil)

     192,000         4,510,080   

Repsol YPF S.A. (Spain)1

     56,900         1,740,868   

Royal Dutch Shell plc - Class B (Netherlands)1

     88,430         3,363,664   

Royal Dutch Shell plc - Class B - ADR (Netherlands)

     87,780         6,672,158   

Total S.A. (France)1

     56,580         2,887,151   
     

 

 

 

Total Energy

        19,173,921   
     

 

 

 

Financials - 8.2%

     

Capital Markets - 0.3%

     

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (Japan)1

     98,000         304,717   

Nomura Holdings, Inc. (Japan)1

     78,900         237,547   

OSK Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)1

     2,089,500         1,173,202   
     

 

 

 
        1,715,466   
     

 

 

 

Commercial Banks - 2.5%

     

BNP Paribas S.A. (France)1

     115,830         4,510,343   

Credit Agricole S.A. (France)1

     583,090         3,266,916   

Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad (Malaysia)1

     816,800         3,001,351   

Societe Generale S.A. (France)1

     96,410         2,128,306   
     

 

 

 
        12,906,916   
     

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(NOTE 2)
 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Financials (continued)

     

Diversified Financial Services - 0.1%

     

ING Groep N.V. (Netherlands)*1

     65,395       $ 467,678   
     

 

 

 

Insurance - 3.5%

     

Allianz SE (Germany)1

     40,870         3,903,246   

AXA S.A. (France)1

     56,372         728,675   

Mapfre S.A. (Spain)1

     1,877,000         5,936,900   

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG (MunichRe) (Germany)1

     40,610         4,976,449   

Zurich Financial Services AG (Switzerland)1

     10,500         2,365,727   
     

 

 

 
        17,910,997   
     

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 1.4%

     

Alstria Office REIT AG (Germany)1

     595,480         7,080,779   
     

 

 

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.4%

     

Aareal Bank AG (Germany)*1

     115,790         2,089,149   
     

 

 

 

Total Financials

        42,170,985   
     

 

 

 

Health Care - 11.1%

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.9%

     

Straumann Holding AG (Switzerland)1

     25,776         4,439,441   
     

 

 

 

Health Care Providers & Services - 2.3%

     

Amil Participacoes S.A. (Brazil)

     350,000         3,082,965   

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA - ADR (Germany)

     25,000         1,699,500   

Odontoprev S.A. (Brazil)

     492,000         7,016,325   
     

 

 

 
        11,798,790   
     

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals - 7.9%

     

AstraZeneca plc (United Kingdom)1

     27,960         1,291,519   

AstraZeneca plc - ADR (United Kingdom)

     229,150         10,607,354   

Bayer AG (Germany)1

     100,000         6,386,328   

GlaxoSmithKline plc (United Kingdom)1

     172,980         3,941,479   

Novartis AG - ADR (Switzerland)

     49,000         2,801,330   

Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B (Denmark)1

     45,000         5,169,745   

Sanofi (France)1

     26,423         1,931,456   

Shire plc (Ireland)1

     195,160         6,782,557   

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Japan)1

     34,900         1,533,000   
     

 

 

 
        40,444,768   
     

 

 

 

Total Health Care

        56,682,999   
     

 

 

 

Industrials - 12.4%

     

Airlines - 0.5%

     

Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Germany)1

     206,580         2,457,172   
     

 

 

 

Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.2%

     

Taiwan Secom Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)1

     777,210         1,396,258   

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Industrials (continued)

     

Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)

     

Tomra Systems ASA (Norway)1

     689,080       $ 4,606,803   
     

 

 

 
        6,003,061   
     

 

 

 

Construction & Engineering - 0.3%

     

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (India)1

     85,270         1,594,968   
     

 

 

 

Electrical Equipment - 2.3%

     

ABB Ltd. (Asea Brown Boveri) - ADR (Switzerland)

     138,000         2,598,540   

Alstom S.A. (France)1

     97,560         2,947,269   

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (India)1

     150,400         675,678   

Schneider Electric S.A. (France)1

     66,000         3,450,561   

Teco Electric and Machinery Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)1

     4,084,000         2,404,712   
     

 

 

 
        12,076,760   
     

 

 

 

Industrial Conglomerates - 2.8%

     

Siemens AG (Germany)1

     150,600         14,408,750   
     

 

 

 

Machinery - 2.3%

     

FANUC Corp. (Japan)1

     55,000         8,389,274   

Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (India)1

     2,125,900         3,457,712   

Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. - DVR (India)*1

     44,872         29,785   
     

 

 

 
        11,876,771   
     

 

 

 

Professional Services - 0.9%

     

Qualicorp S.A. (Brazil)*

     529,000         4,750,435   
     

 

 

 

Road & Rail - 1.3%

     

All America Latina Logistica S.A. (Brazil)

     1,343,000         6,696,100   
     

 

 

 

Transportation Infrastructure - 0.8%

     

Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)1

     2,148,700         3,931,234   
     

 

 

 

Total Industrials

        63,795,251   
     

 

 

 

Information Technology - 8.8%

     

Communications Equipment - 0.5%

     

Alcatel-Lucent - ADR (France)*

     1,200,000         1,872,000   

D-Link Corp. (Taiwan)1

     1,120,606         756,111   
     

 

 

 
        2,628,111   
     

 

 

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 2.5%

     

Hitachi Ltd. (Japan)1

     1,531,000         7,964,217   

Keyence Corp. (Japan)1

     15,645         3,771,067   

Yageo Corp. (Taiwan)1

     2,931,000         758,025   
     

 

 

 
        12,493,309   
     

 

 

 

Internet Software & Services - 0.9%

     

NHN Corp. (South Korea)*1

     23,950         4,389,442   
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Information Technology (continued)

     

IT Services - 1.2%

     

Cap Gemini S.A. (France)1

     202,320       $ 6,290,149   
     

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.7%

     

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1

     5,770         5,307,465   

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - ADR (Taiwan)

     275,315         3,554,317   
     

 

 

 
        8,861,782   
     

 

 

 

Software - 2.0%

     

Aveva Group plc (United Kingdom)1

     203,000         4,512,738   

SAP AG (Germany)1

     109,970         5,816,481   
     

 

 

 
        10,329,219   
     

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

        44,992,012   
     

 

 

 

Materials - 4.9%

     

Chemicals - 4.5%

     

Arkema S.A. (France)1

     1,229         86,360   

BASF SE (Germany)1

     212,000         14,759,066   

Linde AG (Germany)1

     56,000         8,322,279   
     

 

 

 
        23,167,705   
     

 

 

 

Construction Materials - 0.4%

     

Taiwan Cement Corp. (Taiwan)1

     1,899,827         2,192,649   
     

 

 

 

Total Materials

        25,360,354   
     

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services - 7.5%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 5.5%

     

France Telecom S.A. (France)1

     155,920         2,440,400   

France Telecom S.A. - ADR (France)

     38,800         607,608   

Swisscom AG - ADR (Switzerland)2

     106,400         4,034,688   

Telefonica S.A. - ADR (Spain)

     707,000         12,153,330   

Telenor ASA - ADR (Norway)2

     184,380         8,992,213   
     

 

 

 
        28,228,239   
     

 

 

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.0%

     

DiGi.com Berhad (Malaysia)1

     2,842,000         3,476,039   

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. - ADR (South Korea)

     489,190         6,657,876   
     

 

 

 
        10,133,915   
     

 

 

 

Total Telecommunication Services

        38,362,154   
     

 

 

 

Utilities - 2.1%

     

Electric Utilities - 0.7%

     

E.ON AG (Germany)1

     164,441         3,543,720   
     

 

 

 

Multi-Utilities - 0.8%

     

GDF Suez (France)1

     51,850         1,408,923   

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Utilities (continued)

     

Multi-Utilities (continued)

     

National Grid plc (United Kingdom)1

     286,530       $ 2,769,516   
     

 

 

 
        4,178,439   
     

 

 

 

Water Utilities - 0.6%

     

Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais - Copasa MG (Brazil)

     182,000         3,258,973   
     

 

 

 

Total Utilities

        10,981,132   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Identified Cost $466,432,241)

        432,830,773   
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 14.3%

     

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.05%,

(Identified Cost $73,377,265)

     73,377,265         73,377,265   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.6%
(Identified Cost $539,809,506)

        506,208,038   

OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.4%

        7,058,695   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100%

      $ 513,266,733   
     

 

 

 

ADR- American Depository Receipt

DVR - Differential Voting Rights

*Non-income producing security

1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.

2Latest quoted sales price is not available and the latest quoted bid price was used to value the security.

3Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in the following countries: Germany 15.3%; United Kingdom 12.4%; France 10.4%.

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

 

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

  

Investments, at value (identified cost $539,809,506) (Note 2)

   $ 506,208,038   

Cash

     58,356   

Foreign currency, at value (cost $66,377)

     66,436   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     7,207,959   

Dividends receivable

     724,679   

Foreign tax reclaims receivable

     615,213   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     514,880,681   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

  

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

     426,348   

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     27,692   

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     17,046   

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     251   

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

     138   

Payable for fund shares repurchased

     1,016,754   

Accrued foreign capital gains tax (Note 2)

     367   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     125,352   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     1,613,948   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 513,266,733   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Capital stock

   $ 674,460   

Additional paid-in-capital

     550,841,737   

Distributions in excess of net investment income

     (2,580,966

Accumulated net realized loss on investments foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (2,050,601

Net unrealized depreciation on investments (net of foreign capital gains tax of $367), foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (33,617,897
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 513,266,733   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class S ($513,266,733/
67,445,963 shares)

   $ 7.61   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $1,550,930)

   $ 11,333,747   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Management fees (Note 3)

     4,280,773   

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     107,143   

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     94,609   

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

     11,140   

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     2,552   

Custodian fees

     243,284   

Miscellaneous

     205,882   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     4,945,383   
  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

     6,388,364   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

  

Net realized gain (loss) on-

  

Investments

     (534,215

Foreign currency, and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $193,951)

     (232,517

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     (1,467,065
  

 

 

 
     (2,233,797
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on-

  

Investments (net of change in accrued foreign capital gains tax of $(156))

     (79,592,485

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (36,327
  

 

 

 
     (79,628,812
  

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

     (81,862,609
  

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ (75,474,245
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED

12/31/11

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED

12/31/10

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

    

OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 6,388,364      $ 4,612,429   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

     (2,233,797     10,786,362   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

     (79,628,812     18,861,257   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from operations

     (75,474,245     34,260,048   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8):

    

From net investment income

     (6,221,472     (6,327,558

From net realized gain on investments

     (447,449     (11,801,674
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (6,668,921     (18,129,232
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

    

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

     278,211,397        33,967,286   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets

     196,068,231        50,098,102   

NET ASSETS:

    

Beginning of year

     317,198,502        267,100,400   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $2,580,966 and $2,564,313, respectively)

   $ 513,266,733      $ 317,198,502   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights - Class S*

 

      FOR THE YEARS ENDED  
      12/31/11     12/31/10     12/31/09     12/31/08     12/31/07  

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year):

          

Net asset value - Beginning of year

   $ 8.85      $ 8.39      $ 6.57      $ 10.87      $ 9.84   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

          

Net investment income

     0.13 1      0.14 1      0.14 1      0.22        0.15   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (1.26     0.86        2.10        (3.82     1.12   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     (1.13     1.00        2.24        (3.60     1.27   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.10     (0.19     (0.16     (0.21     (0.14

From net realized gain on investments

     (0.01     (0.35     (0.26     (0.49     (0.10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (0.11     (0.54     (0.42     (0.70     (0.24
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of year

   $ 7.61      $ 8.85      $ 8.39      $ 6.57      $ 10.87   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted)

   $ 513,267      $ 317,199      $ 267,100      $ 182,273      $ 270,080   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return2

     (12.82%)        12.04%        34.23%        (33.25%)        13.01%   

Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data:

          

Expenses**

     1.16%        1.15%        1.15%        1.15%        1.16%   

Net investment income

     1.49%        1.68%        1.90%        2.49%        1.47%   

Portfolio turnover

     7%        13%        17%        9%        20%   
*Effective December 31, 2011, the shares of the Series have been redesignated as Class S.   
** For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:    
     N/A        0.00%3        0.00%3        N/A        N/A   

1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.

3Less than 0.01%.

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

International Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies located outside the United States.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. Effective December 31, 2011, the shares of the Series have been redesignated as Class S Shares. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as International Series Class S common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION    TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets:

           

Equity securities*:

           

Consumer Discretionary

   $ 57,934,485       $ 5,101,116       $ 52,833,369       $                     —   

Consumer Staples

     73,377,480         14,086,110         59,291,370           

Energy

     19,173,921         11,182,238         7,991,683           

Financials

     42,170,985                 42,170,985           

Health Care

     56,682,999         25,207,474         31,475,525           

Industrials

     63,795,251         14,045,075         49,750,176           

Information Technology

     44,992,012         5,426,317         39,565,695           

Materials

     25,360,354                 25,360,354           

Telecommunication Services

     38,362,154         19,418,814         18,943,340           

Utilities

     10,981,132         3,258,973         7,722,159           

Mutual funds

     73,377,265         73,377,265         —             
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 506,208,038       $ 171,103,382       $ 335,104,656       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:

 

LEVEL 3 RECONCILIATION   EQUITY
SECURITIES
 

Balance as of December 31, 2010 (market value)

  $             36,734   

Accrued discounts/premiums

      

Realized gain (loss)

      

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

      

Expiration of Rights

    (36,734

Purchases

      

Sales

      

Transfers In

      

Transfers Out

      
 

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2011 (market value)

  $   
 

 

 

 

*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

The Series may purchase or sell forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to hedge a portfolio position or specific transaction. Risks may arise if the counterparties to a contract are unable to meet the terms of the contract or if the value of the foreign currency moves unfavorably.

All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are adjusted daily by the exchange rate of the underlying currency and, for financial statement purposes, any gain or loss is recorded as unrealized gain or loss until a contract has been closed. Realized and unrealized gain or loss arising from a transaction is included in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (continued)

The Series may regularly trade forward foreign currency exchange contracts with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities to assist in managing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

The notional or contractual amount of these instruments represents the investment the Series has in forward foreign currency exchange contracts and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially at risk. The measurement of the risks associated with forward foreign currency exchange contracts is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. Investments in forward foreign currency exchange contacts were held by the Series during the period April through October of 2011. The average volume of derivative activity (measured in terms of notional) during the aforementioned period was approximately $15 million. As of December 31, 2011, no investments in forward foreign currency exchange contracts were held by the Series.

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax. The Series is subject to a tax imposed on short term capital gains on securities of issuers domiciled in India. The Series record is an estimated deferred tax liability for securities that have been held for less than a year at the end of the reporting period, assuming those positions were disposed of at the end of the period. This amount is reported in Deferred foreign capital gains tax in the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized losses on the sale of securities of issuers domiciled in India can be carried forward for eight years to offset potential future short term realized capital gains.

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

Effective December 31, 2011, the Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% of the Series’ average daily net assets. Prior to December 31, 2011, the Fund paid a fee, computed daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 1.00% pursuant to the previous Investment Advisory Agreement with the Advisor.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

Effective December 31, 2011, the shares of the Series, which previously did not have a class name designation, have been redesignated as Class S shares. The Class S shares of the Series are subject to a shareholder services fee in accordance with a shareholder services plan adopted by the Fund’s Board. The shareholder services fee is intended to compensate financial intermediaries, including affiliates of the Fund, in connection with the provision of direct client service, personal services, maintenance of shareholder accounts and reporting services. For these services, Class S of the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class S. The Fund has a Shareholder Services Agreement with the Advisor, for which the Advisor receives the shareholder services fee as stated above.

In conjunction with the Agreement, effective December 31, 2011, the Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series, exclusive of each share class’s shareholder services fee, at no more than 0.85% of average daily net assets. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $238,150,917 and $26,778,726, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of International Series were:

 

   

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/11

   

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/10

 
    SHARES      AMOUNT     SHARES      AMOUNT  

Sold

    39,738,147       $     345,262,813        4,885,983       $     40,773,050   

Reinvested

    858,309         6,430,759        2,043,894         17,734,979   

Repurchased

    (8,992,251      (73,482,175     (2,930,271      (24,540,743
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

    31,604,205       $ 278,211,397        3,999,606       $ 33,967,286   
 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Approximately 54% of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

7. Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses, post-October losses, disallowed expenses, late-year ordinary losses and investments in passive foreign investment companies (PFICs). The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information (continued)

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:

 

    

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/11

    FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 12/31/10
           

Ordinary income

     $6,668,921            $12,805,548             

Long-term capital gains

     —            5,323,684             

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

   $ 542,058,457      

Unrealized appreciation

     48,501,360      

Unrealized depreciation

     (84,351,779   
  

 

 

    

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (35,850,419   
  

 

 

    

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 107,402      

For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $2,050,601 of post-October short-term capital losses and $439,417 of late-year ordinary losses.

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of International Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the International Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $7,372,206 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.

The Series has elected to pass through to its shareholders the foreign taxes paid for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Series had $7,086,459 in foreign source income and paid foreign taxes of $1,001,813.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by

calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

 

Interested Director/Officer   
Name:    B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc.
   Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

Independent Directors

  
Name:    Stephen B. Ashley
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    The Ashley Group (1995-2008)
     Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)

 

Name:

  

 

Peter L. Faber

Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)
   New York Collegium (non-profit)
     Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)

 

Name:

  

 

Harris H. Rusitzky

Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994;
   Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Independent Directors (continued)   
Name:    Paul A. Brooke
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Incyte Corp. (2000-present)
   ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)
   HLTH Corp. (2000-present)
   Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)
   MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)
   GMP Companies (2000-present)
     HoustonPharma (2000-present)
Officers   
Name:    Ryan Albano
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC;
   Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

   N/A
Name:    Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
   Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

   N/A
Name:    Elizabeth Craig
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier
   Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Christine Glavin
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Officers (continued)   
Name:    Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Richard Yates
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863

On the Securities and Exchange
Commission’s (SEC) web site

   http://www.sec.gov

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone

   1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

   http://www.sec.gov

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone

   1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

   http://www.sec.gov

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone

   1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

   http://www.sec.gov

On our web site

   http://www.manning-napier.com

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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World Opportunities Series

Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.

While major U.S. indices managed to squeak out a positive performance in the volatile conditions of 2011, international equities fared far worse, in part due to investor perceptions of economic deterioration in the context of the risk adverse environment. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index excluding the U.S. (ACWIxUS) fell 13.71%. Similarly, the World Opportunities Series lost 16.14% for the year, trailing the benchmark.

While short-term performance is negative on an absolute and relative basis, Manning & Napier has found that measuring performance over market cycles demonstrates a manager’s ability to add value through varying types of environments, both good and bad. The Series has earned an annualized return of 10.25% over the current international market cycle (since April 1, 2003), essentially matching the MSCI ACWI ex U.S. Index, which has an annualized return of 10.21% over the same period.

For the full year, underperformance was primarily a result of specific stock selections. Investments within Energy, Health Care, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary hurt returns relative to the benchmark. In large part, these investments were companies the Advisor perceived as possessing long-term growth drivers that were exposed to favorable industry trends. For example, within Health Care, the Series had a thematic exposure to life science and diagnostic related companies, and within the Energy sector the Series maintained holdings in oil services companies. As investors flocked to larger, more defensive companies, many of these more growth-oriented companies suffered losses. Meanwhile, specific holdings within the Materials sector made a positive impact on relative performance. Sector positioning helped offset some of the weakness from stock selection in 2011. More specifically, a large overweight to Consumer Staples and Health Care (as compared to the benchmark) aided relative returns, as did a notable underweight to Financials.

From a country standpoint, specific holdings in Canada, France, Japan, Switzerland, and the Netherlands challenged relative results. However, an overweight to Ireland versus the benchmark helped relative performance for the year. Overall, the portfolio maintains a relatively large allocation to Europe and a relatively small allocation to the Pacific region (i.e., Japan). In Europe, the Advisor continues to seek strong, multinational companies that have clear growth drivers yet are being pulled down by the ongoing stresses related to the sovereign debt crisis.

Overall, the European sovereign debt crisis continues to dominate global news, and sentiment related to these crescendos of stress has largely driven market returns. During the fourth quarter, European officials made progress toward a long-term solution, but many questions remain unanswered and much work is left to be done in right sizing government balance sheets. In most other regions around the world, economic growth is broadly decelerating. The slowdown is particularly visible in emerging markets, but in general these economies are still expanding faster than developed market peers. Ultimately, we maintain the view that global economic growth will remain slow. In our view, global economies continue to struggle through a host of headwinds, perhaps most notably high government debt burdens and corresponding austerity measures which have become commonplace across much of the developed world.

Manning & Napier feels strongly that in this slow economic growth environment, it is important to focus on those companies with strong organic growth drivers. As a result, the Advisor continues to identify and pursue companies that we believe are well positioned for the long-term and meet the requirements of our investment strategies and pricing disciplines. Amid a muted economic backdrop, the Advisor is focusing on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are winning the battle for growth. Many of these companies have displayed an ability to successfully compete and gain market share in faster growing foreign markets. Given our view of the enduring nature of the current slow growth environment, we’re also investing in companies that are less dependent on the economy and/or government spending as a significant source of revenue.

 

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World Opportunities Series

 

 

Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Ultimately, Manning & Napier believes that fundamentals are the driver of long-term returns. With more than 40 years of experience investing based on company-specific fundamentals, Manning & Napier continues to carefully build our portfolios on a security by security basis. We believe that maintaining discipline and staying true to our active management investment philosophy will best aid us in helping our clients meet their long-term investment objectives.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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World Opportunities Series

 

 

Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

    AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS  OF DECEMBER 31, 2011            
   

ONE

YEAR1

 

FIVE

YEAR

 

TEN

YEAR

 

SINCE

INCEPTION2

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - World Opportunities Series3

  -16.14%   -2.54%   6.73%   7.84%

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index ex U.S.4

  -13.71%   -2.92%   6.31%   4.45%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - World Opportunities Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S.

 

LOGO

1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series are calculated from September 6, 1996, the Series’ inception date. Prior to 2001, the MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S. only published month-end numbers; therefore, performance numbers for the Index are calculated from September 30, 1996.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 1.09%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.09% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4The MSCI All Country World Index ex U.S. is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets and consists of 47 developed and emerging market country indices outside the United States. The Index is denominated in U.S. Dollars. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of gross dividends (which do not account for foreign dividend taxation) from the inception of the Series (see Note 1 above) through December 31, 1998, as net returns were not available. Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Index returns assume daily reinvestment of net dividends (thus accounting for foreign dividend taxation). Unlike Series returns, the Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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World Opportunities Series

 

 

Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

    

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

  

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

  

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD*

7/1/11-12/31/11

Actual

   $1,000.00    $   785.60    $4.91

Hypothetical

(5% return before expenses)

   $1,000.00    $1,019.71    $5.55

*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.09%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

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World Opportunities Series

 

 

Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

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World Opportunities Series

 

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

                    
     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

COMMON STOCKS - 96.8%

        

Consumer Discretionary - 13.5%

        

Automobiles - 2.2%

        

Suzuki Motor Corp. (Japan)1

     3,120,100       $         64,243,078      

Toyota Motor Corp. (Japan)1

     1,959,400         64,791,713      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

129,034,791

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Diversified Consumer Services - 0.4%

        

Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes S.A. (Brazil)

     2,333,190         25,142,538      
     

 

 

    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.0%

        

Accor S.A. (France)1

     3,563,690         89,810,103      

Ctrip.com International Ltd. - ADR (China)*

     1,289,100         30,164,940      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

119,975,043

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.2%

        

Ocado Group plc (United Kingdom)*1

     11,196,880         9,439,638      
     

 

 

    

Media - 6.3%

        

Grupo Televisa S.A. - ADR (Mexico)

     4,784,710         100,765,993      

Imax Corp. (Canada)*

     2,375,320         43,539,616      

Liberty Global, Inc. - Class A (United States)*

     1,602,290         65,741,959      

Societe Television Francaise 1 (France)1,2

     10,709,300         104,173,664      

Virgin Media, Inc. - ADR (United Kingdom)

     3,013,790         64,434,830      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

378,656,062

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Multiline Retail 1.3%

        

Marks & Spencer Group plc (United Kingdom)1

     16,391,740         79,168,248      
     

 

 

    

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.1%

        

Adidas AG (Germany)1

     1,003,550         65,203,581      
     

 

 

    

Total Consumer Discretionary

     

 

 

 

806,619,901

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Consumer Staples - 19.9%

        

Beverages - 3.0%

        

Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. (Belgium)1

     1,595,830         97,398,500      

Heineken N.V. (Netherlands)1

     1,811,710         83,873,509      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

181,272,009

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Food & Staples Retailing - 6.9%

        

Carrefour S.A. (France)1

     5,065,820         115,256,154      

Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion S.A. (Spain)*1

     4,013,930         18,070,150      

Koninklijke Ahold N.V. (Netherlands)1

     8,700,330         116,937,367      

Tesco plc (United Kingdom)1

     26,222,140         164,066,461      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

414,330,132

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Food Products - 6.7%

        

Danone S.A. (France)1

     2,551,370         160,104,357      

Nestle S.A. (Switzerland)1

     2,241,560         128,718,274      

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

 

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World Opportunities Series

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

                    
     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

        

Consumer Staples (continued)

        

Food Products (continued)

        

Unilever plc - ADR (United Kingdom)

     3,359,970       $         112,626,194      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

401,448,825

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Household Products - 1.1%

        

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (United Kingdom)1

     1,267,420         62,508,701      
     

 

 

    

Personal Products - 2.2%

        

Beiersdorf AG (Germany)1

     1,130,180         64,045,979      

Natura Cosmeticos S.A. (Brazil)

     3,293,700         64,028,716      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

128,074,695

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Total Consumer Staples

     

 

 

 

1,187,634,362

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Energy - 9.9%

        

Energy Equipment & Services - 6.3%

        

Compagnie Generale de Geophysique - Veritas (CGG - Veritas) (France)*1

     4,377,680         101,614,415      

Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (Norway)*1

     3,382,860         36,868,116      

Schlumberger Ltd. (United States)

     2,539,640         173,482,808      

Trican Well Service Ltd. (Canada)

     3,781,480         65,143,533      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

377,108,872

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.6%

        

Cameco Corp. (Canada)

     5,089,980         91,874,139      

Talisman Energy, Inc. (Canada)

     9,680,440         123,339,496      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

215,213,635

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Total Energy

     

 

 

 

592,322,507

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Financials - 6.4%

        

Commercial Banks - 3.2%

        

Banco Santander S.A. (Spain)1

     12,443,140         94,003,369      

HSBC Holdings plc (United Kingdom)1

     12,696,610         96,925,780      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

190,929,149

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Diversified Financial Services - 2.1%

        

Deutsche Boerse AG (Germany)*1

     2,402,070         125,718,779      
     

 

 

    

Insurance - 1.1%

        

Mapfre S.A. (Spain)1

     19,628,330         62,083,876      
     

 

 

    

Total Financials

     

 

 

 

378,731,804

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Health Care - 12.9%

        

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.6%

        

Getinge AB - Class B (Sweden)1

     1,970,280         49,821,857      

Mindray Medical International Ltd. - ADR (China)2

     5,137,290         131,720,116      

Straumann Holding AG (Switzerland)1

     191,170         32,925,512      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

214,467,485

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

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

 

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World Opportunities Series

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

                    
     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

        

Health Care (continued)

        

Health Care Providers & Services - 3.6%

        

BML, Inc. (Japan)1

     412,100       $         9,719,381      

Bumrungrad Hospital Public Co. Ltd. - NVDR (Thailand)1

     24,313,600         35,804,186      

Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Australia)1

     14,553,430         167,746,148      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

213,269,715

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 5.5%

        

Lonza Group AG (Switzerland)1,2

     4,181,250         246,370,022      

QIAGEN N.V. (Netherlands)*1

     4,679,010         64,422,692      

WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman), Inc. - ADR (China)*

     1,919,730         21,193,819      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

331,986,533

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Pharmaceuticals - 0.2%

        

Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Japan)1

     261,900         10,815,795      
     

 

 

    

Total Health Care

     

 

 

 

770,539,528

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Industrials - 12.9%

        

Aerospace & Defense - 1.1%

        

European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. N.V. (Netherlands)1

     2,110,410         65,716,004      
     

 

 

    

Air Freight & Logistics - 1.9%

        

PostNL N.V. (Netherlands)1

     12,025,866         38,156,431      

TNT Express N.V. (Netherlands)1

     10,036,647         74,752,464      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

112,908,895

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Airlines - 3.3%

        

Ryanair Holdings plc - ADR (Ireland)*

     7,030,194         195,861,205      
     

 

 

    

Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.8%

        

Edenred (France)1

     1,997,650         49,002,307      
     

 

 

    

Electrical Equipment - 1.7%

        

Nexans S.A. (France)1

     819,450         42,316,838      

Prysmian S.p.A. (Italy)1

     5,021,370         62,042,661      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

104,359,499

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Machinery - 0.6%

        

Westport Innovations, Inc. (Canada)*

     1,059,290         35,210,800      
     

 

 

    

Marine - 0.5%

        

D/S Norden (Denmark)1

     393,050         9,179,340      

Diana Shipping, Inc. - ADR (Greece)*

     1,292,810         9,670,219      

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. (Bermuda)1,3

     24,568,190         9,809,410      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

28,658,969

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

 

Professional Services - 1.7%

        

Adecco S.A. (Switzerland)1

     1,212,240         50,521,653      

Randstad Holding N.V. (Netherlands)1

     1,665,340         48,989,955      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

99,511,608

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

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

 

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World Opportunities Series

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

                    
     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

        

Industrials (continued)

        

Road & Rail - 0.8%

        

All America Latina Logistica S.A. (Brazil)

     9,929,620       $         49,508,359      
     

 

 

    

Transportation Infrastructure - 0.5%

        

Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. (France)1

     4,376,060         29,688,462      
     

 

 

    

Total Industrials

     

 

 

 

770,426,108

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Information Technology - 12.5%

        

Communications Equipment - 0.9%

        

Alcatel-Lucent - ADR (France)*

     34,560,340         53,914,130      
     

 

 

    

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.9%

        

Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd. (Japan)1

     5,502,000         54,162,987      
     

 

 

    

Internet Software & Services - 1.1%

        

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)1

     3,179,000         63,654,291      
     

 

 

    

IT Services - 7.8%

        

Amadeus IT Holding S.A. - Class A (Spain)1

     3,017,690         48,730,153      

Amdocs Ltd. - ADR (Guernsey)*

     8,011,090         228,556,398      

Cap Gemini S.A. (France)1

     2,004,980         62,335,029      

Cielo S.A. (Brazil)

     1,840,450         47,559,142      

Indra Sistemas S.A. (Spain)1

     2,342,540         29,698,584      

Redecard S.A. (Brazil)

     2,951,960         46,196,334      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

463,075,640

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.8%

        

Advantest Corp. (Japan)1

     1,375,000         13,058,276      

Sumco Corp. (Japan)*1

     4,235,500         31,178,727      

Tokyo Electron Ltd. (Japan)1

     1,273,100         64,504,951      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

108,741,954

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Total Information Technology

     

 

 

 

743,549,002

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Materials - 7.2%

        

Chemicals - 4.4%

        

Johnson Matthey plc (United Kingdom)1

     4,586,960         130,690,930      

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (Japan)1

     666,800         32,753,085      

Syngenta AG (Switzerland)1

     338,510         99,471,347      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

262,915,362

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Construction Materials - 2.8%

        

CRH plc (Ireland)1

     5,255,350         104,310,825      

Holcim Ltd. (Switzerland)1

     1,189,900         63,427,740      
     

 

 

    
     

 

 

 

167,738,565

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

Total Materials

     

 

 

 

430,653,927

 

  

  
     

 

 

    

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

 

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World Opportunities Series

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

                   
     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

     

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

       

Telecommunication Services - 1.6%

       

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.6%

       

Telenor ASA (Norway)1

     6,003,370       $ 98,237,732     
     

 

 

   

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

       

(Identified Cost $6,933,331,855)

        5,778,714,871     
     

 

 

   

PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.6%

       

Consumer Staples - 0.6%

       

Household Products - 0.6%

       

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)1

       

(Identified Cost $31,003,941)

     613,130         35,345,757     
     

 

 

   

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.9%

       

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares4 , 0.05%,

       

(Identified Cost $170,219,124)

     170,219,124         170,219,124     
     

 

 

   

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.3%

       

(Identified Cost $7,134,554,920)

        5,984,279,752     

LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS - (0.3%)

        (17,250,901 )   
     

 

 

   

NET ASSETS - 100%

     

 

$

 

    5,967,028,851

 

  

 
     

 

 

   

ADR - American Depository Receipt

NVDR - Non-Voting Depository Receipt

*Non-income producing security

1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.

2Affiliated company as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940.

3Traded on Hong Kong exchange.

4Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in the following countries:

France - 13.5%; United Kingdom - 12.1%; Switzerland - 10.4%.

 

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

 

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World Opportunities Series

 

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

  

Investments, at value (identified cost $7,134,554,920) (Note 2)

   $ 5,984,279,752   

Foreign currency (identified cost $7,868,838)

     7,898,013   

Cash

     2,172   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     22,511,755   

Receivable for securities sold

     18,854,061   

Foreign tax reclaims receivable

     9,410,333   

Dividends receivable

     6,595,981   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     6,049,552,067   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

  

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

     5,394,032   

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     413,382   

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     149,624   

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

     7,112   

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     251   

Payable for fund shares repurchased

     47,089,612   

Payable for securities purchased

     28,620,679   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     848,524   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     82,523,216   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $  5,967,028,851   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Capital stock

   $ 9,003,312   

Additional paid-in-capital

     7,236,560,825   

Undistributed net investment income

     2,798,682   

Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (131,039,835

Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (1,150,294,133
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 5,967,028,851   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($5,967,028,851/900,331,210 shares)

   $ 6.63   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $23,226,499)

   $ 290,984,863   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Management fees (Note 3)

     74,105,327   

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     2,199,652   

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     986,702   

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

     198,714   

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     2,552   

Custodian fees

     1,601,284   

Miscellaneous

     1,349,257   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     80,443,488   
  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

     210,541,375   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

  

Net realized gain (loss) on-

  

Investments

     174,766,983   

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $5,190,206)

     (8,131,747
  

 

 

 
     166,635,236   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on-

  

Investments

     (1,794,109,771

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (503,970
  

 

 

 
     (1,794,613,741
  

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

     (1,627,978,505
  

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ (1,417,437,130
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED

12/31/11

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED

12/31/10

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

    

OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 210,541,375      $ 50,986,375   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

     166,635,236        142,638,736   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

     (1,794,613,741     299,834,418   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from operations

     (1,417,437,130     493,459,529   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 9):

    

From net investment income

     (211,565,406     (51,336,546

From net realized gain on investments

     (300,648,970     (128,844,230
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (512,214,376     (180,180,776
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

    

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

     1,441,254,223        1,224,687,957   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (488,397,283     1,537,966,710   

NET ASSETS:

    

Beginning of year

     6,455,426,134        4,917,459,424   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $2,798,682 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $493,000, respectively)

   $ 5,967,028,851      $ 6,455,426,134   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

     FOR THE YEARS ENDED  
     12/31/11     12/31/10     12/31/09     12/31/08     12/31/07  

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year):

          

Net asset value - Beginning of year

     $8.61        $8.12        $5.88        $10.07        $9.58   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

          

Net investment income

     0.24 1,2      0.07 1      0.04 1      0.10        0.05   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (1.64     0.67        2.26        (4.08     1.36   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     (1.40     0.74        2.30        (3.98     1.41   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.24     (0.07     (0.06     (0.03     (0.05

From net realized gain on investments

     (0.34     (0.18            (0.18     (0.87
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (0.58     (0.25     (0.06     (0.21     (0.92
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of year

     $6.63        $8.61        $8.12        $5.88        $10.07   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets - End of year

          

(000’s omitted)

   $ 5,967,029      $ 6,455,426      $ 4,917,459      $ 1,340,057      $ 841,864   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return3

     (16.14%     9.23%        39.12%        (40.07%     15.13%   

Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data:

          

Expenses*

     1.09%        1.11%        1.17%        1.16%        1.14%   

Net investment income

     2.84% 2      0.92%        0.60%        2.17%        0.75%   

Portfolio turnover

     52%        39%        42%        34%        49%   

 

*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:

   

     N/A        0.00% 4      0.00% 4      N/A        N/A   

1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

2Includes a special dividend paid by one of the Series’ securities during the year. Without the special dividend, the Series’ net investment income per share, total return and net investment income ratio would have been $0.11, (17.71%) and 1.30%, respectively.

3Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.

4Less than 0.01%.

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

World Opportunities Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of companies from outside the United States.

The Series is authorized to issue five classes of shares (Class A, B, D, E and Z). Currently, only Class A shares have been issued. Each class of shares is substantially the same, except that class-specific distribution and shareholder servicing expenses are borne by the specific class of shares to which they relate.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 2.5 billion have been designated as World Opportunities Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Security Valuation (continued)

 

following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

$5,984,279,752 $5,984,279,752 $5,984,279,752 $5,984,279,752
DESCRIPTION    TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Assets:

           

Equity securities*:

           

Consumer Discretionary

   $ 806,619,901       $ 329,789,876       $ 476,830,025       $   

Consumer Staples

     1,187,634,362         176,654,910         1,010,979,452           

Energy

     592,322,507         453,839,976         138,482,531           

Financials

     378,731,804                 378,731,804           

Health Care

     770,539,528         152,913,935         617,625,593           

Industrials

     770,426,108         290,250,583         480,175,525           

Information Technology

     743,549,002         376,226,004         367,322,998           

Materials

     430,653,927                 430,653,927           

Telecommunication Services

     98,237,732                 98,237,732           

Preferred securities:

           

Consumer Staples

     35,345,757                 35,345,757           

Mutual funds

     170,219,124         170,219,124                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $   5,984,279,752       $   1,949,894,408       $   4,034,385,344       $   —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Recent Accounting Standard (continued)

 

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the market value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

Affiliated Companies

The 1940 Act defines “affiliated companies” to include securities in which a series owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer. The following transactions were effected in securities of affiliated companies for the year ended December 31, 2011:

 

NAME OF ISSUER  

VALUE AT

12/31/10

   

PURCHASE

COST

   

SALES

PROCEEDS

   

VALUE AT

12/31/11

   

SHARES HELD AT

12/31/11

   

DIVIDEND

INCOME

12/31/10

THROUGH

12/31/11

   

NET REALIZED

GAIN (LOSS)

12/31/10

THROUGH

12/31/11

 

Lonza Group AG
(Switzerland)*

  $ 196,804,090          $128,074,939        $ —        $ 246,370,022          4,181,250            $ 7,227,759        $ —     

Mindray Medical
International Ltd. -
ADR (China)**

  $ 23,525,040          $129,562,261        $ 14,541,062        $ 131,720,116          5,137,290            $ 869,247        $ (583,190)     

Societe Television
Francaise 1
(France)***

  $ 151,698,085          $  56,660,432        $ 22,406,841        $ 104,173,664          10,709,300            $ 7,287,492        $ (8,931,169)     

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Affiliated Companies (continued)

 

* Security was an affiliated company for the period January 28, 2011 - December 31, 2011.

