N-CSRS 1 d200234dncsrs.htm LOOMIS SAYLES FUNDS II Loomis Sayles Funds II
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-06241

 

 

Loomis Sayles Funds II

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

 

399 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

Coleen Downs Dinneen, Esq.

NGAM Distribution, L.P.

399 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 449-2810

Date of fiscal year end: September 30

Date of reporting period: March 31, 2016

 

 

 


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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

The Registrant’s semi-annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is as follows:


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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

March 31, 2016

LOGO

 

Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund

Loomis Sayles Growth Fund

Loomis Sayles Value Fund

 

LOGO

 

 

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Portfolio Review  page 1

Portfolio of Investments  page 8

Financial Statements  page  35

Notes to Financial Statements  page 52

 


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LOOMIS SAYLES GLOBAL EQUITY AND INCOME FUND

 

Managers   Symbols
Daniel J. Fuss, CFA®, CIC   Class A    LGMAX
Eileen N. Riley, CFA®   Class C    LGMCX
David W. Rolley, CFA®   Class Y    LSWWX
Lee M. Rosenbaum  
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.  

 

 

Objective

The Fund seeks high total investment return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20164

 

         
      6 Months      1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  
   
Class A (Inception 2/1/06)              
NAV      3.18      -1.78      5.75      6.96
With 5.75% Maximum Sales Charge      -2.78         -7.41         4.51         6.33   
   
Class C (Inception 2/1/06)              
NAV      2.77         -2.53         4.95         6.15   
With CDSC1      1.79         -3.46         4.95         6.15   
   
Class Y (Inception 5/1/96)              
NAV      3.35         -1.53         6.02         7.23   
   
Comparative Performance              
MSCI World Index2      5.42         -2.90         7.12         4.86   
Citigroup World Government Bond Index3      5.78         5.92         1.16         4.19   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any Fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

1 Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

 

2 MSCI World Index is an unmanaged index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets.

 

3 Citigroup World Government Bond Index is an unmanaged index that includes the most significant and liquid government bond markets globally that carry at least an investment-grade rating.

 

4 Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES GROWTH FUND

 

Manager   Symbols
Aziz V. Hamzaogullari, CFA®   Class A    LGRRX
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.   Class C    LGRCX
  Class N    LGRNX
  Class Y    LSGRX

 

 

Objective

The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20163

 

           
      6 Months      1 Year      5 Years      10 Years      Life of
Class N
 
   
Class A (Inception 12/31/96)                 
NAV      9.05      5.94      13.80      5.54     
With 5.75% Maximum Sales Charge      2.81         -0.13         12.46         4.92           
   
Class C (Inception 9/12/03)                 
NAV      8.71         5.27         12.95         4.76           
With CDSC1      7.71         4.27         12.95         4.76           
   
Class N (Inception 2/1/13)                 
NAV      9.22         6.39                         14.35   
   
Class Y (Inception 5/16/91)                 
NAV      9.14         6.21         14.09         5.89           
   
Comparative Performance                 
Russell 1000® Growth Index2      8.11         2.52         12.38         8.28         14.30   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any Fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

1 Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

 

2

Russell 1000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

3 Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES VALUE FUND

 

Managers   Symbols   
Arthur J. Barry, CFA®   Class A    LSVRX
Adam C. Liebhoff   Class C    LSCVX
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.   Class N    LSVNX
  Class Y    LSGIX
  Admin Class    LSAVX

 

 

Objective

The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital and income

 

 

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20164

 

           
      6 Months      1 Year      5 Years      10 Years     

Life of

Class N

 
   
Class A (Inception 6/30/06)1                 
NAV      3.20      -5.69      8.72      5.89     
With 5.75% Maximum Sales Charge      -2.72         -11.11         7.44         5.26           
   
Class C (Inception 6/1/07)1                 
NAV      2.83         -6.38         7.91         5.09           
With CDSC2      2.01         -7.12         7.91         5.09           
   
Class N (Inception 2/1/13)                 
NAV      3.41         -5.32                         9.13   
   
Class Y (Inception 5/13/91)                 
NAV      3.37         -5.42         9.00         6.19           
   
Admin Class (Inception 2/1/10)1                 
NAV      3.11         -5.90         8.48         5.62           
   
Comparative Performance                 
Russell 1000® Value Index3      7.37         -1.54         10.25         5.72         10.43   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any Fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

1 Prior to 6/1/07, performance of Class A shares is that of Retail Class shares, which were redesignated as Class A shares, restated to reflect the sales load of Class A shares. Prior to the inception of Retail Class shares (6/30/06), performance is that of Institutional Class shares, which were redesignated as Class Y shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class A shares. Prior to the inception of Class C shares (6/1/07), performance is that of Institutional Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class C shares. Prior to the inception of Admin Class shares (2/1/10), performance is that of Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of Admin Class shares.

 

2 Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

 

3

Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

4 Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INDEX INFORMATION

This document may contain references to third party copyrights, indexes, and trademarks, each of which is the property of its respective owner. Such owner is not affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management or any of its related or affiliated companies (collectively “NGAM”) and does not sponsor, endorse or participate in the provision of any NGAM services, funds or other financial products.

The index information contained herein is derived from third parties and is provided on an “as is” basis. The user of this information assumes the entire risk of use of this information. Each of the third party entities involved in compiling, computing or creating index information disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information.

PROXY VOTING INFORMATION

A description of the Natixis Funds proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the Natixis Funds website at ngam.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Natixis Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12 months ended June 30, 2015 is available from the Natixis Funds website and the SEC’s website.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES

The Natixis Funds file complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.

 

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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES

As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different types of costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the Fund’s prospectus. The examples below are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The first line in the table for each class of Fund shares shows the actual account values and actual fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund from October 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During Period row as shown below for your class.

The second line in the table for each class of Fund shares provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds to 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 reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line in the table of each fund is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.

 

LOOMIS SAYLES GLOBAL EQUITY AND
INCOME FUND
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2015
    ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2016
    EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD*
10/1/2015 – 3/31/2016
 
Class A        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,031.80        $5.94   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,019.15        $5.91   
Class C        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,027.70        $9.73   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,015.40        $9.67   
Class Y        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,033.50        $4.68   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,020.40        $4.65   

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 1.17%, 1.92% and 0.92% for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES GROWTH FUND   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2015
    ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2016
    EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD*
10/1/2015 – 3/31/2016
 
Class A        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,090.50        $4.76   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,020.45        $4.60   
Class C        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,087.10        $8.61   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,016.75        $8.32   
Class N        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,092.20        $2.98   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,022.15        $2.88   
Class Y        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,091.40        $3.40   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,021.75        $3.29   

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement): 0.91%, 1.65%, 0.57% and 0.65% for Class A, C, N and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

LOOMIS SAYLES VALUE FUND   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2015
    ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2016
    EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD*
10/1/2015 – 3/31/2016
 
Class A        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,032.00        $4.78   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,020.30        $4.75   
Class C        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,028.30        $8.57   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,016.55        $8.52   
Class N        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,034.10        $2.95   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,022.10        $2.93   
Class Y        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,033.70        $3.51   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,021.55        $3.49   
Admin Class        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,031.10        $6.09   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,019.00        $6.06   

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.94%, 1.69%, 0.58%, 0.69% and 1.20% for Class A, C, N, Y and Admin Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund

 

Shares

     Description    Value (†)  
  Common Stocks — 62.4% of Net Assets   
   Belgium — 1.7%   
  200,695       Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV    $ 24,933,692   
     

 

 

 
   Canada — 1.2%   
  359,900       CGI Group, Inc., Class A(b)      17,200,380   
     

 

 

 
   China — 2.7%   
  386,838       Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Sponsored ADR(b)      30,571,807   
  1,033,500       Hengan International Group Co. Ltd.      9,001,640   
     

 

 

 
        39,573,447   
     

 

 

 
   Denmark — 1.1%   
  299,621       Novo Nordisk AS, Class B      16,225,543   
     

 

 

 
   France — 1.2%   
  202,835       Thales S.A.      17,724,674   
     

 

 

 
   Germany — 0.7%   
  176,005       Brenntag AG      10,029,246   
     

 

 

 
   Hong Kong — 1.9%   
  4,798,800       AIA Group Ltd.      27,276,471   
     

 

 

 
   India — 2.3%   
  1,528,329       HCL Technologies Ltd.      18,783,858   
  775,644       HDFC Bank Ltd.      14,789,050   
     

 

 

 
        33,572,908   
     

 

 

 
   Ireland — 0.5%   
  26,012,737       Governor & Co. of the Bank of Ireland (The)(b)      7,523,877   
     

 

 

 
   Italy — 0.6%   
  150,770       Luxottica Group S.p.A.      8,305,589   
     

 

 

 
   Japan — 2.9%   
  371,700       Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.      11,569,048   
  2,933,500       Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.      13,592,679   
  509,770       Nomura Research Institute Ltd.      17,167,508   
     

 

 

 
        42,329,235   
     

 

 

 
   Netherlands — 0.8%   
  990,265       ING Groep NV      11,850,314   
     

 

 

 
   Philippines — 0.8%   
  2,511,380       Universal Robina Corp.      11,824,758   
     

 

 

 
   Sweden — 1.8%   
  501,984       Assa Abloy AB      9,882,808   
  671,532       Atlas Copco AB, A Shares      16,853,673   
     

 

 

 
        26,736,481   
     

 

 

 
   Switzerland — 2.2%   
  37,157       Geberit AG, (Registered)      13,883,503   
  73,873       Roche Holding AG      18,138,797   
     

 

 

 
        32,022,300   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)

 

Shares

     Description    Value (†)  
   United Kingdom — 2.5%   
  5,094,916       Legal & General Group PLC    $ 17,167,083   
  482,408       London Stock Exchange Group PLC      19,486,977   
     

 

 

 
        36,654,060   
     

 

 

 
   United States — 37.5%   
  148,979       Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)      20,740,856   
  131,142       Allergan PLC(b)      35,149,990   
  22,899       Alphabet, Inc., Class C(b)      17,058,610   
  38,948       Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b)      29,713,429   
  23,442       Amazon.com, Inc.(b)      13,916,109   
  52,264       AutoZone, Inc.(b)      41,638,206   
  399,948       Comcast Corp., Class A      24,428,824   
  91,770       Eaton Corp. PLC      5,741,131   
  49,639       EOG Resources, Inc.      3,602,799   
  261,739       Facebook, Inc., Class A(b)      29,864,420   
  138,202       FactSet Research Systems, Inc.      20,941,749   
  241,539       Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A(b)      15,144,495   
  116,225       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)      18,245,001   
  955       Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc.(b)      22,490   
  431,956       Jarden Corp.(b)      25,463,806   
  210,920       LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A      18,050,534   
  121,648       M&T Bank Corp.      13,502,928   
  44,735       Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(b)      15,422,839   
  17,553       Priceline Group, Inc. (The)(b)      22,625,115   
  188,919       Schlumberger Ltd.      13,932,776   
  87,957       Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)      25,038,719   
  349,542       Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.      29,162,289   
  301,479       Texas Instruments, Inc.      17,310,924   
  165,278       TransDigm Group, Inc.(b)      36,417,355   
  144,377       Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)      16,850,240   
  186,210       UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      24,002,469   
  335,672       Wells Fargo & Co.      16,233,098   
     

 

 

 
        550,221,201   
     

 

 

 
   Total Common Stocks
(Identified Cost $812,453,134)
     914,004,176   
     

 

 

 
     
Principal
Amount (‡)
               
  Bonds and Notes — 33.7%   
  Non-Convertible Bonds — 32.9%   
   Argentina — 0.2%   
$ 775,000       Provincia de Buenos Aires, 9.125%, 3/16/2024, 144A      793,972   
  382,136       Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A., 9.625%, 5/14/2020, 144A      391,690   
  565,000       YPF S.A., 8.500%, 3/23/2021, 144A      565,000   
  1,755,000       YPF S.A., 8.750%, 4/04/2024, 144A      1,737,450   
     

 

 

 
        3,488,112   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Australia — 0.1%   
$ 110,000       Incitec Pivot Finance LLC, 6.000%, 12/10/2019, 144A    $ 117,892   
  500,000       Macquarie Bank Ltd., 6.625%, 4/07/2021, 144A      568,929   
  95,000       Sydney Airport Finance Co. Pty Ltd., 3.375%, 4/30/2025, 144A      94,065   
  120,000       Sydney Airport Finance Co. Pty Ltd., 5.125%, 2/22/2021, 144A      132,513   
  950,000       Telstra Corp. Ltd., 3.125%, 4/07/2025, 144A(c)      950,057   
     

 

 

 
        1,863,456   
     

 

 

 
   Belgium — 0.1%   
  1,040,000       Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc., 3.300%, 2/01/2023(c)      1,081,208   
  350,000       Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A., EMTN, 6.500%, 6/23/2017, (GBP)      533,915   
  440,000       Solvay Finance (America) LLC, 3.400%, 12/03/2020, 144A      447,309   
     

 

 

 
        2,062,432   
     

 

 

 
   Brazil — 0.9%   
  600,000       Banco Santander Brasil S.A., 4.625%, 2/13/2017, 144A      609,600   
  2,365,820       Banco Votorantim S.A., 6.250%, 5/16/2016, 144A, (BRL)      604,118   
  800,000       Braskem Finance Ltd., 5.750%, 4/15/2021, 144A      762,160   
  6,600(††)       Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional, Zero Coupon, 7/01/2016, (BRL)      1,776,369   
  2,250(††)       Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F, 10.000%, 1/01/2019, (BRL)      577,637   
  1,115(††)       Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series F, 10.000%, 1/01/2021, (BRL)      271,728   
  2,300,000       BRF S.A., 7.750%, 5/22/2018, 144A, (BRL)      530,919   
  1,000,000       CIMPOR Financial Operations BV, 5.750%, 7/17/2024, 144A      725,000   
  400,000       Cosan Luxembourg S.A., 5.000%, 3/14/2023, 144A      349,960   
  885,000       Embraer Netherlands Finance BV, 5.050%, 6/15/2025      777,694   
  800,000       Gerdau Trade, Inc., 5.750%, 1/30/2021, 144A      714,000   
  226,000       GTL Trade Finance, Inc., 5.893%, 4/29/2024, 144A      184,405   
  915,000       Itau Unibanco Holding S.A., 2.850%, 5/26/2018, 144A      902,647   
  1,825,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 4.375%, 5/20/2023      1,331,702   
  320,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.375%, 1/27/2021      264,522   
  775,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.750%, 1/20/2020      673,281   
  1,125,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.850%, 6/05/2115      784,687   
  300,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.875%, 1/20/2040      216,000   
  500,000       Tupy Overseas S.A., 6.625%, 7/17/2024, 144A      465,000   
  546,000       Vale Overseas Ltd., 6.875%, 11/21/2036      431,176   
  225,000       Vale S.A., 5.625%, 9/11/2042      158,625   
     

 

 

 
        13,111,230   
     

 

 

 
   Canada — 0.5%   
  1,085,000       Air Canada, 7.625%, 10/01/2019, 144A, (CAD)      876,145   
  495,000       Air Canada Pass Through Trust, Series 2015-2, Class A, 4.125%, 6/15/2029, 144A      495,000   
  5,065,000       Canadian Government, 1.250%, 9/01/2018, (CAD)(c)      3,965,890   
  1,335,000       Institutional Mortgage Securities Canada, Inc., Series 2014-5A, Class A2, 2.616%, 7/12/2047, 144A, (CAD)(c)      1,027,716   
  185,000       Magna International, Inc., 1.900%, 11/24/2023, (EUR)      218,989   
  600,000       Telus Corp., Series CG, 5.050%, 12/04/2019, (CAD)      511,078   
     

 

 

 
        7,094,818   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Chile — 0.5%   
$ 1,450,000       Banco de Credito e Inversiones, 3.000%, 9/13/2017, 144A(c)    $ 1,467,838   
  200,000       Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A., 4.750%, 1/11/2022      211,773   
  600,000       Chile Government International Bond, 3.125%, 1/21/2026      606,300   
  300,000,000       Chile Government International Bond, 5.500%, 8/05/2020, (CLP)(c)      463,502   
  1,160,000       CODELCO, Inc., 4.500%, 9/16/2025, 144A(c)      1,182,264   
  550,000       Corpbanca S.A., 3.125%, 1/15/2018      552,907   
  250,000       E.CL S.A., 5.625%, 1/15/2021, 144A      274,699   
  800,000       Inversiones CMPC S.A., 4.375%, 5/15/2023, 144A      804,765   
  1,120,000       Transelec S.A., 4.250%, 1/14/2025, 144A(c)      1,111,370   
  400,000       VTR Finance BV, 6.875%, 1/15/2024, 144A      390,000   
     

 

 

 
        7,065,418   
     

 

 

 
   China — 0.1%   
  800,000       Baidu, Inc., 2.250%, 11/28/2017      805,277   
  700,000       Baidu, Inc., 3.250%, 8/06/2018      717,517   
  400,000       China Resources Gas Group Ltd., 4.500%, 4/05/2022, 144A      429,353   
     

 

 

 
        1,952,147   
     

 

 

 
   Colombia — 0.2%   
  555,000       Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P., 5.375%, 9/27/2022, 144A      503,718   
  610,000       Ecopetrol S.A., 4.125%, 1/16/2025      520,025   
  600,000       Ecopetrol S.A., 5.875%, 9/18/2023(c)      591,606   
  490,000       Ecopetrol S.A., 5.875%, 5/28/2045      385,728   
  1,265,000,000       Emgesa S.A. E.S.P., 8.750%, 1/25/2021, 144A, (COP)      404,202   
  2,140,000,000       Empresas Publicas de Medellin E.S.P., 8.375%, 2/01/2021, 144A, (COP)      678,964   
  200,000,000       Republic of Colombia, 7.750%, 4/14/2021, (COP)      67,502   
     

 

 

 
        3,151,745   
     

 

 

 
   Dominican Republic — 0.1%   
  1,410,000       Dominican Republic International Bond, 5.500%, 1/27/2025, 144A      1,410,000   
  425,000       Dominican Republic International Bond, 8.625%, 4/20/2027, 144A      478,125   
     

 

 

 
        1,888,125   
     

 

 