** Security was an affiliated company for the period June 27, 2011 - December 31, 2011.

*** Security was an affiliated company for the period September 9, 2011 - December 31, 2011.

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

 

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $4,929,719,381 and $3,698,996,946, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in Class A shares of World Opportunities Series were:

 

      FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11     FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10  
      SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Sold

     429,725,249        $ 3,613,514,759        380,543,895        $ 3,072,871,491   

Reinvested

     63,389,852        412,740,391        17,838,209        148,727,024   

Repurchased

     (342,840,413     (2,585,000,927     (253,809,235     (1,996,910,558
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     150,274,688        $ 1,441,254,223        144,572,869        $ 1,224,687,957   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Approximately 2% of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion. In addition, one shareholder owned 108,166,129 shares (12.01% of shares outstanding) valued at $717,141,434. Investment activities of this shareholder may have a material effect on the Series.

 

6. Line of Credit

The Series entered into a $50 million credit facility (the “line of credit”) with Bank of New York Mellon on June 9, 2011. The Series may borrow under the line of credit for temporary or emergency purposes, including funding shareholder redemptions and other short-term liquidity purposes. The Series pays an annual commitment fee on the unused portion of the line of credit

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

6. Line of Credit (continued)

 

which amounted to $49,336 for the period June 9, 2011 to December 31, 2011, which is included in miscellaneous expenses in the Statement of Operations. Interest on the used portion is charged to the Series based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the agreement at the time of borrowing. During the period June 9, 2011 to December 31, 2011, the Series did not borrow under the line of credit.

 

7. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.

 

8. Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

9. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses, investments in passive foreign investment companies (PFICs), foreign currency contracts, losses deferred due to wash sales, late-year ordinary losses and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:

 

     FOR THE YEAR      FOR THE YEAR       
     ENDED 12/31/11      ENDED 12/31/10       

Ordinary income

   $ 239,945,364       $ 115,460,480      

Long-term capital gains

     272,269,012         64,720,296      

For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $58,508,071 and $32,006,407 of post-October short-term and long-term capital losses, respectively, and $1,297,943 of late-year ordinary losses.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

9. Federal Income Tax Information (continued)

 

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

   

Cost for federal income tax purposes

  $ 7,175,017,032     

Unrealized appreciation

    188,501,184     

Unrealized depreciation

    (1,379,238,464  
 

 

 

   

Net unrealized depreciation

  $ (1,190,737,280  
 

 

 

   

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 4,159,904     

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of World Opportunities Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the World Opportunities Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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February 21, 2012

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $252,504,742 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.

The Series hereby reports $272,269,012 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal year is 0.17%.

The Series has elected to pass through to its shareholders the foreign taxes paid for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Series had $223,909,481 in foreign source income and paid foreign taxes of $12,559,378.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

 

Interested Director/Officer  
Name:   B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President
  since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A
Independent Directors  
Name:   Stephen B. Ashley
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:   Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   The Ashley Group (1995-2008)
    Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)
Name:   Peter L. Faber
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:   Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will &
  Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)
  New York Collegium (non-profit)
    Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)
Name:   Harris H. Rusitzky
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:   Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994;
  Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Independent Directors (continued)

 

Name:   Paul A. Brooke
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:   Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   Incyte Corp. (2000-present)
  ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)
  HLTH Corp. (2000-present)
  Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)
  MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)
  GMP Companies (2000-present)
    HoustonPharma (2000-present)
Officers  
Name:   Ryan Albano
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

 

N/A

 

Name:   Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive
  Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
  Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and
  affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

 

N/A

 

Name:   Elizabeth Craig
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier
  Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A
Name:   Christine Glavin
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Officers (continued)

 

Name:   Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A
Name:   Richard Yates
Address:   290 Woodcliff Drive
  Fairport, NY 14450
Age:   46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the Securities and Exchange   
    Commission’s (SEC) web site    http://www.sec.gov

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov
On our web site    http://www.manning-napier.com

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks world-wide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.

With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, general risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.

The BoA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index earned a solid 7.58% in 2011, and the Ohio Tax Exempt Series outpaced its benchmark for the year, posting returns of 8.65%.

Despite fairly negative headlines during the earlier part of the year, municipal bonds rebounded and posted strong returns in 2011. Given the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields, as municipal bond prices rose, yields decreased across the yield curve toward the latter half of 2011 and reached historical lows. Municipal yields, however, remain attractive relative to U.S. Treasuries.

With reference to the Series specifically, the Advisor has spread the Series’ municipal bond investments in higher quality issues across the entire maturity spectrum. While the Series’ higher quality bias leads to slightly lower relative yields when compared to the overall municipal market, the Advisor believes the relative safety and liquidity of such issues justifies the bias. Additionally, because bonds in the long-term maturity range have longer durations, they profit the most from a decrease in yields. Accordingly, approximately 45% of the Series’ securities are in the long-term range, whereas the benchmark holds no long-term securities. Further, the Series continues to focus on high quality bonds, with emphasis on the underlying credit rather than on the bond insurer; a high quality bias provides additional security in the midst of a tough credit environment. Over the course of the year, the Advisor pared back on the duration of the Series and implemented a maturity structure where a majority of the Series’ holdings are concentrated in both short and long maturity ranges. In general, this overall positioning helped contribute to the Series’ relative out performance for the year.

As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mind set, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we will continue to use tools such as maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn strong returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

     

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011

     

ONE

YEAR1

  

FIVE

YEAR

  

TEN

YEAR

   SINCE
INCEPTION
2

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Ohio Tax Exempt Series3

  

8.65%

   4.54%    4.44%    4.53%

Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index4

  

7.58%

   5.47%    5.15%    5.28%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Ohio Tax Exempt Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index.

 

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1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from February 14, 1994, the Series’ inception date.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 0.80%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.80% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is an unmanaged, market weighted index comprised of investment-grade, fixed rate, coupon bearing municipal bonds with maturities greater than one year but less than twelve years. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the on going 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

     

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

  

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

  

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD*

7/1/11-12/31/11

Actual

   $1,000.00    $1,035.10    $4.21

Hypothetical

(5% return before expenses)

   $1,000.00    $1,021.07    $4.18

*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.82%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

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Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
    

 

CREDIT

RATING1

(UNAUDITED)

  

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

    

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES - 95.6%

                   

Akron, Recreational Facilities Impt., G.O. Bond

   6.500%     11/1/2015         Aa3          $ 300,000       $ 364,800      

Akron, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond

   4.250%     12/1/2028         AA2            200,000         204,300      

Akron, Various Purposes Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

   5.000%     12/1/2031         AA2            300,000         319,971      

Allen East Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

   4.300%     12/1/2017         WR3            285,000         315,917      

Batavia Local School District, G.O. Bond, NATL

   5.625%     12/1/2022         A1            200,000         233,350      

Bedford Heights, Series A, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

   5.650%     12/1/2014         Aa3            15,000         16,225      

Brunswick, Limited Tax, Capital Impt., G.O. Bond

   4.000%     12/1/2025         Aa2            100,000         106,499      

Butler County, Water & Sewer, G.O. Bond

   2.500%     12/1/2014         Aa1            100,000         105,014      

Canal Winchester Local School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

   4.250%     12/1/2027         Aa3            500,000         513,380      

Canal Winchester Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL

   5.000%     12/1/2025         A1            1,355,000         1,548,155      

Cincinnati City School District, Construction & Impt., G.O. Bond, FGRNA

   5.250%     12/1/2025         Aa2            600,000         740,556      

Cincinnati City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.250%     6/1/2016         Aa2            200,000         209,102      

Cincinnati City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.000%     12/1/2020         Aa2            315,000         342,849      

Cincinnati City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.000%     12/1/2024         Aa2            500,000         544,205      

Cincinnati City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.000%     12/1/2031         Aa2            1,170,000         1,273,440      

Cincinnati Water Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond

   5.000%     12/1/2014         Aaa            200,000         225,490      

Cincinnati, Series B, G.O. Bond

   1.500%     12/1/2014         Aa1            360,000         368,939      

Cincinnati, Various Purposes Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

   2.000%     12/1/2014         Aa1            250,000         259,817      

Cincinnati, Various Purposes Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

   4.250%     12/1/2026         Aa1            170,000         184,273      

Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Water, Series W, Revenue Bond

   4.000%     1/1/2014         Aa1            500,000         534,310      

Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., G.O. Bond

   4.500%     12/1/2029         Aa2            500,000         526,730      

Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM

   4.250%     12/1/2032         Aa2            500,000         503,295      

Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.250%     12/1/2026         Aa2            250,000         283,210      

Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.250%     12/1/2029         Aa2            1,000,000         1,132,840      

Columbus City School District, Facilities Construction & Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.000%     12/1/2032         Aa2            300,000         337,686      

Columbus, Limited Tax, Series 2, G.O. Bond

   5.000%     7/1/2017         Aaa            250,000         278,013      

Columbus, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series 2, G.O. Bond

   5.000%     7/1/2019         Aaa            895,000         995,285      

Columbus, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

   4.000%     6/1/2013         Aaa            500,000         525,815      

Columbus, Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond

   5.000%     12/15/2013         Aaa            100,000         108,970      

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
    

 

CREDIT
RATING1
(UNAUDITED)

   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE
(NOTE 2)
      

OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (continued)

                   

Columbus, Series A, G.O. Bond

   5.000%     6/15/2013         Aaa          $ 200,000       $ 213,500      

Columbus, Various Purposes Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

   5.000%     9/1/2014         Aaa            400,000         446,648      

Cuyahoga County, Limited Tax, Various Purposes Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

   4.000%     12/1/2018         Aa1            400,000         468,816      

Delaware County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

   4.000%     12/1/2015         Aa1            250,000         281,230      

Delaware County, Series B, G.O. Bond

   4.000%     12/1/2015         Aa1            200,000         224,984      

Dublin City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond

   5.375%     12/1/2017         Aaa            100,000         104,691      

Eaton Community City Schools, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

   4.125%     12/1/2026         Aa2            500,000         512,405      

Fairfield City School District, G.O. Bond

   5.000%     12/1/2020         Aa2            200,000         243,822      

Fairview Park City School District, G.O. Bond, NATL

   5.000%     12/1/2029         Aa3            315,000         329,783      

Franklin County, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond

   5.000%     12/1/2027         Aaa            500,000         553,855      

Gahanna, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, NATL

   4.250%     12/1/2014         Aa1            100,000         110,149      

Green, G.O. Bond

   2.000%     12/1/2014         AA2            285,000         295,437      

Greene County, Limited Tax, G.O. Bond

   4.500%     12/1/2035         Aa2            415,000         428,853      

Greene County, Revenue Bond

   3.500%     12/1/2026         Aa2            300,000         300,909      

Hamilton County, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

   5.250%     12/1/2012         Aa2            500,000         523,175      

Hamilton County, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond

   3.750%     12/1/2015         Aa2            200,000         221,764      

Hamilton County, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond

   5.000%     12/1/2032         Aa2            100,000         108,146      

Hamilton Waterworks System, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGC

   4.625%     10/15/2029         Aa3            100,000         104,826      

Hamilton, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGC

   4.125%     10/15/2023         Aa3            120,000         129,738      

Hancock County, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, NATL

   4.000%     12/1/2016         Aa2            200,000         223,012      

Harrison, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.250%     12/1/2038         Aa3            275,000         306,419      

Huber Heights City School District, School Impt., G.O. Bond

   5.000%     12/1/2036         Aa2            450,000         474,647      

Ironton City School District, G.O. Bond, NATL

   4.250%     12/1/2028         Baa1            500,000         497,595      

Lakewood City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.250%     12/1/2015         Aa2            225,000         255,591      

Lakewood City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.250%     12/1/2019         Aa2            705,000         800,852      

Lakewood, Water System, Revenue Bond, AMBAC

   4.500%     7/1/2028         WR3            500,000         505,075      

Licking Heights Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGIC

   5.250%     12/1/2023         Aa2            1,140,000         1,270,701      

Lima, Revenue Bond, AGM

   4.300%     12/1/2029         Aa3            200,000         214,320      

Lorain County, Sewer System Impt., G.O. Bond

   5.000%     12/1/2039         Aa2            200,000         216,986      

Loveland City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.000%     12/1/2015         Aa2            300,000         346,395      

Lucas County, G.O. Bond

   3.000%     12/1/2012         Aa2            200,000         204,660      

Lucas County, Sewer & Water District Impt., G.O. Bond

   4.100%     12/1/2027         AA2            100,000         107,219      

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
    

 

CREDIT
RATING1
(UNAUDITED)

   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE
(NOTE 2)
      

OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (continued)

                   

Mahoning County, Various Purposes Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, AGC

   4.375%     12/1/2035         Aa3          $ 300,000       $ 314,901      

Marion, Limited Tax, Various Purposes Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM

   4.300%     12/1/2030         Aa3            100,000         107,127      

Marysville, Sewer & Wastewater, Revenue Bond, AGC, XLCA

   4.750%     12/1/2046         Aa3            180,000         178,716      

Marysville, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond

   2.000%     12/1/2013         Aa3            155,000         158,535      

Mason, Limited Tax, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond

   4.250%     12/1/2027         Aaa            925,000         974,895      

Massillon City School District, Various Purposes Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL

   4.000%     12/1/2014         Baa1            100,000         103,429      

Maumee City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

   4.600%     12/1/2031         Aa3            260,000         263,489      

Mentor City, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

   2.000%     12/1/2014         Aa1            200,000         207,012      

Miami County, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond

   2.000%     12/1/2013         Aa2            300,000         307,035      

Miamisburg City School District, G.O. Bond

   5.000%     12/1/2033         Aa2            250,000         265,127      

Middletown, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.000%     12/1/2021         Aa2            230,000         270,901      

Middletown, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM

   4.500%     12/1/2018         Aa2            100,000         118,941      

Montgomery County, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond

   5.000%     12/1/2012         Aa1            200,000         208,766      

Mount Healthy City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM .

   5.000%     12/1/2031         Aa3            200,000         212,264      

Muskingum County, Limited Tax, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond, AGC

   4.300%     12/1/2028         Aa2            145,000         155,573      

New Albany Plain Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGIC

   5.000%     12/1/2025         Aa1            45,000         45,902      

New Albany Plain Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGIC

   5.000%     12/1/2025         Aa1            85,000         86,703      

New Albany Plain Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGIC

   5.000%     12/1/2029         Aa1            95,000         96,904      

North Royalton, Various Purposes Impt., G.O. Bond

   5.250%     12/1/2028         Aa2            1,025,000         1,137,012      

Ohio State Water Development Authority, Fresh Water, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond

   5.250%     12/1/2017         AAA2            270,000         300,955      

Ohio State Water Development Authority, Pollution Control, Revenue Bond

   5.250%     12/1/2015         Aaa            200,000         234,028      

Ohio State Water Development Authority, Pure Water, Series I, Revenue Bond, AMBAC

   6.000%     12/1/2016         Aaa            25,000         28,070      

Ohio State Water Development Authority, Water Utility Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond

   5.000%     12/1/2023         Aaa            575,000         658,225      

Ohio State Water Development Authority, Water Utility Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, NATL

   5.000%     12/1/2030         Aa1            180,000         195,914      

Ohio State, Conservation Project, Series A, G.O. Bond

   5.000%     9/1/2013         Aa1            350,000         377,041      

Ohio State, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

   5.000%     2/1/2014         Aa1            250,000         272,960      

Ohio State, School Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond

   5.000%     6/15/2015         Aa1            300,000         333,069      

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
    

 

CREDIT
RATING1
(UNAUDITED)

  

 

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT/
SHARES

    

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

OHIO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (continued)

                   

Olentangy Local School District, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM

   4.500%     12/1/2032         Aa1          $ 800,000       $ 824,888      

Otsego Local School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

   4.300%     12/1/2016         Aa3            100,000         110,848      

Pickerington Local School District, G.O. Bond, NATL .

   4.250%     12/1/2034         Aa2            230,000         223,424      

Portsmouth City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

   5.000%     12/1/2023         Aa2            440,000         459,127      

Princeton City School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL

   5.000%     12/1/2030         AA2            200,000         217,682      

South Range Local School District, G.O. Bond, XLCA

   4.500%     12/1/2035         A2            225,000         229,444      

Springboro, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

   3.250%     12/1/2014         Aa2            100,000         107,266      

Summit County, Various Purposes Impt., Series R, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

   5.500%     12/1/2019         Aa1            100,000         126,991      

Sylvania City School District, G.O. Bond, AGC

   5.000%     12/1/2025         Aa2            270,000         292,502      

Sylvania, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

   2.000%     12/1/2014         AA2            300,000         310,959      

Symmes Township, Limited Tax, Parkland Acquisition & Impt., G.O. Bond

   5.250%     12/1/2037         Aa1            100,000         112,409      

Talawanda School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

   5.000%     12/1/2021         Aa2            200,000         221,882      

Tallmadge, G.O. Bond

   4.250%     12/1/2030         Aa2            180,000         192,067      

Twinsburg City School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

   5.000%     12/1/2018         Aa2            100,000         109,821      

Twinsburg, Series A, G.O. Bond

   2.000%     12/1/2012         Aa2            155,000         157,525      

Vandalia, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

   5.000%     12/1/2015         Aa2            235,000         258,660      

Wadsworth City School District, G.O. Bond, AGC

   5.000%     12/1/2037         AA2            180,000         191,153      

West Chester Township, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, NATL

   4.000%     12/1/2013         Aaa            100,000         106,930      

Wood County, G.O. Bond

   5.400%     12/1/2013         Aa2            10,000         10,035      
                

 

 

    

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Identified Cost $35,054,962)

                   36,005,746      
                

 

 

    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 4.1%

                   

Dreyfus AMT - Free Municipal Reserves - Class R4

(Identified Cost $1,544,927)

                1,544,927         1,544,927      
                

 

 

    

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7%
(Identified Cost $36,599,889)

                   37,550,673      

OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.3%

                   125,254      
                

 

 

    

NET ASSETS - 100%

                 $ 37,675,927      
                

 

 

    

 

KEY:

G.O. Bond- General Obligation Bond

Impt. - Improvement

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

Scheduled principal and interest payments are guaranteed by:

AGC (Assured Guaranty Corp.)

AGM (Assurance Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

AMBAC (AMBAC Assurance Corp.)

FGIC (Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.)

FGRNA (FGIC reinsured by NATL)

NATL (National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)

XLCA (XL Capital Assurance)

The insurance does not guarantee the market value of the municipal bonds.

1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).

2Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).

3Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2011, there is no rating available.

4Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in bonds insured by the following companies: AGM - 25.0%; NATL - 15.4%.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

  

Investments, at value (identified cost $36,599,889) (Note 2)

   $ 37,550,673   

Interest receivable

     184,449   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     37,735,122   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

  

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

     17,325   

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     9,556   

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     478   

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     251   

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

     199   

Audit fees payable

     24,857   

Printing fees payable

     3,397   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     3,132   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     59,195   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 37,675,927   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Capital stock

   $ 34,981   

Additional paid-in-capital

     36,633,686   

Undistributed net investment income

     57,710   

Accumulated net realized loss on investments

     (1,234

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     950,784   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 37,675,927   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A
($37,675,927/3,498,070 shares)

   $ 10.77   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

Interest

   $ 1,212,243   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Management fees (Note 3)

     189,194   

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     57,989   

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     2,672   

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     2,552   

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

     1,288   

Audit fees

     28,766   

Custodian fees

     3,351   

Miscellaneous

     15,937   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     301,749   
  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

     910,494   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     557,776   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     1,718,313   
  

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

     2,276,089   
  

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 3,186,583   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED    

12/31/11

   

FOR THE
YEAR ENDED

12/31/10

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

   

OPERATIONS:

   

Net investment income

  $ 910,494      $ 979,572   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    557,776        286   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    1,718,313        (1,217,584
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) from operations

    3,186,583        (237,726
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8):

   

From net investment income

    (885,902     (996,467

From net realized gain on investments

    (562,422       
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

    (1,448,324     (996,467
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

   

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

    1,567,913        10,728,881   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets

    3,306,172        9,494,688   

NET ASSETS:

   

Beginning of year

    34,369,755        24,875,067   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $57,710 and $36,178, respectively)

  $ 37,675,927      $ 34,369,755   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

     FOR THE YEARS ENDED  
     12/31/11     12/31/10     12/31/09     12/31/08     12/31/07  

Per share data (for a share outstanding

throughout each year):

         

Net asset value - Beginning of year

    $10.30        $10.62        $9.82        $10.43        $10.46   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.26 1      0.35 1      0.36 1      0.38        0.34   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.62        (0.33     0.91        (0.57     2 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    0.88        0.02        1.27        (0.19     0.34   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

         

From net investment income

    (0.25     (0.34     (0.37     (0.36     (0.37

From net realized gain on investments

    (0.16            (0.10     (0.06       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.41     (0.34     (0.47     (0.42     (0.37
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of year

    $10.77        $10.30        $10.62        $9.82        $10.43   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted)

    $37,676        $34,370        $24,875        $20,844        $26,432   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return3

    8.65%        0.14%        13.09%        (1.74%     3.28%   

Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data:

         

Expenses*

    0.80%        0.85%        0.85%        0.85%        0.85%   

Net investment income

    2.41%        3.25%        3.39%        3.58%        3.47%   

Portfolio turnover

    60%        0% 4      11%        15%        3%   
* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:    
    N/A        0.00% 5      0.03%        0.01%        0.00% 5 

 

1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2 Less than $0.01 per share.
3 Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.
4 Less than 1%.
5 Less than 0.01%.

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

Ohio Tax Exempt Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Ohio State personal income tax as the Advisor believes is consistent with the preservation of capital.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Ohio Tax Exempt Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Municipal securities will normally be valued on the basis of market valuations provided by an independent pricing service (the “Service”). The Service utilizes the latest price quotations and a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices of similar securities, yields, maturities and ratings). The Service has been approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both

 

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2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION

   TOTAL    LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2    LEVEL 3

Assets:

           

Debt securities:

           

States and political subdivisions (municipals)

   $            36,005,746    $                             —    $            36,005,746    $                        —

Mutual funds

   1,544,927    1,544,927      
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total assets

   $            37,550,673    $                1,544,927    $            36,005,746    $                        —
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income are made quarterly. Distributions of net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 0.85% of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short- term securities, were $22,261,273 and $21,391,982, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of Ohio Tax Exempt Series were:

 

     FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11     FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10          
     SHARES             AMOUNT             SHARES             AMOUNT          

Sold

    518,985      $ 5,420,978        1,165,715      $ 12,625,181   

Reinvested

    131,225        1,404,385        89,722        946,551   

Repurchased

    (487,962     (5,257,450     (262,403     (2,842,851
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    162,248      $     1,567,913        993,034      $     10,728,881   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

7. Concentration of Credit

The Series primarily invests in debt obligations issued by the State of Ohio and its political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities to obtain funds for various public purposes. The Series is more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issues of Ohio municipal securities than is a municipal bond fund that is not concentrated in these issues to the same extent.

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including market discount and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:

 

    

FOR THE YEAR    

ENDED 12/31/11    

 

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/10

    

Ordinary income

    $ 83,848       $     

Tax exempt income

      885,554         996,467     

Long-term capital gains

      478,922             

For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $2,817 of long-term capital losses, attributable to post-October losses.

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

   $ 36,597,611     

Unrealized appreciation

     960,223     

Unrealized depreciation

     (7,161  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 953,062     
  

 

 

   

Undistributed tax exempt income

   $ 57,015     

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Ohio Tax Exempt Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Ohio Tax Exempt Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

LOGO

New York, New York

February 21, 2012

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

The Series hereby reports $478,922 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011. In addition, the Series hereby reports $885,554 as tax exempt dividends for the year ended December 31, 2011. For each item it is the intention of the Series to designate the maximum allowable under tax law.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

 

Interested Director/Officer   
Name:    B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:   

290 Woodcliff

Drive Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   

Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc.

Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Independent Directors   
Name:    Stephen B. Ashley
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   

Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group

(property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive)

   2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

The Ashley Group (1995-2008)

Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)

Name:    Peter L. Faber
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)
   New York Collegium (non-profit)
     Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)
Name:    Harris H. Rusitzky
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994;
   Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Independent Directors (continued)

 

Name:    Paul A. Brooke
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Incyte Corp. (2000-present)
   ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)
   HLTH Corp. (2000-present)
   Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)
   MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)
   GMP Companies (2000-present)
     HoustonPharma (2000-present)
Officers   
Name:    Ryan Albano
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

 

Name:

  

 

Elizabeth Craig

Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

Name:

   Christine Glavin
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Officers (continued)

 

Name:    Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Richard Yates
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1 The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone

   1-800-466-3863

On the Securities and Exchange

  

Commission’s (SEC) web site

   http://www.sec.gov

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov
On our web site    http://www.manning-napier.com

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks world-wide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.

With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, general risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.

The BoA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index earned a solid 7.58% in 2011, and the Diversified Tax Exempt Series outpaced its benchmark for the year, posting returns of 8.24%.

Despite fairly negative headlines during the earlier part of the year, municipal bonds rebounded and posted strong returns in 2011. Given the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields, as municipal bond prices rose, yields decreased across the yield curve toward the latter half of 2011 and reached historical lows. Municipal yields, however, remain attractive relative to U.S. Treasuries.

With reference to the Series specifically, the Advisor has spread the Series’ municipal bond investments in higher quality issues across the entire maturity spectrum. While the Series’ higher quality bias leads to slightly lower relative yields when compared to the overall municipal market, the Advisor believes the relative safety and liquidity of such issues justifies the bias. Additionally, because bonds in the long-term maturity range have longer durations, they profit the most from a decrease in yields. Accordingly, approximately 45% of the Series’ securities are in the long-term range, whereas the benchmark holds no long-term securities. Further, the Series continues to focus on high quality bonds, with emphasis on the underlying credit rather than on the bond insurer; a high quality bias provides additional security in the midst of a tough credit environment. Over the course of the year, the Advisor pared back on the duration of the Series and implemented a maturity structure where a majority of the Series’ holdings are concentrated in both short and long maturity ranges. In general, this overall positioning helped contribute to the Series’ relative outperformance for the year.

As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mindset, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we will continue to use tools such as maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn strong returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

     AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS  AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011
    

ONE

YEAR1

  

FIVE

YEAR

  

TEN

YEAR

  

SINCE

INCEPTION2

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Diversified Tax Exempt Series3

   8.24%    4.43%    4.62%    4.69%

Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index4

   7.58%    5.47%    5.15%    5.28%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Diversified Tax Exempt Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index.

 

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1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from February 14, 1994, the Series’ inception date.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 0.58%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.58% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is an unmanaged, market weighted index comprised of investment-grade, fixed rate, coupon bearing municipal bonds with maturities greater than one year but less than twelve years. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

    

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

  

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

  

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD*

7/1/11-12/31/11

Actual

   $1,000.00    $1,033.30    $2.97

Hypothetical

(5% return before expenses)

   $1,000.00    $1,022.28    $2.96

*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.58%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

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Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

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Credit Quality Ratings2,3           

Aaa

       36.3 %

Aa

       47.4 %

A

       7.4 %

Baa

       3.3 %

Unrated investments

       0.6 %

Cash, short-term investments, and other assets, less liabilities

       5.0 %

 

2 As a percentage of net assets.

      
3 Based on ratings from Moody’s, or the S&P equivalent. The Series may use different ratings provided by other rating agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the Series’ investment policies.
Top Ten States4           

Texas

       6.6 %

North Carolina

       6.0 %

Massachusetts

       5.4 %

Tennessee

       5.1 %

Georgia

       5.0 %

Virginia

       4.9 %

Maryland

       4.8 %

Utah

       4.7 %

Indiana

       4.1 %

Wisconsin

       3.7 %

 

4 As a percentage of total investments.

          
 

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

      

 

COUPON

RATE

 

 

     

 

MATURITY

DATE

 

 

     

 

 

CREDIT

RATING1

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

     

 

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

 

 

      

 

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 95.0%

                     

 

ALABAMA - 0.2%

                     

Fort Payne Waterworks Board, Revenue Bond, AMBAC

       3.500 %       7/1/2015         WR2                $ 665,000        $ 684,950  
                     

 

 

 

 

ARIZONA - 1.3%

                     

Mesa, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

       4.125 %       7/1/2027         Aa2                  2,215,000          2,280,387  

Salt River Project Agricultural Impt. & Power District, Series A, Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       1/1/2035         Aa1                  1,700,000          1,775,735  
                     

 

 

 
                        4,056,122  
                     

 

 

 

 

ARKANSAS - 1.5%

                     

Arkansas State, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       8/1/2014         Aa1                  2,340,000          2,546,365  

Arkansas State, Water Utility Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.500 %       7/1/2044         Aa1                  1,000,000          1,050,460  

Bentonville School District No. 6, Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.500 %       6/1/2040         Aa2                  1,000,000          1,037,940  
                     

 

 

 
                        4,634,765  
                     

 

 

 

CALIFORNIA - 0.7%

                     

 

Los Angeles Unified School District, Series B, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

       4.500 %       7/1/2027         Aa2                  840,000          874,877  

Oak Valley Hospital District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

       4.500 %       7/1/2025         A1                  1,395,000          1,395,000  
                     

 

 

 
                        2,269,877  
                     

 

 

 

COLORADO - 1.0%

                     

 

Colorado Water Resources & Power Development Authority, Water Resource, Series D, Revenue Bond, AGM

       4.375 %       8/1/2035         Aa2                  1,420,000          1,423,223  

Commerce City, Certificate of Participation, AMBAC

       4.750 %       12/15/2032         Aaa                  1,000,000          1,014,530  

Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Water Utility Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond

       7.125 %       12/1/2034         AA3                  500,000          593,470  
                     

 

 

 
                        3,031,223  
                     

 

 

 

 

DELAWARE - 2.5%

                     

Delaware State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       3/1/2013         Aaa                  450,000          474,997  

Delaware State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       3/1/2014         Aaa                  1,000,000          1,098,590  

Delaware State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       3/1/2015         Aaa                  1,710,000          1,944,749  

Delaware State, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       2/1/2013         Aaa                  2,720,000          2,860,651  

New Castle County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.250 %       7/15/2026         Aaa                  1,265,000          1,322,507  
                     

 

 

 
                        7,701,494  
                     

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
  CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                      

 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - 1.5%

                      

 

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, AGM

       6.000 %       10/1/2014         Aa2         $     1,500,000        $ 1,709,715  

District of Columbia, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

       5.000 %       6/1/2017         Aa2           2,000,000          2,277,820  

District of Columbia, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

       5.000 %       6/1/2022         Aa2           500,000          532,100  
                      

 

 

 
                         4,519,635  
                      

 

 

 

 

FLORIDA - 3.6%

                      

 

Cape Coral, Water Utility Impt., Special Assessment, NATL

       4.500 %       7/1/2021         A2           1,815,000          1,942,177  

Florida State Board of Education, Capital Outlay, Public Education, Series D, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       6/1/2016         Aa1           2,000,000          2,292,400  

Florida State Department of Transportation, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       7/1/2015         Aa1           1,350,000          1,500,417  

Florida State Department of Transportation, Series B, G.O. Bond

       6.375 %       7/1/2014         Aa1           1,000,000          1,142,170  

Orlando Utilities Commission, Revenue Bond

       5.250 %       10/1/2014         Aa1           650,000          732,583  

Palm Beach County, FPL Reclaimed Water Project, Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       10/1/2040         Aaa           1,020,000          1,093,685  

Panama City Beach, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, AGC

       5.000 %       6/1/2039         Aaa           1,000,000          1,057,040  

Tampa Bay Water Utility System, Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       10/1/2038         Aa2           1,000,000          1,061,640  

Winter Park, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       12/1/2034         Aa2           250,000          267,695  
                      

 

 

 
                         11,089,807  
                      

 

 

 

 

GEORGIA - 5.0%

                      

 

Atlanta, Water & Wastewater, Revenue Bond, AGM

       5.000 %       11/1/2043         Aa3           1,500,000          1,528,470  

Catoosa County School District, School Impt., G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       8/1/2014         AA3           1,000,000          1,088,730  

Cobb County, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond

       4.250 %       7/1/2028         Aaa           1,000,000          1,070,920  

Dekalb County, Special Transportation Parks & Greenspace, G.O. Bond

       4.375 %       12/1/2030         Aa3           1,000,000          977,920  

Dekalb County, Water & Sewer, Series A, Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       10/1/2035         Aa2           1,000,000          1,011,130  

Forsyth County, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       3/1/2013         Aaa           670,000          707,299  

Fulton County, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, FGRNA

       5.000 %       1/1/2035         Aa3           1,000,000          1,044,780  

Georgia State, Prerefunded Balance, Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.650 %       3/1/2012         Aaa           5,000          5,046  

Georgia State, Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       7/1/2013         Aaa           1,100,000          1,177,803  

 

  

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
   CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                       

 

GEORGIA (continued)

                       

 

Georgia State, School Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series F, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       11/1/2015          Aaa         $ 500,000        $ 519,810  

Georgia State, School Impt., Series C-1, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       10/1/2014          Aaa           1,415,000          1,588,026  

Georgia State, Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       7/1/2015          Aaa           2,000,000          2,298,560  

Georgia State, Unrefunded Balance, Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.650 %       3/1/2012          Aaa           195,000          196,815  

Gwinnett County Water & Sewerage Authority, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond

       4.000 %       8/1/2028          Aaa           1,000,000          1,054,170  

Madison, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond, AMBAC

       4.625 %       7/1/2030          WR 2           1,000,000          1,008,720  
                       

 

 

 
                          15,278,199  
                       

 

 

 

 

HAWAII - 1.1%

                       

 

Hawaii State, Series DB, G.O. Bond, NATL

       5.250 %       9/1/2013          Aa2           875,000          946,243  

Hawaii State, Series DG, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

       5.000 %       7/1/2014          Aa2           500,000          555,360  

Hawaii State, Series DT, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       11/1/2014          Aa2           550,000          618,277  

Honolulu County, Sewer Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, FGRNA

       5.000 %       7/1/2035          Aa2           500,000          519,340  

Honolulu County, Water Utility Impt., G.O. Bond, FGIC

       6.000 %       12/1/2014          Aa1           750,000          865,613  
                       

 

 

 
                          3,504,833  
                       

 

 

 

 

ILLINOIS - 0.9%

                       

 

Chicago, Unrefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL

       5.000 %       1/1/2034          Aa3           520,000          522,267  

Springfield Metropolitan Sanitation District, Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.750 %       1/1/2034          Aaa           1,115,000          1,154,605  

Springfield, Electric Power & Light, Revenue Bond, NATL

       5.000 %       3/1/2035          A1           1,000,000          1,024,100  
                       

 

 

 
                          2,700,972  
                       

 

 

 

 

INDIANA - 4.1%

                       

 

Avon Community School Building Corp., Revenue Bond, AMBAC

       4.250 %       7/15/2018          A3           1,450,000          1,625,899  

Avon Community School Building Corp., Revenue Bond, AMBAC

       4.750 %       1/15/2032          A3           1,015,000          1,040,304  

Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

       5.000 %       1/1/2042          A1           1,000,000          1,034,850  

Indiana Transportation Finance Authority, Highway Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, FGIC

       5.250 %       6/1/2021          Aa1           2,000,000          2,228,320  

 

  

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

 

7


Diversified Tax Exempt Series

 

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
   CREDIT
RATING1
(UNAUDITED)
  

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                       

 

INDIANA (continued)

                       

 

Indiana Transportation Finance Authority, Highway
Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, FGIC

       5.250 %       6/1/2026          Aa1        $ 1,380,000        $ 1,537,541  

Indianapolis Local Public Impt. Bond Bank,
Waterworks Project, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGC

       5.500 %       1/1/2038          Aa3          1,000,000          1,090,830  

Plainfield, Series A, Revenue Bond

       4.650 %       1/1/2027          A3           645,000          686,564  

Shelbyville Central Renovation School Building
Corp., Revenue Bond, NATL

       5.000 %       7/15/2018          Baa1          3,000,000          3,310,650  
                       

 

 

 
                          12,554,958  
                       

 

 

 

IOWA - 3.2%

 

                       

Ankeny, Series B, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       6/1/2013          Aa2          1,550,000          1,630,491  

Cedar Rapids, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       6/1/2030          Aaa          440,000          454,846  

Cedar Rapids, Series E, G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       6/1/2014          Aaa          1,000,000          1,059,170  

Des Moines, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       2.000 %       6/1/2013          Aa1          1,000,000          1,024,490  

Dubuque City, Series D, Revenue Bond

       4.000 %       6/1/2030          Aa2          470,000          474,784  

Indianola Community School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

       5.200 %       6/1/2021          A1          425,000          451,044  

Iowa City Community School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

       4.000 %       6/1/2018          Aaa          425,000          439,964  

Linn-Mar Community School District, School Impt.,
Revenue Bond

       4.625 %       7/1/2029          A2          1,000,000          1,112,110  

Polk County, Series C, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       6/1/2017          Aaa          995,000          1,063,277  

Sioux City, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       2.000 %       6/1/2014          Aa1          940,000          973,285  

West Des Moines, Series B, G.O. Bond

       2.000 %       6/1/2014          AAA3           1,000,000          1,036,890  
                       

 

 

 
                          9,720,351  
                       

 

 

 

 

KANSAS - 1.8%

                       

 

Johnson County Water District No. 1, Revenue Bond.