 
   France — 0.3%   
  425,000       Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.450%, 3/15/2029      451,562   
  15,000       Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.500%, 1/15/2028      15,450   
  200,000       AXA S.A., 7.125%, 12/15/2020, (GBP)      340,961   
  435,000       Credit Agricole S.A., 4.375%, 3/17/2025, 144A      426,409   
  390,000       Credit Agricole S.A., (fixed rate to 6/23/2026, variable rate thereafter), 7.500%, (GBP)(d)      490,550   
  1,065,000       Societe Generale S.A., 4.250%, 4/14/2025, 144A(c)      1,025,297   
  1,015,000       Societe Generale S.A., 4.750%, 11/24/2025, 144A      1,004,503   
  475,000       Societe Generale S.A., (fixed rate to 4/07/2021, variable rate thereafter), 6.750%, (EUR)(d)      525,809   
     

 

 

 
        4,280,541   
     

 

 

 
   Germany — 0.0%   
  200,000       Schaeffler Finance BV, 3.250%, 5/15/2025, (EUR)      230,994   
  300,000       ZF North America Capital, Inc., 2.750%, 4/27/2023, (EUR)      342,223   
     

 

 

 
        573,217   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Hong Kong — 0.1%   
$ 355,000       AIA Group Ltd., 3.200%, 3/11/2025, 144A    $ 357,190   
  400,000       Hutchison Whampoa International 11 Ltd., 3.500%, 1/13/2017, 144A      406,090   
     

 

 

 
        763,280   
     

 

 

 
   Hungary — 0.2%   
  1,330,000       Hungary Government International Bond, 5.375%, 3/25/2024      1,489,507   
  980,000       Hungary Government International Bond, 5.750%, 11/22/2023      1,116,220   
     

 

 

 
        2,605,727   
     

 

 

 
   Iceland — 0.1%   
  1,000,000       Republic of Iceland, 5.875%, 5/11/2022, 144A(c)      1,155,555   
     

 

 

 
   India — 0.4%   
  550,000       Axis Bank Ltd., 3.250%, 5/21/2020, 144A      562,031   
  1,155,000       Bharti Airtel International BV, 5.125%, 3/11/2023, 144A(c)      1,233,519   
  990,000       Bharti Airtel International BV, 5.350%, 5/20/2024, 144A      1,065,621   
  1,400,000       ICICI Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 4/30/2017, variable rate thereafter), 6.375%, 4/30/2022, 144A      1,429,293   
  750,000       Reliance Holdings USA, Inc., 5.400%, 2/14/2022, 144A      836,890   
  700,000       State Bank of India/London, 4.125%, 8/01/2017, 144A      718,887   
     

 

 

 
        5,846,241   
     

 

 

 
   Indonesia — 0.6%   
  300,000       Indonesia Government International Bond, 4.125%, 1/15/2025, 144A      301,360   
  525,000       Indonesia Government International Bond, 4.750%, 1/08/2026, 144A      550,867   
  725,000       Indonesia Government International Bond, 5.125%, 1/15/2045, 144A      721,092   
  3,500,000,000       Indonesia Government International Bond, 9.500%, 7/15/2023, (IDR)      287,507   
  781,000,000       Indonesia Government International Bond, 11.500%, 9/15/2019, (IDR)      65,717   
  12,100,000,000       Indonesia Treasury Bond, 6.125%, 5/15/2028, (IDR)      766,890   
  24,000,000,000       Indonesia Treasury Bond, 7.875%, 4/15/2019, (IDR)(c)      1,825,213   
  14,000,000,000       Indonesia Treasury Bond, 8.375%, 3/15/2024, (IDR)(c)      1,097,786   
  400,000       Listrindo Capital BV, 6.950%, 2/21/2019, 144A      411,570   
  1,400,000       Pertamina Persero PT, 4.300%, 5/20/2023, 144A(c)      1,365,612   
  545,000       Republic of Indonesia, 2.875%, 7/08/2021, 144A, (EUR)      638,450   
  500,000       TBG Global Pte Ltd., 4.625%, 4/03/2018, 144A      501,250   
     

 

 

 
        8,533,314   
     

 

 

 
   Italy — 0.6%   
  440,000       Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.500%, 6/01/2025, (EUR)      516,299   
  2,860,000       Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.500%, 8/01/2018, (EUR)(c)      3,594,836   
  2,295,000       Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.750%, 8/01/2023, 144A, (EUR)(c)      3,342,726   
  725,000       UniCredit SpA, EMTN, 6.950%, 10/31/2022, (EUR)      927,474   
  870,000       Wind Acquisition Finance S.A., 7.375%, 4/23/2021, 144A      787,350   
     

 

 

 
        9,168,685   
     

 

 

 
   Japan — 0.3%   
  900,000       Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. (The), 1.700%, 3/05/2018, 144A(c)      895,141   
  940,000       Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. (The), 2.150%, 9/14/2018, 144A(c)      944,917   
  540,000       Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., 2.000%, 3/08/2019, 144A      543,618   
  1,165,000       Nomura Holdings, Inc., GMTN, 2.750%, 3/19/2019(c)      1,182,008   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Japan — continued   
$ 850,000       SoftBank Group Corp., 4.500%, 4/15/2020, 144A    $ 861,687   
     

 

 

 
        4,427,371   
     

 

 

 
   Korea — 0.7%   
  3,700,000       Export-Import Bank of Korea, 3.000%, 5/22/2018, 144A, (NOK)(c)      460,538   
  600,000       Hyundai Capital Services, Inc., 3.500%, 9/13/2017, 144A      613,875   
  600,000       Hyundai Steel Co., 4.625%, 4/21/2016, 144A      600,816   
  600,000       Industrial Bank of Korea, 2.375%, 7/17/2017, 144A(c)      606,596   
  400,000       KEB Hana Bank, 4.000%, 11/03/2016, 144A      406,568   
  400,000       Kia Motors Corp., 3.625%, 6/14/2016, 144A(c)      401,484   
  400,000       Korea Development Bank (The), 4.625%, 11/16/2021(c)      450,008   
  400,000       Korea National Oil Corp., 3.125%, 4/03/2017, 144A      406,644   
  2,589,140,000       Korea Treasury Bond, 2.750%, 9/10/2017, (KRW)(c)      2,304,282   
  1,125,000       Minera y Metalurgica del Boleo S.A. de CV, 2.875%, 5/07/2019, 144A(c)      1,147,694   
  950,000       Shinhan Bank, 2.250%, 4/15/2020, 144A(c)      956,118   
  770,000       Shinhan Bank, 3.875%, 3/24/2026, 144A      778,882   
  140,000       SK Telecom Co. Ltd., 6.625%, 7/20/2027, 144A      186,494   
  200,000       Woori Bank, 5.875%, 4/13/2021, 144A      228,642   
     

 

 

 
        9,548,641   
     

 

 

 
   Luxembourg — 0.1%   
  970,000       ArcelorMittal, 7.750%, 3/01/2041      829,350   
  430,000       INEOS Group Holdings S.A., 5.750%, 2/15/2019, (EUR)      499,328   
  500,000       Millicom International Cellular S.A., 4.750%, 5/22/2020, 144A      476,250   
     

 

 

 
        1,804,928   
     

 

 

 
   Mexico — 1.1%   
  10,000,000       America Movil SAB de CV, 6.450%, 12/05/2022, (MXN)      551,133   
  300,000       Banco Santander Mexico S.A. Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Santander, 4.125%, 11/09/2022, 144A      308,940   
  640,000       Cemex Finance LLC, 6.000%, 4/01/2024, 144A      604,736   
  300,000       Cemex SAB de CV, 4.375%, 3/05/2023, 144A, (EUR)      318,157   
  505,000       Cemex SAB de CV, 5.700%, 1/11/2025, 144A      468,135   
  200,000       Cemex SAB de CV, 7.750%, 4/16/2026, 144A      204,980   
  10,000,000       Grupo Televisa SAB, EMTN, 7.250%, 5/14/2043, (MXN)      476,636   
  746,500(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 6/10/2021, (MXN)(c)      4,537,529   
  186,200(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 6/09/2022, (MXN)(c)      1,129,488   
  395,000(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-10, 8.500%, 12/13/2018, (MXN)(c)      2,500,442   
  135,113(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 8.000%, 12/07/2023, (MXN)(c)      889,595   
  196,000       Mexico Government International Bond, 4.000%, 3/15/2115, (EUR)      193,644   
  1,020,000       Mexico Government International Bond, 4.125%, 1/21/2026(c)      1,069,470   
  780,000       Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.250%, 1/15/2025      722,475   
  625,000       Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.625%, 1/23/2046      525,250   
  135,000(†††)       Petroleos Mexicanos, 7.470%, 11/12/2026, (MXN)      656,679   
  925,000       Unifin Financiera SAB de CV SOFOM ENR, 6.250%, 7/22/2019, 144A      883,375   
     

 

 

 
        16,040,664   
     

 

 

 
   Morocco — 0.1%   
  965,000       OCP S.A., 4.500%, 10/22/2025, 144A      924,711   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Morocco — continued   
$ 590,000       OCP S.A., 6.875%, 4/25/2044, 144A    $ 611,972   
     

 

 

 
        1,536,683   
     

 

 

 
   Netherlands — 0.1%   
  870,000       Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 4.375%, 8/04/2025      897,666   
     

 

 

 
   New Zealand — 0.4%   
  2,895,908       New Zealand Government Bond, 3.000%, 9/20/2030, (NZD)(c)      2,231,303   
  2,340,000       New Zealand Government Bond, 5.000%, 3/15/2019, (NZD)(c)      1,752,861   
  2,590,000       New Zealand Government Bond, 5.500%, 4/15/2023, (NZD)(c)      2,129,387   
  120,000       Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer (Luxembourg) S.A., 9.875%, 8/15/2019      124,275   
     

 

 

 
        6,237,826   
     

 

 

 
   Norway — 0.2%   
  13,275,000       Norway Government Bond, 2.000%, 5/24/2023, 144A, (NOK)(c)      1,726,855   
  13,760,000       Norway Government Bond, 4.500%, 5/22/2019, 144A, (NOK)(c)      1,872,925   
     

 

 

 
        3,599,780   
     

 

 

 
   Panama — 0.1%   
  300,000       Autoridad del Canal de Panama, 4.950%, 7/29/2035, 144A      311,442   
  680,000       Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A., 3.250%, 5/07/2020, 144A      676,600   
  300,000       Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A., 3.750%, 4/04/2017, 144A      304,950   
     

 

 

 
        1,292,992   
     

 

 

 
   Paraguay — 0.1%   
  800,000       Republic of Paraguay, 5.000%, 4/15/2026, 144A      804,000   
     

 

 

 
   Peru — 0.2%   
  580,000       Southern Copper Corp., 3.875%, 4/23/2025      556,177   
  1,050,000       Transportadora de Gas del Peru S.A., 4.250%, 4/30/2028, 144A(c)      1,018,500   
  1,050,000       Union Andina de Cementos SAA, 5.875%, 10/30/2021, 144A      1,052,625   
     

 

 

 
        2,627,302   
     

 

 

 
   Philippines — 0.0%   
  175,000       Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., EMTN, 8.350%, 3/06/2017      184,625   
     

 

 

 
   Poland — 0.4%   
  17,080,000       Poland Government Bond, 4.000%, 10/25/2023, (PLN)(c)      5,039,039   
  3,210,000       Poland Government Bond, 5.500%, 10/25/2019, (PLN)      973,367   
     

 

 

 
        6,012,406   
     

 

 

 
   Portugal — 0.0%   
  400,000       EDP Finance BV, 4.125%, 1/15/2020, 144A      400,560   
  225,000       EDP Finance BV, EMTN, 2.000%, 4/22/2025, (EUR)      248,629   
     

 

 

 
        649,189   
     

 

 

 
   Russia — 0.1%   
  77,000,000       Russian Federal Bond - OFZ, Series 5081, 6.200%, 1/31/2018, (RUB)      1,088,326   
     

 

 

 
   Singapore — 0.2%   
  495,000       BOC Aviation Pte Ltd., 3.000%, 3/30/2020      499,136   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Singapore — continued   
$ 2,000,000       DBS Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 9/21/2017, variable rate thereafter), 3.625%, 9/21/2022, 144A(c)    $ 2,048,560   
     

 

 

 
        2,547,696   
     

 

 

 
   South Africa — 0.1%   
  930,000       MTN (Mauritius) Investments Ltd., 4.755%, 11/11/2024, 144A      837,186   
  500,000       Myriad International Holdings BV, 6.000%, 7/18/2020, 144A      542,082   
     

 

 

 
        1,379,268   
     

 

 

 
   Spain — 0.4%   
  800,000       Gas Natural Fenosa Finance BV, (fixed rate to 4/24/2024, variable rate thereafter), 3.375% , (EUR)(d)      817,012   
  430,000       Spain Government Bond, 1.600%, 4/30/2025, 144A, (EUR)      502,165   
  2,115,000       Spain Government Bond, 4.300%, 10/31/2019, 144A, (EUR)(c)      2,756,947   
  800,000       Spain Government Bond, 4.400%, 10/31/2023, 144A, (EUR)(c)      1,132,756   
     

 

 

 
        5,208,880   
     

 

 

 
   Supranationals — 0.3%   
  840,000       Central American Bank for Economic Integration, 3.875%, 2/09/2017, 144A(c)      845,880   
  1,115,000       Corporacion Andina de Fomento, 4.375%, 6/15/2022(c)      1,225,006   
  1,140,000       International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 2.500%, 3/12/2020, (AUD)(c)      871,743   
  70,000,000       International Finance Corp., 7.800%, 6/03/2019, (INR)(c)      1,084,696   
     

 

 

 
        4,027,325   
     

 

 

 
   Sweden — 0.0%   
  2,450,000       Sweden Government Bond, 5.000%, 12/01/2020, (SEK)(c)      374,001   
     

 

 

 
   Switzerland — 0.1%   
  1,075,000       Glencore Finance Canada Ltd., 5.550%, 10/25/2042, 144A      827,750   
     

 

 

 
   Thailand — 0.1%   
  1,010,000       Siam Commercial Bank PCL (The), 3.500%, 4/07/2019, 144A(c)      1,045,711   
  950,000       Thai Oil PCL, 3.625%, 1/23/2023, 144A(c)      959,905   
     

 

 

 
        2,005,616   
     

 

 

 
   Turkey — 0.3%   
  445,000       Akbank TAS, 4.000%, 1/24/2020, 144A      440,684   
  800,000       Arcelik AS, 5.000%, 4/03/2023, 144A      758,432   
  545,000       Export Credit Bank of Turkey, 5.000%, 9/23/2021, 144A      547,207   
  920,000       TC Ziraat Bankasi AS, 4.250%, 7/03/2019, 144A      919,917   
  490,000       Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS, 4.750%, 2/11/2021, 144A      473,830   
  800,000       Turkiye Is Bankasi, 3.875%, 11/07/2017, 144A      806,712   
  875,000       Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi, 5.250%, 12/03/2018, 144A      902,877   
     

 

 

 
        4,849,659   
     

 

 

 
   United Arab Emirates — 0.1%   
  850,000       DP World Ltd., 3.250%, 5/18/2020, 144A      854,913   
  600,000       Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, 6.375%, 10/21/2016, 144A      615,588   
     

 

 

 
        1,470,501   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   United Kingdom — 0.6%   
$ 600,000       Anglo American Capital PLC, 2.625%, 9/27/2017, 144A    $ 579,000   
  525,000       Barclays PLC, 3.650%, 3/16/2025      493,132   
  400,000       Barclays PLC, (fixed rate to 9/15/2019, variable rate thereafter), 7.000%, (GBP)(d)      509,305   
  470,000       British Telecommunications PLC, 5.750%, 12/07/2028, (GBP)      853,678   
  295,000       HSBC Holdings PLC, EMTN, 5.750%, 12/20/2027, (GBP)      462,830   
  150,000       Imperial Brands Finance PLC, EMTN, 6.250%, 12/04/2018, (GBP)      240,396   
  400,000       Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 4.500%, 11/04/2024      401,865   
  400,000       Old Mutual PLC, EMTN, 8.000%, 6/03/2021, (GBP)      599,160   
  830,000       Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 4.800%, 4/05/2026      832,747   
  1,130,000       Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.000%, 12/19/2023(c)      1,144,464   
  950,000       Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, (fixed rate to 8/10/2020, variable rate thereafter), 7.500%(d)      877,562   
  350,000       Santander UK Group Holdings PLC, 4.750%, 9/15/2025, 144A      331,046   
  250,000       Standard Chartered PLC, EMTN, (fixed rate to 10/21/2020, variable rate thereafter), 4.000%, 10/21/2025, (EUR)      276,302   
  130,000       Virgin Media Finance PLC, 4.500%, 1/15/2025, 144A, (EUR)      142,960   
  115,000       Virgin Media Finance PLC, 6.375%, 10/15/2024, 144A, (GBP)      167,646   
  100,000       WPP PLC, 6.000%, 4/04/2017, (GBP)      149,924   
     

 

 

 
        8,062,017   
     

 

 

 
   United States — 21.8%   
  15,000       21st Century Fox America, Inc., 6.400%, 12/15/2035      18,353   
  9,890,000       AbbVie, Inc., 2.500%, 5/14/2020      10,068,732   
  45,000       AECOM, 5.750%, 10/15/2022      46,688   
  45,000       AECOM, 5.875%, 10/15/2024      46,350   
  1,110,000       AES Corp. (The), 4.875%, 5/15/2023      1,068,375   
  635,000       AES Corp. (The), 5.500%, 3/15/2024      620,712   
  1,000,000       Alcoa, Inc., 5.125%, 10/01/2024      948,440   
  305,000       Alcoa, Inc., 5.400%, 4/15/2021      309,862   
  975,000       Alcoa, Inc., 5.900%, 2/01/2027      926,250   
  3,073,000       Alcoa, Inc., 5.950%, 2/01/2037      2,612,050   
  8,000,000       Ally Financial, Inc., 3.750%, 11/18/2019      7,920,000   
  745,000       Ally Financial, Inc., 5.125%, 9/30/2024      761,762   
  129,000       Ally Financial, Inc., 8.000%, 12/31/2018      139,320   
  1,728,000       Ally Financial, Inc., 8.000%, 11/01/2031      1,969,920   
  2,695,000       American Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2016-1, Class B, 5.250%, 7/15/2025      2,687,993   
  175,090       American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 4.000%, 1/15/2027      178,786   
  6,190,000       Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 3.450%, 7/15/2024      5,512,344   
  300,000       Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 4.500%, 7/15/2044      235,331   
  400,000       Antero Resources Corp., 5.125%, 12/01/2022      363,000   
  175,000       Antero Resources Corp., 5.375%, 11/01/2021      161,875   
  3,000,000       Antero Resources Corp., 5.625%, 6/01/2023      2,760,000   
  1,510,000       AT&T, Inc., 3.400%, 5/15/2025      1,513,538   
  3,960,000       AT&T, Inc., 4.125%, 2/17/2026      4,182,041   
  6,901       Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 1998-1, Class B, 7.680%, 1/02/2018(e)      7,022   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   United States — continued   
$ 495,000       Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc., 7.750%, 5/01/2019, 144A    $ 366,300   
  925,000       Aviation Capital Group Corp., 6.750%, 4/06/2021, 144A      1,040,625   
  95,000       Avon Products, Inc., 8.700%, 3/15/2043      62,700   
  200,000       Bank of America Corp., 5.490%, 3/15/2019      217,968   
  2,700,000       Bank of America Corp., 6.110%, 1/29/2037      3,104,665   
  115,000       Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.250%, 10/22/2026      116,714   
  50,000       Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 7.250%, 2/01/2023      39,000   
  15,000       Boston Scientific Corp., 5.125%, 1/12/2017      15,421   
  6,320,000       California Resources Corp., 5.000%, 1/15/2020      1,453,600   
  670,000       California Resources Corp., 5.500%, 9/15/2021      147,400   
  90,000       California Resources Corp., 6.000%, 11/15/2024      20,250   
  1,995,000       CenturyLink, Inc., 6.450%, 6/15/2021      2,021,174   
  510,000       CenturyLink, Inc., 7.650%, 3/15/2042      420,750   
  55,000       CenturyLink, Inc., Series G, 6.875%, 1/15/2028      46,544   
  605,000       CenturyLink, Inc., Series P, 7.600%, 9/15/2039      497,612   
  1,025,000       Chemours Co. (The), 6.625%, 5/15/2023, 144A      835,375   
  190,000       Chemours Co. (The), 7.000%, 5/15/2025, 144A      152,000   
  3,210,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 4.875%, 4/15/2022      1,123,500   
  315,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%, 3/15/2023      107,100   
  495,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/2021      190,575   
  190,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.625%, 8/15/2020      74,100   
  95,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2020      37,288   
  100,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 7.250%, 12/15/2018      54,500   
  7,030,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 8.000%, 12/15/2022, 144A      3,444,700   
  780,000       Chevron Corp., 2.419%, 11/17/2020(c)      801,384   
  1,635,000       Cimarex Energy Co., 4.375%, 6/01/2024      1,609,877   
  500,000       Citizens Financial Group, Inc., 4.300%, 12/03/2025      516,855   
  2,913,000       Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 3/15/2020      2,672,677   
  155,000       Cleaver-Brooks, Inc., 8.750%, 12/15/2019, 144A      146,475   
  480,000       Consolidated Communications, Inc., 6.500%, 10/01/2022      418,800   
  265,000       Constellation Brands, Inc., 4.750%, 11/15/2024      276,262   
  1,005,000       Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-3, Class C, 6.125%, 4/29/2018      1,056,506   
  75,986       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class B, 6.795%, 2/02/2020      78,646   
  255,000       Continental Resources, Inc., 3.800%, 6/01/2024      201,450   
  50,000       Continental Resources, Inc., 4.500%, 4/15/2023      41,813   
  375,000       Cox Communications, Inc., 4.800%, 2/01/2035, 144A      328,014   
  155,000       Cummins, Inc., 5.650%, 3/01/2098      164,998   
  170,892       Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class B, 8.021%, 2/10/2024      193,108   
  1,200,000       Devon Energy Corp., 3.250%, 5/15/2022      1,010,388   
  990,000       Devon Energy Corp., 5.850%, 12/15/2025      955,586   
  42,000       Dillard’s, Inc., 6.625%, 1/15/2018      44,558   
  50,000       Dillard’s, Inc., 7.000%, 12/01/2028      54,870   
  8,000       Dillard’s, Inc., 7.750%, 7/15/2026      9,172   
  300,000       Discovery Communications LLC, 1.900%, 3/19/2027, (EUR)      296,033   
  395,000       DISH DBS Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2023      348,587   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   United States — continued   
$ 1,495,000       DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/2024    $ 1,371,662   
  315,000       DPL, Inc., 6.750%, 10/01/2019      319,725   
  310,000       DR Horton, Inc., 4.375%, 9/15/2022      310,775   
  235,000       DS Services of America, Inc., 10.000%, 9/01/2021, 144A      266,137   
  600,000       Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 5.875%, 10/15/2025      605,010   
  575,000       Enbridge Energy Partners LP, 7.375%, 10/15/2045      581,148   
  150,000       Foot Locker, Inc., 8.500%, 1/15/2022(e)      168,820   
  25,000       Ford Motor Co., 6.375%, 2/01/2029      29,295   
  50,000       Ford Motor Co., 6.625%, 2/15/2028      58,180   
  2,105,000       Ford Motor Co., 6.625%, 10/01/2028      2,555,188   
  40,000       Ford Motor Co., 7.125%, 11/15/2025      48,439   
  530,000       Ford Motor Co., 7.400%, 11/01/2046      677,377   
  5,000       Ford Motor Co., 7.500%, 8/01/2026      6,243   
  5,000,000       Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.459%, 3/27/2020      4,966,860   
  1,000,000       Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.000%, 5/15/2018      1,055,925   
  905,000       Forethought Financial Group, Inc., 8.625%, 4/15/2021, 144A      985,480   
  2,370,000       Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 3.875%, 3/15/2023(c)      1,605,675   
  210,000       Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.400%, 11/14/2034      128,625   
  2,475,000       Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.450%, 3/15/2043      1,515,937   
  865,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/2025      730,384   
  560,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 11.000%, 9/15/2025, 144A      562,800   
  205,000       FTS International, Inc., 6.250%, 5/01/2022      22,550   
  275,000       Gates Global LLC/Gates Global Co., 6.000%, 7/15/2022, 144A      235,125   
  50,000       General Electric Co., GMTN, 3.100%, 1/09/2023      52,946   
  740,000       General Electric Co., Series D, (fixed rate to 1/21/2021, variable rate thereafter), 5.000%(d)      762,200   
  115,000       General Motors Co., 5.200%, 4/01/2045      108,108   
  195,000       General Motors Co., 6.750%, 4/01/2046      221,670   
  5,000,000       General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.400%, 4/10/2018      4,998,870   
  240,000       General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.450%, 4/10/2022      235,649   
  925,000       General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 5.250%, 3/01/2026      967,482   
  195,000       Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.800%, 2/15/2024      142,838   
  500,000       Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.900%, 8/15/2023      371,250   
  215,000       Genworth Holdings, Inc., 6.500%, 6/15/2034      144,050   
  3,435,000       Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.250%, 6/01/2028      4,524,348   
  105,000       Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.375%, 12/01/2025      133,785   
  180,000       Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.750%, 11/15/2029      246,094   
  315,000       Georgia-Pacific LLC, 8.875%, 5/15/2031      464,884   
  800,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.375%, 2/01/2018, (CAD)      632,812   
  2,295,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 6.750%, 10/01/2037      2,741,231   
  3,045,000       Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 7.000%, 5/15/2022      3,265,762   
  165,000       Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 7.000%, 3/15/2028      176,550   
  70,000       GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-GG10, Class AM, 5.794%, 8/10/2045(f)      66,691   
  425,000       Halcon Resources Corp., 8.875%, 5/15/2021      74,375   
  410,000       Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The), 6.375%, 6/15/2021      468,370   
  1,000,000       HCA Holdings, Inc., 6.250%, 2/15/2021      1,075,000   
  20,000       HCA, Inc., 4.750%, 5/01/2023      20,350   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   United States — continued   
$ 225,000       HCA, Inc., 7.050%, 12/01/2027    $ 230,625   
  90,000       HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 12/15/2023      95,400   
  820,000       HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 11/06/2033      877,400   
  1,500,000       HCA, Inc., 7.690%, 6/15/2025      1,612,500   
  395,000       HCA, Inc., 8.360%, 4/15/2024      440,425   
  195,000       HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.580%, 9/15/2025      210,600   
  75,000       HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.750%, 7/15/2036      80,250   
  855,000       Hecla Mining Co., 6.875%, 5/01/2021      688,275   
  585,000       Hercules, Inc., 6.500%, 6/30/2029      456,300   
  490,000       Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 6.350%, 10/15/2045, 144A      481,563   
  310,000       Hexion, Inc., 7.875%, 2/15/2023(e)(g)      77,500   
  470,000       Highwoods Properties, Inc., 5.850%, 3/15/2017      486,732   
  485,000       Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 5.000%, 11/15/2025, 144A      507,431   
  450,000       International Lease Finance Corp., 4.625%, 4/15/2021      461,250   
  1,250,000       International Lease Finance Corp., 6.250%, 5/15/2019      1,332,812   
  745,000       INVISTA Finance LLC, 4.250%, 10/15/2019, 144A      715,200   
  45,000       iStar, Inc., 3.875%, 7/01/2016      44,961   
  145,000       iStar, Inc., 4.875%, 7/01/2018      140,106   
  3,460,000       iStar, Inc., 5.000%, 7/01/2019      3,321,600   
  70,000       iStar, Inc., 5.850%, 3/15/2017      71,400   
  200,000       iStar, Inc., 7.125%, 2/15/2018      202,500   
  48,000       J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 6.375%, 10/15/2036      39,480   
  5,000       J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 7.625%, 3/01/2097      3,700   
  665,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 4/13/2018      689,558   
  30,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 1/20/2023      30,110   
  1,070,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 6.250%, 1/15/2036      1,033,017   
  685,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 6.450%, 6/08/2027      721,974   
  1,410,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 6.875%, 4/15/2021      1,592,030   
  15,000       K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 5.000%, 11/01/2021(h)      10,275   
  110,000       K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 7.000%, 1/15/2019, 144A      72,325   
  165,000       K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 8.000%, 11/01/2019, 144A      102,300   
  1,665,000       KB Home, 8.000%, 3/15/2020      1,744,087   
  190,000       Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 7.375%, 10/01/2017      188,813   
  55,000       Lennar Corp., Series B, 6.500%, 4/15/2016      55,000   
  140,000       Level 3 Communications, Inc., 5.750%, 12/01/2022      144,550   
  330,000       Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.125%, 5/01/2023      333,712   
  760,000       Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.375%, 5/01/2025      769,500   
  135,000       Level 3 Financing, Inc., 7.000%, 6/01/2020      140,832   
  20,000       Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 4.500%, 12/15/2034      16,240   
  165,000       Masco Corp., 6.500%, 8/15/2032      168,300   
  865,000       Masco Corp., 7.750%, 8/01/2029      977,450   
  410,000       Micron Technology, Inc., 5.250%, 8/01/2023, 144A      335,175   
  965,000       Micron Technology, Inc., 5.500%, 2/01/2025      782,253   
  1,230,000       Micron Technology, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/2026, 144A      971,700   
  1,430,000       Midas Intermediate Holdco II LLC/Midas Intermediate Holdco II Finance, Inc., 7.875%, 10/01/2022, 144A      1,329,900   
  825,000       Morgan Stanley, 2.125%, 4/25/2018      830,720   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   United States — continued   
$ 220,000       Morgan Stanley, 2.500%, 1/24/2019    $ 223,842   
  450,000       Morgan Stanley, 3.750%, 2/25/2023      468,884   
  725,000       Morgan Stanley, 5.750%, 1/25/2021      829,847   
  3,150,000       Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.100%, 5/22/2023      3,248,419   
  600,000       Morgan Stanley, MTN, 6.250%, 8/09/2026      714,410   
  100,000       Morgan Stanley, Series F, MTN, 1.070%, 10/18/2016(f)      99,937   
  25,000       MPLX LP, 4.500%, 7/15/2023, 144A      23,054   
  95,000       MPLX LP, 4.875%, 6/01/2025, 144A      86,624   
  3,000,000       Navient Corp., 5.000%, 10/26/2020      2,722,500   
  95,000       Navient Corp., 5.875%, 10/25/2024      80,513   
  175,000       Navient LLC, 4.875%, 6/17/2019      168,875   
  915,000       Navient LLC, 5.500%, 1/25/2023      777,750   
  1,600(††††)       Navient LLC, 6.000%, 12/15/2043      31,019   
  40,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 4.625%, 9/25/2017      40,450   
  60,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 5.500%, 1/15/2019      58,950   
  1,130,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 7.250%, 1/25/2022      1,056,550   
  10,000       Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.000%, 6/15/2018      9,850   
  2,560,000       Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.625%, 8/01/2033(h)      1,804,800   
  360,000       Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 8.450%, 6/15/2018      385,650   
  1,335,000       Neptune Finco Corp., 10.875%, 10/15/2025, 144A      1,448,475   
  4,457,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., 7.450%, 8/01/2029      4,044,727   
  525,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., 7.750%, 6/15/2026      489,562   
  5,710,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., 8.000%, 5/01/2031      5,360,262   
  2,110,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., 8.700%, 5/01/2030      2,025,600   
  1,265,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.625%, 6/01/2028      1,068,925   
  365,000       Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., 4.000%, 12/01/2024      372,564   
  65,000       Newfield Exploration Co., 5.625%, 7/01/2024      60,938   
  20,000       NGPL PipeCo LLC, 7.768%, 12/15/2037, 144A      16,400   
  1,019,000       Noble Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 5/01/2021      1,024,095   
  135,000       Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 3/15/2022      99,900   
  220,000       Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 1/15/2023      162,250   
  290,000       Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 7.250%, 2/01/2019      221,125   
  2,275,000       Oceaneering International, Inc., 4.650%, 11/15/2024      1,945,421   
  420,000       Old Republic International Corp., 4.875%, 10/01/2024      436,886   
  5,085,000       ONEOK Partners LP, 4.900%, 3/15/2025      4,790,751   
  25,000       ONEOK Partners LP, 6.200%, 9/15/2043      22,760   
  55,000       Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.250%, 2/15/2022      56,375   
  140,000       Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.875%, 3/15/2025      145,950   
  7,000       Owens Corning, 6.500%, 12/01/2016      7,150   
  535,000       Owens Corning, 7.000%, 12/01/2036      591,041   
  2,965,000       Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/2025, 144A      2,942,762   
  540,000       PulteGroup, Inc., 6.000%, 2/15/2035      525,150   
  785,000       PulteGroup, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/2033      800,700   
  220,000       PulteGroup, Inc., 7.875%, 6/15/2032      249,150   
  415,000       QEP Resources, Inc., 5.250%, 5/01/2023      361,050   
  145,000       QEP Resources, Inc., 5.375%, 10/01/2022      127,238   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   United States — continued   
$ 150,000       QEP Resources, Inc., 6.875%, 3/01/2021    $ 137,625   
  255,000       Quicken Loans, Inc., 5.750%, 5/01/2025, 144A      247,350   
  1,335,000       Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.500%, 11/15/2018      1,381,725   
  650,000       Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.875%, 7/15/2028      539,500   
  400,000       Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.625%, 8/03/2021      412,000   
  60,000       Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.750%, 2/15/2031      50,100   
  476,000       Qwest Corp., 6.875%, 9/15/2033      464,119   
  115,000       Qwest Corp., 7.250%, 9/15/2025      125,765   
  480,000       R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 7.000%, 2/15/2022      444,000   
  200,000       Rain CII Carbon LLC/CII Carbon Corp., 8.250%, 1/15/2021, 144A      142,000   
  230,000       Range Resources Corp., 4.875%, 5/15/2025, 144A      201,250   
  850,000       Range Resources Corp., 5.000%, 8/15/2022      733,125   
  220,000       Range Resources Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2023      186,450   
  1,075,000       Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.000%, 10/01/2022      1,010,265   
  230,000       Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.500%, 4/15/2023      205,028   
  665,000       Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 2/01/2021      639,231   
  20,000       Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/01/2025      19,075   
  970,000       Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 2.650%, 4/17/2020(c)      959,225   
  25,000       Sealed Air Corp., 4.875%, 12/01/2022, 144A      26,000   
  640,000       Sealed Air Corp., 5.500%, 9/15/2025, 144A      671,200   
  420,000       ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The), 7.450%, 8/15/2027      413,700   
  760,000       Shearer’s Foods LLC/Chip Finance Corp., 9.000%, 11/01/2019, 144A      796,100   
  2,675,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 5.250%, 12/15/2019      2,554,625   
  330,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 7.750%, 10/01/2021      323,763   
  130,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 8.250%, 10/01/2023      125,450   
  400,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., MTN, 5.750%, 9/15/2016      403,000   
  2,349,000       Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2028      1,714,770   
  2,240,000       Sprint Capital Corp., 8.750%, 3/15/2032      1,752,800   
  26,000       Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.000%, 12/01/2016      25,838   
  1,720,000       Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.000%, 11/15/2022      1,257,750   
  120,000       Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/2024      89,100   
  2,840,000       Sprint Corp., 7.875%, 9/15/2023      2,172,004   
  2,910,000       SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.750%, 6/01/2021      2,480,775   
  670,000       Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.125%, 11/15/2019      632,735   
  175,000       Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.000%, 1/15/2018      174,563   
  1,365,000       Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.750%, 3/15/2024, 144A      1,341,112   
  520,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.000%, 3/01/2019      514,150   
  100,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.750%, 6/15/2023      95,750   
  1,360,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2031      1,096,500   
  820,000       Textron, Inc., 5.950%, 9/21/2021      929,949   
  90,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 4.500%, 9/15/2042      79,894   
  565,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 5.250%, 7/15/2042, (GBP)      749,411   
  85,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 5.500%, 9/01/2041      84,295   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   United States — continued   
$ 945,000       Toys “R” Us, Inc., 7.375%, 10/15/2018    $ 751,275   
  1,680,000       Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC, 7.850%, 2/01/2026, 144A      1,921,446   
  171,000       TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 7/15/2024      169,666   
  185,000       TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 5/15/2025      180,838   
  90,000       TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/2019      89,325   
  5,000       TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/2024      4,969   
  785,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.250%, 5/15/2016      784,962   
  8,530,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.375%, 10/31/2016      8,525,334   
  25,000,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.500%, 6/30/2016      25,011,700   
  8,520,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.500%, 11/30/2016      8,519,668   
  8,490,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.625%, 8/31/2017(c)      8,479,719   
  4,170,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.625%, 11/30/2017(c)      4,163,320   
  9,545,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.875%, 7/15/2017(c)      9,568,118   
  6,315,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.875%, 10/15/2018(c)      6,324,864   
  10,255,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.000%, 3/15/2018(i)      10,305,075   
  10,170,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500%, 7/31/2016(c)      10,208,127   
  12,810       UAL Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, 10.400%, 5/01/2018      13,308   
  630,000       United Continental Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 6/01/2018      661,500   
  2,940,000       United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.500%, 7/15/2025      2,924,683   
  2,635,000       United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.750%, 11/15/2024      2,635,000   
  295,000       United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/2022      314,175   
  1,940,000       United States Steel Corp., 6.650%, 6/01/2037      1,086,400   
  690,000       United States Steel Corp., 7.375%, 4/01/2020      538,200   
  770,000       United States Steel Corp., 7.500%, 3/15/2022      549,010   
  116,268       US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1A, Class A, 5.900%, 4/01/2026      129,930   
  62,604       US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1B, Class B, 8.000%, 4/01/2021      69,178   
  439,449       US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-2A, Class A, 4.625%, 12/03/2026      465,543   
  230,000       USG Corp., 9.750%, 1/15/2018      257,255   
  110,000       Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc., 6.000%, 12/01/2028      122,268   
  25,000       Viacom, Inc., 4.375%, 3/15/2043      19,326   
  180,000       Viacom, Inc., 4.850%, 12/15/2034      159,764   
  395,000       Viacom, Inc., 5.250%, 4/01/2044      355,273   
  145,000       Viacom, Inc., 5.850%, 9/01/2043      139,423   
  1,380,000       Western Digital Corp., 7.375%, 4/01/2023, 144A(i)      1,407,600   
  60,000       Weyerhaeuser Co., 6.950%, 10/01/2027      70,134   
  315,000       Weyerhaeuser Co., 7.375%, 3/15/2032      384,759   
  625,000       Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2019      432,812   
  555,000       Whiting Petroleum Corp., 6.500%, 10/01/2018      377,400   
  55,000       Windstream Services LLC, 7.500%, 6/01/2022      42,213   
  1,955,000       Windstream Services LLC, 7.500%, 4/01/2023      1,461,362   
  1,105,000       Windstream Services LLC, 7.750%, 10/01/2021      901,266   
  500,000       WPX Energy, Inc., 5.250%, 1/15/2017      492,500   
  125,000       Xerox Corp., 6.750%, 2/01/2017      129,575   
  20,000       Xerox Corp., MTN, 7.200%, 4/01/2016      20,000   
     