       3.250 %       12/1/2030          Aaa          1,000,000          956,240  

Miami County Unified School District No. 416
Louisburg, G.O Bond, NATL

       5.000 %       9/1/2018          Baa1          2,000,000          2,262,720  

Scott County, G.O. Bond

       4.750 %       4/1/2040          A3           1,000,000          1,068,900  

Seward County, G.O. Bond, AGM

       5.000 %       8/1/2040          Aa3          1,000,000          1,100,260  
                       

 

 

 
                          5,388,120  
                       

 

 

 

 

LOUISIANA - 0.7%

                       

Caddo Parish Parishwide School District, G.O. Bond, NATL

       4.350 %       3/1/2026          Aa2          660,000          683,080  

Caddo Parish Parishwide School District, G.O. Bond, NATL

       4.375 %       3/1/2027          Aa2          1,090,000          1,125,610  

 

  

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

 

8


Diversified Tax Exempt Series

 

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
   CREDIT
RATING1
(UNAUDITED)
  

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                       

 

LOUISIANA (continued)

 

                       

New Orleans, Sewage Service, Revenue Bond, FGIC

       5.250 %       6/1/2012          Baa1        $ 300,000        $ 300,846  
                       

 

 

 
                          2,109,536  
                       

 

 

 

 

MAINE - 0.3%

                       

 

Falmouth, School Impt., G.O. Bond

       2.000 %       11/15/2014          Aa1          1,000,000          1,037,370  
                       

 

 

 

 

MARYLAND - 4.8%

                       

 

Anne Arundel County, Water & Sewer, G.O. Bond

       4.200 %       3/1/2025          Aa1          1,770,000          1,870,040  

Baltimore County, Metropolitan District, G.O. Bond

       4.250 %       9/1/2029          Aaa          1,000,000          1,043,400  

Baltimore County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       2/1/2014          Aaa          2,250,000          2,464,043  

Frederick County, Series C, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       12/1/2014          Aa1          1,410,000          1,548,955  

Howard County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.500 %       2/15/2030          Aaa          1,000,000          1,073,630  

Maryland State, Public Impt., First Series, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       3/15/2013          Aaa          1,000,000          1,057,350  

Maryland State, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance,
Second Series, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       8/1/2015          Aaa          1,000,000          1,074,100  

Maryland State, Public Impt., Second Series, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       7/15/2014          Aaa          1,000,000          1,113,640  

Maryland State, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       8/1/2015          Aaa          500,000          558,445  

Maryland State, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       3/15/2015          Aaa          1,000,000          1,075,280  

Prince George’s County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       9/15/2014          Aaa          550,000          601,013  

Prince George’s County, Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       12/1/2012          Aaa          735,000          767,369  

Prince George’s County, School Impt., G.O. Bond

       5.500 %       10/1/2013          Aaa          400,000          436,112  
                       

 

 

 
                          14,683,377  
                       

 

 

 

 

MASSACHUSETTS - 5.3%

                       

 

Barnstable, G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       6/15/2013          AAA3           670,000          696,251  

Boston Water & Sewer Commission, Series A,
Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       11/1/2031          Aa1          1,000,000          1,122,370  

Boston, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       1/1/2015          Aaa          500,000          564,735  

Cambridge, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       2.000 %       2/15/2014          Aaa          1,195,000          1,234,853  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Prerefunded
Balance, Series D, G.O. Bond, AGM

       5.000 %       12/1/2023          Aa1          1,000,000          1,125,190  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Public Impt.,
Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM

       5.000 %       3/1/2021          Aa1          500,000          569,030  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Public Impt.,
Series C, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       9/1/2013          Aa1          1,790,000          1,928,206  

 

  

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

 

9


Diversified Tax Exempt Series

 

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
   CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                       

 

MASSACHUSETTS (continued)

                       

 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond, NATL

       6.000 %       11/1/2013          Aa1         $     520,000        $ 573,071  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.750 %       8/1/2038          Aa1           500,000          522,390  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series B, G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       7/1/2013          Aa1           500,000          519,920  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series B, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       7/1/2013          Aa1           590,000          622,338  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Series D, G.O. Bond

       5.250 %       10/1/2014          Aa1           1,000,000          1,127,050  

Hanover, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       5/15/2015          Aa2           910,000          976,621  

Lowell, State Qualified, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

       5.000 %       2/1/2020          Aa2           500,000          507,070  

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       7/1/2034          Aa1           1,000,000          1,114,440  

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Series A,

                       

Revenue Bond, AGM

       4.375 %       8/1/2032          Aa1           2,000,000          2,041,540  

Natick, School Impt., G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       6/15/2013          AAA3           1,000,000          1,038,890  
                       

 

 

 
                          16,283,965  
                       

 

 

 

 

MICHIGAN - 0.8%

                       

 

Detroit City School District, Series B, G.O. Bond, FGIC

       5.000 %       5/1/2033          Aa2           750,000          752,543  

Saginaw City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

       4.500 %       5/1/2031          Aa2           1,695,000          1,711,526  
                       

 

 

 
                          2,464,069  
                       

 

 

 

 

MINNESOTA - 1.5%

                       

 

Hennepin County, Series B, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       12/1/2014          Aaa           1,000,000          1,100,080  

Minnesota State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       8/1/2013          Aa1           2,000,000          2,147,520  

Minnesota State, Series C, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       8/1/2014          Aa1           1,000,000          1,114,930  

Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bond

       6.625 %       1/1/2016          Aaa           150,000          168,180  
                       

 

 

 
                          4,530,710  
                       

 

 

 

 

MISSOURI - 2.7%

                       

 

Columbia, Electric Light & Power Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       10/1/2013          AA 3           1,000,000          1,078,970  

Columbia, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond

       4.125 %       10/1/2033          Aaa           995,000          1,051,406  

Jackson County School District No. R-IV Blue Springs, Series A, G.O. Bond

       2.750 %       3/1/2013          AA 3           1,340,000          1,377,989  

 

  

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

 

10


Diversified Tax Exempt Series

 

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
   CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                       

 

MISSOURI (continued)

                       

 

Missouri State, Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       10/1/2014          Aaa        $ 830,000        $ 931,492  

Missouri State, Water Pollution Control, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.500 %       12/1/2030          Aaa          2,375,000          2,862,516  

Springfield, Electric Light & Power Impt., Revenue Bond, FGRNA

       4.750 %       8/1/2031          Aa3          1,015,000          1,056,067  
                       

 

 

 
                          8,358,440  
                       

 

 

 

 

NEBRASKA - 1.7%

                       

 

Lancaster County School District No. 1, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       1/15/2013          Aaa          400,000          419,860  

Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM

       4.375 %       12/1/2031          Aa3          2,640,000          2,677,858  

Omaha Public Power District, Series AA, Revenue Bond, FGRNA

       4.500 %       2/1/2034          Aa2          1,950,000          1,968,389  
                       

 

 

 
                          5,066,107  
                       

 

 

 

 

NEVADA - 0.8%

                       

 

Clark County, G.O. Bond, AGM

       4.750 %       6/1/2027          Aa1          1,000,000          1,046,160  

Las Vegas Valley Water District, Water Utility Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM

       4.750 %       6/1/2033          Aa2          1,500,000          1,537,170  
                       

 

 

 
                          2,583,330  
                       

 

 

 

 

NEW HAMPSHIRE - 2.3%

                       

 

Manchester, Series F, G.O. Bond

       3.750 %       12/1/2025          Aa1          1,005,000          1,074,305  

New Hampshire State, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       2/1/2015          Aa1          2,000,000          2,267,020  

New Hampshire State, Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL

       5.000 %       10/15/2012          Aa1          1,000,000          1,037,890  

New Hampshire State, Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL

       5.000 %       10/15/2014          Aa1          1,500,000          1,683,540  

Portsmouth City, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       2.500 %       5/15/2015          Aa1          820,000          867,027  
                       

 

 

 
                          6,929,782  
                       

 

 

 

 

NEW JERSEY - 0.3%

                       

 

Sparta Township Board of Education, G.O. Bond, AGM

       4.300 %       2/15/2030          Aa2          1,000,000          1,027,740  
                       

 

 

 

 

NEW MEXICO - 0.4%

                       

 

New Mexico Finance Authority, Public Project Revolving Fund, Series A-1, Revenue Bond, NATL.

       3.250 %       6/1/2013          Aa1          175,000          182,103  

Santa Fe County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       2.500 %       7/1/2013          Aaa          915,000          945,442  
                       

 

 

 
                          1,127,545  
                       

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

11


Diversified Tax Exempt Series

 

 

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
   CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                       

 

NEW YORK - 3.0%

                       

 

Hampton Bays Union Free School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

       4.375 %       9/15/2029          Aa3         $ 2,225,000        $ 2,280,825  

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond.

       5.750 %       6/15/2040          Aa1           2,590,000          2,954,724  

New York State Power Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

       4.500 %       11/15/2047          Aa2           1,000,000          1,019,820  

Sachem Central School District of Holbrook, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

       4.375 %       10/15/2030          AA3           2,000,000          2,068,640  

Saratoga County, Sewer Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

       4.375 %       7/15/2040          AA3           855,000          864,841  
                       

 

 

 
                          9,188,850  
                       

 

 

 

 

NORTH CAROLINA - 5.9%

                       

 

Charlotte, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       8/1/2014          Aaa           750,000          836,197  

Charlotte, Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       6/1/2015          Aaa           1,010,000          1,157,773  

Charlotte, Series B, Revenue Bond

       4.625 %       7/1/2039          Aaa           1,000,000          1,066,200  

Charlotte, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       7/1/2038          Aaa           1,000,000          1,091,420  

Forsyth County, G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       3/1/2015          Aaa           1,000,000          1,074,610  

Gaston County, School Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM

       5.000 %       4/1/2014          Aa2           1,000,000          1,101,270  

Johnston County, School Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM

       5.000 %       2/1/2013          Aa2           1,500,000          1,577,730  

North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1 Catawba, Series A, Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       1/1/2030          A2           1,000,000          1,074,450  

North Carolina State, Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       3/1/2015          Aaa           2,000,000          2,274,560  

North Carolina State, Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       4/1/2014          Aaa           1,000,000          1,101,980  

North Carolina State, Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       6/1/2014          Aaa           1,390,000          1,541,121  

North Carolina State, Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       6/1/2015          Aaa           2,000,000          2,292,620  

Wake County, School Impt., G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       3/1/2015          Aaa           890,000          1,012,179  

Wake County, Series C, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       3/1/2014          Aaa           940,000          1,032,675  
                       

 

 

 
                          18,234,785  
                       

 

 

 

 

NORTH DAKOTA - 0.2%

                       

 

Fargo City, Public Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       5/1/2025          Aa1           710,000          715,843  
                       

 

 

 

 

OHIO - 1.3%

                       

 

Brookville Local School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

       4.125 %       12/1/2026          Aa3           660,000          678,665  

Columbus City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

       4.375 %       12/1/2032          Aa2           1,000,000          1,012,110  

Columbus, Limited Tax, Series 2, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       7/1/2017          Aaa           1,000,000          1,112,050  

Ohio State, Conservation Project, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       3/1/2015          Aa1           1,000,000          1,098,270  
                       

 

 

 
                          3,901,095  
                       

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

12


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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
   CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                       

 

OKLAHOMA - 1.1%

                       

 

Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, Series B, Revenue Bond

       3.000 %       7/1/2013          Aa1         $ 500,000        $ 519,840  

Oklahoma State, Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       7/15/2015          Aa2           1,000,000          1,115,050  

Tulsa, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       12/1/2013          Aa1           1,700,000          1,818,490  
                       

 

 

 
                          3,453,380  
                       

 

 

 

 

OREGON - 1.3%

                       

 

Clackamas County School District No. 12 North Clackamas, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM

       4.750 %       6/15/2031          Aa1           870,000          920,495  

Portland, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       5/1/2034          Aaa           1,000,000          1,122,780  

Portland, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

       4.500 %       10/1/2031          Aa1           550,000          570,443  

Salem, Water & Sewer, Revenue Bond, AGM

       5.000 %       5/1/2014          Aa3           1,120,000          1,232,493  
                       

 

 

 
                          3,846,211  
                       

 

 

 

 

PENNSYLVANIA - 1.2%

                       

 

Allegheny County, Public Impt., Series C-62B, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       11/1/2029          A1           750,000          771,990  

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Second Series, G.O. Bond, CIFG

       4.250 %       3/1/2025          Aa1           2,000,000          2,129,180  

Philadelphia, Water & Wastewater, Prerefunded Balance, Revenue Bond, NATL

       5.600 %       8/1/2018          BBB3           20,000          24,650  

Plum Boro School District, Series A, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

       4.500 %       9/15/2030          A3           855,000          864,200  
                       

 

 

 
                          3,790,020  
                       

 

 

 

 

RHODE ISLAND - 0.7%

                       

 

Narragansett Bay Commission, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

       5.000 %       8/1/2035          Baa1           1,000,000          1,029,020  

Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

       5.000 %       10/1/2035          Baa1           1,000,000          1,004,580  
                       

 

 

 
                          2,033,600  
                       

 

 

 

 

SOUTH CAROLINA - 2.6%

                       

 

Charleston County, Transportation Sales Tax, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       11/1/2017          Aaa           1,000,000          1,151,300  

South Carolina State Public Service Authority, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM

       5.000 %       1/1/2017          Aa3           1,000,000          1,088,930  

 

  

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

 

13


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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
   CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                       

 

SOUTH CAROLINA (continued)

                       

 

South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank, Series B, Revenue Bond, AMBAC

       4.250 %       10/1/2027          A1         $ 2,000,000        $ 2,035,220  

South Carolina, State Institutional - South Carolina State University, Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.250 %       4/1/2014          Aaa           1,000,000          1,108,300  

Spartanburg Sanitation Sewer District, Series B, Revenue Bond, NATL

       5.000 %       3/1/2032          A1           1,500,000          1,538,325  

Sumter, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, XLCA

       4.500 %       12/1/2032          A1           1,000,000          1,027,690  
                       

 

 

 
                          7,949,765  
                       

 

 

 

 

SOUTH DAKOTA - 0.2%

                       

 

Rapid City, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond

       5.250 %       11/1/2039          Aa3           450,000          490,653  
                       

 

 

 

 

TENNESSEE - 5.1%

                       

 

Chattanooga, Series B, G.O. Bond

       2.000 %       2/1/2013          AA3           425,000          433,156  

Claiborne County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.125 %       4/1/2030          A3           750,000          770,843  

Franklin, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       4/1/2014          Aaa           1,000,000          1,101,980  

Hamilton County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       3/1/2014          Aaa           1,135,000          1,198,197  

Memphis, G.O. Bond, AGC

       4.000 %       4/1/2014          Aa2           2,000,000          2,156,840  

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       1/1/2014          Aa1           1,000,000          1,091,880  

Montgomery County, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       4/1/2015          AA3           1,000,000          1,104,570  

Montgomery County, School Impt., G.O. Bond

       2.000 %       4/1/2014          AA3           500,000          515,240  

Rutherford County, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       4/1/2014          Aa1           500,000          550,395  

Rutherford County, School Impt., G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       4/1/2013          Aa1           1,000,000          1,033,610  

Rutherford County, School Impt., G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       4/1/2013          Aa1           1,200,000          1,255,320  

Sumner County, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       6/1/2015          Aa2           1,500,000          1,713,990  

Tennessee State, Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       5/1/2013          Aaa           425,000          446,186  

Tennessee State, Series C, G.O. Bond

       5.250 %       9/1/2013          Aaa           1,500,000          1,623,705  

Williamson County, Series A, G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       3/1/2015          Aaa           550,000          590,139  
                       

 

 

 
                          15,586,051  
                       

 

 

 

 

TEXAS - 6.5%

                       

 

Alvin Independent School District, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       2/15/2022          Aaa           500,000          546,490  

Clear Creek Independent School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

       4.000 %       2/15/2029          Aa2           2,340,000          2,369,437  

Collin County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       2.000 %       2/15/2014          Aaa           545,000          562,467  

Collin County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       2/15/2015          Aaa           500,000          566,640  

Dallas, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       2/15/2013          Aa1           1,315,000          1,384,892  

Fort Bend County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, NATL

       4.750 %       3/1/2031          Aa1           1,000,000          1,045,590  

 

  

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

 

14


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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
   CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                       

 

TEXAS (continued)

                       

 

Fort Worth, Water Utility Impt., Series C, Revenue Bond

       5.000 %       2/15/2014          Aa1         $     1,595,000        $ 1,747,514  

Frisco, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM

       5.000 %       2/15/2015          Aa1           520,000          588,734  

Harris County Flood Control District, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.250 %       10/1/2018          Aaa           600,000          674,646  

Harris County, Series B, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       10/1/2013          AAA3           1,000,000          1,064,080  

Houston, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       3/1/2015          AA3           1,000,000          1,133,430  

North East Independent School District, School Impt.,
Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       8/1/2022          AAA3           550,000          613,360  

San Antonio, Water, Revenue Bond, FGRNA

       4.375 %       5/15/2029          Aa1           1,400,000          1,447,012  

San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District,
School Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond

       5.625 %       8/1/2026          Aaa           475,000          537,339  

Texas State, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       10/1/2014          Aaa           500,000          560,410  

Texas State, Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       8/1/2014          Aaa           700,000          779,877  

Texas State, Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       8/1/2015          Aaa           800,000          919,096  

Texas Water Development Board, Series B, Revenue Bond

       5.625 %       7/15/2014          AAA3           2,000,000          2,258,280  

University of Texas, Financing System, Series F, Revenue Bond

       4.750 %       8/15/2028          Aaa           1,000,000          1,100,650  
                       

 

 

 
                          19,899,944  
                       

 

 

 

 

UTAH - 4.7%

                       

 

Alpine School District, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       3/15/2013          Aaa           2,000,000          2,114,700  

Mountain Regional Water Special Service District, Revenue Bond, NATL

       5.000 %       12/15/2030          Baa1           1,240,000          1,258,203  

Ogden City School District, G.O. Bond

       4.250 %       6/15/2025          Aaa           1,500,000          1,589,745  

Provo City School District, Series B, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       6/15/2014          Aaa           1,100,000          1,193,049  

Salt Lake City, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond

       3.250 %       2/1/2015          Aa1           400,000          429,088  

Salt Lake County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       12/15/2014          Aaa           400,000          440,624  

Salt Lake County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       12/15/2030          Aaa           680,000          712,314  

Utah State, Highway Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       7/1/2014          Aaa           460,000          511,663  

Utah State, Highway Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       7/1/2014          Aaa           1,000,000          1,112,310  

Utah State, Highway Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       7/1/2015          Aaa           2,500,000          2,874,150  

Utah State, Highway Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       7/1/2015          Aaa           500,000          540,265  

Utah State, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       7/1/2013          Aaa           450,000          475,155  

Utah State, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       7/1/2015          Aaa           595,000          663,478  

Utah State, Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       7/1/2014          Aaa           415,000          461,609  
                       

 

 

 
                          14,376,353  
                       

 

 

 

 

VERMONT - 0.4%

                       

 

Vermont State, Public Impt., Series D, G.O. Bond

       4.500 %       7/15/2025          Aaa           1,000,000          1,092,540  
                       

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

15


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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
   CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                       

 

VIRGINIA - 4.9%

                       

 

Arlington County, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       8/15/2014          Aaa         $ 1,000,000        $ 1,091,020  

Chesterfield County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

       3.500 %       1/1/2015          Aaa           1,000,000          1,086,480  

Commonwealth of Virginia, School Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       6/1/2014          Aaa           2,450,000          2,716,364  

Commonwealth of Virginia, Series B, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       6/1/2013          Aaa           1,410,000          1,504,414  

Fairfax County Water Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond

       4.000 %       4/1/2032          Aaa           1,000,000          1,029,020  

Fairfax County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       4/1/2014          Aaa           400,000          440,792  

Fairfax County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.000 %       4/1/2017          Aaa           2,000,000          2,198,820  

Fairfax County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       4.250 %       4/1/2027          Aaa           1,500,000          1,555,755  

Norfolk, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond

       3.750 %       11/1/2040          Aa2           1,000,000          951,650  

Prince William County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       8/1/2014          Aaa           1,060,000          1,127,999  

Richmond, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, AGM

       5.000 %       7/15/2014          Aa2           670,000          746,521  

Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond

       4.500 %       7/1/2038          Aa1           470,000          487,381  
                       

 

 

 
                          14,936,216  
                       

 

 

 

 

WASHINGTON - 2.0%

                       

 

Franklin County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, FGRNA

       5.125 %       12/1/2022          BBB3           1,000,000          1,044,620  

King County School District No. 411 Issaquah, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM

       5.250 %       12/1/2018          Aaa           2,420,000          2,710,497  

Tacoma, Sewer Impt., Revenue Bond, FGRNA

       5.125 %       12/1/2036          Aa2           1,275,000          1,333,229  

Washington State, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond .

       5.000 %       7/1/2031          Aa1           1,000,000          1,098,760  
                       

 

 

 
                          6,187,106  
                       

 

 

 

 

WISCONSIN - 3.7%

                       

 

Central Brown County Water Authority, Water Systems, Revenue Bond, AMBAC

       5.000 %       12/1/2035          A3           1,500,000          1,540,170  

Dane County, Series A, G.O. Bond

       3.000 %       6/1/2012          Aa1           1,475,000          1,491,535  

Eau Claire, Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL

       4.000 %       4/1/2015          Aa1           1,195,000          1,321,395  

Madison, Water Utility Impt., Series A, Revenue Bond

       4.250 %       1/1/2030          Aa1           1,000,000          1,032,890  

Northland Pines School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

       5.250 %       4/1/2018          Aa3           850,000          940,933  

Wilmot Union High School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

       5.500 %       3/1/2019          Aa2           500,000          554,380  

Wilmot Union High School District, Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, AGM

       5.500 %       3/1/2021          Aa2           1,020,000          1,130,935  

Wisconsin Public Power, Inc., Series A, Revenue Bond, AMBAC

       5.000 %       7/1/2035          A1           870,000          890,175  

 

  

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

 

16


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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     COUPON
RATE
  MATURITY
DATE
   CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT/
SHARES
  

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

                       

 

WISCONSIN (continued)

                       

 

Wisconsin State, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance,
Series E, G.O. Bond, FGIC

       5.000 %       5/1/2019          Aa2        $ 1,000,000        $ 1,141,680  

Wisconsin State, Public Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond

       5.000 %       5/1/2026          Aa2          1,150,000          1,290,944  
                       

 

 

 
                          11,335,037  
                       

 

 

 

 

WYOMING - 0.2%

                       

Wyoming Municipal Power Agency, Inc., Series A,
Revenue Bond

       5.375 %       1/1/2042          A2          710,000          752,316  
                       

 

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Identified Cost $282,082,801)

                          291,107,042  
                       

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 4.1%

                       

 

Dreyfus AMT - Free Municipal Reserves - Class R

(Identified Cost $12,636,933)

                     12,636,933          12,636,933  
                       

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.1%
(Identified Cost $294,719,734)

                          303,743,975  

OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.9%

                          2,696,118  
                       

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100%

                        $ 306,440,093  
                       

 

 

 

KEY:

G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond

Impt. - Improvement

No. - Number

Scheduled principal and interest payments are guaranteed by:

AGC (Assurance Guaranty Corp.)

AGM (Assurance Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

AMBAC (AMBAC Assurance Corp.)

AMRAG (AMBAC reinsured by AGC)

CIFG (CIFG North America, Inc.)

FGIC (Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.)

FGRNA (FGIC reinsured by NATL)

NATL (National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)

XLCA (XL Capital Assurance)

The insurance does not guarantee the market value of the municipal bonds.

1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).

2Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2011, there is no rating available.

3Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).

The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in bonds insured by the following companies: NATL - 13.3%; AGM - 12.0%.

 

  

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

    

 

Investments, at value (identified cost $294,719,734) (Note 2)

       $303,743,975   

Interest receivable

       3,590,511  

Receivable for fund shares sold

       204,384  
    

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

       307,538,870  
    

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

    

 

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

       129,295  

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

       18,526  

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

       811  

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

       251  

Accrued directors fees (Note 3)

       201  

Payable for fund shares repurchased

       910,043  

Other payables and accrued expenses

       39,650  
    

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

       1,098,777  
    

 

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

       $306,440,093   
    

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

    

 

Capital stock

       $        271,598   

Additional paid-in-capital

       296,727,787  

Undistributed net investment income

       413,950  

Accumulated net realized gain on investments

       2,517  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

       9,024,241  
    

 

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

       $306,440,093   
    

 

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE -
Class A
($306,440,093/27,159,761 shares)

       $            11.28   
    

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

    

 

Interest

     $ 9,645,264  
    

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

    

 

Management fees (Note 3)

       1,482,236  

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

       112,141  

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

       7,838  

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

       4,682  

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

       2,552  

Custodian fees

       17,840  

Miscellaneous

       91,674  
    

 

 

 

 

Total Expenses

 

       1,718,963  
    

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

    

 

 

 

7,926,301

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:

    

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

       2,077,298  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

       13,734,023  
    

 

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

       15,811,321  
    

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

     $ 23,737,622  
    

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/11

 

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/10

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

       

 

OPERATIONS:

       

 

Net investment income

    $ 7,926,301       $ 9,289,523  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

      2,077,298         44,160  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

      13,734,023         (9,181,739 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Net increase from operations

      23,737,622         151,944  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 7):

       

 

From net investment income

      (7,784,873 )       (10,674,465 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (2,073,766 )       (50,263 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

      (9,858,639 )       (10,724,728 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

       

 

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

      15,591,274         53,056,589  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets

      29,470,257         42,483,805  

 

NET ASSETS:

       

Beginning of year

      276,969,836         234,486,031  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $413,950 and $271,507,
respectively)

    $ 306,440,093       $ 276,969,836  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

     FOR THE YEARS ENDED
       12/31/11         12/31/10         12/31/09         12/31/08         12/31/07  
Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year):                     

Net asset value - Beginning of year

       $10.77         $11.17         $10.34         $10.92         $10.95  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

Net investment income

       0.301          0.401          0.401          0.42         0.36  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments

       0.58         (0.35 )       0.90         (0.62 )       (0.02 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.88         0.05         1.30         (0.20 )       0.34  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

From net investment income

       (0.29 )       (0.45 )       (0.44 )       (0.36 )       (0.37)   

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.08 )       2          (0.03 )       (0.02 )       2   
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.37 )       (0.45 )       (0.47 )       (0.38 )       (0.37 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of year

       $11.28         $10.77         $11.17         $10.34         $10.92  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted)

       $306,440       $ 276,970         $234,486         $197,736         $235,709  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total return3

       8.25%          0.41%          12.75%          (1.79%)          3.20%   

Ratios (to average net assets)/

Supplemental Data:

                    

Expenses*

       0.58%          0.58%          0.60%          0.61%          0.62%   

Net investment income

       2.67%          3.51%          3.65%          3.75%          3.65%   

Portfolio turnover

       53%          3%          8%          7%          3%   

 

* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:

   

       N/A         0.00%4          0.01%          N/A         N/A  

1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

2Less than $0.01 per share.

3Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.

4Less than 0.01%.

 

  

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

Diversified Tax Exempt Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as the Advisor believes is consistent with the preservation of capital.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Diversified Tax Exempt Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Municipal securities will normally be valued on the basis of market valuations provided by an independent pricing service (the “Service”). The Service utilizes the latest price quotations and a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices of similar securities, yields, maturities and ratings). The Service has been approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION   TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  

Assets:

       

Debt securities:

       

States and political subdivisions

       

(municipals)

  $ 291,107,042      $      $         291,107,042      $   

Mutual funds

    12,636,933        12,636,933                 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $         303,743,975      $         12,636,933      $ 291,107,042      $                 —   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Federal Taxes (continued)

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income are made quarterly. Distributions of net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 0.85% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $161,690,111 and $147,568,703, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of Diversified Tax Exempt Series were:

 

     FOR THE YEAR ENDED  12/31/11   FOR THE YEAR ENDED  12/31/10
       SHARES         AMOUNT         SHARES         AMOUNT  

Sold

       4,576,583       $ 50,695,861         7,011,303       $ 79,206,449  

Reinvested

       832,125         9,289,473         903,576         10,015,744  

Repurchased

       (3,964,864 )       (44,394,060 )       (3,196,428 )       (36,165,604 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

       1,443,844       $         15,591,274         4,718,451       $         53,056,589  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

7. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including market discount. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

7. Federal Income Tax Information (continued)

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:

 

    FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 12/31/11
  FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 12/31/10

Ordinary income

    $ 46,644       $  

Tax exempt income

      7,738,229         10,676,650  

Long-term capital gains

      2,073,766         48,078  

    

 

 

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

    $ 294,675,468  

Unrealized appreciation

      9,114,050  

Unrealized depreciation

      (45,543 )
   

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

    $ 9,068,507  
   

 

 

 

Undistributed tax exempt income

    $ 369,684  

Undistributed long-term gains

    $ 2,517  

    

 

 

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Diversified Tax Exempt Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Diversified Tax Exempt Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report, and accordingly are subject to change.

The Series hereby reports $2,073,766 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011. In addition, the Series hereby reports $7,738,229 as tax exempt dividends for the year ended December 31, 2011. For each item it is the intention of the Series to designate the maximum allowable under tax law.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

Interested Director/Officer

 

Name:   B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:  

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:   64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:

  34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

  N/A

 

Independent Directors    
Name:   Stephen B. Ashley
Address:  

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:   71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:   Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:  

The Ashley Group (1995-2008)

Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)

Name:   Peter L. Faber
Address:  

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:   73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:   Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will &
  Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:  

Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)

New York Collegium (non-profit)

Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)

 

Name:

  Harris H. Rusitzky
Address:  

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:   77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:   Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994;
  Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

  N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Independent Directors (continued)    

Name:

  Paul A. Brooke

Address:

 

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:

  65

Current Position(s) Held with Fund:

  Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member

Term of Office & Length of Time Served:

  Indefinite - Since 2007

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:

  Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV
  Holdings LLC (investments)

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:

  34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

  Incyte Corp. (2000-present) ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present) HLTH Corp. (2000-present) Cheyne Capital International (2000-present) MPM Bio-equities (2000-present) GMP Companies (2000-present) HoustonPharma (2000-present)

 

Officers

 

Name:

  Ryan Albano

Address:

 

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:

  30

Current Position(s) Held with Fund:

  Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Term of Office& Length of Time Served:

  Since 2011

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:

  Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC;
  Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:

  34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

N/A

 

Name:

  Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA

Address:

 

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:

  48

Current Position(s) Held with Fund:

  Vice President

Term of Office& Length of Time Served:

  Since 2004

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:

  President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

 

N/A

 

Name:   Elizabeth Craig
Address:  

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:   25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A
Name:   Christine Glavin
Address:  

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:   45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Officers (continued)    
Name:   Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:  

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:   44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A

 

Name:

  Richard Yates
Address:  

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:   46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:   Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:   Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:   34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone

  1-800-466-3863

On the Securities and Exchange

 

Commission’s (SEC) web site

  http://www.sec.gov

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone

  1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

  http://www.sec.gov

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone

  1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

  http://www.sec.gov

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone   1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site   http://www.sec.gov
On our web site   http://www.manning-napier.com

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks world-wide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.

With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, general risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.

The BoA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index earned a solid 7.58% in 2011, and the New York Tax Exempt Series outpaced its benchmark for the year, posting returns of 8.37%.

Despite fairly negative headlines during the earlier part of the year, municipal bonds rebounded and posted strong returns in 2011. Given the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields, as municipal bond prices rose, yields decreased across the yield curve toward the latter half of 2011 and reached historical lows. Municipal yields, however, remain attractive relative to U.S. Treasuries.

With reference to the Series specifically, the Advisor has spread the Series’ municipal bond investments in higher quality issues across the entire maturity spectrum. While the Series’ higher quality bias leads to slightly lower relative yields when compared to the overall municipal market, the Advisor believes the relative safety and liquidity of such issues justifies the bias. Additionally, because bonds in the long-term maturity range have longer durations, they profit the most from a decrease in yields. Accordingly, approximately 45% of the Series’ securities are in the long-term range, whereas the benchmark holds no long-term securities. Further, the Series continues to focus on high quality bonds, with emphasis on the underlying credit rather than on the bond insurer; a high quality bias provides additional security in the midst of a tough credit environment. Over the course of the year, the Advisor has pared back on the duration of the Series and implemented a maturity structure where a majority of the Series’ holdings are concentrated in both short and long maturity ranges. In general, this overall positioning helped contribute to the Series’ relative outperformance for the year.

As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mindset, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we will continue to use tools such as maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn strong returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

      AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS  AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011
    

 ONE

 YEAR1                

 

 FIVE

 YEAR                 

 

 TEN

 YEAR                 

 

 SINCE

 INCEPTION2        

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - New York Tax Exempt Series3

   8.37%   4.31%   4.37%   4.52%

Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index4

   7.58%   5.47%   5.15%   5.27%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - New York Tax Exempt Series for the ten years ended December 31, 2011 to the BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index.

 

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1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from January 17, 1994, the Series’ inception date.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 0.61%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.61% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4The BofA Merrill Lynch 1-12 Year Municipal Bond Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is an unmanaged, market weighted index comprised of investment-grade, fixed rate, coupon bearing municipal bonds with maturities greater than one year but less than twelve years. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

   

 BEGINNING
 ACCOUNT VALUE                             

 7/1/11

 

 ENDING
 ACCOUNT VALUE                             

 12/31/11

 

 EXPENSES PAID
 DURING PERIOD*                             

 7/1/11-12/31/11

Actual

   $1,000.00    $1,035.80    $3.18

Hypothetical

(5% return before expenses)

   $1,000.00    $1,022.08    $3.16

*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.62%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

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Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

   

COUPON

RATE

   

    MATURITY

    DATE

   

CREDIT

RATING 1

(UNAUDITED)

   

          PRINCIPAL

          AMOUNT

   

  VALUE

  (NOTE 2)

     

NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS - 96.2%

           

Albany County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    4.000%         6/1/2026         Aa3           $ 500,000       $ 525,885     

Amherst Central School District, G.O. Bond

    2.000%         8/1/2014         Aa3             500,000         516,275     

Bay Shore Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%         8/15/2014         Aa2             510,000         552,641     

Beacon, Series A, G.O. Bond

    4.000%         8/15/2014         Aa3             400,000         435,080     

Bedford, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    2.000%         6/15/2014         AAA2             350,000         363,580     

Bedford, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    2.000%         6/15/2015         AAA2             275,000         288,041     

Bethlehem, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    4.500%         12/1/2033         AA2             335,000         362,912     

Bethlehem, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    4.500%         12/1/2035         AA2             425,000         456,854     

Briarcliff Manor, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    2.000%         9/1/2014         Aa2             260,000         268,824     

Brookhaven, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

    5.000%         6/1/2014         Aa2             200,000         220,942     

Brookhaven, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    3.000%         3/15/2013         Aa2             1,050,000               1,083,338     

Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority, Sales Tax & State Aid, Series B, Revenue Bond, NATL

    5.000%         9/1/2016         Aa1             525,000         593,770     

Cayuga County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGM

    3.250%         4/1/2026         Aa3             670,000         686,596     

Chappaqua Central School District, G.O. Bond

    3.000%         1/15/2013         Aaa             300,000         308,019     

Chautauqua County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    4.250%         1/15/2027         A2             665,000         710,001     

Clarkstown, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    2.000%         10/15/2014         AAA2             675,000         703,741     

Clarkstown, Series B, G.O. Bond

    4.000%         10/15/2012         AAA2             315,000         324,170     

Cleveland Hill Union Free School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

    3.750%         6/15/2025         Aa3             475,000         507,110     

Clifton Park Water Authority, Revenue Bond

    4.250%         10/1/2029         AA2             250,000         266,647     

Connetquot Central School District of Islip, G.O. Bond

    4.000%         7/15/2014         Aa2             390,000         422,943     

Copiague Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    2.000%         5/1/2015         Aa3             500,000         517,145     

Dutchess County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    5.000%         10/1/2014         Aa1             235,000         263,118     

Dutchess County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    5.000%         10/1/2015         Aa1             250,000         287,537     

Dutchess County, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL

    4.000%         12/15/2016         Aa1             315,000         347,089     

Dutchess County, Public Impt., Unrefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, NATL

    4.000%         12/15/2016         Aa1             360,000         390,139     

East Irondequoit Central School District, G.O. Bond

    2.250%         6/15/2014         Aa2             580,000         600,056     

East Islip Union Free School District, Series A, G.O. Bond

    4.000%         6/15/2015         AA2             345,000         381,860     

Erie County Water Authority, Revenue Bond

    5.000%         12/1/2013         Aa2             400,000         434,340     

Erie County Water Authority, Revenue Bond, NATL

    5.000%         12/1/2037         Aa2             625,000         661,687     

Fairport Village, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    2.625%         5/15/2013         AA2             265,000         271,837     

Gates Chili Central School District, G.O. Bond

    1.000%         6/15/2014         Aa3             460,000         463,234     

Greece Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

    5.000%         6/15/2015         Aa3             500,000         571,430     

Greece Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

    4.000%         6/15/2019         Aa3                 2,675,000         3,011,060     

Greenburgh, G.O. Bond

    4.750%         5/15/2014         Aaa             250,000         274,885     

Greene County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    1.500%         3/15/2014         Aa3             505,000         512,055     

Greene County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    3.000%         12/15/2014         Aa3             595,000         632,187     

Hauppauge Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    3.000%         12/1/2014         Aa2             585,000         625,166     

Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

    4.500%         10/15/2032         Aa2             2,000,000         2,075,220     

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

   

 COUPON

 RATE

   

    MATURITY

    DATE

   

CREDIT

RATING 1

(UNAUDITED)

   

          PRINCIPAL

          AMOUNT

   

 VALUE

 (NOTE 2)

     

NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

           

Hempstead, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

    2.500%         8/1/2013         Aaa           $ 225,000       $ 233,102     

Hempstead, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

    2.500%         8/1/2014         Aaa             280,000         294,764     

Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    3.000%         6/15/2013         Aa1             255,000         264,897     

Horseheads Central School District, G.O. Bond

    2.000%         6/15/2015         Aa3             540,000         557,059     

Huntington, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

    5.500%         4/15/2014         Aaa             415,000         462,028     

Huntington, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    2.000%         6/15/2014         Aaa             570,000         590,708     

Huntington, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    3.000%         7/15/2015         Aaa             925,000         998,917     

Ithaca City School District, G.O. Bond

    3.000%         7/1/2014         AA2             675,000         713,448     

Ithaca City School District, G.O. Bond, AGC

    3.000%         7/1/2014         Aa3             330,000         348,629     

Johnson City Central School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    4.375%         6/15/2028         A2             1,000,000               1,014,060     

Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District, Series C, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    5.000%         11/1/2014         Aa2                 1,000,000         1,126,350     

Long Beach City School District, G.O. Bond

    3.000%         5/1/2014         Aa2             500,000         527,520     

Long Island Power Authority, Electric Systems, Prerefunded Balance, Series C, Revenue Bond, CIFG

    5.000%         9/1/2015         Aaa             250,000         269,477     

Long Island Power Authority, Electric Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond

    5.750%         4/1/2039         A3             675,000         753,185     

Long Island Power Authority, Electric Systems, Series F, Revenue Bond, NATL

    4.500%         5/1/2028         A3             1,880,000         1,920,044     

Mahopac Central School District, Series A, G.O. Bond

    4.000%         6/1/2014         Aa2             945,000         1,018,332     

Mamaroneck Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    3.500%         6/15/2025         Aaa             1,000,000         1,066,600     

Manhasset Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%         9/15/2014         Aaa             655,000         715,529     

Marlboro Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGC

    4.000%         12/15/2026         AA2             500,000         529,705     

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Dedicated Tax Fund, Series B, Revenue Bond

    5.000%         11/15/2034         AA2             1,000,000         1,071,120     

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, AGM

    4.500%         11/15/2032         Aa3             500,000         510,285     

Miller Place Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%         2/15/2027         Aa2             265,000         276,249     

Minisink Valley Central School District, G.O. Bond

    2.500%         4/15/2013         AA2             335,000         343,479     

Minisink Valley Central School District, G.O. Bond

    2.500%         4/15/2014         AA2             225,000         234,736     

Minisink Valley Central School District, G.O. Bond

    2.500%         4/15/2015         AA2             200,000         209,682     

Monroe County Water Authority, Revenue Bond

    3.250%         8/1/2013         Aa2             510,000         532,460     

Monroe County Water Authority, Revenue Bond

    4.250%         8/1/2030         Aa2             405,000         423,796     

Monroe County Water Authority, Revenue Bond

    4.500%         8/1/2035         Aa2             275,000         285,915     

Nassau County, Public Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond

    4.000%         10/1/2026         A1             1,000,000         1,012,490     

Nassau County, Public Impt., Series C, G.O. Bond, AGC

    5.000%         10/1/2028         Aa3             1,000,000         1,095,340     

New Rochelle City School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%         12/15/2014         Aa2             600,000         659,226     

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series BB, Revenue Bond

    5.000%         6/15/2013         Aa2             410,000         437,708     

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

   

COUPON

RATE   

   

MATURITY

DATE    

   

CREDIT     

RATING1    

(UNAUDITED)

   

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT  

   

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

          

NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

              

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series BB, Revenue Bond

    3.000%        6/15/2013         Aa2           $ 350,000      $ 362,905        

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Series C, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        6/15/2014         Aa1             250,000        277,023        