 

 

 
        319,995,631   
     

 

 

 
   Total Non-Convertible Bonds
(Identified Cost $494,020,701)
     482,104,786   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
  Convertible Bonds — 0.8%   
   United States — 0.8%   
$ 495,000       Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., 1.375%, 1/01/2020    $ 490,359   
  190,000       CalAtlantic Group, Inc., 0.250%, 6/01/2019      168,150   
  565,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.500%, 5/15/2037      357,363   
  185,000       Ciena Corp., 3.750%, 10/15/2018, 144A      218,763   
  530,000       Hologic, Inc., (accretes to principal after 3/01/2018), 2.000%, 3/01/2042(j)      685,025   
  275,000       Iconix Brand Group, Inc., 1.500%, 3/15/2018      187,000   
  1,125,000       Intel Corp., 3.250%, 8/01/2039      1,789,453   
  1,000,000       KB Home, 1.375%, 2/01/2019      922,500   
  1,430,000       Nuance Communications, Inc., 1.000%, 12/15/2035, 144A      1,316,494   
  2,200,000       Old Republic International Corp., 3.750%, 3/15/2018      2,725,250   
  1,450,000       Priceline Group, Inc. (The), 0.900%, 9/15/2021      1,459,062   
  1,290,000       Rovi Corp., 0.500%, 3/01/2020      1,229,176   
  40,000       RPM International, Inc., 2.250%, 12/15/2020      45,625   
  90,000       Trinity Industries, Inc., 3.875%, 6/01/2036      95,513   
     

 

 

 
   Total Convertible Bonds
(Identified Cost $10,223,343)
     11,689,733   
     

 

 

 
     
  Municipals — 0.0%   
   United States — 0.0%   
  415,000       State of Illinois, 5.100%, 6/01/2033      388,088   
  130,000       Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A-1, 6.706%, 6/01/2046      104,538   
     

 

 

 
   Total Municipals
(Identified Cost $453,764)
     492,626   
     

 

 

 
     
   Total Bonds and Notes
(Identified Cost $504,697,808)
     494,287,145   
     

 

 

 
     
  Senior Loans — 0.3%   
   United States — 0.3%   
  1,818,750       Fairpoint Communications, Inc., Refi Term Loan, 7.500%, 2/14/2019(f)      1,799,799   
  1,065,000       Flying Fortress, Inc., New Term Loan, 3.500%, 4/30/2020(f)      1,064,553   
  446,177       PowerTeam Services LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.250%, 5/06/2020(f)      437,254   
  120,000       PowerTeam Services LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.250%, 11/06/2020(f)      111,000   
  14,292       SuperMedia, Inc., Exit Term Loan, 11.600%, 12/30/2016(f)      4,600   
  898,041       Supervalu, Inc., Refi Term Loan B, 4.500%, 3/21/2019(f)      876,936   
     

 

 

 
   Total Senior Loans
(Identified Cost $4,355,973)
     4,294,142   
     

 

 

 
     
Shares                
  Preferred Stocks — 0.0%   
   United States — 0.0%   
  2,585       Alcoa, Inc., Series 1, 5.375%      85,279   
  460       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.000%(b)      6,311   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Shares

     Description    Value (†)  
   United States — continued   
  40       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%(b)    $ 6,925   
  720       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%(b)      128,426   
  100       Chesapeake Energy Corp., Series A, 5.750% 144A(b)      17,313   
  1,976       El Paso Energy Capital Trust I, 4.750%      84,553   
     

 

 

 
   Total Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $671,830)
     328,807   
     

 

 

 
     
Principal
Amount (‡)
               
  Short-Term Investments — 2.9%   
$ 10,991       Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $10,991 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $11,100 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500% due 8/31/2018 valued at $11,302 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      10,991   
  42,896,142       Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $42,896,178 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $42,380,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.000% due 7/31/2022 valued at $43,757,350 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      42,896,142   
     

 

 

 
   Total Short-Term Investments
(Identified Cost $42,907,133)
     42,907,133   
     

 

 

 
     
   Total Investments — 99.3%
(Identified Cost $1,365,085,878)(a)
     1,455,821,403   
   Other assets less liabilities — 0.7%      9,801,314   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 1,465,622,717   
     

 

 

 
     
  (‡)       Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.   
  (†)       See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (††)       Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 1,000.   
  (†††)       Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.   
  (††††)       Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 25.   
  (a)       Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):     
   At March 31, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $1,366,265,209 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:    
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 151,389,962   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (61,833,768
     

 

 

 
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 89,556,194   
     

 

 

 
     
  (b)       Non-income producing security.   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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  (c)       Security (or a portion thereof) has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open derivative contracts.
  (d)       Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date.
  (e)       Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. At March 31, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $253,342 or less than 0.1% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.
  (f)       Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2016 is disclosed.
  (g)       Illiquid security. At March 31, 2016, the value of this security amounted to $77,500 or less than 0.1% of net assets.
  (h)       Illiquid security. At March 31, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $1,815,075 or 0.1% of net assets. Illiquid securities are deemed to be fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.
  (i)       When-issued/delayed delivery. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.
  (j)       Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate.
     
  144A       All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $109,774,156 or 7.5% of net assets.
  ADR       An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.
  EMTN       Euro Medium Term Note   
  GMTN       Global Medium Term Note   
  MTN       Medium Term Note   
     
  AUD       Australian Dollar   
  BRL       Brazilian Real   
  CAD       Canadian Dollar   
  CLP       Chilean Peso   
  COP       Colombian Peso   
  EUR       Euro   
  GBP       British Pound   
  IDR       Indonesian Rupiah   
  INR       Indian Rupee   
  KRW       South Korean Won   
  MXN       Mexican Peso   
  NOK       Norwegian Krone   
  NZD       New Zealand Dollar   
  PLN       Polish Zloty   
  RUB       New Russian Ruble   
  SEK       Swedish Krona   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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At March 31, 2016, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Contract

to

Buy/Sell

   Delivery
Date
     Currency   

Units

of

Currency

     Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Sell1      6/15/2016       Australian Dollar      1,158,000       $ 884,746       $ (24,798
Buy1      6/09/2016       Brazilian Real      4,900,000         1,338,914         82,181   
Sell1      6/09/2016       Brazilian Real      9,095,000         2,485,188         (162,369
Buy1      6/15/2016       British Pound      3,740,000         5,372,774         67,341   
Sell1      6/08/2016       Canadian Dollar      2,895,000         2,229,197         (82,996
Buy2      6/15/2016       Euro      38,170,000         43,528,959         1,666,131   
Sell1      6/15/2016       Indonesian Rupiah      39,600,000,000         2,952,849         16,780   
Buy1      6/15/2016       Japanese Yen      2,276,500,000         20,268,672         204,156   
Sell3      6/15/2016       Mexican Peso      107,500,000         6,182,231         (176,168
Sell1      6/15/2016       New Zealand Dollar      8,162,000         5,620,784         (138,123
Sell3      6/15/2016       Norwegian Krone      4,200,000         507,385         (14,113
Sell4      6/15/2016       Polish Zloty      22,220,000         5,949,705         (379,526
Sell3      6/15/2016       Swedish Krona      3,100,000         382,837         (16,126
              

 

 

 
Total                $ 1,042,370   
              

 

 

 

At March 31, 2016, the Fund had the following open forward cross currency contracts:

 

Settlement Date    Deliver/Units of Currency    Receive/Units of Currency      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
6/15/2016      Norwegian Krone       14,180,000      Euro 1      1,511,059       $ 10,178   
             

 

 

 

1 Counterparty is Credit Suisse International

2 Counterparty is Morgan Stanley & Co.

3 Counterparty is UBS AG

4 Counterparty is Citibank N.A.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund – (continued)

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Treasuries

     9.8

Internet Software & Services

     7.3   

Pharmaceuticals

     5.4   

Banks

     5.2   

Insurance

     4.3   

Aerospace & Defense

     3.9   

Banking

     3.9   

IT Services

     3.7   

Chemicals

     3.2   

Specialty Retail

     2.8   

Diversified Financial Services

     2.7   

Internet & Catalog Retail

     2.5   

Beverages

     2.5   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2.0   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     37.2   

Short-Term Investments

     2.9   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     99.3   

Other assets less liabilities (including forward foreign currency contracts)

     0.7   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Currency Exposure Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

United States Dollar

     71.7

Euro

     6.6   

Japanese Yen

     2.9   

British Pound

     2.8   

Hong Kong Dollar

     2.5   

Indian Rupee

     2.4   

Swiss Franc

     2.2   

Other, less than 2% each

     8.2   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     99.3   

Other assets less liabilities (including forward foreign currency contracts)

     0.7   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Growth Fund

 

Shares      Description    Value (†)  
  Common Stocks — 98.6% of Net Assets   
   Air Freight & Logistics — 6.1%   
  1,807,037       Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.    $ 88,201,476   
  771,374       United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B      81,356,816   
     

 

 

 
        169,558,292   
     

 

 

 
   Beverages — 11.0%   
  2,399,330       Coca-Cola Co. (The)      111,304,918   
  898,000       Monster Beverage Corp.(b)      119,775,240   
  1,202,367       SABMiller PLC, Sponsored ADR      73,464,624   
     

 

 

 
        304,544,782   
     

 

 

 
   Biotechnology — 2.2%   
  414,696       Amgen, Inc.      62,175,371   
     

 

 

 
   Capital Markets — 3.0%   
  143,502       Greenhill & Co., Inc.      3,185,744   
  1,874,188       SEI Investments Co.      80,683,794   
     

 

 

 
        83,869,538   
     

 

 

 
   Communications Equipment — 5.3%   
  5,135,627       Cisco Systems, Inc.      146,211,301   
     

 

 

 
   Consumer Finance — 0.9%   
  429,977       American Express Co.      26,400,588   
     

 

 

 
   Diversified Financial Services — 2.0%   
  360,023       FactSet Research Systems, Inc.      54,554,285   
     

 

 

 
   Energy Equipment & Services — 2.6%   
  963,052       Schlumberger Ltd.      71,025,085   
     

 

 

 
   Food Products — 4.0%   
  7,786,112       Danone, Sponsored ADR      110,640,651   
     

 

 

 
   Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.4%   
  817,848       Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(b)      65,444,197   
     

 

 

 
   Health Care Technology — 2.0%   
  1,073,177       Cerner Corp.(b)      56,835,454   
     

 

 

 
   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.6%   
  881,306       Yum! Brands, Inc.      72,134,896   
     

 

 

 
   Household Products — 3.6%   
  1,204,092       Procter & Gamble Co. (The)      99,108,813   
     

 

 

 
   Internet & Catalog Retail — 6.0%   
  279,262       Amazon.com, Inc.(b)      165,781,094   
     

 

 

 
   Internet Software & Services — 15.6%   
  1,411,441       Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Sponsored ADR(b)      111,546,182   
  103,265       Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b)      78,780,869   
  103,542       Alphabet, Inc., Class C(b)      77,133,613   
  1,458,713       Facebook, Inc., Class A(b)      166,439,153   
     

 

 

 
        433,899,817   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Shares      Description    Value (†)  
   IT Services — 6.0%   
  300,809       Automatic Data Processing, Inc.    $ 26,985,576   
  1,824,465       Visa, Inc., Class A      139,535,083   
     

 

 

 
        166,520,659   
     

 

 

 
   Pharmaceuticals — 7.2%   
  710,566       Merck & Co., Inc.      37,596,047   
  881,341       Novartis AG, Sponsored ADR      63,844,342   
  1,833,320       Novo Nordisk AS, Sponsored ADR      99,347,611   
     

 

 

 
        200,788,000   
     

 

 

 
   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 6.0%   
  203,027       Analog Devices, Inc.      12,017,168   
  1,323,553       ARM Holdings PLC, Sponsored ADR      57,826,031   
  1,923,273       QUALCOMM, Inc.      98,356,181   
     

 

 

 
        168,199,380   
     

 

 

 
   Software — 9.2%   
  1,145,425       Autodesk, Inc.(b)      66,789,732   
  1,222,472       Microsoft Corp.      67,517,128   
  2,958,854       Oracle Corp.      121,046,717   
     

 

 

 
        255,353,577   
     

 

 

 
   Specialty Retail — 0.9%   
  341,907       Lowe’s Cos., Inc.      25,899,455   
     

 

 

 
   Total Common Stocks
(Identified Cost $2,523,643,635)
     2,738,945,235   
     

 

 

 
     
Principal
Amount
               
  Short-Term Investments — 1.6%   
$ 45,873,971       Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $45,874,009 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $46,045,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.750% due 3/31/2022 valued at $46,793,231 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $45,873,971)      45,873,971   
     

 

 

 
     
   Total Investments — 100.2%
(Identified Cost $2,569,517,606)(a)
     2,784,819,206   
   Other assets less liabilities — (0.2)%      (5,970,536
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 2,778,848,670   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Growth Fund – (continued)

 

     
  (†)       See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (a)       Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):    
   At March 31, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $2,569,517,606 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:    
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 256,487,081   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (41,185,481
     

 

 

 
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 215,301,600   
     

 

 

 
     
  (b)       Non-income producing security.   
     
  ADR       An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.     

Industry Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Internet Software & Services

     15.6

Beverages

     11.0   

Software

     9.2   

Pharmaceuticals

     7.2   

Air Freight & Logistics

     6.1   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     6.0   

IT Services

     6.0   

Internet & Catalog Retail

     6.0   

Communications Equipment

     5.3   

Food Products

     4.0   

Household Products

     3.6   

Capital Markets

     3.0   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2.6   

Energy Equipment & Services

     2.6   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     2.4   

Biotechnology

     2.2   

Health Care Technology

     2.0   

Diversified Financial Services

     2.0   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     1.8   

Short-Term Investments

     1.6   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     100.2   

Other assets less liabilities

     (0.2
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Value Fund

 

Shares      Description    Value (†)  
  Common Stocks — 98.7% of Net Assets   
   Aerospace & Defense — 5.1%   
  213,616       Honeywell International, Inc.    $ 23,935,673   
  117,674       Northrop Grumman Corp.      23,287,684   
  257,880       United Technologies Corp.      25,813,788   
     

 

 

 
        73,037,145   
     

 

 

 
   Automobiles — 1.7%   
  239,603       General Motors Co.      7,530,722   
  318,259       Harley-Davidson, Inc.      16,336,235   
     

 

 

 
        23,866,957   
     

 

 

 
   Banks — 11.7%   
  2,051,795       Bank of America Corp.      27,740,269   
  610,294       Citigroup, Inc.      25,479,775   
  1,380,603       Fifth Third Bancorp      23,042,264   
  688,088       JPMorgan Chase & Co.      40,748,571   
  231,381       PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)      19,567,891   
  618,670       Wells Fargo & Co.      29,918,881   
     

 

 

 
        166,497,651   
     

 

 

 
   Beverages — 1.5%   
  208,807       PepsiCo, Inc.      21,398,541   
     

 

 

 
   Biotechnology — 1.4%   
  351,426       AbbVie, Inc.      20,073,453   
     

 

 

 
   Capital Markets — 2.7%   
  192,189       Ameriprise Financial, Inc.      18,067,688   
  250,249       Legg Mason, Inc.      8,678,635   
  206,988       State Street Corp.      12,112,938   
     

 

 

 
        38,859,261   
     

 

 

 
   Chemicals — 1.4%   
  309,803       E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.      19,616,726   
     

 

 

 
   Communications Equipment — 1.7%   
  849,588       Cisco Systems, Inc.      24,187,770   
     

 

 

 
   Construction Materials — 1.7%   
  230,351       Vulcan Materials Co.      24,318,155   
     

 

 

 
   Consumer Finance — 2.6%   
  217,177       American Express Co.      13,334,668   
  461,282       Discover Financial Services      23,488,479   
     

 

 

 
        36,823,147   
     

 

 

 
   Containers & Packaging — 1.6%   
  471,856       Sealed Air Corp.      22,653,807   
     

 

 

 
   Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.7%   
  435,180       Verizon Communications, Inc.      23,534,534   
     

 

 

 
   Electric Utilities — 3.0%   
  191,194       NextEra Energy, Inc.      22,625,898   
  328,542       PG&E Corp.      19,620,528   
     

 

 

 
        42,246,426   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Value Fund – (continued)

 

Shares      Description    Value (†)  
   Electrical Equipment — 1.4%   
  315,338       Eaton Corp. PLC    $ 19,727,545   
     

 

 

 
   Energy Equipment & Services — 2.4%   
  630,752       Halliburton Co.      22,530,462   
  363,743       National Oilwell Varco, Inc.      11,312,407   
     

 

 

 
        33,842,869   
     

 

 

 
   Food & Staples Retailing — 1.6%   
  217,618       CVS Health Corp.      22,573,515   
     

 

 

 
   Food Products — 1.7%   
  600,964       Mondelez International, Inc., Class A      24,110,676   
     

 

 

 
   Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.7%   
  322,922       Medtronic PLC      24,219,150   
     

 

 

 
   Health Care Providers & Services — 3.7%   
  123,267       Humana, Inc.      22,551,698   
  235,944       UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      30,413,181   
     

 

 

 
        52,964,879   
     

 

 

 
   Household Durables — 0.8%   
  264,785       Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.      11,727,328   
     

 

 

 
   Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.9%   
  840,496       Calpine Corp.(b)      12,750,324   
     

 

 

 
   Insurance — 7.3%   
  441,881       American International Group, Inc.      23,883,668   
  620,199       FNF Group      21,024,746   
  477,237       MetLife, Inc.      20,969,794   
  192,236       Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)      22,435,863   
  498,492       Unum Group      15,413,373   
     

 

 

 
        103,727,444   
     

 

 

 
   Internet & Catalog Retail — 1.0%   
  590,689       Liberty Interactive Corp./QVC Group, Class A(b)      14,914,897   
     

 

 

 
   Machinery — 2.5%   
  266,345       Ingersoll-Rand PLC      16,516,054   
  363,781       Pentair PLC      19,738,757   
     

 

 

 
        36,254,811   
     

 

 

 
   Media — 4.5%   
  427,236       Comcast Corp., Class A      26,095,575   
  386,957       Liberty Global PLC, Class A(b)      14,897,844   
  153,043       Omnicom Group, Inc.      12,737,769   
  259,781       Viacom, Inc., Class B      10,723,760   
     

 

 

 
        64,454,948   
     

 

 

 
   Multiline Retail — 0.8%   
  128,439       Dollar General Corp.      10,994,378   
     

 

 

 
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 6.0%   
  239,722       Chevron Corp.      22,869,479   
  505,575       Hess Corp.      26,618,524   
  386,103       Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Sponsored ADR      18,706,690   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Value Fund – (continued)

 

Shares      Description    Value (†)  
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — continued   
  256,541       Valero Energy Corp.    $ 16,454,540   
     

 

 

 
        84,649,233   
     

 

 

 
   Pharmaceuticals — 8.9%   
  72,000       Allergan PLC(b)      19,298,160   
  339,513       Eli Lilly & Co.      24,448,331   
  562,048       Merck & Co., Inc.      29,737,960   
  970,948       Pfizer, Inc.      28,778,899   
  443,791       Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sponsored ADR      23,747,256   
     

 

 

 
        126,010,606   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Diversified — 1.4%   
  659,167       Weyerhaeuser Co.      20,420,994   
     

 

 

 
   Road & Rail — 1.3%   
  229,926       Norfolk Southern Corp.      19,141,339   
     

 

 

 
   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.2%   
  339,415       QUALCOMM, Inc.      17,357,683   
     

 

 

 
   Software — 4.2%   
  789,090       Microsoft Corp.      43,581,441   
  848,997       Symantec Corp.      15,604,565   
     

 

 

 
        59,186,006   
     

 

 

 
   Specialty Retail — 1.1%   
  215,659       Lowe’s Cos., Inc.      16,336,169   
     

 

 

 
   Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 2.7%   
  194,341       Apple, Inc.      21,181,226   
  640,120       EMC Corp.      17,059,198   
     

 

 

 
        38,240,424   
     

 

 

 
   Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.0%   
  153,599       Ralph Lauren Corp.      14,785,440   
     

 

 

 
   Tobacco — 1.6%   
  233,688       Philip Morris International, Inc.      22,927,130   
     

 

 

 
   Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.2%   
  518,376       Vodafone Group PLC, Sponsored ADR      16,613,951   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $1,193,039,351)

     1,405,045,312   
     

 

 

 
     
Principal
Amount
               
  Short-Term Investments — 1.2%   
$ 16,302,552       Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $16,302,566 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $16,165,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.875% due 10/31/2022 valued at $16,629,744 including acrued interest (Notes 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $16,302,552)      16,302,552   
     

 

 

 
   Total Investments — 99.9%
(Identified Cost $1,209,341,903)(a)
     1,421,347,864   
   Other assets less liabilities — 0.1%      1,622,877   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 1,422,970,741   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Value Fund – (continued)

 

     
  (†)       See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (a)       Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):    
   At March 31, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $1,209,341,903 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:    
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 291,220,437   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (79,214,476
     

 

 

 
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 212,005,961   
     

 

 

 
     
  (b)       Non-income producing security.   
     
  ADR       An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.     
  REITs       Real Estate Investment Trusts   

Industry Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Banks

     11.7

Pharmaceuticals

     8.9   

Insurance

     7.3   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     6.0   

Aerospace & Defense

     5.1   

Media

     4.5   

Software

     4.2   

Health Care Providers & Services

     3.7   

Electric Utilities

     3.0   

Capital Markets

     2.7   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     2.7   

Consumer Finance

     2.6   

Machinery

     2.5   

Energy Equipment & Services

     2.4   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     31.4   

Short-Term Investments

     1.2   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     99.9   

Other assets less liabilities

     0.1   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

     Global Equity
and Income

Fund
    Growth
Fund
    Value
Fund
 

ASSETS

      

Investments at cost

   $ 1,365,085,878      $ 2,569,517,606      $ 1,209,341,903   

Net unrealized appreciation

     90,735,525        215,301,600        212,005,961   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments at value

     1,455,821,403        2,784,819,206        1,421,347,864   

Cash

     75,605               85,230   

Due from brokers (Note 2)

     300,000                 

Foreign currency at value (identified cost $2,843,372, $0 and $0, respectively)

     2,870,475                 

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     3,086,507        11,227,993        2,186,154   

Receivable for securities sold

     2,837,445                 

Collateral received for open forward foreign currency contracts (Notes 2 and 4)

     1,493,000                 

Dividends and interest receivable

     6,915,863        2,668,946        1,604,698   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2)

     2,046,767                 

Tax reclaims receivable

     482,908        550,231          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     1,475,929,973        2,799,266,376        1,425,223,946   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

      

Payable for securities purchased

     3,678,749        15,596,342          

Payable for when-issued/delayed delivery securities purchased (Note 2)

     1,380,000                 

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     1,561,387        3,482,968        1,157,091   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2)

     994,219                 

Foreign taxes payable (Note 2)

     5,945                 

Due to brokers (Note 2)

     1,493,000                 

Management fees payable (Note 6)

     910,905        1,037,933        598,629   

Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 6)

     124,451        144,037        312,730   

Administrative fees payable (Note 6)

     53,633        91,650        52,885   

Payable to distributor (Note 6d)

     15,058        35,520        14,305   

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

     89,909        29,256        117,565   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     10,307,256        20,417,706        2,253,205   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,465,622,717      $ 2,778,848,670      $ 1,422,970,741   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

      

Paid-in capital

   $ 1,371,121,609      $ 2,565,605,246      $ 1,216,471,618   

Undistributed net investment income

     4,502,609        4,828,862        9,514,351   

Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions

     (1,829,630     (6,887,038     (15,021,189

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations

     91,828,129        215,301,600        212,005,961   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,465,622,717      $ 2,778,848,670      $ 1,422,970,741   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

     Global Equity
and Income

Fund
     Growth
Fund
     Value
Fund
 

COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE:

        

Class A shares:

        

Net assets

   $ 272,072,588       $ 568,436,142       $ 122,528,771   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     15,086,136         52,857,744         6,279,847   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

   $ 18.03       $ 10.75       $ 19.51   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Offering price per share (100/94.25 of net asset value) (Note 1)

   $ 19.24       $ 11.41       $ 20.70   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1)

        

Net assets

   $ 428,027,221       $ 77,136,856       $ 12,188,760   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     24,000,053         7,732,522         631,519   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 17.83       $ 9.98       $ 19.30   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class N shares:

        

Net assets

   $       $ 4,701,096       $ 621,096,056   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

             411,609         31,802,897   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $       $ 11.42       $ 19.53   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class Y shares:

        

Net assets

   $ 765,522,908       $ 2,128,574,576       $ 582,758,443   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     42,235,106         186,190,584         29,784,678   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 18.13       $ 11.43       $ 19.57   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Admin Class shares:

        

Net assets

   $       $       $ 84,398,711   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

                     4,385,488   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $       $       $ 19.24   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

 

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

     Global Equity
and Income
Fund
    Growth
Fund
    Value
Fund
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

      

Dividends

   $ 4,719,612      $ 14,169,614      $ 21,317,483 (a) 

Interest

     11,004,622        6,073        2,630   

Less net foreign taxes withheld

     (355,714     (503,003     (147,931
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     15,368,520        13,672,684        21,172,182   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

      

Management fees (Note 6)

     5,092,649        4,494,676        3,646,975   

Service and distribution fees (Note 6)

     2,380,857        559,543        440,716   

Administrative fees (Note 6)

     298,174        395,214        320,037   

Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 6)

     18,235        19,652        21,647   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Notes 6 and 7)

     577,386        758,879        518,942   

Audit and tax services fees

     30,910        19,856        19,881   

Custodian fees and expenses

     116,278        24,726        20,810   

Legal fees

     7,899        7,683        10,819   

Registration fees

     50,760        67,968        79,054   

Shareholder reporting expenses

     40,558        26,717        49,069   

Miscellaneous expenses

     25,323        18,156        23,431   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     8,639,029        6,393,070        5,151,381   

Less waiver and/or expense reimbursement (Note 6)

            (77       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

     8,639,029        6,392,993        5,151,381   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

     6,729,491        7,279,691        16,020,801   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

      

Net realized gain (loss) on:

      

Investments

     (3,955,894     12,062,396        (9,330,177

Foreign currency transactions

     (408,555              

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

      

Investments

     37,359,072        128,016,965        42,111,738   

Foreign currency translations

     993,727                 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     33,988,350        140,079,361        32,781,561   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 40,717,841      $ 147,359,052      $ 48,802,362   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Includes a non-recurring dividend of $3,395,988.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Global Equity and Income Fund     Growth Fund  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
 

FROM OPERATIONS:

        

Net investment income

   $ 6,729,491      $ 11,891,262      $ 7,279,691      $ 7,486,907   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     (4,364,449     67,722,170        12,062,396        102,347,346   

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

     38,352,799        (94,044,352     128,016,965        (62,314,445
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     40,717,841        (14,430,920     147,359,052        47,519,808   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

        

Net investment income

        

Class A

     (2,081,218     (2,404,233     (638,698     (382,515

Class C

     (533,445     (1,155,191              

Class N

                   (27,613     (7

Class Y

     (7,355,165     (8,199,038     (7,860,674     (5,959,493

Net realized capital gains

        

Class A

     (11,445,258     (11,493,040              

Class C

     (18,956,422     (18,511,977              

Class N

                            

Class Y

     (31,143,894     (30,839,565              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (71,515,402     (72,603,044     (8,526,985     (6,342,015
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 12)

     252,023,945        84,205,723        1,302,218,748        198,516,181   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     221,226,384        (2,828,241     1,441,050,815        239,693,974   

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of the period

     1,244,396,333        1,247,224,574        1,337,797,855        1,098,103,881   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the period

   $ 1,465,622,717      $ 1,244,396,333      $ 2,778,848,670      $ 1,337,797,855   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME

   $ 4,502,609      $ 7,742,946      $ 4,828,862      $ 6,076,156   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

     Value Fund  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
 

FROM OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 16,020,801      $ 25,736,925   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     (9,330,177     324,209,929   

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

     42,111,738        (400,601,216
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     48,802,362        (50,654,362
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

Net investment income

    

Class A

     (1,396,912     (10,401,685

Class C

     (62,921     (187,911

Class N

     (9,650,934     (13,964,469

Class Y

     (10,292,470     (21,235,238

Admin Class

     (1,221,354     (5,320

Net realized capital gains

    

Class A

     (25,901,131     (52,482,381

Class B(a)

     (7,739     (35,446

Class C

     (3,063,203     (1,642,866

Class N

     (118,136,123     (59,475,488

Class Y

     (138,382,558     (98,286,185

Admin Class

     (18,149,180     (27,631
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (326,264,525     (257,744,620
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 12)

     239,198,151        (524,658,028
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (38,264,012     (833,057,010

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of the period

     1,461,234,753        2,294,291,763   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the period

   $ 1,422,970,741      $ 1,461,234,753   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME

   $ 9,514,351      $ 16,118,141   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016 Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Global Equity and Income Fund—Class A  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 18.45      $ 19.77      $ 18.57      $ 17.07      $ 14.24      $ 14.72   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment
income(a)

    0.10        0.21        0.28        0.32 (b)      0.35 (c)      0.22   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.47        (0.37     1.49        1.45        2.71        (0.45
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.57        (0.16     1.77        1.77        3.06        (0.23
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.20     (0.33     (0.27     (0.23     (0.25

Net realized capital gains

    (0.84     (0.96     (0.24                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.99     (1.16     (0.57     (0.27     (0.23     (0.25
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 18.03      $ 18.45      $ 19.77      $ 18.57      $ 17.07      $ 14.24   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(d)

    3.18 %(e)      (0.91 )%      9.62     10.54 %(b)      21.75 %(c)      (1.67 )% 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 272,073      $ 246,371      $ 237,167      $ 251,211      $ 216,209      $ 111,589   

Net expenses

    1.17 %(f)      1.18     1.17     1.18     1.21     1.24 %(g) 

Gross expenses

    1.17 %(f)      1.18     1.17     1.18     1.21     1.24 %(g) 

Net investment income

    1.09 %(f)      1.06     1.46     1.82 %(b)      2.16 %(c)      1.41

Portfolio turnover rate

    14     48     49     58     29     65

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.27, total return would have been 10.25% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.51%.
(c) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.31, total return would have been 21.46% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.93%.
(d) A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(e) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(g) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.02%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Global Equity and Income Fund—Class C  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 18.19      $ 19.51      $ 18.36      $ 16.90      $ 14.10      $ 14.59   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.03        0.06        0.14        0.19 (b)      0.22 (c)      0.10   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.47        (0.36     1.45        1.45        2.70        (0.44
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.50        (0.30     1.59        1.64        2.92        (0.34
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.02     (0.06     (0.20     (0.18     (0.12     (0.15

Net realized capital gains

    (0.84     (0.96     (0.24                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.86     (1.02     (0.44     (0.18     (0.12     (0.15
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 17.83      $ 18.19      $ 19.51      $ 18.36      $ 16.90      $ 14.10   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(d)

    2.77 %(e)      (1.66 )%      8.72     9.77 %(b)      20.83 %(c)      (2.42 )% 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 428,027      $ 393,416      $ 377,001      $ 340,561      $ 251,366      $ 145,369   

Net expenses

    1.92 %(f)      1.93     1.92     1.93     1.96     1.99 %(g) 

Gross expenses

    1.92 %(f)      1.93     1.92     1.93     1.96     1.99 %(g) 

Net investment income

    0.34 %(f)      0.31     0.71     1.07 %(b)      1.40 %(c)      0.64

Portfolio turnover rate

    14     48     49     58     29     65

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.13, total return would have been 9.41% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.76%.
(c) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.19, total return would have been 20.55% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.18%.
(d) A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(e) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(g) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.02%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Global Equity and Income Fund—Class Y  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 18.55      $ 19.89      $ 18.68      $ 17.15      $ 14.31      $ 14.78   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.12        0.25        0.33        0.37 (b)      0.40 (c)      0.26   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50        (0.37     1.49        1.47        2.71        (0.45
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.62        (0.12     1.82        1.84        3.11        (0.19
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.26     (0.37     (0.31     (0.27     (0.28

Net realized capital gains

    (0.84     (0.96     (0.24                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (1.04     (1.22     (0.61     (0.31     (0.27     (0.28
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 18.13      $ 18.55      $ 19.89      $ 18.68      $ 17.15      $ 14.31   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    3.35 %(d)      (0.72 )%      9.87     10.90 %(b)      21.96 %(c)      (1.42 )% 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 765,523      $ 604,609      $ 633,057      $ 570,694      $ 460,103      $ 216,136   

Net expenses

    0.92 %(e)      0.93     0.92     0.93     0.96     0.99 %(f) 

Gross expenses

    0.92 %(e)      0.93     0.92     0.93     0.96     0.99 %(f) 

Net investment income

    1.35 %(e)      1.30     1.69     2.07 %(b)      2.44 %(c)      1.65

Portfolio turnover rate

    14     48     49     58     29     65

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.31, total return would have been 10.60% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.76%.
(c) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.36, total return would have been 21.75% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 2.20%.
(d) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(f) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.02%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Growth Fund—Class A  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 9.90      $ 9.45      $ 8.07      $ 6.50      $ 5.24      $ 5.14   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment
income(a)

    0.03        0.05        0.05        0.04        0.04        0.01   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.87        0.45        1.34        1.59        1.23        0.09   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.90        0.50        1.39        1.63        1.27        0.10   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.05     (0.05     (0.01     (0.06     (0.01       

Net realized capital gains

                                         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.05     (0.05     (0.01     (0.06     (0.01       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 10.75      $ 9.90      $ 9.45      $ 8.07      $ 6.50      $ 5.24   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(b)

    9.05 %(c)      5.30     17.23     25.23     24.22     1.95

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 568,436      $ 122,203      $ 63,682      $ 50,248      $ 33,663      $ 26,716   

Net expenses

    0.91 %(d)      0.92     0.94     1.03     1.07     1.14

Gross expenses

    0.91 %(d)      0.92     0.94     1.03     1.07     1.14

Net investment income

    0.60 %(d)      0.45     0.55     0.57     0.61     0.23

Portfolio turnover rate

    4     27 %(e)      14     6     16     16

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(c) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(e) Portfolio turnover would have been 6% if excluding the effect of a redemption in-kind that occurred during the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Growth Fund—Class C  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 9.18      $ 8.79      $ 7.55      $ 6.09      $ 4.94      $ 4.87   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment
loss(a)

    (0.01     (0.03     (0.02     (0.01     (0.01     (0.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.81        0.42        1.26        1.48        1.16        0.10   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.80        0.39        1.24        1.47        1.15        0.07   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