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond

    4.250%        6/15/2033         Aa1             1,250,000        1,272,538        

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond

    4.500%        6/15/2037         Aa1             1,000,000        1,019,370        

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer Systems, Series A, Revenue Bond

    5.750%        6/15/2040         Aa1             1,000,000        1,140,820        

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer Systems, Series D, Revenue Bond, AMBAC

    4.500%        6/15/2036         Aa1             500,000        508,370        

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water Utility Impt., Series EE, Revenue Bond

    2.500%        6/15/2014         Aa2             450,000        469,525        

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Future Tax Secured, Public Impt., Revenue Bond, NATL

    5.250%        2/1/2021         Aaa             1,000,000        1,054,120        

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Future Tax Secured, Public Impt., Series C, Revenue Bond

    5.250%        2/1/2014         WR3             730,000        803,088        

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Future Tax Secured, Public Impt., Series C, Revenue Bond

    5.250%        2/1/2017         WR3             1,390,000        1,529,778        

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Future Tax Secured, Public Impt., Series C, Revenue Bond, XLCA

    5.000%        2/1/2019         Aaa             1,705,000        1,867,623        

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Prerefunded Balance, Future Tax Secured, Series B, Revenue Bond

    5.250%        8/1/2019         WR3               2,705,000            2,916,125        

New York City, G.O. Bond, XLCA

    5.000%        9/1/2019         Aa2             500,000        560,855        

New York City, Prerefunded Balance, Series C, G.O. Bond

    5.500%        9/15/2019         Aa3             600,000        652,764        

New York City, Prerefunded Balance, Series G, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        8/1/2017         Aa2             310,000        318,643        

New York City, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series D, G.O. Bond

    5.250%        10/15/2017         Aa2             1,950,000        2,120,762        

New York City, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series I, G.O. Bond

    5.750%        3/1/2016         Aa2             1,000,000        1,064,020        

New York City, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series J, G.O. Bond

    5.500%        6/1/2016         Aa3             500,000        536,875        

New York City, Public Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series J, G.O. Bond

    5.250%        6/1/2028         Aa2             1,600,000        1,712,336        

New York City, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        8/1/2013         Aa2             1,000,000        1,071,500        

New York City, Public Impt., Series F, G.O. Bond

    3.750%        12/15/2012         Aa2             500,000        516,355        

 

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

 

7


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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

   

COUPON

RATE   

   

MATURITY

DATE    

   

CREDIT     

RATING1    

(UNAUDITED)

   

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT  

   

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

            

New York City, Public Impt., Series I, G.O. Bond, NATL

    5.000%        8/1/2013         Aa2           $ 500,000      $ 535,750      

New York City, Public Impt., Subseries A, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        3/1/2015         Aa2               1,000,000            1,127,750      

New York City, Series A, G.O. Bond, AGM

    5.000%        8/1/2015         Aa2             205,000        234,397      

New York City, Series B, G.O. Bond

    4.000%        8/1/2013         Aa2             865,000        913,189      

New York City, Series D, G.O. Bond

    5.250%        8/1/2014         Aa2             1,390,000        1,549,628      

New York City, Subseries J-1, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        8/1/2013         Aa2             200,000        214,300      

New York Local Government Assistance Corp., Series A, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        4/1/2015         AAA2             1,000,000        1,139,080      

New York State Dormitory Authority, Columbia University, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        7/1/2038         Aaa             900,000        983,925      

New York State Dormitory Authority, Cornell University, Series C, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        7/1/2037         Aa1             1,000,000        1,091,810      

New York State Dormitory Authority, New York University, Series A, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        7/1/2039         Aa3             1,000,000        1,066,270      

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM

    4.000%        10/1/2025         Aa3             1,500,000        1,560,660      

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM

    4.375%        10/1/2030         Aa3             1,500,000        1,551,195      

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, AGM

    4.400%        10/1/2030         Aa3             140,000        145,099      

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series B, Revenue Bond, AGM

    4.750%        10/1/2040         Aa3             1,360,000        1,410,198      

New York State Dormitory Authority, University of Rochester, Series A, Revenue Bond

    5.125%        7/1/2039         Aa3             1,000,000        1,068,290      

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking, Revenue Bond, NATL

    5.000%        6/15/2021         Aaa             600,000        611,478      

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking, Series A, Revenue Bond

    4.500%        6/15/2036         Aaa             1,000,000        1,028,480      

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking, Series B, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        6/15/2027         Aaa             1,000,000        1,017,370      

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking, Series B, Revenue Bond

    4.500%        6/15/2036         Aa1             1,500,000        1,533,105      

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Pollution Control, Unrefunded Balance, Series B, Revenue Bond

    5.200%        5/15/2014         Aaa             300,000        311,955      

New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Subseries A1, Revenue Bond

    4.000%        12/15/2014         AA2             250,000        273,135      

New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Subseries B1, Revenue Bond

    4.125%        12/15/2029         A2             420,000        429,148      

New York State Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Subseries B1, Revenue Bond

    4.500%        12/15/2034         A2             215,000        220,934      

New York State Power Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

    4.500%        11/15/2047         Aa2             2,000,000        2,039,640      

 

 

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

 

8


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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

   

COUPON

RATE   

   

MATURITY

DATE    

   

CREDIT     

RATING1    

(UNAUDITED)

   

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT  

   

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

            

New York State Thruway Authority, Highway & Bridge, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

    5.250%        4/1/2015         AA2           $ 300,000      $ 318,789      

New York State Thruway Authority, Highway & Bridge, Series C, Revenue Bond, AMBAC

    5.000%        4/1/2020         Aa2             750,000        757,365      

New York State Thruway Authority, Highway Impt., Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, AMBAC

    5.000%        3/15/2017         Aa2             260,000        291,470      

New York State Thruway Authority, Personal Income Tax, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM

    5.000%        3/15/2014         Aa3             500,000        528,685      

New York State Thruway Authority, Personal Income Tax, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

    5.000%        3/15/2016         AAA2             825,000        872,330      

New York State Thruway Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        3/15/2015         AAA2             500,000        566,175      

New York State Thruway Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        3/15/2015         AAA2             500,000        566,175      

New York State Urban Development Corp., Correctional Capital Facilities, Series A, Revenue Bond, AGM

    5.250%        1/1/2014         Aa3             500,000        521,510      

New York State, Pollution Control, Series A, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        2/15/2039         Aa2             1,500,000            1,625,985      

New York State, Series C, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        4/15/2014         Aa2             645,000        712,938      

New York State, Series C, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        9/1/2014         Aa2               1,000,000        1,121,620      

New York State, Series C, G.O. Bond

    4.000%        2/1/2027         Aa2             600,000        632,634      

New York State, Series C, G.O. Bond, AGM

    5.000%        4/15/2012         Aa2             700,000        709,954      

New York State, Transit Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    4.500%        3/1/2040         Aa2             1,500,000        1,537,035      

New York State, Water Utility Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    2.000%        3/1/2013         Aa2             350,000        357,605      

Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    4.125%        2/15/2019         A1             610,000        685,841      

Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    4.125%        2/15/2020         A1             850,000        943,593      

North Hempstead, G.O. Bond

    3.000%        5/1/2015         Aa1             375,000        400,913      

North Hempstead, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    3.125%        2/15/2012         Aa1             250,000        250,925      

Onondaga County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        3/15/2013         Aa1             290,000        306,637      

Onondaga County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    3.000%        3/1/2015         Aa1             1,000,000        1,067,220      

Onondaga County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    4.500%        3/1/2028         Aa1             365,000        396,875      

Ontario County, G.O. Bond

    3.000%        4/15/2015         Aa1             200,000        213,920      

Orange County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    2.000%        3/1/2013         Aaa             1,460,000        1,490,164      

Orange County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    3.500%        3/1/2024         Aaa             1,000,000        1,062,870      

Orange County, Series A, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        7/15/2012         Aaa             1,500,000        1,539,030      

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

   

COUPON

RATE   

   

MATURITY

DATE    

   

CREDIT    

RATING1     

(UNAUDITED)

   

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT  

   

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

            

Orange County, Series A, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        7/15/2014         Aaa           $ 550,000      $ 611,765      

Orange County, Series A, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        7/15/2015         Aaa             500,000        574,015      

Orangetown, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    3.000%        9/15/2026         Aa2             580,000        601,176      

Otsego County, G.O. Bond

    4.000%        11/15/2027         Aa3             790,000        851,770      

Perinton, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    4.250%        12/15/2031         AA2             175,000        188,328      

Pleasantville Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%        5/1/2015         Aa2             530,000        582,348      

Pleasantville Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    4.250%        5/1/2038         Aa2             500,000        503,740      

Pleasantville Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    4.375%        5/1/2039         Aa2             500,000        507,345      

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bond

    4.750%        7/15/2030         Aa2             495,000        529,101      

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bond

    4.500%        10/15/2037         Aa2             400,000        408,684      

Port Washington Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    3.000%        12/1/2014         Aa1             500,000        535,985      

Port Washington Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%        12/1/2019         Aa1             250,000        258,573      

Putnam County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    2.000%        11/15/2014         Aa2             255,000        264,195      

Queensbury Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%        12/15/2014         Aa2             300,000        328,593      

Ramapo, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL

    4.375%        5/1/2031         Aa2             435,000        449,642      

Ramapo, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL

    4.375%        5/1/2032         Aa2             510,000        525,509      

Ramapo, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond, NATL

    4.500%        5/1/2033         Aa2             410,000        423,341      

Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

    4.250%        6/15/2014         Aa3               1,180,000            1,254,741      

Rochester City, Series A, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

    5.000%        8/15/2022         Aa3             95,000        116,135      

Sachem Central School District of Holbrook, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    4.375%        10/15/2030         AA2             1,000,000        1,034,320      

Sachem Central School District of Holbrook, G.O. Bond, NATL

    5.000%        6/15/2027         Aa2             1,000,000        1,068,870      

Saratoga County Water Authority, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond

    5.000%        9/1/2038         AA2             950,000        1,010,800      

Saratoga County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    4.750%        7/15/2036         Aa1             820,000        868,626      

Saratoga County, Sewer Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

    4.200%        7/15/2032         AA2             425,000        432,480      

Saratoga County, Sewer Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

    4.250%        7/15/2035         AA2             700,000        708,610      

Saratoga Springs City School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%        6/15/2015         AA2             500,000        554,775      

Saratoga Springs City School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

    5.000%        6/15/2020         Aa2             200,000        213,774      

Scarsdale Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%        6/1/2015         Aaa             270,000        300,955      

Schenectady County, Series A, G.O. Bond

    3.000%        7/15/2013         Aa1             485,000        503,871      

Schenectady County, Series A, G.O. Bond

    2.000%        7/15/2014         Aa1             475,000        490,575      

Schroon Lake Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

    4.000%        6/15/2027         Aa3             490,000        526,740      

Shenendehowa Central School District, G.O. Bond

    2.500%        6/15/2014         AA2             280,000        291,488      

Skaneateles Central School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%        6/15/2015         AA2             280,000        309,408      

Skaneateles Central School District, G.O. Bond

    2.000%        6/15/2015         AA2             660,000        682,196      

Smithtown Central School District, G.O. Bond

    3.000%        8/1/2013         Aa2             255,000        265,223      

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

   

COUPON

RATE   

   

MATURITY

DATE    

   

CREDIT     

RATING1    

(UNAUDITED)

   

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT  

   

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

            

South Country Central School District at Brookhaven, G.O. Bond, AGM

    4.000%        7/15/2027         AA2           $ 750,000      $ 770,423      

South Glens Falls Central School District, Unrefunded Balance, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    5.375%        6/15/2018         A1             95,000        96,945      

South Huntington Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    2.250%        3/15/2015         Aa1             250,000        261,360      

South Orangetown Central School District, G.O. Bond

    3.000%        8/1/2015         Aa2             230,000        246,054      

Southampton Union Free School District, G.O. Bond

    2.500%        6/1/2015         Aaa             950,000        1,006,516      

Southampton, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    2.500%        4/15/2013         Aa1             255,000        262,145      

Southampton, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    3.000%        4/15/2014         Aa1             525,000        554,594      

Southold, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    2.000%        8/15/2013         Aa2             580,000        594,396      

Spencerport Fire District, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGC

    4.500%        11/15/2031         AA2             290,000        316,262      

Spencerport Fire District, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, AGC

    4.500%        11/15/2032         AA2             250,000        271,550      

St. Lawrence County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    4.500%        5/15/2031         A2               1,185,000        1,208,510      

St. Lawrence County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    4.500%        5/15/2032         A2             1,000,000        1,017,830      

Suffolk County Water Authority, Revenue Bond, NATL

    4.500%        6/1/2027         Baa2             1,160,000        1,195,914      

Suffolk County Water Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond

    4.500%        6/1/2030         AA2             640,000        677,453      

Suffolk County Water Authority, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

    4.500%        6/1/2032         Baa2             1,000,000            1,025,100      

Suffolk County, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

    3.000%        10/15/2014         Aa2             2,000,000        2,122,180      

Syracuse, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    4.250%        12/1/2028         A1             600,000        613,854      

Syracuse, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    4.250%        12/1/2029         A1             600,000        611,304      

Tarrytowns Union Free School District, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

    4.250%        1/15/2030         Aa2             215,000        220,536      

Tarrytowns Union Free School District, G.O. Bond, AMBAC

    4.375%        1/15/2032         Aa2             1,090,000        1,115,724      

Three Village Central School District Brookhaven & Smithtown, G.O. Bond

    3.500%        5/1/2015         Aa2             1,000,000        1,085,490      

Tompkins County, Public Impt., G.O. Bond

    4.250%        12/15/2032         Aa1             300,000        309,591      

Tompkins County, Series A, G.O. Bond, NATL

    5.250%        2/15/2015         Aa1             315,000        345,246      

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        1/1/2032         Aa2             250,000        250,033      

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

    4.750%        1/1/2019          AA2             300,000        345,438      

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

   

COUPON

RATE   

   

MATURITY

DATE    

   

CREDIT    

RATING1     

(UNAUDITED)

   

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT/  

SHARES  

   

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BONDS (continued)

            

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Prerefunded Balance, Series A, Revenue Bond, NATL

    5.000%        1/1/2032         AA2           $     1,695,000      $ 1,695,220      

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Series B, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        1/1/2014         Aa2             900,000        981,747      

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, General Purposes, Series B, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        11/15/2020         Aa2             750,000        778,650      

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Series C, Revenue Bond

    5.000%        11/15/2038         Aa2             900,000        975,528      

Union Endicott Central School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    4.125%        6/15/2014         A2             605,000        650,290      

Union Endicott Central School District, G.O. Bond, FGRNA

    4.125%        6/15/2015         A2             865,000        950,272      

Victor Central School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%        6/15/2014         Aa2             290,000        312,832      

Victor Central School District, G.O. Bond, AGM

    3.500%        6/15/2012         Aa2             200,000        203,068      

Webster Central School District, Series A, G.O. Bond

    2.000%        10/15/2014         AA2             325,000        336,284      

Webster Central School District, Series B, G.O. Bond

    2.000%        10/15/2014         AA2             410,000        424,235      

Westchester County, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    3.000%        1/15/2015         Aaa             500,000        536,630      

Westchester County, Public Impt., Series B, G.O. Bond

    3.700%        12/15/2015         Aaa             1,000,000        1,065,400      

Westchester County, Series C, G.O. Bond

    5.000%        11/1/2013         Aaa             200,000        217,326      

White Plains City School District, Series B, G.O. Bond

    4.650%        5/15/2031         Aa2             685,000        754,795      

White Plains City, Public Impt., Series A, G.O. Bond

    2.750%        9/15/2023         Aa1             330,000        336,389      

William Floyd Union Free School District of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley, G.O. Bond

    2.250%        12/15/2014         AA2             400,000        416,124      

Yorktown Central School District, G.O. Bond

    4.000%        3/1/2025         AA2             370,000        396,958      
         

 

 

    
            

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS

            

(Identified Cost $147,837,048)

            152,058,586      
         

 

 

    
            

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.7%

            

Dreyfus BASIC New York Municipal Money Market Fund

            

(Identified Cost $4,365,328)

          4,365,328        4,365,328      
         

 

 

    

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.9%

            

(Identified Cost $152,202,376)

            156,423,914      

OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.1%

            1,668,451      
         

 

 

    

NET ASSETS - 100%

          $     158,092,365      
         

 

 

    

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

KEY:

G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond

Impt. - Improvement

Scheduled principal and interest payments are guaranteed by:

AGC (Assured Guaranty Corp.)

AGM (Assurance Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

AMBAC (AMBAC Assurance Corp.)

CIFG (CIFG North America, Inc.)

FGIC (Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.)

FGRNA (FGIC reinsured by NATL)

NATL (National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)

XLCA (XL Capital Assurance)

The insurance does not guarantee the market value of the municipal bonds.

1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).

2Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).

3Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2011, there is no rating available.

The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in bonds insured by the following companies: NATL - 16.8%; AGM - 10.7%.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

  

Investments, at value (identified cost $152,202,376) (Note 2)

   $ 156,423,914   

Interest receivable

     1,533,166   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     347,129   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     158,304,209   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

  

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

     67,088   

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     13,830   

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     670   

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     251   

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

     249   

Payable for fund shares repurchased

     96,394   

Audit fees payable

     22,062   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     11,300   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     211,844   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 158,092,365   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Capital stock

   $ 148,743   

Additional paid-in-capital

     153,459,065   

Undistributed net investment income

     265,009   

Accumulated net realized loss on investments

     (1,990

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     4,221,538   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 158,092,365   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($158,092,365/14,874,263 shares)

   $ 10.63   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

Interest

   $ 4,957,520   

Dividends

     124   
  

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     4,957,644   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Management fees (Note 3)

     759,343   

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     85,438   

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     4,774   

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

     4,241   

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     2,552   

Custodian fees

     9,472   

Miscellaneous

     58,152   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     923,972   
  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

     4,033,672   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:

  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     1,958,406   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     6,312,571   
  

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

     8,270,977   
  

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 12,304,649   
  

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
12/31/11
    FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
12/31/10
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

    
    

OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 4,033,672      $ 4,446,788   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     1,958,406        46,036   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     6,312,571        (4,689,742
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

Net increase (decrease) from operations

     12,304,649        (196,918
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8):

    
    

From net investment income

     (3,912,940     (4,857,125

From net realized gain on investments

     (1,975,445     (113,664
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (5,888,385     (4,970,789
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

    
    

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

     15,450,731        30,861,062   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

Net increase in net assets

     21,866,995        25,693,355   
    

NET ASSETS:

    
    

Beginning of year

     136,225,370        110,532,015   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $265,009 and $159,777, respectively)

   $ 158,092,365      $ 136,225,370   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

   

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED

   

 

12/31/11

 

 

12/30/10

 

 

12/31/09

 

 

12/31/08

 

 

12/31/07

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year):

                   

Net asset value - Beginning of year

      $10.19         $10.55         $9.79         $10.41         $10.44  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                   

Net investment income

      0.28 1       0.36 1       0.38 1       0.38         0.37  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      0.56         (0.32 )       0.82         (0.63 )       (0.01 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.84         0.04         1.20         (0.25 )       0.36  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

                   

From net investment income

      (0.27 )       (0.39 )       (0.41 )       (0.36 )       (0.37 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (0.13 )       (0.01 )       (0.03 )       (0.01 )       (0.02 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.40 )       (0.40 )       (0.44 )       (0.37 )       (0.39 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of year

      $10.63         $10.19         $10.55         $9.79         $10.41  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets - End of year (000’s omitted)

    $ 158,092       $ 136,225       $ 110,532       $ 97,202       $ 111,704  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total return2

      8.37%          0.32%          12.46%          (2.37%)          3.44%   

Ratios (to average net assets)/

                   

Supplemental Data:

                   

Expenses*

      0.61%          0.61%          0.64%          0.64%          0.65%   

Net investment income

      2.66%          3.41%          3.64%          3.71%          3.66%   

Portfolio turnover

      48%          7%          10%          11%          7%   
* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:    
      N/A         0.00 %3       0.00 %3       N/A         N/A  

1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.

3Less than 0.01%.

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

New York Tax Exempt Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New York State personal income tax as the Advisor believes is consistent with the preservation of capital.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as New York Tax Exempt Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Municipal securities will normally be valued on the basis of market valuations provided by an independent pricing service (the “Service”). The Service utilizes the latest price quotations and a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices of similar securities, yields, maturities and ratings). The Service has been approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Security Valuation (continued)

individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION    TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

  Assets:

           

  Debt securities:

           

  States and political subdivisions (municipals)

   $ 152,058,586       $       $       152,058,586       $                     —   

  Mutual funds

     4,365,328         4,365,328                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total assets

   $       156,423,914       $       4,365,328       $ 152,058,586       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income are made quarterly. Distributions of net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 0.85% of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

 

average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

4. Purchases and Sales Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $79,317,380 and $68,493,100, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of New York Tax Exempt Series were:

 

    FOR THE YEAR ENDED  12/31/11     FOR THE YEAR ENDED  12/31/10  
    SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Sold

    2,710,969       $       28,225,077                  3,733,646       $ 39,811,439   

Reinvested

    533,767        5,631,412        448,246        4,689,832   

Repurchased

    (1,735,257 )       (18,405,758 )       (1,293,178 )       (13,640,209
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

            1,509,479       $ 15,450,731        2,888,714       $         30,861,062   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

7. Concentration of Credit

The Series primarily invests in debt obligations issued by the State of New York and its political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities to obtain funds for various public purposes. The Series is more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issues of New York municipal securities than is a municipal bond fund that is not concentrated in these issues to the same extent.

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including market discount and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:

 

    FOR THE YEAR  
ENDED 12/31/11
    FOR THE YEAR  
ENDED 12/31/10
      

Ordinary income

  $ 79,163          $ —          

Tax exempt income

    3,913,194            4,858,448          

Long-term capital gains

    1,896,028            112,341          

For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $1,990 of long-term capital losses, attributable to post-October losses.

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

   $ 152,171,871   

Unrealized appreciation

     4,298,239   

Unrealized depreciation

     (46,196
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 4,252,043   
  

 

 

 

Undistributed tax exempt income

   $ 234,504   
 

 

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of New York Tax Exempt Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the New York Tax Exempt Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

LOGO

New York, New York

February 21, 2012

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

The Series hereby reports $1,896,028 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011. In addition, the Series hereby reports $3,913,194 as tax exempt dividends for the year ended December 31, 2011. For each item it is the intention of the Series to designate the maximum allowable under tax law.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

 

Interested Director/Officer   

 

Name:

Address:

  

 

B. Reuben Auspitz*

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

Independent Directors

  

 

Name:

  

 

Stephen B. Ashley

Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

The Ashley Group (1995-2008)

Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)

 

Name:

  

 

Peter L. Faber

Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)

New York Collegium (non-profit)

Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)

 

Name:

  

 

Harris H. Rusitzky

Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:   

President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994;

Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Independent Directors (continued)

 

Name:    Paul A. Brooke
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

Incyte Corp. (2000-present)

ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)

HLTH Corp. (2000-present)

Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)

MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)

GMP Companies (2000-present)

HoustonPharma (2000-present)

 

Officers

  

 

Name:

   Ryan Albano
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

N/A

 

Name:    Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Vice President
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served:    Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

N/A

 

Name:    Elizabeth Craig
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

Name:

  

 

Christine Glavin

Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office1 & Length of Time Served:    Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Officers (continued)

 

Name:

Address:

  

Jodi L. Hedberg

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:

Current Position(s) Held with Fund:

  

44

Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

  

34

N/A

 

Name:

Address:

  

 

Richard Yates

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary

Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

  

34

N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   
On the Securities and Exchange      

Commission’s (SEC) web site

   http://www.sec.gov   

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov   

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov   

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov   
On our web site    http://www.manning-napier.com   

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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Core Bond Series

 

Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks world-wide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.

With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.

The BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index earned 7.88% during the year. With a return of 5.68%, the Core Bond Series produced competitive absolute returns and outpaced broad equity indices in 2011. However, the Series trailed its benchmark for the year.

Throughout 2011, the Core Bond Series maintained a heavy weighting to corporate bonds relative to the benchmark because the Advisor believes the supply and demand dynamics within this sector remain attractive, although a selective investment approach is important. As of the end of the year, the Series had 80.50% of its total investments invested in corporate bonds and preferred stocks. With Treasuries outperforming corporate bonds for the year, the Series’ large allocation to corporate bonds hurt returns relative to the benchmark in 2011.

As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mindset, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we continue to use tools such as sector, maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn strong returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

    AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AS  OF
DECEMBER 31, 2011
   

ONE

YEAR1

 

FIVE

YEAR

  SINCE
INCEPTION
2

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Bond Series3

  5.68%   6.62%   5.75%

Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index4

  7.88%   6.58%   5.85%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Bond Series from its inception2 (4/21/05) to present (12/31/11) to the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index.

 

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1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from April 21, 2005, the Series’ inception date.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 0.71%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.71% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4The unmanaged BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is a market value weighted measure that represents U.S. government, corporate, and pass-through securities issued by entities within the United States, by supranational entities, or by entities headquartered outside of the United States but who have issued dollar-denominated securities within the United States. The Index only includes investment-grade securities with maturities of greater than one year. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Core Bond Series

Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

    

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

  

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

  

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD*

7/1/11-12/31/11

Actual

   $1,000.00    $1,025.00    $3.62

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

   $1,000.00    $1,021.63    $3.62

*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.71%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratio stated above may differ from the expense ratio stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

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Core Bond Series

 

Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

     CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
  

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

CORPORATE BONDS - 77.2%

              

 

Convertible Corporate Bonds - 0.8%

              

Health Care - 0.1%

              

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1%

              

Medtronic, Inc., 1.625%, 4/15/2013

       A1        $ 120,000        $ 120,900  
              

 

 

 

Information Technology - 0.7%

              

Computers & Peripherals - 0.7%

              

EMC Corp., 1.75%, 12/1/2013

       Aaa          870,000          1,248,450  
              

 

 

 

Total Convertible Corporate Bonds
(Identified Cost $1,451,479)

                 1,369,350  
              

 

 

 

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds - 76.4%

              

Consumer Discretionary - 12.1%

              

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.0%

              

International Game Technology, 7.50%, 6/15/2019

       Baa2          1,750,000          2,016,488  

Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.875%, 11/1/2020

       Baa3          1,250,000          1,278,310  
              

 

 

 
                 3,294,798  
              

 

 

 

Household Durables - 2.1%

              

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., 4.70%, 8/15/2020

       Baa3          1,345,000          1,420,711  

Tupperware Brands Corp.2 , 4.75%, 6/1/2021

       Baa3          2,000,000          2,003,982  
              

 

 

 
                 3,424,693  
              

 

 

 

Media - 3.8%

              

DIRECTV Holdings LLC - DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 5.20%, 3/15/2020

       Baa2          1,280,000          1,379,602  

Discovery Communications LLC, 5.05%, 6/1/2020

       Baa2          1,275,000          1,398,076  

NBC Universal Media LLC, 5.15%, 4/30/2020

       Baa2          1,540,000          1,714,597  

Time Warner, Inc., 4.75%, 3/29/2021

       Baa2          1,110,000          1,203,767  

The Walt Disney Co., 5.50%, 3/15/2019

       A2          500,000          602,865  
              

 

 

 
                 6,298,907  
              

 

 

 

Multiline Retail - 0.7%

              

Target Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/2018

       A2          670,000          816,303  

Target Corp., 3.875%, 7/15/2020

       A2          335,000          370,106  
              

 

 

 
                 1,186,409  
              

 

 

 

Specialty Retail - 3.1%

              

AutoZone, Inc., 4.00%, 11/15/2020

       Baa2          1,415,000          1,449,686  

Best Buy Co., Inc., 5.50%, 3/15/2021

       Baa2          1,000,000          956,581  

The Home Depot, Inc., 5.40%, 3/1/2016

       A3          1,065,000          1,230,041  

Lowe’s Companies, Inc., 6.10%, 9/15/2017

       A3          745,000          884,907  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., 4.875%, 1/14/2021

       Baa3          500,000          532,019  
              

 

 

 
                 5,053,234  
              

 

 

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.4%

              

VF Corp., 5.95%, 11/1/2017

       A3          485,000          572,623  
              

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

                 19,830,664  
              

 

 

 

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

 

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RATING 1

(UNAUDITED)

  

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

  

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

              

 

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

              

Consumer Staples - 2.4%

              

Beverages - 0.6%

              

PepsiCo, Inc., 7.90%, 11/1/2018

       Aa3        $ 775,000        $ 1,046,301  
              

 

 

 

Food Products - 1.8%

              

General Mills, Inc., 5.65%, 2/15/2019

       Baa1          765,000          907,813  

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV (Mexico)2 , 4.875%, 6/30/2020

       Baa2          500,000          526,699  

Kraft Foods, Inc., 6.125%, 2/1/2018

       Baa2          565,000          662,272  

Kraft Foods, Inc., 5.375%, 2/10/2020

       Baa2          680,000          784,619  
              

 

 

 
                 2,881,403  
              

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

                 3,927,704  
              

 

 

 

Energy - 4.5%

              

Energy Equipment & Services - 3.3%

              

Baker Hughes, Inc., 7.50%, 11/15/2018

       A2          620,000          817,919  

Schlumberger Oilfield plc (United Kingdom)2 , 4.20%, 1/15/2021

       A1          1,465,000          1,612,533  

Weatherford International Ltd. (Switzerland), 9.625%, 3/1/2019

       Baa2          2,295,000          2,968,105  
              

 

 

 
                 5,398,557  
              

 

 

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.2%

              

Apache Corp., 6.90%, 9/15/2018

       A3          630,000          801,135  

Shell International Finance B.V. (Netherlands), 4.30%, 9/22/2019

       Aa1          1,000,000          1,160,349  
              

 

 

 
                 1,961,484  
              

 

 

 

Total Energy

                 7,360,041  
              

 

 

 

Financials - 28.1%

              

Capital Markets - 7.9%

              

The Charles Schwab Corp., 4.45%, 7/22/2020

       A2          1,320,000          1,396,639  

Credit Suisse AG (Switzerland)2 , 2.60%, 5/27/2016

       Aaa          1,205,000          1,221,134  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.15%, 4/1/2018

       A1          690,000          712,141  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.375%, 3/15/2020

       A1          935,000          922,867  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.25%, 7/27/2021

       A1          750,000          731,655  

Jefferies Group, Inc., 8.50%, 7/15/2019

       Baa2          1,940,000          1,969,100  

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.05%, 8/15/2012

       Baa1          1,200,000          1,217,329  

Morgan Stanley, 5.55%, 4/27/2017

       A2          1,727,000          1,666,232  

Morgan Stanley, 7.30%, 5/13/2019

       A2          1,620,000          1,649,887  

Morgan Stanley, 5.75%, 1/25/2021

       A2          1,500,000          1,399,209  
              

 

 

 
                 12,886,193  
              

 

 

 

Commercial Banks - 8.3%

              

Bank of Montreal (Canada)2 , 1.30%, 10/31/2014

       Aaa          400,000          399,314  

Bank of Nova Scotia (Canada)2 , 1.65%, 10/29/2015

       Aaa          500,000          499,393  

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy)2 , 6.50%, 2/24/2021

       A2          1,545,000          1,267,992  

KeyBank National Association, 5.45%, 3/3/2016

       Baa1          1,050,000          1,129,999  

Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., 6.625%, 12/4/2017

       A3          1,480,000          1,704,865  

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

 

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     CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
  

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

              

 

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

              

Financials (continued)

              

Commercial Banks (continued)

              

National Bank of Canada (Canada)2 , 2.20%, 10/19/2016

       Aaa        $ 800,000        $ 806,623  

National City Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/2019

       Baa1          500,000          561,935  

PNC Bank National Association, 5.25%, 1/15/2017

       A3          880,000          954,645  

Royal Bank of Canada (Canada)2 , 3.125%, 4/14/2015

       Aaa          500,000          524,609  

Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 4.625%, 4/19/2016

       Baa1          750,000          720,232  

Santander Issuances S.A. Unipersonal (Spain)2 , 5.911%, 6/20/2016

       A2          1,500,000          1,281,618  

Societe Generale S.A. (France)2 , 5.75%, 4/20/2016

       A2          1,540,000          1,318,660  

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada)2 , 2.20%, 7/29/2015

       Aaa          500,000          511,977  

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada)2 , 1.625%, 9/14/2016

       Aaa          400,000          394,735  

Wachovia Bank National Association, 5.60%, 3/15/2016

       A1          450,000          481,882  

Wachovia Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/2014

       A3          945,000          996,761  
              

 

 

 
                 13,555,240  
              

 

 

 

Consumer Finance - 0.9%

              

American Express Co., 8.125%, 5/20/2019

       A3          1,090,000          1,409,229  
              

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services - 3.5%

              

Bank of America Corp., 5.65%, 5/1/2018

       Baa1          745,000          709,801  

Bank of America Corp., 7.625%, 6/1/2019

       Baa1          1,150,000          1,189,350  

Bank of America Corp.3 , 5.13%, 2/24/2026

       Baa1          1,415,000          1,176,854  

Citigroup, Inc., 8.50%, 5/22/2019

       A3          1,190,000          1,400,732  

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.30%, 4/23/2019

       Aa3          1,180,000          1,336,511  
              

 

 

 
                 5,813,248  
              

 

 

 

Insurance - 1.2%

              

American International Group, Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/2013

       Baa1          660,000          659,097  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc., 6.60%, 5/15/2017

       Baa3          1,260,000          1,335,627  
              

 

 

 
                 1,994,724  
              

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 6.3%

              

BioMed Realty LP, 3.85%, 4/15/2016

       Baa3          740,000          729,969  

Boston Properties LP, 5.875%, 10/15/2019

       A4           935,000          1,052,961  

Boston Properties LP, 5.625%, 11/15/2020

       A4           300,000          334,808  

Camden Property Trust, 5.70%, 5/15/2017

       Baa1          780,000          854,081  

Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.875%, 2/1/2020

       Baa2          1,305,000          1,357,799  

Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.25%, 3/15/2021

       Baa2          45,000          45,084  

HCP, Inc., 6.70%, 1/30/2018

       Baa2          1,315,000          1,461,786  

Health Care REIT, Inc., 6.20%, 6/1/2016

       Baa2          375,000          399,476  

Health Care REIT, Inc., 4.95%, 1/15/2021

       Baa2          990,000          946,678  

Mack-Cali Realty LP, 7.75%, 8/15/2019

       Baa2          735,000          875,848  

National Retail Properties, Inc., 6.875%, 10/15/2017

       Baa2          890,000          987,479  

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

     CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
  

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

              

 

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

              

Financials (continued)

              

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) (continued)

              

Simon Property Group LP, 10.35%, 4/1/2019

       A3        $ 990,000        $ 1,358,973  
              

 

 

 
                 10,404,942  
              

 

 

 

Total Financials

                 46,063,576  
              

 

 

 

Health Care - 3.5%

              

Biotechnology - 0.6%

              

Amgen, Inc., 5.85%, 6/1/2017

       Baa1          500,000          575,000  

Amgen, Inc., 3.45%, 10/1/2020

       Baa1          370,000          361,426  
              

 

 

 
                 936,426  
              

 

 

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.4%

              

CR Bard, Inc., 4.40%, 1/15/2021

       A3          655,000          734,054  
              

 

 

 

Health Care Providers & Services - 0.7%

              

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.70%, 2/15/2021

       A3          1,000,000          1,124,213  
              

 

 

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.4%

              

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 4.50%, 3/1/2021

       A3          600,000          670,412  
              

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals - 1.4%

              

Abbott Laboratories, 5.60%, 11/30/2017

       A1          675,000          806,053  

Novartis Securities Investment Ltd. (Bermuda), 5.125%, 2/10/2019

       Aa2          1,215,000          1,427,931  
              

 

 

 
                 2,233,984  
              

 

 

 

Total Health Care

                 5,699,089  
              

 

 

 

Industrials - 11.3%

              

Aerospace & Defense - 1.1%

              

The Boeing Co., 6.00%, 3/15/2019

       A2          870,000          1,055,156  

Honeywell International, Inc., 5.30%, 3/1/2018

       A2          690,000          813,718  
              

 

 

 
                 1,868,874  
              

 

 

 

Air Freight & Logistics - 0.6%

              

FedEx Corp., 8.00%, 1/15/2019

       Baa2          790,000          1,037,342  
              

 

 

 

Airlines - 1.2%

              

Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 1997-4, Class A, 6.90%, 1/2/2018

       Baa2          277,809          289,255  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.821%, 8/10/2022

       Baa1          155,050          161,825  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class A, 6.20%, 7/2/2018

       Baa2          471,633          502,289  

Southwest Airlines Co., 5.25%, 10/1/2014

       Baa3          910,000          971,170  
              

 

 

 
                 1,924,539  
              

 

 

 

Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.6%

              

Waste Management, Inc., 7.375%, 3/11/2019

       Baa3          830,000          1,045,182  
              

 

 

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

     CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
  

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

              

 

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

              

Industrials (continued)

              

Industrial Conglomerates - 3.9%

              

GE Capital Trust I5 , 6.375%, 11/15/2067

       Aa3        $ 1,145,000        $ 1,124,963  

General Electric Capital Corp., 5.625%, 5/1/2018

       Aa2          350,000          392,001  

General Electric Capital Corp., 5.50%, 1/8/2020

       Aa2          320,000          352,093  

General Electric Capital Corp., 5.30%, 2/11/2021

       Aa3          750,000          801,714  

General Electric Co., 5.25%, 12/6/2017

       Aa2          370,000          424,672  

Textron, Inc., 4.625%, 9/21/2016

       Baa3          900,000          922,421  

Textron, Inc., 7.25%, 10/1/2019

       Baa3          1,245,000          1,408,106  

Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Luxembourg), 4.875%, 1/15/2021

       Baa2          975,000          1,048,069  
              

 

 

 
                 6,474,039  
              

 

 

 

Machinery - 2.4%

              

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 7.05%, 10/1/2018

       A2          1,095,000          1,388,824  

John Deere Capital Corp., 5.50%, 4/13/2017

       A2          225,000          264,996  

John Deere Capital Corp., 5.75%, 9/10/2018

       A2          1,245,000          1,507,666  

Joy Global, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/2021

       Baa2          650,000          693,848  
              

 

 

 
                 3,855,334  
              

 

 

 

Road & Rail - 1.5%

              

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc., 3.375%, 9/15/2015

       Baa3          1,595,000          1,616,408  

Union Pacific Corp., 5.65%, 5/1/2017

       Baa2          705,000          822,783  
              

 

 

 
                 2,439,191  
              

 

 

 

Total Industrials

                 18,644,501  
              

 

 

 

Information Technology - 3.6%

              

Computers & Peripherals - 1.2%

              

Dell, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/2019

       A2          1,055,000          1,238,912  

Hewlett-Packard Co., 5.50%, 3/1/2018

       A2          680,000          755,797  
              

 

 

 
                 1,994,709  
              

 

 

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.8%

              

Corning, Inc., 6.625%, 5/15/2019

       BBB4           650,000          784,429  

Corning, Inc., 4.25%, 8/15/2020

       BBB4           500,000          532,528  
              

 

 

 
                 1,316,957  
              

 

 

 

IT Services - 0.6%

              

The Western Union Co., 5.253%, 4/1/2020

       A3          945,000          1,064,610  
              

 

 

 

Software - 1.0%

              

Oracle Corp., 5.00%, 7/8/2019

       A1          700,000          825,302  

Oracle Corp., 3.875%, 7/15/2020

       A1          675,000          743,555  
              

 

 

 
                 1,568,857  
              

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

                 5,945,133  
              

 

 

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

     CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

              

 

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

              

Materials - 7.5%

              

Chemicals - 0.6%

              

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 6.00%, 7/15/2018

       A2        $ 885,000        $ 1,081,718  
              

 

 

 

Metals & Mining - 5.5%

              

Alcoa, Inc., 5.87%, 2/23/2022

       Baa3          1,635,000          1,646,906  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 5.95%, 1/15/2021

       Baa3          1,625,000          1,727,195  

ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg), 5.50%, 3/1/2021

       Baa3          2,225,000          2,042,348  

BHP Billiton Finance (USA) Ltd. (Australia), 6.50%, 4/1/2019

       A1          810,000          1,000,800  

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 4.80%, 10/1/2020

       Baa3          1,505,000          1,492,922  

Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd. (Australia), 3.75%, 9/20/2021

       A3          1,000,000          1,047,862  
              

 

 

 
                 8,958,033  
              

 

 

 

Paper & Forest Products - 1.4%

              

International Paper Co., 7.50%, 8/15/2021

       Baa3          1,885,000          2,326,767  
              

 

 

 

Total Materials

                 12,366,518  
              

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services - 1.4%

              

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.5%

              

Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.00%, 4/1/2016

       A3          745,000          780,157  
              

 

 

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.9%

              

Crown Castle Towers LLC2 , 6.113%, 1/15/2020

       A2          745,000          821,988  

Crown Castle Towers LLC2 , 4.883%, 8/15/2020

       A2          250,000          255,509  

SBA Tower Trust2 , 5.101%, 4/15/2017

       A2          375,000          390,469  
              

 

 

 
                 1,467,966  
              

 

 

 

Total Telecommunication Services

                 2,248,123  
              

 

 

 

Utilities - 2.0%

              

Electric Utilities - 1.8%

              

Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 5.35%, 1/15/2014

       A3          580,000          619,525  

Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 6.20%, 10/1/2017

       A3          350,000          401,924  

Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 4.00%, 10/1/2020

       A3          865,000          889,209  

Southwestern Electric Power Co., 6.45%, 1/15/2019

       Baa3          855,000          998,049  
              

 

 

 
                 2,908,707  
              

 

 

 

Multi-Utilities - 0.2%

              

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., Series B, 7.875%, 4/1/2013

       Baa2          335,000          360,941  
              

 

 

 

Total Utilities

                 3,269,648  
              

 

 

 

Total Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds
(Identified Cost $118,506,341)

                 125,354,997  
              

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Identified Cost $119,957,820)

                 126,724,347  
              

 

 

 

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

 

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Core Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

     CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

PREFERRED STOCKS - 2.0%

              

 

Financials - 2.0%

              

Commercial Banks - 0.9%

              

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Series K (non-cumulative), 8.25%6

       Baa3          290        $ 296,729  

Wells Fargo & Co., Series K (non-cumulative), 7.98%6

       Baa3          1,000          1,071,250  
              

 

 

 
                 1,367,979  
              

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services - 0.6%

              

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series 1 (non-cumulative), 7.90%6

       Baa1          965          1,027,426  
              

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 0.5%

              

Public Storage, Series Q, 6.50%

       Baa1          29,910          837,480  
              

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(Identified Cost $3,057,084)

                 3,232,885  
              

 

 

 

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 0.9%

              

 

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Series 2007-3, Class A4, 5.21%, 3/17/2014

       Aaa        $ 3,032          3,042  

FDIC Trust, Series 2011-R1, Class A2 , 2.672%, 7/25/2026

       Aaa          248,250          254,031  

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2008-C, Class A4B5 , 2.028%, 4/15/2013

       Aaa          24,436          24,526  

GMAC Mortgage Servicer Advance Funding Co. Ltd., Series 2011-1A, Class A2 , 3.72%, 3/15/2023

       Aaa          100,000          99,750  

Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2009-2A, Class A22 , 5.29%, 3/25/2016

       Aaa          370,000          400,565  

Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2010-1A, Class A22 , 3.74%, 2/25/2017

       Aaa          595,000          613,902  
              

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(Identified Cost $1,339,300)

                 1,395,816  
              

 

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 4.1%

              

 

American Tower Trust, Series 2007-1A, Class AFX2 , 5.42%, 4/15/2037

       Aaa          400,000          423,937  

Americold LLC Trust, Series 2010-ARTA, Class A12 , 3.847%, 1/14/2029

       AAA4           92,752          96,079  

Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2006-2, Class A45 , 5.731%, 5/10/2045

       AAA4           200,000          223,880  

Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2006-4, Class A4, 5.634%, 7/10/2046

       Aaa          100,000          110,655  

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2005-PWR9, Class A4A, 4.871%, 9/11/2042

       Aaa          160,000          173,533  

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2006-PW12, Class A45 , 5.72%, 9/11/2038

       Aaa          200,000          223,092  

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2006-PW13, Class A4, 5.54%, 9/11/2041

       AAA4           300,000          333,992  

CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C1, Class A22 , 3.759%, 4/15/2044

       Aaa          60,000          62,470  

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

     CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
  PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   VALUE
(NOTE 2)

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)

             

 

Citigroup - Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-CD1, Class A45 , 5.225%, 7/15/2044

       Aaa       $ 280,000        $ 309,452  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C4, Class A35 , 5.728%, 3/15/2049

       Aaa         110,000          123,089  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-C7, Class A45 , 5.751%, 6/10/2046

       AAA4          155,000          171,158  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2010-C1, Class A12 , 3.156%, 7/10/2046

       Aaa          258,876          265,571  

FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K701, Class B2,5 , 4.287%, 7/25/2048

       A4          160,000          144,917  

Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2006-GG7, Class A45 , 5.882%, 7/10/2038

       Aaa          415,000          461,030  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-CB13, Class A45 , 5.278%, 1/12/2043

       Aaa         650,000          692,264  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-LDP5, Class A45 , 5.205%, 12/15/2044

       Aaa         325,000          359,515  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-LDP7, Class A45 , 5.875%, 4/15/2045

       Aaa         435,000          488,214  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2010-C2, Class A32 , 4.07%, 11/15/2043

       Aaa         200,000          209,879  

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C4, Class A45 , 5.87%, 6/15/2038

       Aaa         275,000          308,419  

LSTAR Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-1, Class A2 , 3.913%, 6/25/2043

       Aaa         89,930          90,636  

Merrill Lynch - Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-3, Class A45 , 5.414%, 7/12/2046

       Aaa         125,000          137,616  

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2005-HQ7, Class A45 , 5.202%, 11/14/2042

       Aaa         100,000          109,949  

OBP Depositor LLC Trust, Series 2010-OBP, Class A2 , 4.646%, 7/15/2045

       AAA4          100,000          111,792  

Vornado DP LLC, Series 2010-VNO, Class A2FX2 , 4.004%, 9/13/2028

       AAA4          245,000          262,318  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-C21, Class A45 , 5.204%, 10/15/2044

       Aaa         150,000          164,414  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C25, Class A45 , 5.737%, 5/15/2043

       Aaa         115,000          127,276  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C26, Class A35 , 6.011%, 6/15/2045

       Aaa         280,000          315,306  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-C1, Class A22 , 4.393%, 11/15/2043

       Aaa         275,000          296,246  
             

 

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(Identified Cost $6,604,079)

                6,796,699  
             

 

 

 

 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 0.7%

             

 

Republic of Italy (Italy), 2.125%, 10/5/2012

(Identified Cost $1,169,399)

       WR 7       1,190,000          1,163,369  
             

 

 

 

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

 

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Core Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

     CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)
   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT/
SHARES
  

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.8%

              

 

Monroe County Water Authority, Water Utility Impt., Revenue Bond, 6.339%, 8/1/2035

       Aa2        $ 500,000        $ 656,385  

New York City, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, 6.646%, 12/1/2031

       Aa2          500,000          584,500  
              

 

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Identified Cost $1,000,000)

                 1,240,885  
              

 

 

 

 

MUTUAL FUNDS - 1.7%

              

 

iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund

(Identified Cost $2,643,147)

            24,460          2,782,570  
              

 

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 7.3%

              

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities - 7.3%

              

Fannie Mae, Pool #888468, 5.50%, 9/1/2021

          $ 1,400,216          1,523,739  

Fannie Mae, Pool #995233, 5.50%, 10/1/2021

            100,092          108,984  

Fannie Mae, Pool #888017, 6.00%, 11/1/2021

            116,696          126,501  

Fannie Mae, Pool #995329, 5.50%, 12/1/2021

            857,053          932,660  

Fannie Mae, Pool #888136, 6.00%, 12/1/2021

            151,690          164,436  

Fannie Mae, Pool #888810, 5.50%, 11/1/2022

            1,521,897          1,656,154  

Fannie Mae, Pool #AD0462, 5.50%, 10/1/2024

            90,397          98,155  

Fannie Mae, Pool #995876, 6.00%, 11/1/2038

            2,157,020          2,377,516  

Fannie Mae, Pool #AE0061, 6.00%, 2/1/2040

            1,630,752          1,798,933  

Freddie Mac, Pool #G11850, 5.50%, 7/1/2020

            487,045          529,097  

Freddie Mac, Pool #G12610, 6.00%, 3/1/2022

            150,559          164,033  

Freddie Mac, Pool #G12655, 6.00%, 5/1/2022

            102,987          112,204  

Freddie Mac, Pool #G12988, 6.00%, 1/1/2023

            85,804          93,430  

Freddie Mac, Pool #G13078, 6.00%, 3/1/2023

            150,589          164,066  

Freddie Mac, Pool #G03332, 6.00%, 10/1/2037

            274,904          302,361  

Freddie Mac, Pool #G03696, 5.50%, 1/1/2038

            80,373          87,321  

Freddie Mac, Pool #G05671, 5.50%, 8/1/2038

            150,143          163,286  

Freddie Mac, Pool #G05900, 6.00%, 3/1/2040

            891,186          980,197  

Freddie Mac, Pool #G05906, 6.00%, 4/1/2040

            580,118          638,060  
              

 

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
(Identified Cost $11,847,889)

                 12,021,133  
              

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.7%

              

 

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares8 , 0.05%,

(Identified Cost $6,089,427)

            6,089,427          6,089,427  
              

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.4%
(Identified Cost $153,708,145)

                 161,447,131  

OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.6%

                 2,638,497  
              

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100%

               $ 164,085,628  
              

 

 

 

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

 

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Core Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond

Impt. - Improvement

1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).

2Restricted securities - Investment in securities that are restricted as to public resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities have been sold under rule 144A and have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Directors. These securities amount to $17,169,328, or 10.5%, of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2011.

3Represents a step-up bond that pays initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown reflects the current coupon as of December 31, 2011.

4Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).

5The coupon rate is floating and is the effective rate as of December 31, 2011.

6The rate shown is a fixed rate as of December 31, 2011; the rate becomes floating, based on LIBOR plus a spread, at dates ranging from 2013 to 2018.

7Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2011, there is no rating available.

8Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

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

 

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Core Bond Series

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

    

Investments, at value (identified cost $153,708,145) (Note 2)

     $ 161,447,131  

Interest receivable

       1,948,067  

Receivable for fund shares sold

       847,778  

Dividends receivable

       9,681  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

       164,252,657  
    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

    

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

       81,963  

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

       12,051  

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

       387  

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

       252  

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

       209  

Payable for fund shares repurchased

       38,454  

Audit fees payable

       21,856  

Other payables and accrued expenses

       11,857  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

       167,029  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     $ 164,085,628  
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

    

Capital stock

     $ 148,447  

Additional paid-in-capital

       156,369,074  

Undistributed net investment income

       29,970  

Accumulated net realized loss on investments

       (200,849 )

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

       7,738,986  
    

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     $ 164,085,628  
    

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($164,085,628/14,844,730 shares)

     $ 11.05  
    

 

 

 

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

 

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Core Bond Series

Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

    

Interest

     $ 6,636,800  

Dividends

       442,370  
    

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

       7,079,170  
    

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

    

Management fees (Note 3)

       919,226  

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

       73,799  

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

       4,240  

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

       3,509  

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

       2,555  

Custodian fees

       10,321  

Miscellaneous

       69,110  
    

 

 

 

Total Expenses

       1,082,760  
    

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

       5,996,410  
    

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:

    

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

       1,133,109  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

       1,294,303  
    

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

       2,427,412  
    

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

     $ 8,423,822  
    

 

 

 

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

 

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Core Bond Series

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

    FOR THE
YEAR ENDED    
12/31/11
  FOR THE
YEAR ENDED    
12/31/10

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

 

       

OPERATIONS:

 

       

Net investment income

    $ 5,996,410       $ 3,883,268  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

      1,133,109         499,316  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

      1,294,303         3,349,635  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Net increase from operations

      8,423,822         7,732,219  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8):

 

       

From net investment income

      (6,177,113 )       (3,683,326 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (963,693 )        
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

      (7,140,806 )       (3,683,326 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

 

       

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

      48,744,598         33,408,300  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets

      50,027,614         37,457,193  

 

NET ASSETS:

 

       

Beginning of year

      114,058,014         76,600,821  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $29,970 and $211,367, respectively) .

    $ 164,085,628       $ 114,058,014  
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

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

 

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Core Bond Series

Financial Highlights

 

     FOR THE YEARS ENDED
     12/31/11   12/31/10   12/31/09   12/31/08   12/31/07

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year):

                    

Net asset value - Beginning of year

       $10.94         $10.38         $9.69         $10.05         $9.98  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                    

Net investment income

       0.44 1       0.45 1       0.49 1       0.45         0.42  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       0.18         0.48         0.62         (0.30 )       0.13  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.62         0.93         1.11         0.15         0.55  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

                    

From net investment income

       (0.44 )       (0.37 )       (0.42 )       (0.46 )       (0.42 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.07 )       —           —           (0.05 )       (0.06 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.51 )       (0.37 )       (0.42 )       (0.51 )       (0.48 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of year

       $11.05         $10.94         $10.38         $9.69         $10.05  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Net assets - End of year

                    

(000’s omitted)

       $164,086         $114,058         $76,601         $53,071         $49,909  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Total return2

       5.68%         8.97%         11.46%         1.66%         5.58%  

Ratios (to average net assets)/Supplemental Data:

                    

Expenses*

       0.71%         0.76%         0.79%         0.80%         0.80%  

Net investment income

       3.91%         4.10%         4.84%         4.73%         4.21%  

Portfolio turnover

       18%         23%         67%         53%         346%  

* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:

 

   

       NA         0.00%3          0.00%3          0.03%         0.04%  

1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.

3Less than 0.01%.

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

 

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Core Bond Series

Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

1. Organization

Core Bond Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term total return by investing primarily in corporate fixed income securities and pass-through securities.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 125 million have been designated as Core Bond Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Debt securities, including government bonds, foreign bonds, asset-backed securities, structured notes, supranational obligations, sovereign bonds, corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities will normally be valued on the basis of evaluated bid prices provided directly by an independent pricing service. The pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Certain investments in securities held by the Series may be valued on a basis of a price provided directly by a principal market maker. These prices may differ from the value that would have been used had a broader market for securities existed.

Municipal securities will normally be valued on the basis of market valuations provided by an independent pricing service that utilizes the latest price quotations and a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices of similar securities, yields, maturities and ratings).

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these

 

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Core Bond Series

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION    TOTAL    LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2    LEVEL 3

Assets:

                   

Preferred securities:

                   

Financials

     $             3,232,885        $             837,480        $             2,395,405        $                           —  

Debt securities:

                   

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies

       12,021,133                   12,021,133           

States and political subdivisions (municipals)

       1,240,885                   1,240,885           

Corporate debt:

                       

Consumer Discretionary

       19,830,664                   19,830,664           

Consumer Staples

       3,927,704                   3,927,704           

Energy

       7,360,041                   7,360,041           

Financials

       46,063,576                   46,063,576           

Health Care

       5,699,089                   5,699,089           

Industrials

       18,644,501                   18,644,501           

Information Technology

       5,945,133                   5,945,133           

Materials

       12,366,518                   12,366,518           

Telecommunication Services

       2,248,123                   2,248,123           

Utilities

       3,269,648                   3,269,648           

Convertible corporate debt:

                   

Health Care

       120,900                   120,900           

Information Technology

       1,248,450                   1,248,450           

Asset-backed securities

       1,395,816                   1,395,816           

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

       6,796,699                   6,796,699       

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

DESCRIPTION    TOTAL    LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2    LEVEL 3

Foreign Government bonds

     $             1,163,369        $             —        $ 1,163,369        $                              —  

Mutual funds

       8,871,997          8,871,997                    
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

     $ 161,447,131        $             9,709,477        $             151,737,654        $  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis or Forward Commitment

The Series may purchase securities on a when-issued basis or forward commitment. These transactions involve a commitment by the Series to purchase securities for a predetermined price with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When such purchases are outstanding, the Series will designate liquid assets in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, the Series assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. The Series may sell the when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a capital gain or loss. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

In connection with its ability to purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis, the Series may enter into forward roll transactions principally using To Be Announced (TBA) securities. Forward roll transactions require the sale of securities for delivery in the current month, and a simultaneous agreement to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specified future date. Risks of entering into forward roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the agreement; the potential of the Series to receive inferior securities at redelivery as compared to the securities sold to the counterparty; counterparty credit risk; and the potential pay down speed variance between the mortgage-backed pools. During the roll period, the Series forgoes principal and interest paid on the securities. The Series accounts for such dollar rolls as purchases and sales. Information regarding securities purchased on a when-issued basis is included in the Series’ Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

Restricted Securities

Restricted securities are purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may have contractual restrictions on resale. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Series’ Investment Portfolio.

Illiquid Securities

A security may be considered illiquid if so deemed in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board. Securities that are illiquid are marked with the applicable footnote on the Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.60% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 0.80% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $67,086,673 and $24,199,186, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities, other than short-term securities, were $7,835,602 and $2,726,615, respectively.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of Core Bond Series were:

 

     FOR THE YEAR
ENDED  12/31/11
         FOR THE YEAR
ENDED  12/31/10
     
     SHARES    AMOUNT    SHARES    AMOUNT

Sold

       4,653,992        $ 51,537,767          3,256,147        $ 35,669,098  

Reinvested

       639,771          7,046,886          338,001          3,639,306  

Repurchased

       (871,679 )        (9,840,055 )        (553,027 )        (5,900,104 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

       4,422,084        $ 48,744,598          3,041,121        $ 33,408,300  
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

7. Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs), hybrid securities and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information (continued)

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:

 

     FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 12/31/11
  

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/10

         

Ordinary income

   $   6,177,402    $     3,683,326      

Long-term capital gains

   $      963,404    $                 —      

For the period ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $59,040 and $141,810 of short-term and long-term capital losses, respectively, attributable to post-October losses.

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on identified cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

     $ 153,780,257     

Unrealized appreciation

       9,691,958     

Unrealized depreciation

       (2,025,084 )   
    

 

 

    

Net unrealized appreciation

     $ 7,666,874     
    

 

 

    

Undistributed ordinary income

     $ 53,103     

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

The capital loss carryover utilized in the current year was $370,960.

 

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Core Bond Series

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Core Bond Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Core Bond Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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New York, New York

February 21, 2012

 

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Core Bond Series

Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

 

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $184,342 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.

The Series hereby reports $963,404 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gain, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal year is 5.87%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

The percentage of ordinary income distribution paid by the Series during the year ended December 31, 2011 which was derived from U.S. Treasury securities is 0.04%.

 

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Core Bond Series

Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Core Bond Series

Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Core Bond Series

Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

Interested Director/Officer

 

Name:    B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Independent Directors   
Name:    Stephen B. Ashley
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

The Ashley Group (1995-2008)

Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)

Name:    Peter L. Faber
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)

New York Collegium (non-profit)

Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)

Name:    Harris H. Rusitzky
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Core Bond Series

Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Independent Directors (continued)

 

Name:    Paul A. Brooke
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV
   Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

Incyte Corp. (2000-present)

ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)

HLTH Corp. (2000-present)

Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)

MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)

GMP Companies (2000-present)

HoustonPharma (2000-present)

Officers   
Name:    Ryan Albano
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC;
   Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Elizabeth Craig
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Christine Glavin
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Core Bond Series

Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Officers (continued)

Name:    Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Richard Yates
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1 The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Core Bond Series

Literature Requests

(unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863

On the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) web site

   http://www.sec.gov

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov
On our web site    http://www.manning-napier.com

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

MNCOB-12/11-AR

 

  


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Core Plus Bond Series

Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks world-wide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.

With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.

The BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index earned 7.88% during the year. With a return of 4.91%, the Core Plus Bond Series produced competitive absolute returns and outpaced broad equity indices in 2011. However, the Series trailed its benchmark for the year.

Throughout 2011, the Core Plus Bond Series has maintained a heavy weighting (as compared to the benchmark) to corporate bonds, including below investment grade corporate securities, because the Advisor believes the supply and demand dynamics within this sector remain attractive, although a selective investment approach is important. As of the end of the year, the Series had 81.66% of its assets invested in corporate bonds and preferred stocks. With Treasuries outperforming corporate bonds for the year, the Series’ large allocation to corporate bonds hurt returns relative to the benchmark in 2011.

As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mindset, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we continue to use tools such as sector, maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn strong returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Core Plus Bond Series

 

 

Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

     

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011

 

     

 

ONE
YEAR
1                  

 

  

 

FIVE
YEAR                  

 

  

 

SINCE
INCEPTION
2        

 

 

 Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Plus Bond Series3

 

  

4.91%

 

  

6.90%

 

  

5.98%

 

 

 Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index4

 

  

7.88%

 

  

6.58%

 

  

5.85%

 

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Core Plus Bond Series from its inception2 (4/21/05) to present (12/31/11) to the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index.

 

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1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from April 21, 2005, the Series’ inception date.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this net expense ratio was 0.75%. The gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 0.75% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4The unmanaged BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is a market value weighted measure that represents U.S. government, corporate, and pass-through securities issued by entities within the United States, by supranational entities, or by entities headquartered outside of the United States but who have issued dollar-denominated securities within the United States. The Index only includes investment-grade securities with maturities of greater than one year. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Core Plus Bond Series

 

 

Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 
     

 

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

 

  

 

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

 

  

 

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD*

7/1/11-12/31/11

 

 

 Actual

 

  

$1,000.00

 

  

$1,015.80

 

  

$3.86

 

 

 Hypothetical

 (5% return before expenses)

 

  

$1,000.00

 

  

$1,021.37

 

  

$3.87

 

*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 0.76%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratio stated above may differ from the expense ratio stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

3


Core Plus Bond Series

 

 

Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

Sector Allocation1

 

LOGO

 

1As a percentage of net assets.

 

 

Credit Quality Ratings2,3

 

LOGO

 

2As a percentage of total corporate bonds, preferred stock, asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, foreign government bonds and municipal bonds.

3Based on ratings from Moody’s, or the S&P equivalent. The Series may use different ratings provided by other rating agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the Series’ investment policies.

 

 

4


Core Plus Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

    

 

CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)

 

    

 

PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT    

 

    

 

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

CORPORATE BONDS - 78.7%

          

Convertible Corporate Bonds - 1.0%

          

Financials - 0.5%

          

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 0.5%

          

BioMed Realty LP2 , 3.75%, 1/15/2030

     WR3          $       2,375,000       $ 2,734,219     
        

 

 

   

Health Care - 0.1%

          

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.1%

          

Alere, Inc., 3.00%, 5/15/2016

     B4            655,000         620,612     
        

 

 

   

Information Technology - 0.4%

          

Computers & Peripherals - 0.4%

          

EMC Corp., 1.75%, 12/1/2013

     Aaa           1,685,000         2,417,975     
        

 

 

   

Total Convertible Corporate Bonds

          

(Identified Cost $5,484,178)

           5,772,806     
        

 

 

   

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds - 77.7%

          

Consumer Discretionary - 12.4%

          

Auto Components - 0.2%

          

UCI International, Inc., 8.625%, 2/15/2019

     B3           1,000,000         970,000     
        

 

 

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.3%

          

International Game Technology, 7.50%, 6/15/2019

     Baa2           5,505,000         6,343,296     

Scientific Games Corp., 8.125%, 9/15/2018

     B1           495,000         507,375     

Wyndham Worldwide Corp., 6.00%, 12/1/2016

     Baa3           800,000         862,720     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

7,713,391

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Household Durables - 0.9%

          

Beam, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/2016

     Baa2           813,000         892,650     

Tupperware Brands Corp.2 , 4.75%, 6/1/2021

     Baa3           4,000,000         4,007,964     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

4,900,614

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Media - 5.0%

          

Cablevision Systems Corp., 8.625%, 9/15/2017

     B1           1,410,000         1,561,575     

CCO Holdings LLC - CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.375%, 6/1/2020

     B1           1,005,000         1,060,275     

Columbus International, Inc. (Barbados)2 , 11.50%, 11/20/2014

     B2           900,000         947,250     

DIRECTV Holdings LLC - DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., 5.20%, 3/15/2020

     Baa2           4,710,000         5,076,504     

Discovery Communications LLC, 5.05%, 6/1/2020

     Baa2           4,875,000         5,345,584     

MDC Partners, Inc. (Canada), 11.00%, 11/1/2016

     B2           620,000         663,400     

NBC Universal Media LLC, 5.15%, 4/30/2020

     Baa2           5,510,000         6,134,696     

Sirius XM Radio, Inc.2 , 9.75%, 9/1/2015

     Ba2           1,405,000         1,524,425     

Time Warner, Inc., 4.75%, 3/29/2021

     Baa2           4,110,000         4,457,192     

UPCB Finance III Ltd. (Cayman Islands)2 , 6.625%, 7/1/2020

     Ba3           2,050,000         2,019,250     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

        28,790,151

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Multiline Retail - 0.7%

          

Target Corp., 6.00%, 1/15/2018

     A2           3,225,000         3,929,221     
        

 

 

   

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

 

5


Core Plus Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

    

 

CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)

 

    

 

PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT    

 

    

 

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

          

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

          

Consumer Discretionary (continued)

          

Specialty Retail - 3.5%

          

AutoZone, Inc., 4.00%, 11/15/2020

     Baa2         $       1,650,000       $ 1,690,446     

Best Buy Co., Inc., 5.50%, 3/15/2021

     Baa2           4,000,000         3,826,324     

DirectBuy Holdings, Inc.2 , 12.00%, 2/1/2017

     Caa3           1,000,000         240,000     

The Home Depot, Inc., 5.40%, 3/1/2016

     A3           4,325,000         4,995,237     

Lowe’s Companies, Inc., 6.10%, 9/15/2017

     A3           3,175,000         3,771,246     

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., 4.875%, 1/14/2021

     Baa3           2,500,000         2,660,095     

Rent-A-Center, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2020

     Ba3           1,000,000         1,007,500     

Toys R Us Property Co. II LLC, 8.50%, 12/1/2017

     Ba1           1,740,000         1,800,900     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

19,991,748

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.8%

          

Jones Group - Apparel Group Holdings - Apparel Group USA - Footwear Accessories Retail, 6.875%, 3/15/2019

     Ba3           1,115,000         1,003,500     

VF Corp., 5.95%, 11/1/2017

     A3           2,815,000         3,323,572     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

4,327,072

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

        

 

 

 

        70,622,197

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Consumer Staples - 1.6%

          

Beverages - 0.6%

          

CEDC Finance Corp. International, Inc.2 , 9.125%, 12/1/2016

     B2           1,545,000         1,093,087     

Constellation Brands, Inc., 7.25%, 9/1/2016

     Ba2           1,400,000         1,538,250     

PepsiCo, Inc., 7.90%, 11/1/2018

     Aa3           713,000         962,597     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

3,593,934

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Food Products - 0.8%

          

Kraft Foods, Inc., 6.125%, 2/1/2018

     Baa2           3,610,000         4,231,505     
        

 

 

   

Household Products - 0.0%*

          

The Procter & Gamble Co., 4.85%, 12/15/2015

     Aa3           25,000         28,572     
        

 

 

   

Personal Products - 0.2%

          

Revlon Consumer Products Corp., 9.75%, 11/15/2015

     B2           990,000         1,053,113     
        

 

 

   

Total Consumer Staples

        

 

 

 

8,907,124

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Energy - 6.2%

          

Energy Equipment & Services - 3.6%

          

Baker Hughes, Inc., 7.50%, 11/15/2018

     A2           3,155,000         4,162,155     

Calfrac Holdings LP2 , 7.50%, 12/1/2020

     B2           1,000,000         975,000     

Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (Norway)2 , 7.375%, 12/15/2018

     Ba2           1,000,000         1,020,000     

Schlumberger Oilfield plc (United Kingdom)2 , 4.20%, 1/15/2021

     A1           2,630,000         2,894,854     

SESI LLC, 6.375%, 5/1/2019

     Ba3           710,000         722,425     

SESI LLC2 , 7.125%, 12/15/2021

     Ba3           340,000         357,000     

Thermon Industries, Inc., 9.50%, 5/1/2017

     B1           1,133,000         1,220,807     

Trinidad Drilling Ltd. (Canada)2 , 7.875%, 1/15/2019

     B2           1,000,000         1,030,000     

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

 

6


Core Plus Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

    

 

CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)

 

    

 

PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT    

 

    

 

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

          

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

          

Energy (continued)

          

Energy Equipment & Services (continued)

          

Weatherford International Ltd. (Switzerland), 9.625%, 3/1/2019

     Baa2         $       6,175,000       $ 7,986,078     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

        20,368,319

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.6%

          

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.95%, 9/15/2016

     Ba1           5,825,000         6,602,929     

Arch Western Finance LLC, 6.75%, 7/1/2013

     B1           694,000         697,470     

Chaparral Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/2021

     Caa1           1,025,000         1,037,813     

Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC - Chesapeake Oilfield Finance, Inc.2 , 6.625%, 11/15/2019

     Ba3           1,030,000         1,071,200     

Coffeyville Resources LLC - Coffeyville Finance, Inc.2 , 10.875%, 4/1/2017

     B1           395,000         442,400     

Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc., 9.25%, 12/15/2017

     Caa1           1,200,000         1,302,000     

Linn Energy LLC - Linn Energy Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/1/2021

     B2           1,200,000         1,248,000     

Martin Midstream Partners LP - Martin Midstream Finance Corp., 8.875%, 4/1/2018

     B3           840,000         865,200     

Targa Resources Partners LP - Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 8.25%, 7/1/2016

     B1           750,000         785,625     

Tesoro Corp., 9.75%, 6/1/2019

     Ba1           615,000         690,337     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

14,742,974

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Total Energy

        

 

 

 

35,111,293

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Financials - 30.9%

          

Capital Markets - 7.8%

          

Credit Suisse AG (Switzerland)2 , 2.60%, 5/27/2016

     Aaa           4,295,000         4,352,506     

GFI Group, Inc., 8.375%, 7/19/2018

     Ba2           1,205,000         1,072,450     

Goldman Sachs Capital II5 , 5.793%, 6/1/2043

     Baa2           4,205,000         2,586,075     

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.15%, 4/1/2018

     A1           3,385,000         3,493,621     

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.375%, 3/15/2020

     A1           4,510,000         4,451,478     

Jefferies Group, Inc., 8.50%, 7/15/2019

     Baa2           6,925,000         7,028,875     

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.05%, 8/15/2012

     Baa1           4,300,000         4,362,096     

Morgan Stanley, 5.55%, 4/27/2017

     A2           3,544,000         3,419,297     

Morgan Stanley, 7.30%, 5/13/2019

     A2           4,310,000         4,389,515     

Morgan Stanley, 5.50%, 1/26/2020

     A2           4,485,000         4,082,583     

Morgan Stanley, 5.75%, 1/25/2021

     A2           5,400,000         5,037,152     
        

 

 

   
           44,275,648     
        

 

 

   

Commercial Banks - 9.4%

          

Bank of Montreal (Canada)2 , 1.30%, 10/31/2014

     Aaa           1,400,000         1,397,598     

Bank of Nova Scotia (Canada)2 , 1.65%, 10/29/2015

     Aaa           3,000,000         2,996,355     

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Italy)2 , 6.50%, 2/24/2021

     A2           5,545,000         4,550,820     

KeyBank National Association, 5.45%, 3/3/2016

     Baa1           4,640,000         4,993,522     

Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., 6.625%, 12/4/2017

     A3           5,665,000         6,525,717     

National Bank of Canada (Canada)2 , 2.20%, 10/19/2016

     Aaa           2,700,000         2,722,353     

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

 

7


Core Plus Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

    

 

CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)

 

    

 

PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT    

 

    

 

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

          

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

          

Financials (continued)

          

Commercial Banks (continued)

          

National City Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/2019

     Baa1         $       1,920,000       $ 2,157,830     

PNC Bank National Association, 5.25%, 1/15/2017

     A3           5,640,000         6,118,407     

Royal Bank of Canada (Canada)2 , 3.125%, 4/14/2015

     Aaa           3,000,000         3,147,657     

Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 4.625%, 4/19/2016

     Baa1           750,000         720,232     

Santander Issuances S.A. Unipersonal (Spain)2 , 5.911%, 6/20/2016

     A2           5,300,000         4,528,384     

Societe Generale S.A. (France)2 , 5.75%, 4/20/2016

     A2           5,515,000         4,722,346     

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada)2 , 2.20%, 7/29/2015

     Aaa           3,000,000         3,071,865     

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada)2 , 1.625%, 9/14/2016

     Aaa           1,400,000         1,381,572     

Wachovia Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/2014

     A3           4,500,000         4,746,479     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

53,781,137

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Consumer Finance - 2.2%

          

American Express Co., 8.125%, 5/20/2019

     A3           3,935,000         5,087,447     

American Express Co.5 , 6.80%, 9/1/2066

     Baa2           3,445,000         3,427,775     

Credit Acceptance Corp., 9.125%, 2/1/2017

     B1           2,170,000         2,267,650     

Discover Financial Services, 10.25%, 7/15/2019

     Ba1           1,650,000         2,011,281     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

        12,794,153

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Diversified Financial Services - 3.8%

          

Bank of America Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/2016

     Baa2           3,715,000         3,450,239     

Bank of America Corp., 5.65%, 5/1/2018

     Baa1           2,675,000         2,548,614     

Bank of America Corp., 7.625%, 6/1/2019

     Baa1           3,315,000         3,428,429     

Bank of America Corp.6 , 5.13%, 2/24/2026

     Baa1           2,720,000         2,262,221     

Citigroup, Inc., 8.50%, 5/22/2019

     A3           4,110,000         4,837,824     

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.30%, 4/23/2019

     Aa3           4,300,000         4,870,335     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

21,397,662

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Insurance - 1.6%

          

American International Group, Inc., 4.25%, 5/15/2013

     Baa1           1,840,000         1,837,481     

Fidelity National Financial, Inc., 6.60%, 5/15/2017

     Baa3           5,035,000         5,337,206     

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.5 , 8.125%, 6/15/2038

     Ba1           580,000         574,200     

International Lease Finance Corp., 8.625%, 1/15/2022

     B1           1,355,000         1,370,728     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

9,119,615

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 6.1%

          

BioMed Realty LP, 3.85%, 4/15/2016

     Baa3           2,750,000         2,712,724     

Boston Properties LP, 5.875%, 10/15/2019

     A4            4,455,000         5,017,047     

Camden Property Trust, 5.70%, 5/15/2017

     Baa1           4,025,000         4,407,274     

Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.875%, 2/1/2020

     Baa2           1,000,000         1,040,459     

Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.25%, 3/15/2021

     Baa2           4,180,000         4,187,821     

DuPont Fabros Technology LP, 8.50%, 12/15/2017

     Ba1           1,160,000         1,241,200     

HCP, Inc., 6.70%, 1/30/2018

     Baa2           4,500,000         5,002,308     

Mack-Cali Realty LP, 7.75%, 8/15/2019

     Baa2           2,665,000         3,175,694     

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

 

8


Core Plus Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

    

 

CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)

 

    

 

PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT    

 

   

 

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

         

 

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

         

Financials (continued)

         

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) (continued)

         

National Retail Properties, Inc., 6.875%, 10/15/2017

     Baa2         $       2,365,000      $ 2,624,031     

Simon Property Group LP, 10.35%, 4/1/2019

     A3           3,670,000        5,037,809     
       

 

 

   
       

 

 

 

34,446,367

 

  

 
       

 

 

   

Total Financials

       

 

 

 

      175,814,582

 

  

 
       

 

 

   

Health Care - 2.9%

         

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.9%

         

Alere, Inc., 7.875%, 2/1/2016

     B2           515,000        516,287     

Alere, Inc., 9.00%, 5/15/2016

     B3           1,300,000        1,313,000     

CR Bard, Inc., 4.40%, 1/15/2021

     A3           800,000        896,554     

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., 6.875%, 7/15/2017

     Ba2           720,000        766,800     

Fresenius US Finance II, Inc.2 , 9.00%, 7/15/2015

     Ba1           1,320,000        1,480,050     
       

 

 

   
       

 

 

 

4,972,691

 

  

 
       

 

 

   

Health Care Providers & Services - 1.5%

         

BioScrip, Inc., 10.25%, 10/1/2015

     Caa1           1,110,000        1,096,125     

HCA, Inc., 6.50%, 2/15/2020

     Ba3           1,155,000        1,198,313     

Health Management Associates, Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/2016

     BB4            1,715,000        1,775,025     

UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.70%, 2/15/2021

     A3           4,000,000        4,496,852     
       

 

 

   
       

 

 

 

8,566,315

 

  

 
       

 

 

   

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.5%

         

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 4.50%, 3/1/2021

     A3           2,400,000        2,681,650     
       

 

 

   

Total Health Care

       

 

 

 

16,220,656

 

  

 
       

 

 

   

Industrials - 11.1%

         

Aerospace & Defense - 0.9%

         

The Boeing Co., 6.00%, 3/15/2019

     A2           3,465,000        4,202,432     

Ducommun, Inc.2 , 9.75%, 7/15/2018

     B3           720,000        730,800     
       

 

 

   
       

 

 

 

4,933,232

 

  

 
       

 

 

   

Air Freight & Logistics - 0.4%

         

Aguila 3 S.A. (Luxembourg)2 , 7.875%, 1/31/2018

     B2           1,640,000        1,590,800     

FedEx Corp., 8.00%, 1/15/2019

     Baa2           435,000        571,195     
       

 

 

   
       

 

 

 

2,161,995

 

  

 
       

 

 

   

Airlines - 1.4%

         

Continental Airlines Pass-Through Trust, Series 1997-4, Class A, 6.90%, 1/2/2018

     Baa2           324,985        338,374     

Continental Airlines, Inc.2 , 6.75%, 9/15/2015

     Ba2           1,545,000        1,471,613     

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.821%, 8/10/2022

     Baa1           1,134,511        1,184,089     

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class B, 6.375%, 1/2/2016

     Ba3           630,000        578,025     

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

 

9


Core Plus Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

    

 

CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)

 

    

PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT    

 

    

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

          

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

          

Industrials (continued)

          

Airlines (continued)

          

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-2, Class B, 6.75%, 11/23/2015

     Ba3         $ 365,000       $ 334,887     

Southwest Airlines Co., 5.25%, 10/1/2014

     Baa3                 3,925,000                 4,188,839     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