                         (0.01              

Net realized capital gains

                                         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

                         (0.01              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 9.98      $ 9.18      $ 8.79      $ 7.55      $ 6.09      $ 4.94   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(b)

    8.71 %(c)      4.44     16.42     24.21     23.28     1.44

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 77,137      $ 41,421      $ 29,837      $ 20,798      $ 10,489      $ 10,262   

Net expenses

    1.65 %(d)      1.67     1.69     1.78     1.82     1.89

Gross expenses

    1.65 %(d)      1.67     1.69     1.78     1.82     1.89

Net investment loss

    (0.13 )%(d)      (0.29 )%      (0.20 )%      (0.20 )%      (0.13 )%      (0.53 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    4     27 %(e)      14     6     16     16

 

(a) Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(c) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(e) Portfolio turnover would have been 6% if excluding the effect of a redemption in-kind that occurred during the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Growth Fund—Class N  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Period Ended
September 30,
2013*
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 10.52      $ 10.01      $ 8.56      $ 7.58   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

       

Net investment income(a)

    0.05        0.08        0.05        0.03   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.92        0.49        1.42        0.95   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.97        0.57        1.47        0.98   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

       

Net investment income

    (0.07     (0.06     (0.02       

Net realized capital gains

                           
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.07     (0.06     (0.02       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 11.42      $ 10.52      $ 10.01      $ 8.56   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    9.22 %(c)      5.65 %(b)      17.21 %(b)      12.93 %(b)(c) 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

       

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 4,701      $ 1      $ 1      $ 1   

Net expenses

    0.57 %(d)      0.55 %(e)      0.95 %(e)      0.95 %(d)(e) 

Gross expenses

    0.57 %(d)      9.82     3.45     3.50 %(d) 

Net investment income

    0.97 %(d)      0.71     0.52     0.60 %(d) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    4     27 %(f)      14     6

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.
(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(c) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(e) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.
(f) Portfolio turnover would have been 6% if excluding the effect of a redemption in-kind that occurred during the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Growth Fund—Class Y  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 10.53      $ 10.04      $ 8.57      $ 6.90      $ 5.56      $ 5.43   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment
income(a)

    0.05        0.07        0.08        0.05        0.06        0.03   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.91        0.49        1.42        1.69        1.30        0.10   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.96        0.56        1.50        1.74        1.36        0.13   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment
income(a)

    (0.06     (0.07     (0.03     (0.07     (0.02       

Net realized capital gains

                                         
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.06     (0.07     (0.03     (0.07     (0.02       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 11.43      $ 10.53      $ 10.04      $ 8.57      $ 6.90      $ 5.56   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    9.14 %(b)      5.59     17.51     25.49     24.57     2.21

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 2,128,575      $ 1,174,150      $ 1,004,157      $ 541,245      $ 102,688      $ 70,177   

Net expenses

    0.65 %(c)      0.67     0.69     0.77     0.82     0.89

Gross expenses

    0.65 %(c)      0.67     0.69     0.77     0.82     0.89

Net investment income

    0.87 %(c)      0.69     0.79     0.68     0.87     0.49

Portfolio turnover rate

    4     27 %(d)      14     6     16     16

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(c) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(d) Portfolio turnover would have been 6% if excluding the effect of a redemption in-kind that occurred during the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Value Fund—Class A  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 23.98      $ 28.47      $ 25.59      $ 20.86      $ 16.04      $ 16.78   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.21 (b)      0.29        0.45 (c)      0.31        0.27        0.20   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.71        (1.58     4.00        4.70        4.78        (0.72
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.92        (1.29     4.45        5.01        5.05        (0.52
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.53     (0.27     (0.28     (0.23     (0.22

Net realized capital gains

    (5.11     (2.67     (1.30                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (5.39     (3.20     (1.57     (0.28     (0.23     (0.22
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 19.51      $ 23.98      $ 28.47      $ 25.59      $ 20.86      $ 16.04   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(d)

    3.20 %(b)(e)      (5.59 )%      17.97 %(c)      24.35     31.71     (3.28 )% 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 122,529      $ 124,662      $ 580,092      $ 171,327      $ 129,572      $ 126,789   

Net expenses

    0.94 %(f)      0.95     0.96     0.97     0.98     0.98

Gross expenses

    0.94 %(f)      0.95     0.96     0.97     0.98     0.98

Net investment income

    1.97 %(b)(f)      1.07     1.63 %(c)      1.31     1.45     1.09

Portfolio turnover rate

    7     20     28     24     25     29

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.16, total return would have been 2.99% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.50%.
(c) Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.29, total return would have been 17.02% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.05%.
(d) A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(e) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Value Fund—Class C  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 23.69      $ 28.14      $ 25.33      $ 20.65      $ 15.85      $ 16.58   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.12 (b)      0.10        0.31 (c)      0.13        0.13        0.06   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.71        (1.57     3.89        4.68        4.74        (0.71
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.83        (1.47     4.20        4.81        4.87        (0.65
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.31     (0.09     (0.13     (0.07     (0.08

Net realized capital gains

    (5.11     (2.67     (1.30                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (5.22     (2.98     (1.39     (0.13     (0.07     (0.08
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 19.30      $ 23.69      $ 28.14      $ 25.33      $ 20.65      $ 15.85   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(d)

    2.83 %(b)(e)      (6.30 )%      17.07 %(c)      23.41     30.78     (4.00 )% 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 12,189      $ 15,071      $ 16,958      $ 15,158      $ 9,104      $ 8,996   

Net expenses

    1.69 %(f)      1.70     1.71     1.72     1.73     1.73

Gross expenses

    1.69 %(f)      1.70     1.71     1.72     1.73     1.73

Net investment income

    1.15 %(b)(f)      0.40     1.15 %(c)      0.55     0.70     0.33

Portfolio turnover rate

    7     20     28     24     25     29

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.08, total return would have been 2.61% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.73%.
(c) Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.08, total return would have been 16.11% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.28%.
(d) A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(e) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Value Fund—Class N  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013*
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 24.09      $ 28.58      $ 25.65      $ 22.59   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

       

Net investment income(a)

    0.25 (b)      0.42        0.63 (c)      0.25   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.72        (1.61     3.94        2.81   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.97        (1.19     4.57        3.06   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

       

Net investment income

    (0.42     (0.63     (0.34       

Net realized capital gains

    (5.11     (2.67     (1.30       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (5.53     (3.30     (1.64       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 19.53      $ 24.09      $ 28.58      $ 25.65   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    3.41 %(b)(d)      (5.23 )%      18.43 %(c)      13.55 %(d) 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

       

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 621,096      $ 554,946      $ 392,811      $ 260,643   

Net expenses

    0.58 %(e)      0.57     0.57     0.57 %(e) 

Gross expenses

    0.58 %(e)      0.57     0.57     0.57 %(e) 

Net investment income

    2.36 %(b)(e)      1.55     2.28 %(c)      1.50 %(e) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    7     20     28     24

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.
(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.20, total return would have been 3.14% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.87%.
(c) Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.39, total return would have been 17.48% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.43%.
(d) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Value Fund—Class Y  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 24.10      $ 28.58      $ 25.65      $ 20.91      $ 16.08      $ 16.82   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.24 (b)      0.37        0.60 (c)      0.36        0.32        0.25   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.72        (1.60     3.94        4.72        4.78        (0.73
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.96        (1.23     4.54        5.08        5.10        (0.48
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.38     (0.58     (0.31     (0.34     (0.27     (0.26

Net realized capital gains

    (5.11     (2.67     (1.30                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (5.49     (3.25     (1.61     (0.34     (0.27     (0.26
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 19.57      $ 24.10      $ 28.58      $ 25.65      $ 20.91      $ 16.08   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    3.37 %(b)(d)      (5.37 )%      18.27 %(c)      24.65     32.05     (3.05 )% 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 582,758      $ 681,109      $ 1,303,492      $ 1,513,807      $ 1,240,093      $ 957,584   

Net expenses

    0.69 %(e)      0.70     0.71     0.72     0.73     0.74

Gross expenses

    0.69 %(e)      0.70     0.71     0.72     0.73     0.74

Net investment income

    2.17 %(b)(e)      1.36     2.19 %(c)      1.56     1.68     1.34

Portfolio turnover rate

    7     20     28     24     25     29

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.19 total return would have been 3.10% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.74%.
(c) Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.35, total return would have been 17.32% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.28%.
(d) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Value Fund—Admin Class  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 23.81      $ 28.34      $ 25.51      $ 20.79      $ 16.00      $ 16.74   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.18 (b)      0.26        0.30 (c)      0.24        0.22        0.17   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.70        (1.61     4.07        4.71        4.77        (0.73
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.88        (1.35     4.37        4.95        4.99        (0.56
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.34     (0.51     (0.24     (0.23     (0.20     (0.18

Net realized capital gains

    (5.11     (2.67     (1.30                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (5.45     (3.18     (1.54     (0.23     (0.20     (0.18
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 19.24      $ 23.81      $ 28.34      $ 25.51      $ 20.79      $ 16.00   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    3.11 %(b)(d)      (5.83 )%      17.68 %(c)      24.08     31.43     (3.48 )% 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 84,399      $ 85,387      $ 268      $ 12      $ 2      $ 1   

Net expenses

    1.20 %(e)      1.23     1.21     1.19     1.24     1.17

Gross expenses

    1.20 %(e)      1.23     1.21     1.19     1.24     1.17

Net investment income

    1.72 %(b)(e)      1.03     1.07 %(c)      1.01     1.17     0.90

Portfolio turnover rate

    7     20     28     24     25     29

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.13 total return would have been 2.85% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 1.24%.
(c) Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.27, total return would have been 16.73% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.96%.
(d) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

1.  Organization.  Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trust are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:

Loomis Sayles Global Equity and Income Fund (the “Global Equity and Income Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Growth Fund (the “Growth Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Value Fund (the “Value Fund”)

Each Fund is a diversified investment company.

Each Fund offers Class A, Class C and Class Y shares. In addition, Growth Fund and Value Fund offer Class N shares and Value Fund offers Admin Class shares. As of the close of business on January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares and are no longer offered.

Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%. Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition, except for reinvested distributions. Class N and Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Effective November 2, 2015, Class N shares are offered to investors with an initial minimum investment of $1,000,000. Class Y shares are intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000. Some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Funds’ prospectus. Admin Class shares do not pay a front-end sales charge or a CDSC, but do pay a Rule 12b-1 fee. Admin Class shares are offered exclusively through intermediaries.

Most expenses can be directly attributed to a fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”). Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees and, for Growth Fund and Value Fund Class A, Class B, Class C and Admin Class (for Value Fund) collectively, and Class N individually, transfer agent fees). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.

 

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2.  Significant Accounting Policies.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements follow the accounting and reporting guidelines provided for investment companies and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to period-end through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.

a.  Valuation.  Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available. In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used. Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers. Senior loans are valued at bid prices supplied by an independent pricing service, if available. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted equity securities and senior loans where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated rates determined based on information provided by an independent pricing service.

 

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Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Funds may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine a Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by a Fund.

As of March 31, 2016, securities held by the funds were fair valued as follows:

 

Fund

 

Equity
securities
1

   

Percentage
of Net
Assets

   

Illiquid
securities
2

   

Percentage
of Net
Assets

   

Other fair

valued
securities
3

   

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

  $ 301,221,738        20.6   $ 1,815,075        0.1   $ 253,342        Less than 0.1

 

1

Certain foreign equity securities were fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees as events occurring after the close of the foreign market were believed to materially affect the value of those securities.

2 

Illiquid securities are deemed to be fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures.

3 

Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser.

b.  Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income.  Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily NAV calculation. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. Periodic principal adjustments for inflation-protected securities are recorded to interest income. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.

 

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c.  Foreign Currency Translation.  The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, changes in exchange rates between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, as of the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses and the net change in unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

The values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period for financial reporting purposes. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments reported in the Statements of Operations reflect gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates and fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. For federal income tax purposes, a portion of the net realized gain or loss on investments arising from changes in exchange rates, which is reflected in the Statements of Operations, may be characterized as ordinary income and may, if the Funds have net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Funds.

The Funds may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.

d.  Forward Foreign Currency Contracts.  The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Funds’ investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies a Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency the Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a

 

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foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash and/or securities as collateral for the Funds’ or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.

e.  Due to/from Brokers.  Transactions and positions in certain forward foreign currency contracts are maintained and cleared by registered U.S. broker/dealers pursuant to customer agreements between a Fund and the various broker/dealers. The due to brokers balance in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for Global Equity and Income Fund represents cash received as collateral for forward foreign currency contracts. The due from brokers balance in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for Global Equity and Income Fund represents cash pledged as collateral for forward foreign currency contracts. In certain circumstances the Fund’s use of cash held at brokers is restricted by regulation or broker mandated limits.

f.  When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions.  The Funds may enter into when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. When-issued refers to transactions made conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not been issued. Delayed delivery refers to transactions for which delivery or payment will occur at a later date, beyond the normal settlement period. The price of when-issued and delayed delivery securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The security and the obligation to pay for it are recorded by the Funds at the time the commitment is entered into. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations during the time before the Funds take delivery of the security. No interest accrues to the Funds until the transaction settles.

Delayed delivery transactions include those designated as To Be Announced (“TBAs”) in the Portfolios of Investments. For TBAs, the actual security that will be delivered to fulfill the transaction is not designated at the time of the trade. The security is “to be announced” 48 hours prior to the established trade settlement date. Certain transactions require the Funds or counterparty to post cash and/or securities as collateral for the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party. The Funds cover their net obligations under outstanding delayed delivery commitments by segregating or earmarking cash or securities at the custodian.

Purchases of when-issued or delayed delivery securities may have a similar effect on the Funds’ NAV as if the Funds’ had created a degree of leverage in the portfolio. Risks may arise upon entering into such transactions from the potential inability of counterparties to meet their obligations under the transactions. Additionally, losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities.

g.  Federal and Foreign Income Taxes.  The Trust treats each Fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment

 

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income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of March 31, 2016 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.

A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on investment income and taxes on capital gains on investments that are accrued and paid based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a reduction of investment income, net of amounts eligible to be reclaimed. Dividends and interest receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign withholding taxes where reclaims have been or will be filed are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as tax reclaims receivable. Capital gains taxes paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statements of Operations. Accrued but unpaid capital gains taxes are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable, and reduce unrealized gains on investments. In the event that realized gains on investments are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to a Fund. Such amounts, if applicable, are reflected as foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain when received.

h.  Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders.  Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as foreign currency gains and losses, paydown gains and losses, contingent payment debt instruments, capital gain and return of capital distributions received, deferred Trustees’ fees, convertible bonds, redemption-in-kind, distribution re-designations and premium amortization. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts reported on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to deferred Trustees’ fees, forward foreign currency contract mark-to-market, wash sales, premium amortization, contingent payment debt instruments, capital gain tax, convertible bonds and return of capital distributions received. Amounts of income and capital gain available to be distributed on a

 

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tax basis are determined annually, and at other times during the Funds’ fiscal year as may be necessary to avoid knowingly declaring and paying a return of capital distribution. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.

The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended September 30, 2015 was as follows:

 

     2015 Distributions Paid From:  

Fund

  

Ordinary

Income

    

Long-Term

Capital Gains

    

Total

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

   $ 29,430,584       $ 43,172,460       $ 72,603,044   

Growth Fund

     6,342,015                 6,342,015   

Value Fund

     56,748,378         200,996,242         257,744,620   

Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are primarily attributable to different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.

As of September 30, 2015, the capital loss carryforwards were as follows:

 

   

Global
Equity and
Income Fund

    

Growth Fund

   

Value Fund

 

Capital loss carryforward:

      

Expires

      

September 30, 2018

  $   —       $ (18,909,834   $   —   

i.  Repurchase Agreements.  Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which each Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty, including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of March 31, 2016, each Fund, as applicable, had investments in repurchase agreements for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement. The gross value of repurchase agreements is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes.

j.  Securities Lending.  The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities

 

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to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, none of the Funds had loaned securities under this agreement.

k.  Indemnifications.  Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

3.  Fair Value Measurements.  In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

   

Level 2 – prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

   

Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

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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The Fund’s pricing policies and procedures are recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Debt securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used if an independent pricing service either is unable to price a security or does not provide a reliable price for a security. Broker-dealer bid prices for which the Fund does not have knowledge of the inputs used by the broker-dealer are categorized in Level 3. All security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, are reviewed on a daily basis by the adviser, subject to oversight by Fund management and the Board of Trustees. If the adviser, in good faith, believes that the price provided by an independent pricing service is unreliable, broker-dealer bid prices may be used until the price provided by the independent pricing service is considered to be reliable. Reliability of all security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, is tested in a variety of ways, including comparison to recent transaction prices and daily fluctuations, amongst other validation procedures in place. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair valued securities may be categorized in Level 3.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of March 31, 2016, at value:

Global Equity and Income Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

 

Common Stocks

           

Belgium

   $       $ 24,933,692       $   —       $ 24,933,692   

China

     30,571,807         9,001,640                 39,573,447   

Denmark

             16,225,543                 16,225,543   

France

             17,724,674                 17,724,674   

Germany

             10,029,246                 10,029,246   

Hong Kong

             27,276,471                 27,276,471   

India

     14,789,050         18,783,858                 33,572,908   

Ireland

             7,523,877                 7,523,877   

Italy

             8,305,589                 8,305,589   

Japan

             42,329,235                 42,329,235   

Netherlands

             11,850,314                 11,850,314   

Philippines

             11,824,758                 11,824,758   

Sweden

             26,736,481                 26,736,481   

Switzerland

             32,022,300                 32,022,300   

United Kingdom

             36,654,060                 36,654,060   

All Other Common Stocks(a)

     567,421,581                         567,421,581   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     612,782,438         301,221,738                 914,004,176   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Global Equity and Income Fund (continued)

Asset Valuation Inputs (continued)

 

Description

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Bonds and Notes

       

Non-Convertible Bonds

       

United States

  $ 31,019      $ 319,711,270      $ 253,342 (b)    $ 319,995,631   

All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a)

           162,109,155               162,109,155   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

    31,019        481,820,425        253,342        482,104,786   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Convertible Bonds(a)

           11,689,733               11,689,733   

Municipals(a)

           492,626               492,626   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Bonds and Notes

    31,019        494,002,784        253,342        494,287,145   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Senior Loans(a)

           4,294,142               4,294,142   

Preferred Stocks

    169,832        24,238        134,737 (c)      328,807   

Short-Term Investments

           42,907,133               42,907,133   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments

    612,983,289        842,450,035        388,079        1,455,821,403   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

           2,046,767               2,046,767   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 612,983,289      $ 844,496,802      $ 388,079      $ 1,457,868,170   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

  $   —      $ (994,219   $   —      $ (994,219
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
(b) Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser.
(c) Valued using broker-dealer bid prices.

Growth Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Common Stocks(a)

  $ 2,738,945,235      $      $   —      $ 2,738,945,235   

Short-Term Investments

           45,873,971               45,873,971   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,738,945,235      $ 45,873,971      $      $ 2,784,819,206   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

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Value Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

 

Common Stocks(a)

   $ 1,405,045,312       $       $   —       $ 1,405,045,312   

Short-Term Investments

             16,302,552                 16,302,552   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,405,045,312       $ 16,302,552       $       $ 1,421,347,864   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of September 30, 2015 and/or March 31, 2016:

Global Equity and Income Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in Securities

 

Balance as of
September 30,
2015

   

Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)

   

Realized
Gain
(Loss)

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Purchases

 

Bonds and Notes

         

Non-Convertible Bonds

         

United States

  $ 171,786      $ 3,166      $      $ (85,910   $   

Preferred Stocks

         

Convertible Preferred Stocks

         

United States

                         (174,454     26,831   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 171,786      $ 3,166      $      $ (260,364   $ 26,831   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Securities

 

Sales

   

Transfers
into Level 3

   

Transfers
out of
Level 3

   

Balance as of
March 31,
2016

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
from
Investments
Still Held at
March 31,
2016

 

Bonds and Notes

         

Non-Convertible Bonds

         

United States

  $      $ 164,300      $      $ 253,342      $ (85,910

Preferred Stocks

         

Convertible Preferred Stocks

         

United States

           282,360               134,737        (174,454
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $      $ 446,660      $   —      $ 388,079      $ (260,364
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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A debt security valued at $164,300 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the

period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, this security was valued on the

basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in

accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At March 31, 2016, this security was

valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser as an independent

pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the security.

Preferred stocks valued at $282,360 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At March 31, 2016, these securities were valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities.

All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.

4.  Derivatives.  Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. Derivative instruments that Global Equity and Income Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts.

Global Equity and Income Fund is subject to the risk that changes in foreign currency exchange rates will have an unfavorable effect on the value of Fund assets denominated in foreign currencies. The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts for hedging purposes to protect the value of the Fund’s holdings of foreign securities. The Fund may also use forward foreign currency contracts to gain exposure to foreign currencies, regardless of whether securities denominated in such currencies are held in the Fund. During the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Fund engaged in forward foreign currency transactions for hedging purposes and to gain exposure to foreign currencies.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for Global Equity and Income Fund as of March 31, 2016, as reflected within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

Assets

  

Unrealized
appreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts

 

Over-the-counter asset derivatives

  

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 2,046,767   

Liabilities

  

Unrealized
depreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts

 

Over-the-counter liability derivatives

  

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (994,219

 

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Transactions in derivative instruments for Global Equity and Income Fund during the six months ended March 31, 2016 as reflected within the Statements of Operations were as follows:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

  

Foreign currency

transactions1

 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (343,811

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) on:

  

Foreign currency

translations1

 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 833,750   

 

1 

Represents realized loss and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for forward foreign currency contracts during the period. Does not include other foreign currency gains or losses included in the Statements of Operations.

As the Fund values its derivatives at fair value and recognizes changes in fair value through the Statement of Operations, it does not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of these disclosures.

The volume of forward foreign currency contract activity, as a percentage of net assets, for Global Equity and Income Fund, based on gross month-end notional amounts outstanding during the period, including long and short positions at absolute value, was as follows for the six months ended March 31, 2016:

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

  

Forwards

 

Average Notional Amount Outstanding

     6.19

Highest Notional Amount Outstanding

     6.90

Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding

     5.77

Notional Amount Outstanding as of March 31, 2016

     6.90

Notional amounts outstanding at the end of the prior period are included in the average notional amount outstanding.

Unrealized gain and/or loss on open forwards is recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The aggregate notional values of forward contracts are not recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and therefore are not included in the Fund’s net assets.

Global Equity and Income Fund enters into over-the-counter derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, pursuant to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) agreements negotiated between the Fund and its counterparties. ISDA agreements typically contain, among other things, terms for the posting of collateral and master netting provisions in the event of a default or other termination event. Collateral is posted by the Fund or the counterparty to the extent of

 

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the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party of all open contracts under the agreement, subject to minimum transfer requirements. Master netting provisions allow the Fund and the counterparty, in the event of a default or other termination event, to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative contracts, including any posted collateral, to one net amount payable by either the Fund or the counterparty. The Fund’s ISDA agreements typically contain provisions that allow a counterparty to terminate open contracts early if the NAV of the Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and liabilities, and any related collateral received or pledged, on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

As of March 31, 2016, gross amounts of over-the-counter derivative assets and liabilities not offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the related net amounts after taking into account master netting arrangements, by counterparty, are as follows:

Global Equity and Income Fund

 

Counterparty

  

Gross Amounts
of Assets

   

Offset
Amount

   

Net Asset
Balance

   

Collateral
(Received)/
Pledged

   

Net
Amount

 

Credit Suisse International

   $ 380,636      $ (380,636   $      $      $   

Morgan Stanley & Co.

     1,666,131               1,666,131        (1,493,000     173,131   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 2,046,767      $ (380,636   $ 1,666,131      $ (1,493,000   $ 173,131   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Counterparty

  

Gross Amounts
of Liabilities

   

Offset
Amount

   

Net Liability
Balance

   

Collateral
(Received)/
Pledged

   

Net
Amount

 

Citibank N.A.

   $ (379,526   $      $ (379,526   $ 300,000      $ (79,526

Credit Suisse International

     (408,286     380,636        (27,650            (27,650

UBS AG

     (206,407            (206,407            (206,407
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ (994,219   $ 380,636      $ (613,583   $ 300,000      $ (313,583
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The actual collateral received or pledged, if any, may exceed the amounts shown in the table due to overcollateralization. Timing differences may exist between when contracts under the ISDA agreements are marked-to-market and when collateral moves. The ISDA agreements include tri-party control agreements under which collateral is held for the benefit of the secured party at a third party custodian, State Street Bank.

Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by the Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures may include, but are not limited to,

 

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minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the Fund’s aggregated unrealized gains and the amount of any collateral pledged to the counterparty, which may be offset by any collateral posted to the Fund by the counterparty. ISDA master agreements can help to manage counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under these ISDA agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure in respect of certain transactions, net of existing collateral already in place, exceeds a specified amount (typically $250,000, depending on the counterparty). With exchange-traded derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund because the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to these instruments, stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract. Credit risk still exists in exchange-traded derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro rata basis across all of the broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. Based on balances reflected on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, the following table shows (i) the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the applicable Fund would incur if parties (including OTC derivative counterparties and brokers holding margin for exchange-traded derivatives) to the relevant financial instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the Fund, and (ii) the amount of loss that the applicable Fund would incur after taking into account master netting provisions pursuant to ISDA agreements, as of March 31, 2016:

 

Fund

  

Maximum Amount

of Loss - Gross

    

Maximum Amount

of Loss - Net

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

   $ 2,346,767       $ 173,131   

These amounts include cash received as collateral for Global Equity and Income Fund of $1,493,000.

5.  Purchases and Sales of Securities.  For the six months ended March 31, 2016, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government/Agency securities and including paydowns) were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Purchases

    

Sales

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

   $ 329,352,785       $ 164,801,693   

Growth Fund

     1,345,836,786         66,216,442   

Value Fund

     93,293,593         154,305,348   

 

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For the six months ended March 31, 2016, purchases and sales of U.S. Government/Agency securities by the Global Equity and Income Fund were $58,851,504 and $15,499,414, respectively.

6.  Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

a.  Management Fees.  Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Separate management agreements for each Fund in effect for the six months ended March 31, 2016, provided for fees at the following annual percentage rates of each Fund’s average daily net assets:

 

     Percentage of
Average
Daily Net Assets
 

Fund

  

First

$2 billion

   

Over

$2 billion

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

     0.75     0.73

Growth Fund

     0.50     0.50

Value Fund

     0.50     0.50

Loomis Sayles has given binding undertakings to the Funds to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes, organizational and extraordinary expenses such as litigation and indemnification expenses. These undertakings are in effect until January 31, 2017, may be terminated before then only with the consent of the Funds’ Board of Trustees and are reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016 (period ending close of business January 11, 2016, for Class B) the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:

 

    Expense Limit as a Percentage of
Average Daily Net Assets
 

Fund

 

Class A

   

Class B

   

Class C

   

Class N

   

Class Y

   

Admin
Class

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

    1.25            2.00            1.00       

Growth Fund

    1.25     2.00     2.00     0.95     1.00       

Value Fund

    1.10     1.85     1.85     0.80     0.85     1.35

Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses it has borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a

 

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class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the management fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Management
Fees

     Percentage of
Average
Daily Net Assets
 

Global Equity and Income Fund

   $ 5,092,649         0.75

Growth Fund

     4,494,676         0.50

Value Fund

     3,646,975         0.50

No expenses were recovered for any of the Funds during the six months ended March 31, 2016 under the terms of the expense limitation agreements.

Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trust. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.

b.  Service and Distribution Fees.  NGAM Distribution, L.P. (“NGAM Distribution”), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trust. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trust.

Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trust has adopted a Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plans”), a Distribution and Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares (the “Class B and Class C Plans”), and Value Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan relating to its Admin Class shares (the “Admin Class Plan”).

Under the Class A Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

Under the Class B (if applicable) and Class C Plans, each Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

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Also under the Class B (if applicable) and Class C Plans, each Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds’ Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares.

Under the Admin Class Plan, Value Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Admin Class shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Admin Class shares or for payments made by NGAM Distribution to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Admin Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

In addition, the Admin Class shares of Value Fund may pay NGAM Distribution an administrative service fee, at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Admin Class shares. These fees are subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries for providing personal services and/or account maintenance for their customers who hold such shares.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the service and distribution fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

    Service Fees     Distribution Fees  

Fund

 

Class A

   

Class B

   

Class C

   

Admin
Class

   

Class B

   

Class C

   

Admin
Class

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

  $ 322,826      $  —      $ 514,508      $      $  —      $ 1,543,523      $   

Growth Fund

    251,483        8        77,007               23        231,022          

Value Fund

    155,126        30        17,443        107,848        90        52,331        107,848   

c.  Administrative Fees.  NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”) provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. NGAM Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and NGAM Advisors, each Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion, 0.0350% of the next $30 billion and 0.0325% of such assets in excess of $90 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.

 

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For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the administrative fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Administrative
Fees

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

   $ 298,174   

Growth Fund

     395,214   

Value Fund

     320,037   

d.  Sub-Transfer Agent Fees.  NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. These services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly at the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds have agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers. Class N shares do not bear such expenses.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations) for each Fund were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Sub-Transfer
Agent Fees

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

   $ 541,709   

Growth Fund

     673,590   

Value Fund

     466,109   

As of March 31, 2016, the Funds owe NGAM Distribution the following reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as payable to distributor):

 

Fund

  

Reimbursements
of Sub-Transfer
Agent Fees

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

   $ 15,058   

Growth Fund

     35,520   

Value Fund

     14,305   

 

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Sub-transfer agent fees attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y, and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.

e.  Commissions.  Commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by NGAM Distribution during the six months ended March 31, 2016, were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Commissions

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

   $ 79,458   

Growth Fund

     75,743   

Value Fund

     51,295   

f.  Trustees Fees and Expenses.  The Trust does not pay any compensation directly to its officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $325,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $155,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, the chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and the chairperson of the Audit Committee each receive an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $17,500. The chairperson of the Governance Committee receives an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.

Prior to January 1, 2016, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $300,000 and each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $130,000. The chairperson of the Governance Committee received an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $5,000. All other Trustee fees remained unchanged.

A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based

 

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on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

g.  Affiliated Ownership.  As of March 31, 2016, Loomis Sayles Funded Pension Plan and Trust (“Pension Plan”) and Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (“Retirement Plan”) held shares of the Funds representing the following percentages of the Fund’s net assets:

 

Fund

  

Pension
Plan

   

Retirement
Plan

   

Total
Affiliated
Ownership

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

     1.12     1.02     2.14

Growth Fund

     0.47     1.19     1.66

Value Fund

     0.98     1.66     2.64

Investment activities of affiliated shareholders could have material impacts on the Funds.

h.  Reimbursement of Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses.  NGAM Advisors has given a binding contractual undertaking to the Growth Fund to reimburse any and all transfer agency expenses for the Fund’s Class N shares. This undertaking is in effect through January 31, 2017 and is not subject to recovery under the expense limitation agreement described above.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, NGAM Advisors reimbursed the Fund $77 for transfer agency expenses related to Class N shares.

7.  Class-Specific Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses.  For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Funds incurred the following class-specific transfer agent fees and expenses (including sub-transfer agent fees, where applicable):

 

     Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses  

Fund

  

Class A

    

Class B

    

Class C

    

Class N

    

Class Y

    

Admin
Class

 

Growth Fund

   $ 84,987       $ 1       $ 25,948       $ 77       $ 647,866       $   

Value Fund

     74,625         12         8,294         632         383,441         51,938   

Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes. Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class N are allocated to Class N.

 

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The Global Equity and Income Fund allocates transfer agent fees and expenses on a pro rata basis based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.

8.  Line of Credit.  Each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, participates in a $150,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank and Trust. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $150,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $150,000,000 limit at any time). Interest is charged to each participating Fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, none of the Funds had borrowings under this agreement.

Effective April 14, 2016, the line of credit with State Street Bank and Trust Company expired, and the Funds, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, entered into a 364-day, $400,000,000 syndicated, committed, unsecured line of credit with Citibank, N.A. to be used for temporary or emergency purposes only. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $400,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not

exceed the $400,000,000 limit at any time), subject to each Fund’s investment restrictions. Interest is charged to the Funds based upon the terms set forth in the agreement. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. The Funds paid an arrangement fee, an upfront fee, and other fees in connection with the new line of credit agreement.

9.  Brokerage Commission Recapture.  Each Fund has entered into agreements with certain brokers whereby the brokers will rebate a portion of brokerage commissions. All amounts rebated by the brokers are returned to the Funds under such agreements and are included in realized gains on investments on the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2016, amounts rebated under these agreements were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Rebates

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

   $ 9,466   

Growth Fund

     36,546   

Value Fund

     36,615   

10.  Concentration of Risk.  Each Fund’s investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign currency fluctuations, higher volatility than U.S. securities, varying degrees of

 

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regulation and limited liquidity. Greater political, economic, credit and information risks are also associated with foreign securities.

11.  Concentration of Ownership.  From time to time, a Fund may have a concentration of one or more accounts constituting a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities by holders of such accounts could have material impacts on the Funds. As of March 31, 2016, based on management’s evaluation of the shareholder account base, the Funds had accounts representing controlling ownership of more than 5% of the Fund’s total outstanding shares. The number of such accounts, based on accounts that represent more than 5% of an individual class of shares, and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such holdings were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Number of 5%
Account Holders

    

Percentage of
Ownership

 

Global Equity and Income Fund

               

Growth Fund

     2         30.74

Value Fund

     2         41.28

Omnibus shareholder accounts for which NGAM Advisors understands that the intermediary has discretion over the underlying shareholder accounts or investment models where a shareholder account may be invested for a non-discretionary customer are included in the table above. For other omnibus accounts, the Funds do not have information on the individual shareholder accounts underlying the omnibus accounts; therefore, there could be other 5% shareholders in addition to those disclosed in the table above.

 

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March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

12.  Capital Shares.  Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

    

 

Six Months Ended

March 31, 2016

  

  

   

 

Year Ended

September 30, 2015

  

  

Global Equity and Income Fund

     Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount   
Class A         

Issued from the sale of shares

     4,202,857      $ 75,855,251        4,329,411      $ 83,633,755   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     577,892        10,419,401        543,357        10,198,816   

Redeemed

     (3,051,316     (55,061,047     (3,512,804     (67,808,443
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     1,729,433      $ 31,213,605        1,359,964      $ 26,024,128   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class C         

Issued from the sale of shares

     3,856,978      $ 69,391,741        5,429,765      $ 103,964,870   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     632,650        11,305,458        555,784        10,348,688   

Redeemed

     (2,115,326     (37,518,152     (3,679,631     (70,272,069
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     2,374,302      $ 43,179,047        2,305,918      $ 44,041,489   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Y         

Issued from the sale of shares

     14,499,646      $ 263,600,663        11,734,160      $ 227,617,351   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     1,658,138        30,028,870        1,570,256        29,583,620   

Redeemed

     (6,507,584     (115,998,240     (12,553,471     (243,060,865
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     9,650,200      $ 177,631,293        750,945      $ 14,140,106   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     13,753,935      $ 252,023,945        4,416,827      $ 84,205,723   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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12.  Capital Shares (continued).

 

    

 

Six Months Ended

March 31, 2016

  

  

   

 

Year Ended

September 30, 2015

  

  

Growth Fund

     Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount   
Class A         

Issued from the sale of shares

     43,584,844      $ 454,683,207        7,627,613      $ 76,862,467   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     45,230        484,869        32,331        321,374   

Redeemed

     (3,113,054     (32,423,858     (2,055,747     (20,446,591
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     40,517,020      $ 422,744,218        5,604,197      $ 56,737,250   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class B(a)         

Issued from the sale of shares

          $        342      $ 3,298   

Redeemed

     (2,434     (23,311     (46,536     (434,022
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (2,434   $ (23,311     (46,194   $ (430,724
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class C         

Issued from the sale of shares

     4,062,763      $ 40,250,077        1,853,819      $ 17,439,832   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                            

Redeemed

     (840,504     (8,051,163     (738,782     (6,915,130
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     3,222,259      $ 32,198,914        1,115,037      $ 10,524,702   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class N         

Issued from the sale of shares

     418,928      $ 4,885,007             $   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     2,428        27,613        1        7   

Redeemed

     (9,880     (108,674              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     411,476      $ 4,803,946        1      $ 7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Y         

Issued from the sale of shares

     93,345,457      $ 1,050,003,478        52,581,221      $ 564,535,215   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     485,301        5,527,573        466,174        4,918,135   

Redeemed

     (19,150,869     (213,036,070     (18,517,808     (199,164,033

Redeemed in-kind (Note 13)

                   (23,009,100     (238,604,371
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     74,679,889      $ 842,494,981        11,520,487      $ 131,684,946   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     118,828,210      $ 1,302,218,748        18,193,528      $ 198,516,181   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016 Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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12.  Capital Shares (continued).