8,095,827

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Building Products - 0.5%

          

Building Materials Corp. of America2 , 6.875%, 8/15/2018

     Ba3           1,130,000         1,186,500     

Owens Corning, 9.00%, 6/15/2019

     Ba1           1,240,000         1,479,385     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

2,665,885

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.4%

          

Clean Harbors, Inc., 7.625%, 8/15/2016

     Ba3           900,000         956,250     

Garda World Security Corp. (Canada)2 , 9.75%, 3/15/2017

     B2           1,220,000         1,232,200     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

2,188,450

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Industrial Conglomerates - 3.5%

          

GE Capital Trust I5 , 6.375%, 11/15/2067

     Aa3           3,545,000         3,482,963     

General Electric Capital Corp., 5.625%, 5/1/2018

     Aa2           2,150,000         2,408,004     

General Electric Capital Corp., 5.50%, 1/8/2020

     Aa2           3,105,000         3,416,407     

General Electric Co., 5.25%, 12/6/2017

     Aa2           2,100,000         2,410,300     

Textron, Inc., 4.625%, 9/21/2016

     Baa3           3,100,000         3,177,227     

Textron, Inc., 7.25%, 10/1/2019

     Baa3           3,790,000         4,286,524     

Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (Luxembourg), 4.875%, 1/15/2021

     Baa2           800,000         859,954     
        

 

 

   

 

        

 

 

 

20,041,379

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Machinery - 2.2%

          

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 7.05%, 10/1/2018

     A2           3,385,000         4,293,304     

Dynacast International LLC - Dynacast Finance, Inc.2 , 9.25%, 7/15/2019

     B2           1,000,000         940,000     

John Deere Capital Corp., 5.75%, 9/10/2018

     A2           3,795,000         4,595,658     

Joy Global, Inc., 5.125%, 10/15/2021

     Baa2           2,350,000         2,508,529     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

12,337,491

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Marine - 0.2%

          

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. - Navios Maritime Finance US, Inc. (Marshall Island), 8.875%, 11/1/2017

     Ba3           1,530,000         1,457,325     
        

 

 

   

Road & Rail - 1.6%

          

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC - Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 1/15/2019

     B2           1,030,000         1,022,275     

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc., 3.375%, 9/15/2015

     Baa3           3,932,000         3,984,775     

Union Pacific Corp., 5.65%, 5/1/2017

     Baa2           3,675,000         4,288,975     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

9,296,025

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Total Industrials

        

 

 

 

63,177,609

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

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

 

10


Core Plus Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

    

 

CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)

 

    

PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT    

 

    

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

          

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

          

Information Technology - 1.1%

          

Communications Equipment - 0.1%

          

EH Holding Corp.2 , 6.50%, 6/15/2019

     Ba3         $         705,000       $         734,963     
        

 

 

   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.6%

          

Corning, Inc., 4.25%, 8/15/2020

     BBB4            2,500,000         2,662,640     

CPI International, Inc., 8.00%, 2/15/2018

     B3           730,000         607,725     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

3,270,365

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.4%

          

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 8.125%, 12/15/2017

     Ba3           1,510,000         1,566,625     

MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. - MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Co., 10.50%, 4/15/2018

     B2           830,000         863,200     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

2,429,825

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Total Information Technology

        

 

 

 

6,435,153

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Materials - 6.0%

          

Chemicals - 0.3%

          

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 6.00%, 7/15/2018

     A2           1,635,000         1,998,428     
        

 

 

   

Containers & Packaging - 0.5%

          

Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging, Inc.2 , 8.00%, 6/1/2016

     B2           705,000         705,000     

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. - Reynolds Group Issuer LLC2 , 7.125%, 4/15/2019

     Ba3           2,360,000         2,401,300     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

3,106,300

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Metals & Mining - 4.0%

          

Alcoa, Inc., 5.87%, 2/23/2022

     Baa3           2,185,000         2,200,911     

Allegheny Technologies, Inc., 5.95%, 1/15/2021

     Baa3           1,450,000         1,541,189     

ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg), 5.50%, 3/1/2021

     Baa3           5,460,000         5,011,783     

BHP Billiton Finance (USA) Ltd. (Australia), 6.50%, 4/1/2019

     A1           3,230,000         3,990,846     

Calcipar S.A. (Luxembourg)2 , 6.875%, 5/1/2018

     B1           1,075,000         967,500     

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 5.90%, 3/15/2020

     Baa3           1,000,000         1,065,858     

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 4.80%, 10/1/2020

     Baa3           2,000,000         1,983,950     

FMG Resources August 2006 Pty. Ltd. (Australia)2 , 6.875%, 2/1/2018

     B1           1,140,000         1,091,550     

Mirabela Nickel Ltd. (Australia)2 , 8.75%, 4/15/2018

     B2           710,000         637,225     

Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd. (Australia), 3.75%, 9/20/2021

     A3           4,000,000         4,191,448     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

22,682,260

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Paper & Forest Products - 1.2%

          

International Paper Co., 7.50%, 8/15/2021

     Baa3           5,330,000         6,579,133     
        

 

 

   

Total Materials

        

 

 

 

34,366,121

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Telecommunication Services - 3.4%

          

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.6%

          

Inmarsat Finance plc (United Kingdom)2 , 7.375%, 12/1/2017

     Ba2           1,840,000         1,922,800     

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (Luxembourg)2 , 7.25%, 4/1/2019

     B3           1,095,000         1,111,425     

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

 

11


Core Plus Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

    

 

CREDIT

RATING1

(UNAUDITED)

 

    

PRINCIPAL  

AMOUNT/   

SHARES    

 

    

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

          

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

          

Telecommunication Services (continued)

          

Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)

          

Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.00%, 4/1/2016

     A3         $         2,765,000       $         2,895,480     

Wind Acquisition Finance S.A. (Luxembourg)2, 11.75%, 7/15/2017

     B3           905,000         809,975     

Wind Acquisition Finance S.A. (Luxembourg)2, 7.25%, 2/15/2018

     Ba3           1,525,000         1,387,750     

Windstream Corp.2, 7.50%, 6/1/2022

     Ba3           1,015,000         1,012,463     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

9,139,893

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.8%

          

CC Holdings GS V LLC - Crown Castle GS III Corp.2, 7.75%, 5/1/2017

     Baa3           1,465,000         1,578,537     

Crown Castle Towers LLC2, 6.113%, 1/15/2020

     A2           4,070,000         4,490,590     

Crown Castle Towers LLC2, 4.883%, 8/15/2020

     A2           610,000         623,441     

NII Capital Corp., 7.625%, 4/1/2021

     B2           1,530,000         1,518,525     

SBA Tower Trust2, 5.101%, 4/15/2017

     A2           2,095,000         2,181,419     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

10,392,512

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Total Telecommunication Services

        

 

 

 

19,532,405

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Utilities - 2.1%

          

Electric Utilities - 1.8%

          

Allegheny Energy Supply Co. LLC2, 5.75%, 10/15/2019

     Baa3           2,385,000         2,550,758     

Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 4.00%, 10/1/2020

     A3           4,000,000         4,111,948     

Southwestern Electric Power Co., 6.45%, 1/15/2019

     Baa3           3,240,000         3,782,081     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

10,444,787

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Gas Utilities - 0.2%

          

Ferrellgas LP - Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/2021

     Ba3           1,000,000         880,000     
        

 

 

   

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 0.1%

          

The AES Corp., 8.00%, 10/15/2017

     Ba3           585,000         643,500     
        

 

 

   

Total Utilities

        

 

 

 

11,968,287

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Total Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds

          

(Identified Cost $419,754,949)

           442,155,427     
        

 

 

   

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS

          

(Identified Cost $425,239,127)

           447,928,233     
        

 

 

   

 

PREFERRED STOCKS - 3.0%

          

 

Financials 3.0%

          

Commercial Banks - 0.9%

          

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Series K (non-cumulative), 8.25%7

     Baa3           1,850         1,892,929     

Wells Fargo & Co., Series K (non-cumulative), 7.98%7

     Baa3           3,145         3,369,081     
        

 

 

   
        

 

 

 

5,262,010

 

  

 
        

 

 

   

Diversified Financial Services - 1.6%

          

Bank of America Corp., Series K (non-cumulative), 8.00%7

     Ba3           3,350         2,999,724     

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

 

12


Core Plus Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

   

 

CREDIT

RATING1

(UNAUDITED)

 

    

SHARES/    
PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT    

 

    

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

PREFERRED STOCKS (continued)

         

Financials (continued)

         

Diversified Financial Services (continued)

         

Bank of America Corp., Series M (non-cumulative), 8.125%7

    Ba3           3,000       $         2,692,500     

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series 1 (non-cumulative), 7.90%7

    Baa1           2,985         3,178,100     
       

 

 

   
       

 

 

 

8,870,324

 

  

 
       

 

 

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 0.5%

         

Public Storage, Series Q, 6.50%

    Baa1           109,100         3,054,800     
       

 

 

   

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS

         

(Identified Cost $16,266,133)

          17,187,134     
       

 

 

   

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.3%

         

 

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust, Series 2007-3, Class A4, 5.21%, 3/17/2014

    Aaa         $ 15,159         15,211     

FDIC Trust, Series 2011-R1, Class A2, 2.672%, 7/25/2026

    Aaa                   1,245,811         1,274,825     

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2008-C, Class A4B5, 2.028%, 4/15/2013

    Aaa           146,616         147,158     

GMAC Mortgage Servicer Advance Funding Co. Ltd., Series 2011-1A, Class A2, 3.72%, 3/15/2023

    Aaa           260,000         259,350     

Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2009-2A, Class A22, 5.29%, 3/25/2016

    Aaa           2,585,000         2,798,539     

Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2010-1A, Class A22, 3.74%, 2/25/2017

    Aaa           2,360,000         2,434,972     

SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 2002-4, Class A45, 0.686%, 3/15/2017

    Aaa           243,757         242,226     
       

 

 

   

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES

         

(Identified Cost $6,844,630)

          7,172,281     
       

 

 

   

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 4.4%

         

 

Americold LLC Trust, Series 2010-ARTA, Class A12, 3.847%, 1/14/2029

    AAA4            403,471         417,943     

Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2006-2, Class A45, 5.731%, 5/10/2045

    AAA4            700,000         783,581     

Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2006-4, Class A4, 5.634%, 7/10/2046

    Aaa           335,000         370,693     

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2005-PWR9, Class A4A, 4.871%, 9/11/2042

    Aaa           715,000         775,477     

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2006-PW12, Class A45, 5.72%, 9/11/2038

    Aaa           1,010,000         1,126,616     

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2006-PW13, Class A4, 5.54%, 9/11/2041

    AAA4            650,000         723,649     

CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C1, Class A22, 3.759%, 4/15/2044

    Aaa           240,000         249,880     

Citigroup - Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-CD1, Class A45, 5.225%, 7/15/2044

    Aaa           500,000         552,592     

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

 

13


Core Plus Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

    

 

CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)

 

    

PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT    

 

    

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)

          

 

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C4, Class A35, 5.728%, 3/15/2049

     Aaa         $ 575,000       $ 643,421     

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-C7, Class A45, 5.751%, 6/10/2046

     AAA4            900,000         993,823     

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2010-C1, Class A12, 3.156%, 7/10/2046

     Aaa                   1,274,844                 1,307,810     

FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K701, Class B2,5, 4.287%, 7/25/2048

     A4            950,000         860,444     

FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K702, Class B2,5, 4.771%, 4/25/2044

     A3           230,000         212,619     

Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2006-GG7, Class A45, 5.882%, 7/10/2038

     Aaa           1,695,000         1,883,001     

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-CB13, Class A45, 5.278%, 1/12/2043

     Aaa           850,000         905,269     

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-LDP5, Class A45, 5.205%, 12/15/2044

     Aaa           1,670,000         1,847,354     

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-LDP7, Class A45, 5.875%, 4/15/2045

     Aaa           1,075,000         1,206,506     

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2010-C2, Class A32, 4.07%, 11/15/2043

     Aaa           750,000         787,047     

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C4, Class A45, 5.87%, 6/15/2038

     Aaa           970,000         1,087,878     

Merrill Lynch - Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-3, Class A45, 5.414%, 7/12/2046

     Aaa           605,000         666,060     

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2005-HQ7, Class A45, 5.202%, 11/14/2042

     Aaa           385,000         423,304     

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2005-IQ10, Class A4A5, 5.23%, 9/15/2042

     Aaa           210,000         231,067     

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2011-C1, Class A22, 3.884%, 9/15/2047

     AAA4            200,000         210,165     

OBP Depositor LLC Trust, Series 2010-OBP, Class A2, 4.646%, 7/15/2045

     AAA4            420,000         469,526     

Vornado DP LLC, Series 2010-VNO, Class A2FX2, 4.004%, 9/13/2028

     AAA4            1,195,000         1,279,470     

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-C21, Class A45, 5.204%, 10/15/2044

     Aaa           1,220,000         1,337,231     

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C25, Class A45, 5.737%, 5/15/2043

     Aaa           770,000         852,197     

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C26, Class A35, 6.011%, 6/15/2045

     Aaa           1,220,000         1,373,832     

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-C1, Class A22, 4.393%, 11/15/2043

     Aaa           1,350,000         1,454,298     
        

 

 

   

 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

          

(Identified Cost $24,180,102)

           25,032,753     
        

 

 

   

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

 

14


Core Plus Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

    

 

CREDIT
RATING
1
(UNAUDITED)

 

    

PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT/   

SHARES    

 

    

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS - 0.9%

          

 

Hellenic Republic Government Bond (Greece), 6.00%, 7/19/2019

     Ba1         EUR 4,000,000       $ 1,031,774     

Republic of Italy (Italy), 2.125%, 10/5/2012

     WR3          $    4,265,000                 4,169,553     
        

 

 

   

 

TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS

          

(Identified Cost $9,390,282)

           5,201,327     
        

 

 

   

MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.5%

          

 

New York City, Public Impt., G.O. Bond, 6.646%, 12/1/2031

          

(Identified Cost $2,500,000)

     Aa2           2,500,000         2,922,500     
        

 

 

   

MUTUAL FUNDS - 0.0%*

          

 

 

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund

          

(Identified Cost $139,390)

        10,500         225,540     
        

 

 

   

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 7.4%

          

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities - 7.4%

          

Fannie Mae, Pool #888468, 5.50%, 9/1/2021

      $ 3,396,139         3,695,736     

Fannie Mae, Pool #995233, 5.50%, 10/1/2021

        261,943         285,215     

Fannie Mae, Pool #888017, 6.00%, 11/1/2021

        283,622         307,453     

Fannie Mae, Pool #995329, 5.50%, 12/1/2021

        2,083,714         2,267,532     

Fannie Mae, Pool #888136, 6.00%, 12/1/2021

        367,374         398,243     

Fannie Mae, Pool #888810, 5.50%, 11/1/2022

        3,692,279         4,018,001     

Fannie Mae, Pool #AD0462, 5.50%, 10/1/2024

        219,561         238,403     

Fannie Mae, Pool #918516, 5.50%, 6/1/2037

        1,882,816         2,051,748     

Fannie Mae, Pool #995876, 6.00%, 11/1/2038

        10,531,333         11,607,875     

Fannie Mae, Pool #AE0061, 6.00%, 2/1/2040

        4,508,287         4,973,234     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G11850, 5.50%, 7/1/2020

        1,183,983         1,286,211     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G12610, 6.00%, 3/1/2022

        365,361         398,059     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G12655, 6.00%, 5/1/2022

        250,156         272,543     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G12988, 6.00%, 1/1/2023

        208,602         227,140     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G13078, 6.00%, 3/1/2023

        365,022         397,689     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G13331, 5.50%, 10/1/2023

        180,954         195,900     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G03332, 6.00%, 10/1/2037

        535,495         588,980     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G03696, 5.50%, 1/1/2038

        134,071         145,660     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G04176, 5.50%, 5/1/2038

        2,728,390         2,964,236     

Freddie Mac, Pool #A78227, 5.50%, 6/1/2038

        2,090,279         2,270,966     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G05671, 5.50%, 8/1/2038

        250,545         272,476     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G06021, 5.50%, 1/1/2040

        307,032         333,573     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G05900, 6.00%, 3/1/2040

        1,713,591         1,884,743     

Freddie Mac, Pool #G05906, 6.00%, 4/1/2040

        1,102,225         1,212,314     
        

 

 

   

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

          

(Identified Cost $41,669,871)

           42,293,930     
        

 

 

   

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

 

    

SHARES

 

    

 

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

     

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.3%

       

 

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares8, 0.05%,

       

(Identified Cost $13,087,080)

     13,087,080       $ 13,087,080     
     

 

 

   

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.5%

       

(Identified Cost $539,316,615)

        561,050,778     

OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.5%

        8,532,668     
     

 

 

   

NET ASSETS - 100%

      $     569,583,446     
     

 

 

   

 

 

  FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS OPEN AT DECEMBER 31, 20119 :

     
  SETTLEMENT DATE   

CONTRACTS TO

DELIVER

  

IN EXCHANGE

FOR

  

CONTRACTS

AT VALUE

  

UNREALIZED

APPRECIATION

  01/23/2012

   EUR 1,115,000    $1,463,214    $1,443,323    $19,891

*  Less than 0.1%

EUR - Euro currency

G.O. Bond - General Obligation Bond

Impt. - Improvement

1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).

2Restricted securities - Investment in securities that are restricted as to public resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities have been   sold under rule 144A and have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Directors. These securities amount to $100,083,652,   or 17.6%, of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2011.

3Credit rating has been withdrawn. As of December 31, 2011, there is no rating available.

4Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).

5The coupon rate is floating and is the effective rate as of December 31, 2011.

6Represents a step-up bond that pays initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate shown reflects the   current coupon as of December 31,   2011.

7The rate shown is a fixed rate as of December 31, 2011; the rate becomes floating, based on LIBOR plus a spread, at dates ranging from 2013 to 2018.

8Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

9The counterparty for all forward foreign currency exchange contracts is the Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

  

 

Investments, at value (identified cost $539,316,615) (Note 2)

   $ 561,050,778   

Interest receivable

     7,576,359   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     1,898,869   

Unrealized appreciation on foreign forward currency contracts (Note 2)

     19,891   

Dividends receivable

     1,853   
  

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     570,547,750   
  

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

  

 

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

     336,705   

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     21,523   

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     1,270   

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

     298   

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     252   

Payable for fund shares repurchased

     557,439   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     46,817   
  

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     964,304   
  

 

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 569,583,446   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

 

Capital stock

   $ 533,668   

Additional paid-in-capital

     546,339,176   

Undistributed net investment income

     169,272   

Accumulated net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     795,781   

Net unrealized appreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     21,745,549   
  

 

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 569,583,446   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE -

  

Class A ($569,583,446/53,366,846 shares)

   $ 10.67   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

 

Interest

   $ 28,286,093   

Dividends

     1,514,341   
  

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     29,800,434   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Management fees (Note 3)

     3,928,481   

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     131,853   

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

     14,759   

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     8,261   

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     2,555   

Custodian fees

     32,907   

Miscellaneous

     116,218   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     4,235,034   
  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

     25,565,400   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

  

 

Net realized gain (loss) on-

  

Investments

     13,576,013   

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (49,652

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     (137,320
  

 

 

 
     13,389,041   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on-

  

Investments

     (12,330,440

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (9,712

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     95,582   
  

 

 

 
  

 

 

 

(12,244,570

 

  

 

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

     1,144,471   
  

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 26,709,871   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/11

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/10

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

   

OPERATIONS:

   

Net investment income

  $ 25,565,400      $ 23,870,202   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

    13,389,041        8,763,961   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

    (12,244,570     13,352,510   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase from operations

    26,709,871        45,986,673   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8):

   

From net investment income

    (25,361,704     (24,015,126

From net realized gain on investments

    (15,905,245     (3,214,343
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

    (41,266,949     (27,229,469
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

   

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

    48,785,177        121,289,798   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets

    34,228,099        140,047,002   

 

 

NET ASSETS:

   

Beginning of year

    535,355,347        395,308,345   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $169,272 and distributions in excess of net investment income of $28,376, respectively)

  $ 569,583,446      $ 535,355,347   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

    FOR THE YEARS ENDED  
    12/31/11     12/31/10     12/31/09     12/31/08     12/31/07  

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each year):

         

Net asset value - Beginning of year

    $10.96        $10.49        $9.66        $10.02        $9.98   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.51 1      0.55 1      0.57 1      0.42        0.40   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.03        0.51        0.82        (0.32     0.03   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    0.54        1.06        1.39        0.10        0.43   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

         

From net investment income

    (0.51     (0.52     (0.56     (0.45     (0.39

From net realized gain on investments

    (0.32     (0.07            (0.01       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.83     (0.59     (0.56     (0.46     (0.39
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of year

    $10.67        $10.96        $10.49        $9.66        $10.02   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets - End of year

         

(000’s omitted)

    $569,583        $535,355        $395,308        $340,631        $278,494   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return2

    4.91%        10.18%        14.35%        1.24%        4.34%   

Ratios (to average net assets)/

         

Supplemental Data:

         

Expenses*

    0.75%        0.76%        0.78%        0.80%        0.81%   

Net investment income

    4.56%        4.92%        5.60%        4.84%        4.20%   

Portfolio turnover

    35%        31%        72%        63%        341%   
*For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:    
    N/A        0.00% 3      0.00% 3      N/A        N/A   

1Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year.

2Represents aggregate total return for the year indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.

3Less than 0.01%.

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

Core Plus Bond Series (the “Series”) is a no-load diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term total return by investing primarily in fixed income securities.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011,

8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 125 million have been designated as Core Plus Bond Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Debt securities, including government bonds, foreign bonds, asset-backed securities, structured notes, supranational obligations, sovereign bonds, corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities will normally be valued on the basis of evaluated bid prices provided directly by an independent pricing service. The pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Certain investments in securities held by the Series may be valued on a basis of a price provided directly by a principal market maker. These prices may differ from the value that would have been used had a broader market for securities existed.

Municipal securities will normally be valued on the basis of market valuations provided by an independent pricing service that utilizes the latest price quotations and a matrix system (which considers such factors as security prices of similar securities, yields, maturities and ratings).

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Security Valuation (continued)

comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

  DESCRIPTION   TOTAL     LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3  

  Assets:

       

Preferred securities:

       

Financials

  $       17,187,134      $       3,054,800      $       14,132,334      $                 —   

Debt securities:

       

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies

    42,293,930               42,293,930          

States and political subdivisions (municipals)

    2,922,500               2,922,500          

Corporate debt:

       

Consumer Discretionary

    70,622,197               70,622,197          

Consumer Staples

    8,907,124               8,907,124          

Energy

    35,111,293               35,111,293          

Financials

    175,814,582               175,814,582          

Health Care

    16,220,656               16,220,656          

Industrials

    63,177,609               63,177,609          

Information Technology

    6,435,153               6,435,153          

Materials

    34,366,121               34,366,121          

Telecommunication Services

    19,532,405               19,532,405          

Utilities

    11,968,287               11,968,287          

Convertible corporate debt:

       

Financials

    2,734,219               2,734,219          

Health Care

    620,612               620,612          

Information Technology

    2,417,975               2,417,975          

Asset-backed securities

    7,172,281               7,172,281          

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

    25,032,753               25,032,753          

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Security Valuation (continued)

000000000000 000000000000 000000000000 000000000000
DESCRIPTION  

 

TOTAL

     LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

Foreign government bonds

  $ 5,201,327       $       $ 5,201,327       $   

Mutual funds

    13,312,620         13,312,620                   

Other financial instruments*

    19,891                 19,891           
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total assets

  $ 561,070,669       $ 16,367,420       $ 544,703,249       $   
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Foreign Currency Translation (continued)

on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

The Series may purchase or sell forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to hedge a portfolio position or specific transaction. Risks may arise if the counterparties to a contract are unable to meet the terms of the contract or if the value of the foreign currency moves unfavorably.

All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are adjusted daily by the exchange rate of the underlying currency and, for financial statement purposes, any gain or loss is recorded as unrealized gain or loss until a contract has been closed. Realized and unrealized gain or loss arising from a transaction is included in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments.

The Series may regularly trade forward foreign currency exchange contracts with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities to assist in managing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

The notional or contractual amount of these instruments represents the investment the Series has in forward foreign currency exchange contracts and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially at risk. The measurement of the risks associated with forward foreign currency exchange contracts is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. Investments in forward foreign currency exchange contacts held by the Series on December 31, 2011 are shown at the end of the Investment Portfolio. The average volume of derivative activity (measured in terms of notional) during the year ended December 31, 2011 was approximately $3.9 million.

Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis or Forward Commitment

The Series may purchase securities on a when-issued basis or forward commitment. These transactions involve a commitment by the Series to purchase securities for a predetermined price with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When such purchases are outstanding, the Series will designate liquid assets in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. When purchasing a security on a delayed delivery basis, the Series assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. The Series may sell the when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a capital gain or loss. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.

In connection with its ability to purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis, the Series may enter into forward roll transactions principally using To Be Announced (TBA) securities. Forward roll transactions require the sale of securities for delivery in the current month, and a simultaneous agreement to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specified future date. Risks of entering into forward roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the agreement; the potential of the Series to receive inferior securities at redelivery as compared to the securities sold to the counterparty; counterparty credit risk; and the potential pay down speed variance between the mortgage-backed pools. During the roll period, the Series forgoes principal and interest paid on the securities. The Series accounts for such dollar rolls as purchases and sales. Information regarding securities purchased on a when-issued basis is included in the Series’ Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.

Restricted Securities

Restricted securities are purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may have contractual restrictions on resale. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Series’ Investment Portfolio.

Illiquid Securities

A security may be considered illiquid if so deemed in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board. Securities that are illiquid are marked with the applicable footnote on the Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities.

At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 0.70% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend,

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

 

which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 0.90% of average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $200,678,972 and $179,192,549, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities, other than short-term securities, were $34,739,888 and $13,582,506, respectively.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of Core Plus Bond Series were:

 

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FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/11

   

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/10

 
     SHARES     AMOUNT     SHARES     AMOUNT  

Sold

     5,512,628        $ 61,835,044        12,957,005        $ 142,303,123   

Reinvested

     3,813,913        40,674,011        2,483,553        26,822,714   

Repurchased

     (4,794,577     (53,723,878     (4,296,032     (47,836,039
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Total

  

 

 

 

4,531,964

 

  

 

 

  $

 

48,785,177

 

  

 

 

 

 

11,144,526

 

  

 

 

  $

 

121,289,798

 

  

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

6. Financial Instruments (continued)

 

contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011, except forward foreign currency exchange contracts, as shown at the end the Investment Portfolio.

 

7. Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses, investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs), investments in hybrid securities, investments in convertible securities, foreign currency contracts, losses deferred due to wash sales and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:

 

    FOR  THE YEAR     FOR  THE YEAR       
    ENDED  12/31/11   ENDED  12/31/10   

Ordinary income

  $27,335,699       $25,263,864       

Long-term capital gains

    13,931,250           1,965,605       

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized appreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes:

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

   $ 539,687,244   

Unrealized appreciation

     34,723,612   

Unrealized depreciation

     (13,360,078
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 21,363,534   
  

 

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 313,912   

Undistributed long-term gains

   $ 728,710   
 

 

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Core Plus Bond Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Core Plus Bond Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $899,490 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.

The Series hereby reports $13,931,250 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal year is 3.31%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

The percentage of ordinary income distribution paid by the Series during the year ended December 31, 2011 which was derived from U.S. Treasury securities is 0.05%.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

 

Interested Director/Officer   

 

Name:

   B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President
   since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance
   Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director
   from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director -
   Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc.
   Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various
   subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman,
   Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Independent Directors   

 

Name:

   Stephen B. Ashley
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group
   (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive)
   2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    The Ashley Group (1995-2008)
     Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)

 

Name:

   Peter L. Faber
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will &
   Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)
   New York Collegium (non-profit)
     Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)

 

Name:

   Harris H. Rusitzky
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994;
   Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Independent Directors (continued)

 

Name:    Paul A. Brooke
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV
   Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Incyte Corp. (2000-present)
   ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)
   HLTH Corp. (2000-present)
   Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)
   MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)
   GMP Companies (2000-present)
     HoustonPharma (2000-present)
Officers   
Name:    Ryan Albano
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC;
   Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
      
Name:    Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive
   Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
   Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and
   affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
      
Name:    Elizabeth Craig
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier
   Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

Name:

   Christine Glavin
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Officers (continued)

 

Name:    Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering
   Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates
   since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of
   Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services,
   Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

Name:

   Richard Yates
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds
   one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or
   Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone

   1-800-466-3863

On the Securities and Exchange

  

    Commission’s (SEC) web site

   http://www.sec.gov

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone

   1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

   http://www.sec.gov

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov
On our web site    http://www.manning-napier.com

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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High Yield Bond Series

Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Driven by a myriad of macroeconomic developments and external shocks worldwide in 2011, equity and fixed income markets have experienced significant volatility throughout the year. Events such as the European sovereign debt crisis and the U.S. credit rating downgrade have bred widespread uncertainty and continued to weigh heavily on investors’ confidence both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., 2011 proved to be a challenging year, but the economy overcame adversity and continued to grow modestly, picking up a little speed in the year’s second half while much of the rest of the world was slowing down. Fiscal and monetary stimuli joined forces to help support domestic economic activity and in the end, the resilience of the world’s largest economy showed through. That being said, downside risks such as a large government debt burden remain a key concern.

With market action largely characterized by uncertainty and emotion, investors generally sought stability in 2011. Despite the downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, risk aversion led to a flight to safety into U.S. Treasuries, which contributed to fixed income returns outperforming equities for the year. Overall, long-term U.S. Treasury bonds were the top performers during 2011. From a sector perspective, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and municipal bonds also performed well in 2011.

The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay, BB-B Rated Index gained 5.47% during the year. With a return of 4.87%, the High Yield Bond Series produced competitive absolute returns and outpaced broad equity indices in 2011. However, the Series modestly trailed its benchmark for the year.

Historically, the high yield market has provided strong total and relative returns for several years following a recession, as defaults recede and credit spreads tighten. Such favorable conditions are a large reason the Advisor currently sees attractive investment opportunities in the high yield market. Indeed, the high yield market generated very strong performance in the two years after the 2008 credit crisis. However, in 2011 high yield corporate bonds produced more moderate absolute returns and underperformed the broader fixed income markets as a result of the strong rally in U.S. Treasuries and the widening of credit spreads. In the early stages of the year, there was a significant reach for yield within the high yield market, which led to limited differentiation by credit quality. Yet as the year progressed and the markets became increasingly risk averse, investors began to differentiate by credit quality, with high quality and more liquid issues generally being preferred.

As of the end of 2011, the High Yield Series had a relatively high allocation to the Communications, Non-Cyclical Consumer and Industrial sectors versus the benchmark, as the Advisor continues to identify specific opportunities in companies with positive fundamentals within these sectors. In contrast, the Series was underweight to the Basic Materials, Consumer Cyclical, Energy, Financial, and Utilities sectors as compared to the benchmark. Many of the companies in these sectors are tied to the overall economic growth rate, and given our slow growth view for the economy, we continue to prefer companies that have clear growth drivers and are less dependent on the broader economy for growth.

As the markets unfold in 2012, it will be important to monitor trends such as economic growth, monetary policy, and inflation expectations. With this mindset, Manning & Napier remains committed to our active investment approach to fixed income. With our fundamentals-based investment strategies, we will continue to use tools such as sector, maturity, quality, and issue selections to take advantage of market opportunities and manage risk throughout the full bond market cycle. Staying focused on the fundamentals and maintaining our selective investment process helped us earn solid returns through the volatile markets of 2011, and we believe these qualities will remain important in the environment ahead.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

     AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL
RETURNS AS OF DECEMBER 31,    
2011
    

ONE        

YEAR1

  

SINCE

INCEPTION2

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - High Yield Bond Series3

   4.87%    10.14%

Bank of America (BofA) Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield,

     

    Cash Pay, BB-B Rated Index4

   5.47%    12.02%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - High Yield Bond Series from its current activation1 (9/14/09) to present (12/31/11) to the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay, BB-B Rated Index.

 

LOGO

1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2 Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from September 14, 2009, the Series’ current activation date.

3 The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the year ended December 31, 2011, this annualized net expense ratio was 1.12%. The annualized gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.12% for the year ended December 31, 2011.

4The unmanaged BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay, BB-B Rated Index (formerly a Merrill Lynch Index) is a market value weighted measure of BB and B rated corporate bonds with maturities of at least one-year. The Index returns assume reinvestment of coupons and, unlike Series returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

2


High Yield Bond Series

Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

   

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

7/1/11

 

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

 

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD*

7/1/11-12/31/11

Actual

  $1,000.00   $1,009.30   $5.72

Hypothetical

     

(5% return before expenses)

  $1,000.00   $1,019.51   $5.75

*Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the six-month period) of 1.13%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the one-half year period. Expenses are based on the most recent fiscal half year; therefore, the expense ratios stated above may differ from the expense ratios stated in the financial highlights, which is based on one-year data.

 

3


High Yield Bond Series

Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

LOGO

 

4


High Yield Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

   

    CREDIT    

RATING1
    (UNAUDITED)     

      PRINCIPAL    
AMOUNT
   

VALUE

    (NOTE 2)    

     

CORPORATE BONDS - 94.9%

       

Convertible Corporate Bonds - 1.4%

       

Health Care - 0.5%

       

    Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.5%

       

    Alere, Inc., 3.00%, 5/15/2016

  B2      $       825,000      $         781,687     
     

 

 

   

Materials - 0.9%

       

    Containers & Packaging - 0.9%

       

    Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.3 , 3.00%, 6/1/2015

  Ba3       1,705,000        1,585,650     
     

 

 

   

Total Convertible Corporate Bonds

       

    (Identified Cost $2,356,778)

        2,367,337     
     

 

 

   

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds - 93.5%

       

Consumer Discretionary - 17.8%

       

    Auto Components - 0.8%

       

    UCI International, Inc., 8.625%, 2/15/2019

  B3       1,460,000        1,416,200     
     

 

 

   

    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.4%

       

    Scientific Games Corp., 8.125%, 9/15/2018

  B1       1,705,000        1,747,625     

    Wyndham Worldwide Corp., 6.00%, 12/1/2016

  Baa3       2,260,000        2,437,184     
     

 

 

   
        4,184,809     
     

 

 

   

    Media - 10.2%

       

    Cablevision Systems Corp., 8.625%, 9/15/2017

  B1       2,350,000        2,602,625     

    CCO Holdings LLC - CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 7.375%, 6/1/2020

  B1       1,750,000        1,846,250     

    Columbus International, Inc. (Barbados)3 , 11.50%, 11/20/2014

  B2       1,770,000        1,862,925     

Kabel BW Erste Beteiligungs GmbH - Kabel Baden-Wurttemberg GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)3 , 7.50%, 3/15/2019

  B1       1,660,000        1,743,000     

    MDC Partners, Inc. (Canada), 11.00%, 11/1/2016

  B2       1,495,000        1,599,650     

    Sirius XM Radio, Inc.3 , 9.75%, 9/1/2015

  Ba2       940,000        1,019,900     

Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG - Unitymedia NRW GmbH
(Germany)
3 , 8.125%, 12/1/2017

  B1       2,400,000        2,535,000     

    UPCB Finance III Ltd. (Cayman Islands)3 , 6.625%, 7/1/2020

  Ba3       3,420,000        3,368,700     

    XM Satellite Radio, Inc.3 , 7.625%, 11/1/2018

  B2       1,315,000        1,380,750     
     

 

 

   
        17,958,800     
     

 

 

   

    Specialty Retail - 3.4%

       

    DirectBuy Holdings, Inc.3 , 12.00%, 2/1/2017

  Caa3       1,540,000        369,600     

    Rent-A-Center, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2020

  Ba3       2,630,000        2,649,725     

    Toys R Us Property Co. II LLC, 8.50%, 12/1/2017

  Ba1       2,885,000        2,985,975     
     

 

 

   
        6,005,300     
     

 

 

   

    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.0%

       

Jones Group - Apparel Group Holdings - Apparel Group USA - Footwear
Accessories Retail, 6.875%, 3/15/2019

  Ba3       1,870,000        1,683,000     
     

 

 

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

        31,248,109     
     

 

 

   

Consumer Staples - 3.4%

       

    Beverages - 2.5%

       

    CEDC Finance Corp. International, Inc.3 , 9.125%, 12/1/2016

  B2       2,560,000        1,811,200     

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

 

5


High Yield Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     CREDIT
RATING1
(UNAUDITED)
  PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

         

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

         

Consumer Staples (continued)

         

    Beverages (continued)

         

    Constellation Brands, Inc., 8.375%, 12/15/2014

   Ba2     $       1,340,000      $         1,504,150      

    Constellation Brands, Inc., 7.25%, 9/1/2016

   Ba2       1,000,000        1,098,750      
      

 

 

    
         4,414,100      
      

 

 

    

    Personal Products - 0.9%

         

    Revlon Consumer Products Corp., 9.75%, 11/15/2015

   B2       1,530,000        1,627,537      
      

 

 

    

Total Consumer Staples

         6,041,637      
      

 

 

    

Energy - 13.3%

         

    Energy Equipment & Services - 5.8%

         

    Calfrac Holdings LP3 , 7.50%, 12/1/2020

   B2       2,630,000        2,564,250      

    Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (Norway)3 , 7.375%, 12/15/2018

   Ba2       1,500,000        1,530,000      

    SESI LLC, 6.375%, 5/1/2019

   Ba3       1,675,000        1,704,313      

    SESI LLC3 , 7.125%, 12/15/2021

   Ba3       575,000        603,750      

    Thermon Industries, Inc., 9.50%, 5/1/2017

   B1       1,568,000        1,689,520      

    Trinidad Drilling Ltd. (Canada)3 , 7.875%, 1/15/2019

   B2       1,980,000        2,039,400      
      

 

 

    
         10,131,233      
      

 

 

    

    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 7.5%

         

    Arch Western Finance LLC, 6.75%, 7/1/2013

   B1       611,000        614,055      

    Chaparral Energy, Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/2021

   Caa1       1,740,000        1,761,750      

Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC - Chesapeake Oilfield Finance, Inc.3 , 6.625%, 11/15/2019

   Ba3       1,720,000        1,788,800      

Coffeyville Resources LLC - Coffeyville Finance, Inc.3 , 10.875%, 4/1/2017

   B1       640,000        716,800      

Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc., 9.25%, 12/15/2017

   Caa1       2,000,000        2,170,000      

Linn Energy LLC - Linn Energy Finance Corp., 7.75%, 2/1/2021

   B2       2,095,000        2,178,800      

Martin Midstream Partners LP - Martin Midstream Finance Corp., 8.875%, 4/1/2018

   B3       825,000        849,750      

Targa Resources Partners LP - Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 8.25%, 7/1/2016

   B1       1,410,000        1,476,975      

Tesoro Corp., 9.75%, 6/1/2019

   Ba1       1,440,000        1,616,400      
      

 

 

    
         13,173,330      
      

 

 

    

Total Energy

         23,304,563      
      

 

 

    

Financials - 14.0%

         

    Capital Markets - 2.9%

         

    GFI Group, Inc., 8.375%, 7/19/2018

   Ba2       1,985,000        1,766,650      

    Goldman Sachs Capital II4 , 5.793%, 6/1/2043

   Baa2       2,400,000        1,476,000      

    Jefferies Group, Inc., 8.50%, 7/15/2019

   Baa2       1,750,000        1,776,250      
      

 

 

    
         5,018,900      
      

 

 

    

    Commercial Banks - 0.5%

         

    Wilmington Trust Corp., 8.50%, 4/2/2018

   Baa1       755,000        906,491      
      

 

 

    

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

 

6


High Yield Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

    

CREDIT

RATING1
    (UNAUDITED)     

       PRINCIPAL    
AMOUNT
    

    VALUE    

(NOTE 2)

      

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

           

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

           

Financials (continued)

           

    Consumer Finance - 5.7%

           

    American Express Co.4 , 6.80%, 9/1/2066

   Baa2      $       3,440,000       $         3,422,800      

    Credit Acceptance Corp., 9.125%, 2/1/2017

   B1        3,180,000         3,323,100      

    Discover Financial Services, 10.25%, 7/15/2019

   Ba1        2,650,000         3,230,239      
        

 

 

    
           9,976,139      
        

 

 

    

    Diversified Financial Services - 1.0%

           

    CNH Capital LLC3 , 6.25%, 11/1/2016

   Ba2        1,730,000         1,781,900      
        

 

 

    

    Insurance - 2.2%

           

    Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.4 , 8.125%, 6/15/2038

   Ba1        1,500,000         1,485,000      

    International Lease Finance Corp., 8.625%, 1/15/2022

   B1        2,350,000         2,377,276      
        

 

 

    
           3,862,276      
        

 

 

    

    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 1.7%

           

    DuPont Fabros Technology LP, 8.50%, 12/15/2017

   Ba1        2,805,000         3,001,350      
        

 

 

    

Total Financials

           24,547,056      
        

 

 

    

Health Care - 9.1%

           

    Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 5.7%

           

    Alere, Inc., 7.875%, 2/1/2016

   B2        1,995,000         1,999,987      

    Alere, Inc., 9.00%, 5/15/2016

   B3        2,333,000         2,356,330      

    Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., 6.875%, 7/15/2017

   Ba2        2,370,000         2,524,050      

    Fresenius US Finance II, Inc.3 , 9.00%, 7/15/2015

   Ba1        2,820,000         3,161,925      
        

 

 

    
           10,042,292      
        

 

 

    

    Health Care Providers & Services - 3.4%

           

    BioScrip, Inc., 10.25%, 10/1/2015

   Caa1        1,600,000         1,580,000      

    Health Management Associates, Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/2016

   BB2        2,440,000         2,525,400      

    STHI Holding Corp.3 , 8.00%, 3/15/2018

   B2        1,725,000         1,772,437      
        

 

 

    
           5,877,837      
        

 

 

    

Total Health Care

           15,920,129      
        

 

 

    

Industrials - 15.0%

           

    Aerospace & Defense - 1.0%

           

    Ducommun, Inc.3 , 9.75%, 7/15/2018

   B3        1,665,000         1,689,975      
        

 

 

    

    Air Freight & Logistics - 1.5%

           

    Aguila 3 S.A. (Luxembourg)3 , 7.875%, 1/31/2018

   B2        2,660,000         2,580,200      
        

 

 

    

    Airlines - 2.9%

           

    Continental Airlines, Inc.3 , 6.75%, 9/15/2015

   Ba2        2,710,000         2,581,275      

    Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class B3 , 6.375%, 1/2/2016

   Ba3        1,890,000         1,734,075      

    Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust, Series 2010-2, Class B, 6.75%, 11/23/2015

   Ba3        850,000         779,875      
        

 

 

    
           5,095,225      
        

 

 

    

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

 

7


High Yield Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

    

CREDIT

RATING1
    (UNAUDITED)     

      PRINCIPAL    
AMOUNT
    

    VALUE    

(NOTE 2)

      

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

          

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

          

Industrials (continued)

          

Building Products - 2.3%

          

Building Materials Corp. of America3 , 6.875%, 8/15/2018

   Ba3     $         825,000       $           866,250      

Building Materials Corp. of America3 , 7.50%, 3/15/2020

   Ba3       645,000         696,600      

Owens Corning, 9.00%, 6/15/2019

   Ba1       2,075,000         2,475,583      
       

 

 

    
          4,038,433      
       

 

 

    

Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.9%

          

Clean Harbors, Inc., 7.625%, 8/15/2016

   Ba3       1,322,000         1,404,625      

Garda World Security Corp. (Canada)3 , 9.75%, 3/15/2017

   B2       2,015,000         2,035,150      
       

 

 

    
          3,439,775      
       

 

 

    

Industrial Conglomerates - 1.2%

          

GE Capital Trust I4 , 6.375%, 11/15/2067

   Aa3       2,250,000         2,210,625      
       

 

 

    

Machinery - 1.3%

          

Dynacast International LLC - Dynacast Finance, Inc.3 , 9.25%, 7/15/2019

   B2       2,500,000         2,350,000      
       

 

 

    

Marine - 1.9%

          

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. - Navios Maritime Finance US, Inc.
(Marshall Island), 8.875%, 11/1/2017

   Ba3       3,435,000         3,271,837      
       

 

 

    

Road & Rail - 1.0%

          

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC - Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 8.25%, 1/15/2019

   B2       1,705,000         1,692,213      
       

 

 

    

Total Industrials

          26,368,283      
       

 

 

    

Information Technology - 4.7%

          

Communications Equipment - 1.6%

          

Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.45%, 3/15/2029

   B2       1,580,000         1,133,650      

EH Holding Corp.3 , 6.50%, 6/15/2019

   Ba3       1,665,000         1,735,763      
       

 

 

    
          2,869,413      
       

 

 

    

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.8%

          

CPI International, Inc., 8.00%, 2/15/2018

   B3       1,700,000         1,415,250      
       

 

 

    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.3%

          

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 8.125%, 12/15/2017

   Ba3       1,760,000         1,826,000      

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 7.75%, 8/1/2020

   Ba3       760,000         780,900      

MagnaChip Semiconductor S.A. - MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Co., 10.50%, 4/15/2018

   B2       1,360,000         1,414,400      
       

 

 

    
          4,021,300      
       

 

 

    

Total Information Technology

          8,305,963      
       

 

 

    

Materials - 6.3%

          

Containers & Packaging - 2.8%

          

Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging, Inc.3 , 8.00%, 6/1/2016

   B2       1,665,000         1,665,000      

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. - Reynolds Group Issuer LLC3 , 9.25%, 5/15/2018

   Ba3       1,375,000         1,316,563      

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

 

8


High Yield Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

    

CREDIT

RATING1
    (UNAUDITED)     

       PRINCIPAL    
AMOUNT
    

    VALUE    

(NOTE 2)

      

CORPORATE BONDS (continued)

           

Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds (continued)

           

Materials (continued)

           

Containers & Packaging (continued)

           

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. - Reynolds Group Issuer LLC3 , 7.125%,
4/15/2019

   Ba3      $       1,830,000       $         1,862,025      
        

 

 

    
           4,843,588      
        

 

 

    

Metals & Mining - 3.5%

           

Calcipar S.A. (Luxembourg)3 , 6.875%, 5/1/2018

   B1        2,510,000         2,259,000      

FMG Resources August 2006 Pty, Ltd. (Australia)3 , 8.25%, 11/1/2019

   B1        760,000         773,300      

FMG Resources August 2006 Pty. Ltd. (Australia)3 , 6.875%, 2/1/2018

   B1        1,690,000         1,618,175      

Mirabela Nickel Ltd. (Australia)3 , 8.75%, 4/15/2018

   B2        1,680,000         1,507,800      
        

 

 

    
           6,158,275      
        

 

 

    

Total Materials

           11,001,863      
        

 

 

    

Telecommunication Services - 8.4%

           

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 5.1%

           

Inmarsat Finance plc (United Kingdom)3 , 7.375%, 12/1/2017

   Ba2        3,170,000         3,312,650      

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (Luxembourg)3 , 7.25%, 4/1/2019

   B3        2,530,000         2,567,950      

Wind Acquisition Finance S.A. (Luxembourg)3 , 11.75%, 7/15/2017

   B3        1,800,000         1,611,000      

Wind Acquisition Finance S.A. (Luxembourg)3 , 7.25%, 2/15/2018

   Ba3        1,525,000         1,387,750      
        

 

 

    
           8,879,350      
        

 

 

    

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 3.3%

           

CC Holdings GS V LLC - Crown Castle GS III Corp.3 , 7.75%, 5/1/2017

   Baa3        3,145,000         3,388,738      

NII Capital Corp., 8.875%, 12/15/2019

   B2        1,845,000         1,941,863      

NII Capital Corp., 7.625%, 4/1/2021

   B2        500,000         496,250      
        

 

 

    
           5,826,851      
        

 

 

    

Total Telecommunication Services

           14,706,201      
        

 

 

    

Utilities - 1.5%

           

Gas Utilities - 0.8%

           

Ferrellgas LP - Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.50%, 5/1/2021

   Ba3        1,615,000         1,421,200      
        

 

 

    

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 0.7%

           

The AES Corp., 8.00%, 10/15/2017

   Ba3        1,040,000         1,144,000      
        

 

 

    

Total Utilities

           2,565,200      
        

 

 

    

Total Non-Convertible Corporate Bonds
(Identified Cost $164,322,121)

           164,009,004      
        

 

 

    

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Identified Cost $166,678,899)

           166,376,341      
        

 

 

    

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

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

    

CREDIT

RATING1
    (UNAUDITED)     

  

    

    

SHARES

    

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

      

PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.0%

           

Financials - 1.0%

           

Diversified Financial Services - 1.0%

           

Bank of America Corp., Series K (non-cumulative), 8.00%5
(Identified Cost $1,750,904)

   Ba3        1,910       $ 1,710,290      
        

 

 

    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.4%

           

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares6 , 0.05%,
(Identified Cost $4,242,079)

        4,242,079         4,242,079      
        

 

 

    

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.3%
(Identified Cost $172,671,882)

           172,328,710      

OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 1.7%

           3,021,241      
        

 

 

    

NET ASSETS - 100%

         $      175,349,951      
        

 

 

    

1Credit ratings from Moody’s (unaudited).

2Credit ratings from S&P (unaudited).

3Restricted securities - Investment in securities that are restricted as to public resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities have been sold under rule 144A and have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Directors. These securities amount to $71,175,226, or 40.6%, of the Series’ net assets as of December 31, 2011.

4The coupon rate is floating and is the effective rate as of December 31, 2011.

5The rate shown is a fixed rate as of December 31, 2011; the rate becomes floating, based on LIBOR plus a spread, in 2018.

6Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

 

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

 

10


High Yield Bond Series

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

  

Investments, at value (identified cost $172,671,882) (Note 2)

   $ 172,328,710   

Interest receivable

     3,284,250   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     300,526   

Dividends receivable

     271   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     175,913,757   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

  

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

     146,894   

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     10,548   

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     1,964   

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     250   

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

     156   

Payable for fund shares repurchased

     353,099   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     50,895   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     563,806   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 175,349,951   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Capital stock

   $ 170,319   

Additional paid-in-capital

     174,830,925   

Undistributed net investment income

     31,969   

Accumulated net realized gain on investments

     659,910   

Net unrealized depreciation on investments

     (343,172
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 175,349,951   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE -
Class A ($175,349,951/17,031,857 shares)

   $ 10.30   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

Interest

   $ 12,030,867   

Dividends

     381,886   
  

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     12,412,753   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Management fees (Note 3)

     1,681,787   

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     64,803   

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     12,225   

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

     4,436   

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     2,553   

Custodian fees

     10,572   

Miscellaneous

     105,397   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,881,773   
  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

     10,530,980   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

  

Net realized gain (loss) on-

  

Investments

     4,717,281   

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (35,845
  

 

 

 
     4,681,436   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on-

  

Investments

     (7,373,301

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (75
  

 

 

 
     (7,373,376
  

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

     (2,691,940
  

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 7,839,040   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/11

   

FOR THE

YEAR ENDED
12/31/10

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

    

OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 10,530,980      $ 9,775,342   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

     4,681,436        3,882,317   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

     (7,373,376     4,696,008   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase from operations

     7,839,040        18,353,667   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8):

    

From net investment income

     (10,504,997     (10,050,478

From net realized gain on investments

     (4,479,165     (3,847,008
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (14,984,162     (13,897,486
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

    

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

     24,313,762        26,046,907   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets

     17,168,640        30,503,088   

NET ASSETS:

    

Beginning of year

     158,181,311        127,678,223   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of year (including undistributed net investment income of $31,969 and $21,255, respectively)

   $ 175,349,951      $ 158,181,311   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

13


High Yield Bond Series

Financial Highlights

 

    FOR THE YEARS ENDED    

FOR THE
PERIOD
9/14/091 TO

12/31/09

 
    12/31/11        12/31/10     

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout each period):

     

Net asset value - Beginning of period

    $10.74        $10.37        $10.00   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from investment operations:

     

Net investment income2

    0.69        0.75        0.20   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.17     0.66        0.28   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    0.52        1.41        0.48   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

     

From net investment income

    (0.67     (0.75     (0.10

From net realized gain on investments

    (0.29     (0.29     (0.01
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.96     (1.04     (0.11
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of period

    $10.30        $10.74        $10.37   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted)

    $175,350        $158,181        $127,678   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return3

    4.87%        13.59%        4.82%    

Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data:

     

Expenses*

    1.12%        1.14%        1.20% 4 

Net investment income

    6.26%        6.79%        6.51% 4 

Portfolio turnover

    63%        54%        22%    
* For certain periods presented, the investment advisor did not impose all or a portion of its management fees and/or other fees. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have increased by the following amount:    
    N/A        0.00%5        0.02% 4 

1Commencement of operations.

2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

3Represents aggregate total return for the period indicated, and assumes reimbursement of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during certain periods.

4Annualized.

5Less than 0.01% .

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

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

High Yield Bond Series (the “Series”) is a no-load non-diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide a high level of long-term total return by investing principally in non-investment grade fixed income securities that are issued by government and corporate entities.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

On September 14, 2009 the Series resumed sales of shares to advisory clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates and directly to investors. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 125 million have been designated as High Yield Bond Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Debt securities, including government bonds, foreign bonds, asset-backed securities, structured notes, supranational obligations, sovereign bonds, corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities will normally be valued on the basis of evaluated bid prices provided directly by an independent pricing service. The pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value. Certain investments in securities held by the Series may be valued on a basis of a price provided directly by a principal market maker. These prices may differ from the value that would have been used had a broader market for securities existed.

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to their fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION    TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

   Assets:

           

Preferred securities:

           

Financials

   $ 1,710,290       $       $ 1,710,290       $   

Debt securities:

           

Corporate debt:

           

Consumer Discretionary

     31,248,109                 31,248,109           

Consumer Staples

     6,041,637                 6,041,637           

Energy

     23,304,563                 23,304,563           

Financials

     24,547,056                 24,547,056           

Health Care

     15,920,129                 15,920,129           

Industrials

     26,368,283                 26,368,283           

Information Technology

     8,305,963                 8,305,963           

Materials

     11,001,863                 11,001,863           

Telecommunication Services

     14,706,201                 14,706,201           

Utilities

     2,565,200                 2,565,200           

Convertible corporate debt:

           

Health Care

     781,687                 781,687           

Materials

     1,585,650                 1,585,650           

Mutual funds

     4,242,079         4,242,079                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

   Total assets

   $       172,328,710       $         4,242,079       $      168,086,631       $                 —   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of December 31, 2010 or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S.

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Recent Accounting Standard (continued)

GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

Restricted Securities

Restricted securities are purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may have contractual restrictions on resale. Information regarding restricted securities is included at the end of the Series’ Investment Portfolio.

Illiquid Securities

A security may be considered illiquid if so deemed in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board. Securities that are illiquid are marked with the applicable footnote on the Investment Portfolio. No such investments were held by the Series on December 31, 2011.

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

 

17


High Yield Bond Series

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Federal Taxes (continued)

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities.

At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the period ended December 31, 2009 and the years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of

 

18


High Yield Bond Series

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

average daily net assets each year. The Advisor did not waive any fees for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed in prior years.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per Series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $122,152,469 and $101,596,445, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of High Yield Bond Series were:

 

     FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/11      FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/10  
    SHARES        AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT   

 Sold

    2,430,734       $ 26,727,792        2,275,341       $ 24,816,656   

 Reinvested

    1,428,302        14,581,472        1,258,376        13,463,941   

 Repurchased

    (1,560,326     (16,995,502     (1,117,255     (12,233,690
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Total

              2,298,710       $       24,313,762                  2,416,462       $       26,046,907   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

7. Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

7. Foreign Securities (continued)

currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses and investments in hybrid securities. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

The tax character of distributions paid were as follows:

 

    

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/11

    

FOR THE YEAR

ENDED 12/31/10

      

 Ordinary income

     $11,925,465         $13,587,061      

 Long-term capital gains

     3,058,697         310,425      

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost for federal income tax purposes

   $ 172,792,310     

Unrealized appreciation

     4,398,864     

Unrealized depreciation

     (4,862,464  
  

 

 

   

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (463,600  
  

 

 

   

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 21,293     

Undistributed long-term gains

   $ 647,576     

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses. Prior to the Act, net capital losses incurred by the Series were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of High Yield Bond Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the High Yield Bond Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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February 21, 2012

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal period $315,714 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.

The Series hereby reports $3,058,697 as capital gains for its taxable year ended December 31, 2011, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income plus short-term gains, if any) that qualifies for the dividends received deduction for the current fiscal period is 2.65%, or if different, the maximum allowable under tax law.

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

Interested Director/Officer

 

Name:    B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Independent Directors   
Name:    Stephen B. Ashley
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    The Ashley Group (1995-2008)
     Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)

 

Name:

  

 

Peter L. Faber

Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)
   New York Collegium (non-profit)
     Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)

 

Name:

  

 

Harris H. Rusitzky

Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994;
   Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Independent Directors (continued)

 

Name:    Paul A. Brooke
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Incyte Corp. (2000-present)
   ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)
   HLTH Corp. (2000-present)
   Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)
   MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)
   GMP Companies (2000-present)
     HoustonPharma (2000-present)

 

Officers

  

 

Name:

   Ryan Albano
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC;
   Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Elizabeth Craig
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

Name:

  

 

Christine Glavin

Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

Officers (continued)

 

Name:    Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

Name:

  

 

Richard Yates

Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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High Yield Bond Series

Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone            1-800-466-3863
On the Securities and Exchange   
    Commission’s (SEC) web site            http://www.sec.gov

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone            1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site            http://www.sec.gov

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone            1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site            http://www.sec.gov

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone            1-800-466-3863
On the SEC’s web site            http://www.sec.gov
On our web site            http://www.manning-napier.com

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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Inflation Focus Equity Series

 

 

Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.

While major U.S. indices managed to squeak out a positive performance in the volatile conditions of 2011, international equities fared far worse, likely a result of their riskier perception in the context of the risk averse environment. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index (ACWI) fell 7.36%, but the index gained 7.18% during the fourth quarter. The Inflation Focus Equity Series was started on August 23, 2011. In the last three months of the year, the Series earned 9.34%, outpacing the benchmark. Since its inception, the Series has fallen slightly by 0.50%, whereas the index has gained 1.62%.

Mirroring the trends in decelerating growth across the world, inflation in both developed and emerging markets has started to shift lower, yet inflation remains more pronounced in emerging markets relative to developed markets. That being said, the list of central banks now loosening monetary policy grew longer toward the latter half of 2011. With overall inflation largely under control, policymakers are refocusing attention on supporting growth. In general, broad-based inflation remains subdued across developed markets, but pockets of inflation continue to exist in certain industries and countries around the world. In the context of this varying inflationary backdrop, Manning & Napier launched the Inflation Focus Equity Series, which is focused on specific industries and companies that may benefit from rising price pressures.

Manning & Napier’s investment approach in the Inflation Focus Equity Series seeks to capture inflationary opportunities across the inflation spectrum and through the economic cycle. We combine a top-down thematic approach that identifies the sources and areas of pricing power in an industry or company and marry this with our traditional bottom-up stock selection process and investment strategies. In the current market environment, we have identified several key inflationary themes that are represented in the Series. Two of the more prominent themes are aptly named AgFlation and FuelFlation.

AgFlation refers to inflation in agricultural commodities. Rising living standards and higher incomes across the globe, most notably in emerging economies, are improving diets and driving demand for foods that are higher in protein. Rising protein intake requires more grain supply as feedstock for farm animals. At the same time, urbanization and development is limiting the amount of arable land that can be used for farming. This combination of increased demand and decreased supply has driven the price of agricultural commodities like wheat and corn higher. Given these conditions, the Series is targeting individual companies that are striving to improve crop yields with the help of modern technology. During the fourth quarter, AgFlation theme holdings boosted returns relative to the benchmark.

Referred to as FuelFlation, rising energy prices represent another long-term theme in the Inflation Focus Equity Series. Demand for various energy commodities is increasing largely as a result of emerging market growth, yet supply is constrained due to the difficulty and capital intensity of bringing on new capacity. Oil has become increasingly expensive to extract from the ground, and the oil industry cut capital spending drastically during the last recession, which means the pipeline for new supply is limited. For these reasons the Series is invested in certain oil exploration and services companies. While specific FuelFlation theme holdings challenged relative returns in the fourth quarter and since inception, this was offset by strong relative performance in other areas such as Real Estate.

Seeking to invest in specific companies exposed to favorable long-term inflationary themes, the Advisor uses three disciplined investment strategies to ultimately determine which stocks comprise the Inflation Focus Equity Series. As inflationary conditions around the world evolve, Manning & Napier remains committed to an active and flexible investment approach, which enables us to adapt to changing market conditions.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

    

TOTAL

RETURN

SINCE
INCEPTION1,2

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Inflation Focus Equity Series3

  -0.50%

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index4

   1.62%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Inflation Focus Equity Series from its inception2 (August 23, 2011) to present (December 31, 2011) to the MSCI All Country World Index.

 

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1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series and Index are calculated from August 23, 2011, the Series’ inception date.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the period ended December 31, 2011, this annualized net expense ratio was 1.20%. The annualized gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 1.36% for the period ended December 31, 2011.

4The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index (ACWI) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure global developed and emerging market equity performance and consists of 45 developed and emerging market country indices. The Index is denominated in U.S. dollars. The Index returns assume daily reinvestment of net dividends (thus accounting for foreign dividend taxation). Unlike the Series returns, the Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (August 23, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

    

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

8/23/11*

 

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

 

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD

8/23/11*-12/31/11

Actual

  $1,000.00   $   995.00   $4.261

Hypothetical

(5% return before expenses)

  $1,000.00   $1,019.16   $6.112

*Commencement of Operations.

1Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the period 8/23/2011* to 12/31/2011) of 1.20%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 130/365 (to reflect the period since inception). The Series’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period.

2Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the period 8/23/2011* to 12/31/2011), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

LOGO
      
Top Ten Stock Holdings2  
Monsanto Co.    5.0%    Johnson Matthey plc (United Kingdom)    3.1%  
Syngenta AG (Switzerland)    4.1%    Westport Innovations, Inc. (Canada)    3.0%  
Pall Corp.    3.4%    DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc.    3.0%  
Home Properties, Inc.    3.1%    Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. (Canada)    3.0%  
Maxwell Technologies, Inc.    3.1%    Pentair, Inc.    2.8%  

 

2As a percentage of total investments.

                

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES      VALUE
(NOTE 2)
 

COMMON STOCKS - 94.3%

     

Consumer Discretionary - 0.8%

     

Diversified Consumer Services - 0.8%

     

Sotheby’s

     20,690       $ 590,286   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Staples - 6.1%

     

Food & Staples Retailing - 3.0%

     

The Fresh Market, Inc.*

     13,100         522,690   

United Natural Foods, Inc.*

     20,240         809,802   

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

     10,430         725,719   
     

 

 

 
        2,058,211   
     

 

 

 

Food Products - 3.1%

     

Corn Products International, Inc.

     20,630         1,084,932   

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.*

     21,300         780,858   

SunOpta, Inc. (Canada)*

     65,070         313,637   
     

 

 

 
        2,179,427   
     

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

        4,237,638   
     

 

 

 

Energy - 10.0%

     

Energy Equipment & Services - 4.6%

     

Baker Hughes, Inc.

     18,210         885,734   

Schlumberger Ltd.

     13,940         952,241   

Tidewater, Inc.

     26,820         1,322,226   
     

 

 

 
        3,160,201   
     

 

 

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.4%

     

Cameco Corp. (Canada)

     50,350         908,818   

Gevo, Inc.*

     70,220         441,684   

Hess Corp.

     28,760         1,633,568   

TransCanada Corp. (Canada)

     17,430         761,873   
     

 

 

 
        3,745,943   
     

 

 

 

Total Energy

        6,906,144   
     

 

 

 

Financials - 15.6%

     

Diversified Financial Services - 2.9%

     

CME Group, Inc.

     5,390         1,313,381   

JSE Ltd. (South Africa)1

     79,770         700,730   
     

 

 

 
        2,014,111   
     

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) - 12.7%

     

American Campus Communities, Inc.

     27,450         1,151,802   

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

     21,650         1,443,406   

DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc.

     86,040         2,083,889   

Education Realty Trust, Inc.

     116,630         1,193,125   

Home Properties, Inc.

     37,510         2,159,451   

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Financials (continued)

     

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) (continued)

     

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

     11,650       $ 728,708   
     

 

 

 
        8,760,381   
     

 

 

 

Total Financials

        10,774,492   
     

 

 

 

Health Care - 2.4%

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.4%

     

Neogen Corp.*

     53,400         1,636,176   
     

 

 

 

Industrials - 40.0%

     

Airlines - 1.3%

     

Copa Holdings S.A. - ADR - Class A (Panama)

     15,190         891,197   
     

 

 

 

Commercial Services & Supplies - 4.4%

     

Edenred (France)1

     40,770         1,000,087   

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. (Canada)

     92,440         2,041,075   
     

 

 

 
        3,041,162   
     

 

 

 

Electrical Equipment - 3.4%

     

Polypore International, Inc.*

     37,950         1,669,421   

Schneider Electric S.A. (France)1

     12,880         673,382   
     

 

 

 
        2,342,803   
     

 

 

 

Machinery - 22.0%

     

AGCO Corp.*

     44,520         1,913,024   

Deere & Co.

     19,120         1,478,932   

First Tractor Co. Ltd. - Class H (China)1

     1,256,000         1,171,196   

Lindsay Corp.

     17,930         984,178   

Pall Corp.

     41,640         2,379,726   

Pentair, Inc.

     58,840         1,958,784   

Trinity Industries, Inc.

     51,540         1,549,292   

Turk Traktor ve Ziraat Makineleri AS (Turkey)1

     39,880         709,478   

Westport Innovations, Inc. - ADR (Canada)*

     62,850         2,089,134   

Xylem, Inc.

     40,360         1,036,848   
     

 

 

 
        15,270,592   
     

 

 

 

Professional Services - 1.6%

     

Campbell Brothers Ltd. (Australia)1

     21,500         1,076,601   
     

 

 

 

Road & Rail - 4.8%

     

All America Latina Logistica S.A. (Brazil)

     368,850         1,839,059   

QR National, Ltd. (Australia)1

     433,360         1,513,838   
     

 

 

 
        3,352,897   
     

 

 

 

Transportation Infrastructure - 2.5%

     

Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. (France)1

     253,820         1,721,989   
     

 

 

 

Total Industrials

        27,697,241   
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES     

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

     

Information Technology - 3.1%

     

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 3.1%

     

Maxwell Technologies, Inc.*

     132,790       $ 2,156,510   
     

 

 

 

Materials - 16.3%

     

Chemicals - 12.1%

     

Johnson Matthey plc (United Kingdom)1

     74,900         2,134,039   

Monsanto Co.

     49,320         3,455,852   

Syngenta AG (Switzerland)1

     9,530         2,800,396   
     

 

 

 
        8,390,287   
     

 

 

 

Metals & Mining - 4.2%

     

Antofagasta plc - ADR (United Kingdom)2

     14,080         526,874   

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

     13,520         497,401   

Lynas Corp. Ltd. (Australia)*1

     605,450         646,921   

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. - Class A

     29,940         1,265,863   
     

 

 

 
        2,937,059   
     

 

 

 

Total Materials

        11,327,346   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Identified Cost $65,687,532)

        65,325,833   
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.3%

     

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares3 , 0.05%

(Identified Cost $3,685,002)

     3,685,002         3,685,002   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.6%
(Identified Cost $69,372,534)

        69,010,835   

OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.4%

        256,427   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100%

      $ 69,267,262   
     

 

 

 

ADR - American Depository Receipt

*Non-income producing security

1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.

2Latest quoted sales price is not available and the latest quoted bid price was used to value the security.

3Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

  

Investments, at value (identified cost $69,372,534) (Note 2)

   $ 69,010,835   

Receivable for fund shares sold

     215,296   

Receivable for securities sold

     138,002   

Dividends receivable

     76,558   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     69,440,691   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

  

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

     52,077   

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     6,683   

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     2,141   

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

     620   

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     136   

Payable for fund shares repurchased

     53,459   

Audit fees payable

     21,689   

Payable for securities purchased

     11,636   

Registration fees payable

     9,121   

Other payables and accrued expenses

     15,867   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     173,429   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 69,267,262   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Capital stock

   $ 69,614   

Additional paid-in-capital

     69,995,966   

Accumulated net investment loss

     (11,418

Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (425,013

Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (361,887
  

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

   $ 69,267,262   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE -
Class A
($69,267,262/6,961,408 shares)

   $ 9.95   
  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Period August 23, 20111 to December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

  

Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $6,617)

   $ 278,285   
  

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

  

Management fees (Note 3)

     220,235   

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

     13,340   

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     6,000   

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

     1,000   

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

     950   

Audit fees

     30,550   

Custodian fees

     6,500   

Miscellaneous

     22,639   
  

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     301,214   
  

 

 

 

Less reduction of expenses (Note 3)

     (36,932
  

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     264,282   
  

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

     14,003   
  

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

  

Net realized gain (loss) on-

  

Investments

     (425,013

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $38,428)

     (30,558
  

 

 

 
     (455,571
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on-

  

Investments

     (361,699

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

     (188
  

 

 

 
     (361,887
  

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

     (817,458
  

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ (803,455
  

 

 

 

1 Commencement of operations.

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    

FOR THE PERIOD
8/23/11
1 TO

12/31/11

 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

 

OPERATIONS:

 

Net investment income

  $ 14,003   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

    (455,571

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

    (361,887
 

 

 

 

Net decrease from operations

    (803,455
 

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

 

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

    70,070,717   
 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets

    69,267,262   

NET ASSETS:

 

Beginning of period

      
 

 

 

 

End of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $11,418)

  $ 69,267,262   
 

 

 

 

1Commencement of operations.

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

     FOR THE  PERIOD
8/23/11
TO
12/31/11
 

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout the period):

 

Net asset value - Beginning of period

    $10.00   
 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

Net investment income2

    0.00 3 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

    (0.05
 

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    (0.05
 

 

 

 

Net asset value - End of period

    $9.95   
 

 

 

 

Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted)

    $69,267   
 

 

 

 

Total return4

    (0.50%

Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data:

 

Expenses*

    1.20% 5 

Net investment income

    0.06% 5 

Portfolio turnover

    9%   
*The investment advisor did not impose all of its management fees during the period. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have been increased by the following amount:    
    0.16% 5 

1Commencement of operations.

2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

3Less than 0.01.

4Represents aggregate total return for the period indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during the period. Periods less than one year are not annualized.

5Annualized.

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

Inflation Focus Equity Series (the “Series”) is a no-load non-diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth and inflation protection primarily through investment in equity securities that are expected to benefit from an inflationary environment.

The Fund’s Advisor is Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”). Prior to October 1, 2011, Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. acted as the investment advisor to the Fund. Effective October 1, 2011, the investment advisory business of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. was transferred to Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, which then became the investment advisor to the Fund. The Advisor assumed all rights and responsibilities of Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc. with respect to the investment advisory agreement with the Fund. The appointment of the Advisor did not change the portfolio management team, investment strategies, investment advisory fees charged to the series of the Fund or the terms of the investment advisory agreement (other than the identity of the advisor).

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Inflation Focus Equity Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION    TOTAL      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3  

   Assets:

           

Equity securities*:

           

Consumer Discretionary

   $ 590,286       $ 590,286       $       $   

Consumer Staples

     4,237,638         4,237,638                   

Energy

     6,906,144         6,906,144                   

Financials

     10,774,492         10,073,762         700,730           

Health Care

     1,636,176         1,636,176                   

Industrials

     27,697,241         19,830,670         7,866,571           

Information Technology

     2,156,510         2,156,510                   

Materials

     11,327,346         5,219,116         6,108,230           

Mutual funds

     3,685,002         3,685,002                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

   Total assets

   $ 69,010,835       $ 54,335,304       $ 14,675,531       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of August 23, 2011 (commencement of operations) or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the period ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”).
ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Recent Accounting Standard (continued)

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the period ended December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of average daily net assets each year. For the period ended December 31, 2011, the Advisor voluntarily waived fees of $36,932, which is included as a reduction of expenses on the Statement of Operations. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $71,112,426 and $4,977,459, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in Class A shares of Inflation Focus Equity Series were:

 

                FOR THE PERIOD 8/23/11
(COMMENCEMENT OF
OPERATIONS) TO  12/31/11
 
          SHARES     AMOUNT  
 

Sold

    7,270,819      $ 73,101,576   
 

Reinvested

             
 

Repurchased

    (309,411     (3,030,859
   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

Total

    6,961,408      $ 70,070,717   
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

7. Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including net operating losses, foreign currency gains and losses, losses deferred due to wash sales, late-year ordinary losses and post-October losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

There were no distributions for the period ended December 31, 2011.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information (continued)

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

  Cost for federal income tax purposes    $ 69,544,753   
  Unrealized appreciation      3,101,679   
  Unrealized depreciation      (3,635,597
    

 

 

 
  Net unrealized depreciation    $ (533,918
    

 

 

 
  Capital loss carryover    $ 178,409   

For the period ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $74,385 of post-October short-term capital losses and $11,418 of late-year ordinary losses.

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short-term and/or long term losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series had the following net capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains to the extent allowed by the tax law:

 

  CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARD CHARACTER
  SHORT TERM   LONG TERM
  $ 178,409               $—

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Inflation Focus Equity Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Inflation Focus Equity Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011 and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the period August 23, 2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

 

Interested Director/Officer   
Name:    B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director - Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman, Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Independent Directors   
Name:    Stephen B. Ashley
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive) 2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

The Ashley Group (1995-2008)

Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)

Name:    Peter L. Faber
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will & Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)

New York Collegium (non-profit)

Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)

Name:    Harris H. Rusitzky
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994; Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Independent Directors (continued)   
Name:    Paul A. Brooke
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:   

Incyte Corp. (2000-present)

ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)

HLTH Corp. (2000-present)

Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)

MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)

GMP Companies (2000-present)

HoustonPharma (2000-present)

Officers   
Name:    Ryan Albano
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC; Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Elizabeth Craig
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Christine Glavin
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Officers (continued)   
Name:    Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Richard Yates
Address:   

290 Woodcliff Drive

Fairport, NY 14450

Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863

On the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) web site

   http://www.sec.gov

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

   http://www.sec.gov

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

   http://www.sec.gov

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863

On the SEC’s web site

   http://www.sec.gov

On our web site

   http://www.manning-napier.com

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

 

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Management Discussion and Analysis

(unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

Volatility was a constant theme throughout much of 2011. Over the past year, substantial equity market swings were driven in large part by macroeconomic developments and a series of external shocks, including Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, the European sovereign debt crisis, political unrest in the Middle East, and March’s tsunami disaster in Japan. The accumulation of these events bred widespread uncertainty and has continued to weigh heavily on investor confidence. Throughout the year, market action was largely driven by emotion, and in general investors sought stability over growth.

While major U.S. indices managed to squeak out positive performance in the volatile conditions of 2011, international equities fared far worse, in part due to investor perceptions of economic deterioration in the context of the risk averse environment. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Net Emerging Markets index fell 18.42%. With regard to relative performance, the Emerging Market Series was started on November 16, 2011. Since its inception, the Series has fallen 1.47% as compared to a decline of 4.43% for the index.

Across emerging markets, significant social and economic growth potential is vastly evident, particularly when compared to the slow growth path for developed markets. As local businesses emerge and thrive alongside broader economic growth, compelling long-term investment opportunities also emerge. The Emerging Markets Series seeks to capture these opportunities by investing in businesses whose principal securities’ trading market is an emerging market country or those that derive a majority of their annual revenue from goods produced, sales made or services performed in an emerging market country. Importantly, the Advisor uses a selective investment approach and monitors the various risks associated with investing in emerging markets companies.

In general, emerging markets are benefiting from the emergence and growth of domestic consumption. With this in mind, the Emerging Markets Series’ allocations to Consumer-related and Health Care sectors are currently overweight relative to the MSCI Emerging Markets index. In the Advisor’s view, the ongoing development and expansion of a new consumer class in emerging markets should serve as an important economic growth driver. Over the short existence of the Series, specific selections and the relative overweight in Consumer Staples has proven beneficial, whereas individual holdings in the Consumer Discretionary sector have hurt relative returns. In other areas, the Series is currently underweight to the Financials sector relative to the benchmark given the broad uncertainty surrounding the global banking sector.

With regard to country positioning, the Series is currently overweight to Brazil and Malaysia relative to the index. These countries are experiencing healthy economic growth that is being driven, in part, by generally younger and faster growing populations. In contrast, the Series has an underweight allocation to China relative to the benchmark. China’s economic growth is broadly decelerating and there is concern that the slowdown could deepen and/or persist for longer than expected. Over the Series’ short performance history, the relative underweight to China has detracted from the Series’ performance versus the benchmark.

In seeking to invest in specific emerging markets companies that are exposed to favorable long-term growth drivers, the Advisor uses three disciplined investment strategies to ultimately determine which stocks comprise the Emerging Markets Series. This fundamental analysis is complemented by top-down macroeconomic research on emerging economies, which helps focus the bottom-up analysis. As emerging markets economies continue to evolve toward developed market status, Manning & Napier remains committed to this active and flexible investment approach.

As always, we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC

 

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Performance Update as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

   

 

TOTAL
RETURN
SINCE
INCEPTION
1,2    

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Series3

  -1.47%

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Net Emerging Markets Index4

  -4.43%

The following graph compares the value of a $10,000 investment in the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. - Emerging Markets Series from its inception2 (November 16, 2011) to present (December 31, 2011) to the MSCI Net Emerging Markets Index.

 

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1The returns shown are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions and may differ from the returns shown in the financial highlights, which reflect adjustments made to the net asset values in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2Performance numbers for the Series and the Index are calculated from November 16, 2011, the Series’ inception date.

3The Series’ performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. The Series’ performance is historical and may not be indicative of future results. The performance returns shown are inclusive of the net expense ratio of the Series. For the period ended December 31, 2011, this annualized net expense ratio was 1.20%. The annualized gross expense ratio, which does not account for any voluntary or contractual waivers currently in effect, was 2.15% for the period ended December 31, 2011.

4The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Net Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. The MSCI Net Emerging Markets Index consists of 21 emerging market country indices. The Index is denominated in U.S. dollars. Unlike the Series returns, the Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses.

 

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Shareholder Expense Example

(unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Series, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series 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 (November 16, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. 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. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 
     

 

BEGINNING

ACCOUNT VALUE

11/16/11*

 

  

 

ENDING

ACCOUNT VALUE

12/31/11

 

  

 

EXPENSES PAID

DURING PERIOD
11/16/11*-12/31/11

 

 

Actual

   $1,000.00    $   985.30    $1.471

 

Hypothetical

(5% return before expenses)

   $1,000.00    $1,019.16    $6.112

*Commencement of Operations.

1Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the period 11/16/2011* to 12/31/2011) of 1.20%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 45/365 (to reflect the period since inception). The Series’ total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the period.

2Expenses are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio (for the period 11/16/2011* to 12/31/2011), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2011

(unaudited)

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES   

 

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS - 82.4%

         

 

Consumer Discretionary - 15.5%

         

Auto Components - 5.0%

         

Halla Climate Control Corp. (South Korea)1

       97,000        $ 1,839,027  

Mando Corp. (South Korea)1

       11,600          2,078,188  
         

 

 

 
            3,917,215  
         

 

 

 

 

Automobiles - 2.4%

         

Hyundai Motor Co. (South Korea)1

       10,000          1,852,277  
         

 

 

 

Diversified Consumer Services - 2.2%

         

Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes S.A. (Brazil)

       156,730          1,688,928  
         

 

 

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.7%

         

Ctrip.com International Ltd. - ADR (China)*

       57,700          1,350,180  
         

 

 

 

Household Durables - 1.1%

         

LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea)1

       13,400          867,190  
         

 

 

 

Media - 3.1%

         

Grupo Televisa S.A. - ADR (Mexico)

       116,000          2,442,960  
         

 

 

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

            12,118,750  
         

 

 

 

Consumer Staples - 12.6%

         

Beverages - 4.3%

         

Cia Cervecerias Unidas S.A. - ADR (Chile)

       33,200          2,094,920  

Companhia de Bebidas das Americas (AmBev) - ADR (Brazil)

       34,900          1,259,541  
         

 

 

 
            3,354,461  
         

 

 

 

 

Food & Staples Retailing 2.8%

         

President Chain Store Corp. (Taiwan)1

       219,000          1,192,650  

Raia Drogasil S.A. (Brazil)

       150,000          1,043,024  
         

 

 

 
            2,235,674  
         

 

 

 

 

Food Products - 3.5%

         

China Yurun Food Group Ltd. (Bermuda)1

       604,000          789,475  

Cosan S.A. Industria e Comercio (Brazil)

       54,400          787,455  

M Dias Branco S.A. (Brazil)

       46,000          1,176,357  
         

 

 

 
            2,753,287  
         

 

 

 

 

Personal Products - 2.0%

         

Natura Cosmeticos S.A. (Brazil)

       79,000          1,535,740  
         

 

 

 

Total Consumer Staples

            9,879,162  
         

 

 

 

Energy - 4.1%

         

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.1%

         

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (Canada)

       95,000          1,746,601  

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - ADR (Brazil)

       62,100          1,458,729  
         

 

 

 

Total Energy

            3,205,330  
         

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES   

 

VALUE
(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

         

 

Financials - 9.5%

         

Capital Markets - 0.5%

         

OSK Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)1

       695,000        $ 390,225  
         

 

 

 

Commercial Banks - 3.7%

         

Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad (Malaysia)1

       427,000          1,569,022  

ICICI Bank Ltd. - ADR (India)

       50,000          1,321,500  
         

 

 

 
            2,890,522  
         

 

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services - 3.0%

         

JSE Ltd. (South Africa)1

       271,000          2,380,568  
         

 

 

 

Insurance - 0.5%

         

Brasil Insurance Participacoes e Administracao S.A. (Brazil)

       41,000          373,676  
         

 

 

 

Real Estate Management & Development - 1.8%

         

BR Malls Participacoes S.A. (Brazil)

       71,000          689,731  

General Shopping Brasil S.A. (Brazil)*

       111,000          675,432  
         

 

 

 
            1,365,163  
         

 

 

 

 

Total Financials

            7,400,154  
         

 

 

 

Health Care - 5.7%

         

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.5%

         

Mindray Medical International Ltd. - ADR (China)

       44,500          1,140,980  
         

 

 

 

Health Care Providers & Services - 1.0%

         

Diagnosticos da America S.A. (Brazil)

       96,000          797,748  
         

 

 

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.3%

         

WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman), Inc. - ADR (China)*

       93,500          1,032,240  
         

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals - 1.9%

         

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (United Kingdom)1

       157,000          1,509,785  
         

 

 

 

Total Health Care

            4,480,753  
         

 

 

 

Industrials - 12.0%

         

Airlines - 2.0%

         

Copa Holdings S.A. - ADR - Class A (Panama)

       26,400          1,548,888  
         

 

 

 

Electrical Equipment - 1.5%

         

Teco Electric and Machinery Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)1

       2,052,000          1,208,244  
         

 

 

 

Machinery - 2.6%

         

Turk Traktor ve Ziraat Makineleri AS (Turkey)1

       113,380          2,017,067  
         

 

 

 

Marine - 1.0%

         

Sinotrans Shipping Ltd. (Hong Kong)1

       3,120,000          756,323  
         

 

 

 

Professional Services - 0.5%

         

Qualicorp S.A. (Brazil)*

       46,000          413,081  
         

 

 

 

Road & Rail - 2.5%

         

All America Latina Logistica S.A. (Brazil)

       387,000          1,929,554  
         

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES   

 

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

         

 

Industrials (continued)

         

Transportation Infrastructure - 1.9%

         

Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)1

       800,000        $ 1,463,670  
         

 

 

 

Total Industrials

            9,336,827  
         

 

 

 

Information Technology - 16.2%

         

Internet Software & Services - 5.9%

         

Mail.ru Group Ltd. - GDR (Russia)*1

       25,400          659,304  

NHN Corp. (South Korea)*1

       9,800          1,796,098  

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)1

       29,200          584,682  

Yandex N.V. - Class A - ADR (Netherlands)*

       32,500          640,250  

Youku, Inc. - ADR (China)*

       56,800          890,056  
         

 

 

 
            4,570,390  
         

 

 

 

 

IT Services - 5.2%

         

Cielo S.A. (Brazil)

       79,000          2,041,442  

Redecard S.A. (Brazil)

       130,000          2,034,419  
         

 

 

 
            4,075,861  
         

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 5.1%

         

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1

       1,360          1,250,980  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - ADR (Taiwan)

       90,000          1,161,900  

Trina Solar Ltd. - ADR (Cayman Islands)*

       115,000          768,200  

Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. - ADR (China)*

       220,000          836,000  
         

 

 

 
            4,017,080  
         

 

 

 

 

Total Information Technology

            12,663,331  
         

 

 

 

Materials - 4.3%

         

Chemicals - 1.0%

         

Yingde Gases (Hong Kong)1

       750,000          762,657  
         

 

 

 

Construction Materials - 3.3%

         

Asia Cement Corp. (Taiwan)1

       1,136,000          1,274,001  

Taiwan Cement Corp. (Taiwan)1

       1,114,000          1,285,701  
         

 

 

 
            2,559,702  
         

 

 

 

 

Total Materials

            3,322,359  
         

 

 

 

Telecommunication Services - 2.5%

         

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 2.5%

         

DiGi.com Berhad (Malaysia)1

       690,000          843,936  

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (South Korea)1

       9,000          1,106,497  
         

 

 

 

Total Telecommunication Services

            1,950,433  
         

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Identified Cost $64,850,776)

            64,357,099  
         

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Investment Portfolio - December 31, 2011

 

     SHARES   

 

VALUE

(NOTE 2)

 

MUTUAL FUNDS - 5.3%

         

iShares S&P India Nifty 50 Index Fund

       104,000        $ 2,052,960  

PowerShares India Portfolio*

       128,000          2,086,400  
         

 

 

 

TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS
(Identified Cost $4,613,804)

            4,139,360  
         

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 12.0%

         

 

Dreyfus Cash Management, Inc. - Institutional Shares2 , 0.05%,

(Identified Cost $9,422,579)

       9,422,579          9,422,579  
         

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7%
(Identified Cost $78,887,159)

            77,919,038  

OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES - 0.3%

            195,373  
         

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100%

          $     78,114,411  
         

 

 

 

ADR - American Depository Receipt

GDR - Global Depository Receipt

*Non-income producing security

1A factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the security’s fair value following the close of local trading.

2Rate shown is the current yield as of December 31, 2011.

The Series’ portfolio holds, as a percentage of net assets, greater than 10% in the following countries:

Brazil 22.9%; South Korea 13.8%.

 

  

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

 

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities

December 31, 2011

 

ASSETS:

    

 

Investments, at value (identified cost $78,887,159) (Note 2)

     $ 77,919,038  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $72,811)

       72,719  

Dividends receivable

       164,292  

Receivable for fund shares sold

       122,553  
    

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

       78,278,602  
    

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

    

 

Accrued transfer agent fees (Note 3)

       7,500  

Accrued fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

       5,663  

Accrued management fees (Note 3)

       3,589  

Accrued directors’ fees (Note 3)

       2,499  

Accrued Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

       252  

Payable for fund shares repurchased

       57,050  

Audit fees payable

       34,000  

Custodian fees payable

       29,753  

Registration fees payable

       11,610  

Other payables and accrued expenses

       12,275  
    

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

       164,191  
    

 

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     $ 78,114,411  
    

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

    

 

Capital stock

     $ 79,290  

Additional paid-in-capital

       79,181,173  

Distributions in excess of net investment income

       (177,838 )

Net unrealized depreciation on investments, foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

       (968,214 )
    

 

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     $ 78,114,411  
    

 

 

 

 

NET ASSET VALUE, OFFERING PRICE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE - Class A ($78,114,411/7,929,010 shares)

     $ 9.85  
    

 

 

 

 

  

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Period November 16, 20111 to December 31, 2011

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

    

 

Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld, $44,271)

     $ 196,845  
    

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

    

 

Management fees (Note 3)

       95,503  

Fund accounting and administration fees (Note 3)

       5,663  

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

       7,500  

Directors’ fees (Note 3)

       2,500  

Chief Compliance Officer service fees (Note 3)

       450  

Audit fees

       40,000  

Custodian fees

       30,000  

Registration fees

       11,610  

Postage fees

       5,750  

Printing fees

       5,750  

Miscellaneous

       775  
    

 

 

 

Total Expenses

       205,501  
    

 

 

 

Less reduction of expenses (Note 3)

       (90,898 )
    

 

 

 

Net Expenses

       114,603  
    

 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

       82,242  
    

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

    

Net realized gain (loss) on-

    

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities (net of Brazilian tax of $165,602)

       (177,838 )
    

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on-

    

Investments

       (968,121 )

Foreign currency and translation of other assets and liabilities

       (93 )
    

 

 

 
       (968,214 )
    

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

       (1,146,052 )
    

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

     $ (1,063,810 )
    

 

 

 

1Commencement of operations.

 

  

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    

FOR THE PERIOD  
11/16/11
1 TO

12/31/11

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

    

 

OPERATIONS:

    

 

Net investment income

   $         82,242   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

   (177,838)  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency

   (968,214)  
  

 

 

 

Net decrease from operations

   (1,063,810)  
  

 

 

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 8):

    

 

From net investment income

   (100,029)  
  

 

 

 

CAPITAL STOCK ISSUED AND REPURCHASED:

    

 

Net increase from capital share transactions (Note 5)

   79,278,250   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets

   78,114,411   

 

NET ASSETS:

    

 

Beginning of period

   —   
  

 

 

 

End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $177,838)

   $  78,114,411   
  

 

 

1Commencement of operations.

 

  

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

    

FOR THE PERIOD  
11/16/11
TO

12/31/11

Per share data (for a share outstanding throughout the period):

     

Net asset value - Beginning of period

   $10.00    
  

 

  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

     

Net investment income2

   0.01    

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

   (0.15)   
  

 

  

Total from investment operations

   (0.14)   
  

 

  

Less distributions to shareholders:

     

From net investment income

   (0.01)   
  

 

  

Net asset value - End of period

   $9.85    
  

 

  

Net assets - End of period (000’s omitted)

   $78,114    
  

 

  

Total return3

   (1.37%)   

Ratios (to average net assets)/ Supplemental Data:

     

Expenses*

   1.20%4   

Net investment income

   0.86%4   

Portfolio turnover

   0%    

 

*The investment advisor did not impose all of its management fees during the period. If these expenses had been incurred by the Series, the expense ratio (to average net assets) would have been increased by the following amount:

   0.95%4   

1Commencement of operations.

2Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

3Represents aggregate total return for the period indicated, and assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived or reimbursed during the period. Periods less than one year are not annualized.

4Annualized.

 

  

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

Emerging Markets Series (the “Series”) is a no-load non-diversified series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”). The Fund is organized in Maryland and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

The Series’ investment objective is to provide long-term growth by investing principally in the common stocks of emerging market companies.

Shares of the Series are offered to investors, clients and employees of the Advisor and its affiliates. The total authorized capital stock of the Fund consists of 15.0 billion shares of common stock each having a par value of $0.01. As of December 31, 2011, 8.2 billion shares have been designated in total among 34 series, of which 100 million have been designated as Emerging Markets Series Class A common stock.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities, including domestic equities, foreign equities, warrants and options, listed on an exchange other than the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the latest quoted sales price of the exchange on which the security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on valuation date or securities not listed on an exchange are valued at the latest quoted bid price provided by the Fund’s pricing service. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price.

Short-term investments that mature in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value per share on valuation date.

Volume and level of activity in established markets for an asset or liability are evaluated to determine whether recent transactions and quoted prices are determinative of fair value. Where there have been significant decreases in volume and level of activity, further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The Series measures fair value in these instances by the use of inputs and valuation techniques which may be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity and industry and/or expectation of future cash flows. As a result of trading in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience significant volatility, the prices used by the Series to value these securities may differ from the value that would be realized if these securities were sold, and the differences could be material.

Securities for which representative valuations or prices are not available from the Series’ pricing service may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Advisor under procedures approved by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such securities, the fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such securities existed. If trading or events occurring after the close of the principal market in which securities are traded are expected to materially affect the value of those securities, then they may be valued at their fair value, taking this trading or these events into account. In accordance with the procedures approved by the Board, the values of certain securities trading outside the U.S. were adjusted following the close of local trading using a factor from a third party vendor. The third party vendor uses statistical analyses and quantitative models, which consider among other things subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indices, securities and exchange rates in other markets, to determine the factors which are used to adjust local market prices. The value of securities used for net asset value calculation under these procedures may differ from published prices for the same securities. It is the Fund’s policy to classify each foreign equity security where a factor from a third party vendor is provided as a Level 2 security.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Series’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Valuation (continued)

individually and in aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuation levels used for major security types as of December 31, 2011 in valuing the Series’ assets or liabilities carried at fair value:

 

DESCRIPTION   TOTAL   LEVEL 1   LEVEL 2   LEVEL 3

Assets:

               

Equity securities*:

               

Consumer Discretionary

    $ 12,118,750       $ 5,482,068       $ 6,636,682       $                 —  

Consumer Staples

      9,879,162         7,897,037         1,982,125          

Energy

      3,205,330         3,205,330                  

Financials

      7,400,154         3,060,339         4,339,815          

Health Care

      4,480,753         2,970,968         1,509,785          

Industrials

      9,336,827         3,891,523         5,445,304          

Information Technology

      12,663,331         8,372,267         4,291,064          

Materials

      3,322,359                 3,322,359          

Telecommunication Services

      1,950,433                 1,950,433          

Mutual funds

      13,561,939         13,561,939                  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

    $     77,919,038       $     48,441,471       $     29,477,567       $  
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

*Includes common stock, warrants and rights. Please see the Investment Portfolio for foreign securities where a factor from a third party vendor was applied to determine the securities’ fair value following the close of local trading. Such securities are included in Level 2 in the table above.

There were no Level 3 securities held by the Series as of November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) or December 31, 2011.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the valuation levels as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the period ended December 31, 2011.

Recent Accounting Standard

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles related to measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.

Required disclosures are expanded under the new guidance, especially for fair value measurements that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, for which quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used, and a narrative description of the valuation processes in place and sensitivity of recurring Level 3 measurements to changes in unobservable inputs will be required.

ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied prospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, but does not expect it to have a material impact on the Series’ financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that if the ex-dividend date has passed, certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Series is informed of the

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses (continued)

ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method, is earned from settlement date and accrued daily.

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Most expenses of the Fund can be attributed to a specific series. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the series in the Fund in such a manner as deemed equitable by the Fund’s Board, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense.

The Series uses the identified cost method for determining realized gain or loss on investments for both financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Series are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The Series does not isolate realized and unrealized gains and losses attributable to changes in the exchange rates from gains and losses that arise from changes in the fair value of investments. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Net realized foreign currency gains and losses represent foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on securities transactions, gains and losses on disposition of foreign currencies and the difference between the amount of income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the books of the Series and the amounts actually received or paid.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

The Series may purchase or sell forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to hedge a portfolio position or specific transaction. Risks may arise if the counterparties to a contract are unable to meet the terms of the contract or if the value of the foreign currency moves unfavorably.

All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are adjusted daily by the exchange rate of the underlying currency and, for financial statement purposes, any gain or loss is recorded as unrealized gain or loss until a contract has been closed. Realized and unrealized gain or loss arising from a transaction is included in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments.

The Series may regularly trade forward foreign currency exchange contracts with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities to assist in managing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

The notional or contractual amount of these instruments represents the investment the Series has in forward foreign currency exchange contracts and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially at risk. The measurement of the risks associated with forward foreign currency exchange contracts is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. As of December 31, 2011, no investments in forward foreign currency exchange contracts were held by the Series.

Federal Taxes

The Series’ policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. The Series is not subject to federal income tax or excise tax to the extent that the Series distributes to shareholders each year its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments, in accordance with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax or excise tax has been made in the financial statements.

Management evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Recognition of tax benefits of an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. At December 31, 2011, the Series has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Federal Taxes (continued)

The Series files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign jurisdictions, as required. No income tax returns are currently under investigation. The statute of limitations on the Series’ tax returns remains open for the period ended December 31, 2011. The Series is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Foreign Taxes

Based on the Series’ understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and currency purchase/repatriation transactions for foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Series will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign tax.

Distributions of Income and Gains

Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and net realized gains are made annually. An additional distribution may be necessary to avoid taxation of the Series. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Indemnifications

The Fund’s organizational documents provide former and current directors and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Other

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) for which the Series pays a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of the Series’ average daily net assets.

Under the Agreement, personnel of the Advisor provide the Series with advice and assistance in the choice of investments and the execution of securities transactions, and otherwise maintain the Series’ organization. The Advisor also provides the Fund with necessary office space and fund administration and support services. The salaries of all officers of the Fund (except a percentage of the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer’s salary, which is paid by the Fund), and of all Directors who are “affiliated persons” of the Fund, or of the Advisor, and all personnel of the Fund, or of the Advisor, performing services relating to research, statistical and investment activities, are paid by the Advisor. Each “non-affiliated” Director receives an annual stipend, which is allocated among all the active series of the Fund. In addition, these Directors also receive a fee per Board meeting attended plus a fee for each committee meeting attended.

The Advisor has contractually agreed, until at least April 30, 2013, to waive its fee and, if necessary, pay other operating expenses of the Series in order to maintain total direct annual fund operating expenses for the Series at no more than 1.20% of average daily net assets each year. For the period ended December 31, 2011, the Advisor voluntarily waived fees of $90,898, which is included as a reduction of expenses on the Statement of Operations. The Advisor is not eligible to recoup any expenses that have been waived or reimbursed.

Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., a registered broker-dealer affiliate of the Advisor, acts as distributor for the Fund’s shares. The services of Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. are provided at no additional cost to the Series.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

 

3. Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

The Advisor has agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc. (“BNY”) under which BNY serves as sub-accountant services agent and sub-transfer agent. The Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee related to fund accounting and administration of 0.0175% on the first $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); 0.015% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets (excluding Target Series); and 0.01% of the average daily net assets in excess of $6 billion (excluding Target Series); plus a base fee of $25,500 per series. Transfer Agent fees are charged to the Fund on a per account basis. Additionally, certain transaction and cusip-based fees and out-of-pocket expenses, including charges for reporting relating to the Fund’s compliance program, are charged.

Expenses not directly attributable to a series are allocated based on each series’ relative net assets or number of accounts, depending on the expense.

 

4. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2011, purchases and sales of securities, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term securities, were $69,464,580 and $0, respectively. There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities.

 

5. Capital Stock Transactions

Transactions in shares of Emerging Markets Series were:

 

        

FOR THE PERIOD 11/16/11

(COMMENCEMENT OF

OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/11

         SHARES    AMOUNT
 

Sold

   8,116,595    $81,114,177
 

Reinvested

   10,010    96,995
 

Repurchased

   (197,595)    (1,932,922)
    

 

  

 

 

Total

   7,929,010    $79,278,250
    

 

  

 

Substantially all of the Series’ shares represent investments by fiduciary accounts over which the Advisor has sole investment discretion.

 

6. Financial Instruments

The Series may trade in instruments including written and purchased options, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts and other derivatives in the normal course of investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. The Series may be subject to various elements of risk, which may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. These risks include: the risk that changes in the value of a derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, counterparty credit risk related to over the counter derivative counterparties’ failure to perform under contract terms, liquidity risk related to the lack of a liquid market for these contracts allowing the fund to close out its position(s) and documentation risk relating to disagreement over contract terms. No such investments were held by the Series as of December 31, 2011.

 

7. Foreign Securities

Investing in securities of foreign companies and foreign governments involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of domestic companies and the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of foreign companies and foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable domestic companies and the U.S. Government.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

 

8. Federal Income Tax Information

The amount and characterization of certain income and capital gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are primarily due to differing book and tax treatments in the timing of the recognition of net investment income or gains and losses, including foreign currency gains and losses, and late-year ordinary losses. The Series may periodically make reclassifications among its capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers) under income tax regulations without impacting the Series’ net asset value. Any such reclassifications are not reflected in the financial highlights.

The tax character of distributions paid was as follows:

 

         FOR THE PERIOD 11/16/11 
(COMMENCEMENT OF
OPERATIONS) TO 12/31/11 
    
  Ordinary income      $ 100,029     

At December 31, 2011, the tax basis of components of distributable earnings and the net unrealized depreciation based on the identified cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

           
   Cost for federal income tax purposes      $ 78,887,159  
   Unrealized appreciation        1,699,016  
   Unrealized depreciation        (2,667,137 )
       

 

 

 
   Net unrealized depreciation      $ (968,121 )
       

 

 

 

For the period ended December 31, 2011, the Series elected to defer to January 1, 2012, $177,838 of late-year ordinary losses.

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act made changes to several tax rules including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, which will retain their character as short- term and/or long term losses.

As of December 31, 2011, the Series did not have pre or post-enactment net capital loss carryfowards.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. and Shareholders of Emerging Markets Series:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Emerging Markets Series (a series of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc., hereafter referred to as the “Series”) at December 31, 2011 and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the period November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Series’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2011 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

LOGO

New York, New York

February 21, 2012

 

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Supplemental Tax Information

(unaudited)

All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly are subject to change.

For federal income tax purposes, the Series reports for the current fiscal year $100,029 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable under the tax law as qualified dividend income.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

At the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) meeting, held on November 18, 2011, the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Fund and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”) was reviewed by the Board for renewal. In connection with the decision whether to renew the Agreement, a variety of material was prepared for and reviewed by the Board.

Representatives of the Advisor attended the meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist the Board in its considerations. The discussion immediately below outlines the materials and information presented to the Board in connection with the Board’s 2011 Annual Review of the Agreement and the conclusions made by the Directors when determining to continue the Agreement.

 

   

The Board considered the services provided by the Advisor under the Agreement including, among others: deciding what securities to purchase and sell for each Series; arranging for the purchase and sale of such securities by placing orders with broker-dealers; administering the affairs of the Fund (including the books and records of the Fund not maintained by third party service providers such as the custodian or sub-transfer agent); arranging for the insurance coverage for the Fund; and supervising the preparation of tax returns, SEC filings (including registration statements) and reports to shareholders for the Fund. The Board also considered the nature and quality of such services provided under the Agreement in light of the Advisor’s services provided to the Fund for 25 years. The Board discussed the quality of these services with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the Advisor was performing its services to the Fund required under the Agreement in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board considered the investment performance of the various Series of the Fund. The investment performance for each Series was reviewed on a cumulative basis since inception and on a one year basis. In addition, annualized performance for the following time periods was considered: inception, three year, five year, ten year, and current market cycle. A market cycle includes periods of both rising and falling markets. Returns for established benchmark indices for each Series were provided for each time period. The Board noted that the various Series were competitive against their respective benchmarks and/or peer groups over various time periods, but in particular over the full market cycle period relevant for the Series. In addition, the Board considered at the meeting (and considers on a quarterly basis) a peer group performance analysis consisting of Morningstar universes of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Board discussed the performance with representatives from the Advisor and concluded that the investment performance of each of the Fund’s Series was reasonable based on the Fund’s actual performance and comparative performance, especially performance over the current market cycle.

 

   

The Board considered the costs of the Advisor’s services and the profits of the Advisor as they relate to the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement. In reviewing the Advisor’s costs and profits, the Board discussed the Advisor’s revenues generated from the Fund (on both an actual and adjusted basis) and its expenses associated with providing the services under the Agreement. In addition, the Board reviewed the Advisor’s expenses associated with Fund activities outside of the Agreement (such as expense reimbursements pursuant to expense caps and payments made by the Advisor to third party platforms on which shares of the Fund are available for purchase). It was noted by representatives of the Advisor that 10 of the 29 active Series of the Fund are currently experiencing expenses above the capped expense ratios. After discussing the above costs and profits, the Board concluded that the Advisor’s profitability relating to its services provided under the Agreement was reasonable.

 

   

The Board considered the fees and expenses of the various Series of the Fund. The Advisor presented the advisory fees and total expenses for each Series, including the advisory fee adjusted for any expense waivers or reimbursements (either contractual or voluntary) paid by the Advisor. The advisory fees and expense ratios of each Series were compared to an average (on both a mean and median basis) of similar funds as disclosed on the Morningstar database. Representatives of the Advisor discussed with the Board the levels of its advisory fee for each Series of the Fund and as compared to the median and mean advisory fees for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Expense ratios for every Series, except the Pro-Blend’s Class R and Class C, and Target Class R and Class C (and a few Class K), are currently below the median and mean for similar funds as listed on Morningstar. Based on their review of the information provided, the Board concluded that the fees and expenses of each Series of the Fund were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

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Renewal of Investment Advisory Agreement

(unaudited)

 

   

The Board also considered the other benefits the Advisor derives from its relationship with the Fund. Such other benefits include certain research products provided by soft dollars. Given the level of soft dollar transactions involving the Fund, the Board concluded that these additional benefits to the Advisor were reasonable.

 

   

In addition to the factors described above, the Board considered the Advisor’s personnel, investment strategies, policies and procedures relating to compliance with personal securities transactions, and reputation, expertise and resources in domestic and foreign financial markets. The Board concluded that these factors support the conclusion that the Advisor performs its services in a reasonable manner.

 

   

The Board did not consider economies of scale at this time because of the multiple uses of the Fund (for the Advisor’s discretionary investment account clients in addition to direct investors), the current profitability of the Advisor’s services to the Fund under the Agreement, and the overall size of the Fund complex.

Based on the Board’s deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Board, including a majority of Directors that are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, concluded that the compensation under the Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services and expenses and such other matters as the Directors considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. Accordingly, the Board approved the renewal of the Agreement. In the course of their deliberations, the Directors did not identify any particular information that was all important or controlling.

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

The Statement of Additional Information provides additional information about the Fund’s directors and officers and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-466-3863, at www.manningnapieradvisors.com, or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC Internet web site (http:// www.sec.gov). The following chart shows certain information about the Fund’s officers and directors, including their principal occupations during the last five years. Unless specific dates are provided, the individuals have held the listed positions for longer than five years.

 

Interested Director/Officer   
Name:    B. Reuben Auspitz*
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    64
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Executive Officer, President, Chairman & Director
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Director since 1984; Vice President 1984 - 2003; President
   since 2004; Principal Executive Officer since 2002
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Executive Vice President; Executive Group Member**; Chief Compliance
   Officer since 2004; Vice Chairman since June 2010; Co-Executive Director
   from 2003-2010 - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, President; Director -
   Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc.
   Holds or has held one or more of the following titles for various
   subsidiaries and affiliates: President, Vice President, Director, Chairman,
   Treasurer, Chief Compliance Officer or Member.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Independent Directors   
Name:    Stephen B. Ashley
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    71
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1996
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Ashley Group
   (property management and investment). Chairman (non-executive)
   2004-2008; Director 1995-2008 - Fannie Mae (mortgage)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    The Ashley Group (1995-2008)
     Genesee Corporation (1987-2007)
Name:    Peter L. Faber
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    73
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Governance & Nominating Committee Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1987
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Senior Counsel since 2006, Partner (1995 - 2006) - McDermott, Will &
   Emery LLP (law firm)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Partnership for New York City, Inc. (non-profit)
   New York Collegium (non-profit)
     Boston Early Music Festival (non-profit)
Name:    Harris H. Rusitzky
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    77
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 1985
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President, The Greening Group (business consultants) since 1994;
   Partner, The Restaurant Group (restaurants) since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Independent Directors (continued)   
Name:    Paul A. Brooke
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    65
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Director, Audit Committee Member, Governance & Nominating Committee
   Member
Term of Office & Length of Time Served:    Indefinite - Since 2007
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Chairman & CEO, Alsius Corp. (investments); Managing Member, PMSV
   Holdings LLC (investments)
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    Incyte Corp. (2000-present)
   ViroPharma, Inc. (2000-present)
   HLTH Corp. (2000-present)
   Cheyne Capital International (2000-present)
   MPM Bio-equities (2000-present)
   GMP Companies (2000-present)
     HoustonPharma (2000-present)
Officers   
Name:    Ryan Albano
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    30
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Fund Reporting Manager since 2011 – Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC;
   Manager (2004-2011) – KPMG LLP
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Jeffrey S. Coons, Ph.D., CFA
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    48
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Vice President
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    President since 2010, Co-Director of Research since 2002, Executive
   Group Member** since 2003, - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC
   Holds one or more of the following titles for various subsidiaries and
   affiliates: President, Director, Treasurer or Senior Trust Officer.
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34

Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:

 

  

N/A

 

Name:    Elizabeth Craig
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    25
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Assistant Corporate Secretary
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Since 2011
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Mutual Fund Compliance Specialist since 2009 - Manning & Napier
   Advisors, LLC
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Christine Glavin
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    45
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Principal Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Chief Financial Officer since 2001
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Fund Reporting, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC since 1997
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

 

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Directors’ and Officers’ Information

(unaudited)

 

Officers (continued)   
Name:    Jodi L. Hedberg
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    44
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Corporate Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering
   Compliance Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Corporate Secretary since 1997; Chief Compliance Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Director of Compliance, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and affiliates
   since 1990 (title change in 2005 from Compliance Manager to Director of
   Compliance); Corporate Secretary, Manning & Napier Investor Services,
   Inc. since 2006
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A
Name:    Richard Yates
Address:    290 Woodcliff Drive
   Fairport, NY 14450
Age:    46
Current Position(s) Held with Fund:    Chief Legal Officer
Term of Office& Length of Time Served:    Chief Legal Officer since 2004
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years:    Counsel - Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC & affiliates since 2000; Holds
   one or more of the following titles for various affiliates; Director or
   Corporate Secretary
Number of Portfolios Overseen within Fund Complex:    34
Other Directorships Held Outside Fund Complex:    N/A

*Interested Director, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 by reason of his position with the Fund’s investment advisor and distributor. Mr. Auspitz serves as the Executive Vice President and Director, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC and President and Director, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc., the Fund’s distributor.

**Prior to June 2010, the Executive Group, consisting of senior executive employee-owners, performed the duties of the Office of the Chief Executive of the Advisor. Effective June 2010, the Executive Group serves as an advisory board to the Chief Executive Officer.

1The term of office for President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary is one year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. All other officers’ terms are indefinite.

 

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Literature Requests

(unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   

On the Securities and Exchange
Commission’s (SEC) web site

   http://www.sec.gov   

Proxy Voting Record

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30th is available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov   

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Series’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the 1st and 3rd quarters of each fiscal year are provided on Form N-Q, and are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov   

The Series’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectus and SAI provide additional information about each Series, including charges, expenses and risks. These documents are available, without charge, upon request:

 

By phone    1-800-466-3863   
On the SEC’s web site    http://www.sec.gov   
On our web site    http://www.manning-napier.com   

Additional information available at www.manning-napier.com

1. Fund Holdings - Month-End

2. Fund Holdings - Quarter-End

3. Shareholder Report - Annual

4. Shareholder Report - Semi-Annual

The Fund also offers electronic notification or “e-delivery” when certain documents are available on-line to be downloaded or reviewed. Direct shareholders can elect to receive electronic notification when shareholder reports, prospectus updates, and/or statements are available. If you do not currently have on-line access to your account, you can establish access by going to www.manning-napier.com, click on “Login” in the top corner of the page, and follow the prompts to self-enroll. Once enrolled, you can set your electronic notification preferences by clicking on the Account Options tab located within the green toolbar and then select E-Delivery Option. Should you have any questions on either how to establish on-line access or how to update your account settings, please contact Investor Services at 1-800-466-3863.

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ITEM 2:

CODE OF ETHICS

(a) The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. A copy of the registrant’s code of ethics is filed herewith as Exhibit 12(a)(1).

(b) During the period covered by this report, no amendments were made to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in 2 (a) above.

(c) During the period covered by this report, no implicit or explicit waivers to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in 2 (a) above were granted.

(d) Not applicable to the registrant due to the response given in 2 (c) above.

 

ITEM 3:

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

All of the members of the Audit committee have been determined by the Registrant’s Board of Directors to be Audit Committee Financial Experts as defined in this item. The current members of the Audit Committee are: Harris H. Rusitzky, Stephen B. Ashley, and Paul A. Brooke. Richard M. Hurwitz served on the Audit Committee and was determined to be a financial expert until his resignation on November 18, 2011. All Audit Committee members are independent under applicable rules. This designation will not increase the designee’s duties, obligations or liability as compared to their duties, obligations and liability as a member of the Audit Committee and of the Board.

 

ITEM 4:

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Aggregate fees for professional services rendered for the Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. (Life Sciences Series, Small Cap Series, Technology Series, Financial Services Series, Real Estate Series, International Series, World Opportunities Series, Ohio Tax Exempt Series, Diversified Tax Exempt Series, New York Tax Exempt Series, Core Bond Series, Core Plus Bond Series, High Yield Bond Series, Inflation Focus Equity Series, and Emerging Markets Series, collectively the “Fund”) by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as of and for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were:

 

     2011      2010  
  

 

 

 

Audit Fees (a)

     388,813         337,183   

Audit Related Fees (b)

     0         0   

Tax Fees (c)

     90,675         74,400   

All Other Fees (d)

     0         0   
  

 

 

 
     479,488         411,583   
  

 

 

 


(a)

Audit Fees

These fees relate to professional services rendered by PwC for the audit of the Fund’s annual financial statements or services normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filing or engagements. These services include the audits of the financial statements of the Fund, issuance of consents, income tax provision procedures and assistance with review of documents filed with the SEC.

 

(b)

Audit-Related Fees

These fees relate to assurance and related services by PwC that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Fund’s financial statements and are not reported under “Audit Fees” above.

 

(c)

Tax Fees

These fees relate to professional services rendered by PwC for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. The tax services provided by PwC related to the review of the Fund’s federal and state income tax returns, excise tax calculations and returns, a review of the Fund’s calculations of capital gain and income distributions, and additional tax research for compliance purposes.

 

(d)

All Other Fees

These fees relate to products and services provided by PwC other than those reported above under “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees,” and “Tax Fees” above.

There were no amounts that were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimus exception (Rule 2-01(c)(7) of Regulation S-X) for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

Non-Audit Services to the Fund’s Service Affiliates that were Pre-Approved by the Fund’s Audit Committee

The Fund’s Audit Committee is required to pre-approve non-audit services which meet both the following criteria:

 

i)

Directly relate to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting; and

ii)

Rendered by PwC to the Fund’s advisor, Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, and entities in a control relationship with the advisor (“service affiliate”) that provide ongoing services to the Fund. For purposes of disclosure, Manning & Napier Investor Services, Inc. is considered to be a service affiliate.

 

     2011      2010  
  

 

 

 

Audit Related Fees

     151,944         153,644   

Tax Fees

     0         0   
  

 

 

 
     151,944         153,644   
  

 

 

 

The Audit Related fees for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were for a license for proprietary authoritative financial reporting and assurance literature library software, a surprise examination pursuant to Rule 204-2(b) and 206(4)-2, and a Type II SAS 70 pursuant to Rule 206. In 2010, were for 17Ad-13 internal control examinations and the license for proprietary authoritative financial report and assurance literature library software.


There were no amounts that were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimus exception (Rule 2-01(c)(7) of Regulation S-X) for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

Aggregate Fees

Aggregate fees billed to the Fund for non-audit services for 2011 and 2010 were $90,675 and $74,400, respectively. Aggregate fees billed to the Fund’s advisor and service affiliates for non-audit services were $151,944 and $153,644, respectively. These amounts include fees for non-audit services required to be pre-approved and fees for non-audit services that did not require pre-approval since they did not relate to the Fund’s operations and financial reporting.

The Fund’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provisions for non-audit services to the Fund’s advisor and service affiliates, which did not require pre-approval, are compatible with maintaining PwC’s independence.

 

 

 

ITEM 5:

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6:

INVESTMENTS

 

(a)

See Investment Portfolios under Item 1 on this Form N-CSR.

 

(b)

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 7:

DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8:

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9:

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

Not applicable.


ITEM 10:

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

There have been no material changes to the procedure by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

 

ITEM 11:

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Based on their evaluation of the Funds’ disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date, the Funds’ Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Funds’ disclosure controls and procedures are: (i) reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately communicated to the Funds’ officers to allow timely decisions regarding disclosures required in this report; (ii) reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner; and (iii) are effective in achieving the goals described in (i) and (ii) above.

(b) During the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report, there have been no changes in the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting that the above officers believe to have materially affected, or to be reasonably likely to materially affect, the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12:

EXHIBITS

 

(a)(1)

Code of ethics that is subject to the disclosure of Item 2 above.

 

(a)(2)

Separate certifications for the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are attached as EX-99.CERT.

 

(a)(3)

Not applicable.

 

(b)

A certification of the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, is attached as EX-99.906CERT. The certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph is not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification is not deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates them by reference.


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.

Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.

/s/ B. Reuben Auspitz

 

B. Reuben Auspitz

President & Principal Executive Officer of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.

February 24, 2012

 

 

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.

/s/ B. Reuben Auspitz

 

B. Reuben Auspitz

President & Principal Executive Officer of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.

February 24, 2012

/s/ Christine Glavin

 

Christine Glavin

Chief Financial Officer & Principal Financial Officer of Manning & Napier Fund, Inc.

February 24, 2012