 

    

 

Six Months Ended

March 31, 2016

  

  

   

 

Year Ended

September 30, 2015

  

  

Value Fund

     Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount   
Class A         

Issued from the sale of shares

     925,570      $ 18,619,225        1,738,963      $ 46,569,244   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     1,230,997        24,706,134        2,328,240        61,605,209   

Redeemed

     (1,075,331     (22,372,325     (19,246,045     (514,711,447
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     1,081,236      $ 20,953,034        (15,178,842   $ (406,536,994
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class B(a)         

Issued from the sale of shares

          $        107      $ 2,889   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     370        7,733        1,136        30,982   

Redeemed

     (2,824     (60,700     (22,159     (612,219
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (2,454   $ (52,967     (20,916   $ (578,348
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class C         

Issued from the sale of shares

     94,546      $ 1,965,846        168,212      $ 4,489,770   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     113,598        2,260,606        46,757        1,229,708   

Redeemed

     (212,741     (4,382,794     (181,426     (4,774,431
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (4,597   $ (156,342     33,543      $ 945,047   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class N         

Issued from the sale of shares

     3,851,953      $ 79,801,350        12,753,984      $ 350,880,527   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     6,367,068        127,787,057        2,770,273        73,439,957   

Redeemed

     (1,451,205     (31,276,476     (6,232,756     (161,942,813
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     8,767,816      $ 176,311,931        9,291,501      $ 262,377,671   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Y         

Issued from the sale of shares

     3,078,922      $ 64,629,839        7,557,970      $ 201,571,556   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     6,872,653        138,277,784        4,074,597        108,180,554   

Redeemed

     (8,425,527     (176,502,650     (28,985,641     (786,537,213
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     1,526,048      $ 26,404,973        (17,353,074   $ (476,785,103
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Admin Class         

Issued from the sale of shares

     236,094      $ 5,203,125        3,750,246      $ 100,404,741   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     972,040        19,256,108        8        209   

Redeemed

     (408,520     (8,721,711     (173,819     (4,485,251
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     799,614      $ 15,737,522        3,576,435      $ 95,919,699   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     12,167,663      $ 239,198,151        (19,651,353   $ (524,658,028
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016 Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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13.   Redemption In-Kind.   In certain circumstances, a Fund may distribute portfolio securities rather than cash as payment for redemption of Fund shares (redemption inkind). For financial reporting purposes, the Fund will recognize a gain on in-kind redemptions to the extent the value of the distributed securities on the date of redemption exceeds the cost of those securities; the Fund will recognize a loss if the cost exceeds value. Gains and losses realized on redemptions in-kind are not recognized for tax purposes, and are re-classified from realized gain (loss) to paid-in-capital.

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

March 31, 2016

LOGO

 

Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund

Loomis Sayles High Income Fund

Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government

and Agency Fund

 

LOGO

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Portfolio Review  page 1

Portfolio of Investments  page 8

Financial Statements  page  53

Notes to Financial Statements  page 68

 


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LOOMIS SAYLES CORE PLUS BOND FUND

 

Managers   Symbols   
Peter W. Palfrey, CFA®   Class A    NEFRX
Richard G. Raczkowski  

Class C

  

NECRX

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.  

Class N

  

NERNX

 

Class Y

  

NERYX

 

 

Objective

The Fund seeks high total investment return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20163

 

           
      6 Months      1 Year      5 Years      10 Years     

Life of

Class N

 
   
Class A (Inception 11/7/73)                 
NAV      3.15      -1.10      4.33      6.17     
With 4.25% Maximum Sales Charge      -1.25         -5.31         3.43         5.71           
   
Class C (Inception 12/30/94)                 
NAV      2.83         -1.80         3.57         5.38           
With CDSC1      1.83         -2.76         3.57         5.38        
   
Class N (Inception 2/1/13)                 
NAV      3.35         -0.74                         1.89   
   
Class Y (Inception 12/30/94)                 
NAV      3.28         -0.84         4.59         6.44           
   
Comparative Performance                 
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index2      2.44         1.96         3.78         4.90         2.59   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any Fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

1 Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

 

2 Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers the U.S.-dollar denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market of SEC-registered securities. The index includes bonds from the Treasury, government-related, corporate, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage-backed securities sectors.

 

3 Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES HIGH INCOME FUND

 

Managers   Symbols   
Matthew J. Eagan, CFA®   Class A    NEFHX
Elaine M. Stokes  

Class C

  

NEHCX

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.  

Class Y

  

NEHYX

 

 

Objective

The Fund seeks high current income plus the opportunity for capital appreciation to produce a high total return

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20164

 

         
      6 Months      1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  
   
Class A (Inception 2/22/84)              
NAV      -0.60 %5       -6.30      3.33      5.55
With 4.25% Maximum Sales Charge      -4.89         -10.24         2.43         5.08   
   
Class C (Inception 3/2/98)              
NAV      -0.98         -7.00         2.59         4.77   
With CDSC2      -1.94         -7.89         2.59         4.77   
   
Class Y (Inception 2/29/08)1              
NAV      -0.46         -6.07         3.59         5.75   
   
Comparative Performance              
Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index3      1.22         -3.69         4.93         7.01   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any Fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

1 Prior to the inception of Class Y shares (2/29/08), performance is that of Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of that share class.

 

2 Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

 

3 Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers the U.S. dollar-denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market.

 

4 Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

 

5 Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes only, and as such, the total returns may differ from the total returns reported in the financial highlights. The returns presented in the table are what an investor would have actually experienced.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES LIMITED TERM GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY FUND

 

Managers   Symbols   
Christopher T. Harms   Class A    NEFLX
Clifton V. Rowe, CFA®  

Class C

  

NECLX

Kurt L. Wagner, CFA®, CIC  

Class Y

  

NELYX

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.     

 

 

Objective

The Fund seeks a high current return consistent with preservation of capital

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20163

 

         
      6 Months      1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  
   
Class A (Inception 1/3/89)              
NAV      0.30      0.50      1.45      3.41
With 2.25% Maximum Sales Charge      -1.99         -1.78         1.00         3.18   
   
Class C (Inception 12/30/94)              
NAV      -0.08         -0.25         0.70         2.65   
With CDSC1      -1.07         -1.24         0.70         2.65   
   
Class Y (Inception 3/31/94)              
NAV      0.42         0.84         1.71         3.68   
   
Comparative Performance              
Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Government Bond Index2      0.88         1.60         1.53         3.20   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any Fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

1 Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

 

2 Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Government Bond Index is an unmanaged index that includes U.S. Treasury and agency securities with remaining maturities of one to five years.

 

3 Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INDEX INFORMATION

This document may contain references to third party copyrights, indexes, and trademarks, each of which is the property of its respective owner. Such owner is not affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management or any of its related or affiliated companies (collectively “NGAM”) and does not sponsor, endorse or participate in the provision of any NGAM services, funds or other financial products.

The index information contained herein is derived from third parties and is provided on an “as is” basis. The user of this information assumes the entire risk of use of this information. Each of the third party entities involved in compiling, computing or creating index information disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information.

PROXY VOTING INFORMATION

A description of the Natixis Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the funds’ website at ngam.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-months ended June 30, 2015 is available from the funds’ website and the SEC’s website.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES

The Natixis Funds file complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.

 

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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES

As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. Certain exemptions may apply. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the Funds’ prospectuses. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The first line in the table of each class of Fund shares shows the actual account values and actual fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund from October 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During Period column as shown below for your class.

The second line in the table of each class of fund shares provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund to 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 reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line in the table of each fund is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES CORE PLUS BOND FUND   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2015
    ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2016
    EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD*
10/1/2015 – 3/31/2016
 
Class A        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,031.50        $3.71   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,021.35        $3.69   
Class C        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,028.30        $7.50   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,017.60        $7.47   
Class N        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,033.50        $1.98   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,023.05        $1.97   
Class Y        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,032.80        $2.44   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,022.60        $2.43   

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.73%, 1.48%, 0.39% and 0.48% for Class A, C, N and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

LOOMIS SAYLES HIGH INCOME FUND   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2015
    ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2016
    EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD*
10/1/2015 – 3/31/2016
 
Class A        
Actual     $1,000.00        $994.00        $5.48   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,019.50        $5.55   
Class C        
Actual     $1,000.00        $990.20        $9.20   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,015.75        $9.32   
Class Y        
Actual     $1,000.00        $995.40        $4.24   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,020.75        $4.29   

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement): 1.10%, 1.85% and 0.85% for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES LIMITED TERM
GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY FUND
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2015
    ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2016
    EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD*
10/1/2015 – 3/31/2016
 
Class A        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,003.00        $3.86   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,021.15        $3.89   
Class C        
Actual     $1,000.00        $999.20        $7.60   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,017.40        $7.67   
Class Y        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,004.20        $2.61   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,022.40        $2.63   

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.77%, 1.52% and 0.52% for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
  Bonds and Notes — 95.8% of Net Assets   
   ABS Car Loan — 3.7%   
$ 8,597,000       Ally Master Owner Trust, Series 2014-4, Class A2, 1.430%, 6/17/2019    $ 8,594,186   
  1,574,050       AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2013-2, Class B,
1.190%, 5/08/2018
     1,573,526   
  1,796,000       AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2013-2, Class C,
1.790%, 3/08/2019
     1,799,706   
  3,060,000       AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2014-2, Class C,
2.180%, 6/08/2020
     3,080,187   
  1,969,000       AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2014-3, Class B,
1.920%, 11/08/2019
     1,974,003   
  4,262,000       AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2014-3, Class C,
2.580%, 9/08/2020
     4,270,138   
  2,438,000       AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2014-4, Class C,
2.470%, 11/09/2020
     2,447,281   
  16,421,000       AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2015-1, Class C,
2.510%, 1/08/2021
     16,516,045   
  7,135,000       AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2015-4, Class B,
2.110%, 1/08/2021
     7,169,949   
  4,495,000       AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2015-4, Class C,
2.880%, 7/08/2021
     4,547,274   
  1,950,000       Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2012-3A, Class A,
2.100%, 3/20/2019, 144A
     1,946,047   
  1,535,000       Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2013-1A, Class B,
2.620%, 9/20/2019, 144A
     1,519,018   
  3,900,000       Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2013-2A, Class A,
2.970%, 2/20/2020, 144A
     3,965,910   
  2,000,000       Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A,
2.500%, 7/20/2021, 144A
     1,990,302   
  11,955,000       Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A,
2.990%, 6/20/2022, 144A
     11,953,805   
  16,724,863       CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2015-A, Class A, 1.530%, 7/15/2019, 144A      16,606,525   
  11,546,326       CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2015-B, Class A,
1.650%, 11/15/2019, 144A
     11,470,568   
  14,384,000       CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2015-C, Class C, 3.420%, 8/16/2021, 144A      14,364,833   
  630,000       Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A,
1.550%, 10/15/2021, 144A
     628,545   
  10,986,000       Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class B,
2.670%, 9/15/2022, 144A
     11,010,287   
  2,000,000       Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A,
2.000%, 7/15/2022, 144A
     1,996,104   
  10,436,000       DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-3A, Class C, 3.040%, 9/15/2020, 144A      10,425,792   
  4,825,000       Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2014-3A, Class B,
2.770%, 11/15/2019, 144A
     4,770,431   
  15,507,670       Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A,
1.600%, 6/17/2019, 144A
     15,479,192   
  7,289,067       Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A,
2.350%, 7/15/2020, 144A
     7,290,071   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   ABS Car Loan — continued   
$ 8,964,000       First Investors Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-3A, Class A3,
1.670%, 11/16/2020, 144A
   $ 8,924,127   
  2,160,070       Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Series 2014-2, Class A, 1.430%, 12/16/2019, 144A      2,151,223   
  13,846,510       Flagship Credit Auto Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A, 2.770%, 12/15/2020, 144A      13,808,536   
  933,681       Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2012-3, Class C,
3.010%, 4/16/2018
     934,988   
  854,000       Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2012-3, Class D,
3.640%, 5/15/2018
     863,077   
  865,351       Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2012-4, Class C,
2.940%, 12/15/2017
     867,445   
  1,065,224       Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2012-5, Class C,
2.700%, 8/15/2018
     1,069,138   
  968,438       Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2012-6, Class C,
1.940%, 3/15/2018
     969,733   
  10,653,000       Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2014-2, Class C,
2.330%, 11/15/2019
     10,703,120   
  3,075,000       Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2014-3, Class C,
2.130%, 8/17/2020
     3,076,457   
  3,369,000       Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2014-4, Class C,
2.600%, 11/16/2020
     3,389,654   
  6,922,000       Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2014-5, Class C,
2.460%, 6/15/2020
     6,964,275   
     

 

 

 
        221,111,498   
     

 

 

 
   ABS Credit Card — 0.0%   
  463,000       World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust, Series 2012-A, Class A, 3.140%, 1/17/2023      482,926   
     

 

 

 
   ABS Home Equity — 1.2%   
  2,615,000       American Homes 4 Rent, 5.036%, 10/17/2045, 144A      2,531,260   
  19,476,545       Colony American Finance Ltd., Series 2015-1, Class A,
2.896%, 10/15/2047, 144A
     19,215,935   
  4,324,388       Colony American Homes, Series 2014-1A, Class A,
1.591%, 5/17/2031, 144A(b)
     4,251,208   
  168,796       Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-S1, Class A3,
5.115%, 2/25/2035(b)
     171,506   
  8,920,825       Home Partners of America Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A,
2.091%, 3/17/2033, 144A(b)
     8,738,383   
  13,194,841       Mill City Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-2, Class A1, 3.000%, 9/25/2057, 144A(b)      13,277,777   
  5,129,127       Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-5, Class A1, 2.500%, 5/25/2043, 144A(b)      5,012,552   
  18,695,235       Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-2, Class 1AE2,
2.750%, 11/25/2060, 144A
     18,819,121   
     

 

 

 
        72,017,742   
     

 

 

 
   ABS Other — 1.3%   
  9,232,740       DB Master Finance LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A2I, 3.262%, 2/20/2045, 144A      9,090,094   
  2,656,169       Global Container Assets Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class A1,
2.200%, 11/05/2028, 144A
     2,652,238   
  1,535,000       OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class A,
2.470%, 9/18/2024, 144A
     1,529,009   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   ABS Other — continued   
$ 19,255,000       OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2015-1A, Class A,
3.190%, 3/18/2026, 144A
   $ 19,064,002   
  13,980,000       OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2016-1A, Class A,
3.660%, 2/20/2029, 144A
     13,779,198   
  15,600,000       OneMain Financial Issuance Trust, Series 2016-2A, Class A,
4.100%, 3/20/2028, 144A
     15,698,746   
  7,508,800       TAL Advantage V LLC, Series 2014-3A, Class A, 3.270%, 11/21/2039, 144A      7,008,683   
  8,729,250       Textainer Marine Containers Ltd., Series 2014-1A, Class A,
3.270%, 10/20/2039, 144A
     8,212,341   
     

 

 

 
        77,034,311   
     

 

 

 
   ABS Student Loan — 0.1%   
  1,280,785       SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Series 2014-A, Class A2,
3.020%, 10/25/2027, 144A
     1,293,618   
  4,230,928       SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Series 2014-B, Class A2,
2.550%, 8/27/2029, 144A
     4,205,518   
     

 

 

 
        5,499,136   
     

 

 

 
   Aerospace & Defense — 0.8%   
  4,248,000       Bombardier, Inc., 5.750%, 3/15/2022, 144A      3,164,760   
  3,828,000       Bombardier, Inc., 6.000%, 10/15/2022, 144A      2,871,000   
  1,429,000       Bombardier, Inc., 7.500%, 3/15/2018, 144A      1,407,565   
  30,902,000       Embraer Netherlands Finance BV, 5.050%, 6/15/2025      27,155,133   
  8,182,000       Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 5.000%, 12/15/2021, 144A      8,591,100   
  3,635,000       Textron, Inc., 3.875%, 3/01/2025      3,663,796   
     

 

 

 
        46,853,354   
     

 

 

 
   Airlines — 0.1%   
  2,844,296       Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-2, Class A,
4.000%, 4/29/2026
     2,924,050   
  876,087       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class A,
4.750%, 7/12/2022
     924,271   
     

 

 

 
        3,848,321   
     

 

 

 
   Automotive — 2.9%   
  642,000       American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., 5.125%, 2/15/2019      650,025   
  3,940,000       Delphi Automotive PLC, 3.150%, 11/19/2020      4,022,559   
  1,285,000       Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.375%, 1/16/2018      1,287,294   
  4,742,000       Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.375%, 3/12/2019      4,763,552   
  7,612,000       Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.000%, 5/15/2018      8,037,701   
  27,688,000       Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.750%, 2/01/2021      31,342,207   
  16,412,000       Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.875%, 8/02/2021      18,810,466   
  5,392,000       Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.625%, 8/15/2017(c)      5,719,273   
  12,241,000       General Motors Co., 5.000%, 4/01/2035      11,443,633   
  9,252,000       General Motors Co., 5.200%, 4/01/2045      8,697,546   
  29,179,000       General Motors Co., 6.250%, 10/02/2043      31,164,398   
  3,195,000       General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.250%, 5/15/2018      3,248,174   
  7,878,000       General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 6.750%, 6/01/2018(c)      8,509,729   
  9,075,000       Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 5.125%, 11/15/2023      9,279,188   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Automotive — continued   
$ 22,752,000       Hyundai Capital America, 3.000%, 10/30/2020, 144A    $ 23,097,239   
  4,290,000       Hyundai Capital Services, Inc., 3.500%, 9/13/2017, 144A      4,389,206   
     

 

 

 
        174,462,190   
     

 

 

 
   Banking — 8.5%   
  12,009,000       Ally Financial, Inc., 3.500%, 1/27/2019      11,828,865   
  42,673,000       Ally Financial, Inc., 3.750%, 11/18/2019      42,246,270   
  4,827,000       Ally Financial, Inc., 4.750%, 9/10/2018      4,899,405   
  20,616,000       Banco Santander Brasil S.A., 4.625%, 2/13/2017, 144A      20,945,856   
  16,016,000       Banco Santander Chile, 3.875%, 9/20/2022, 144A      16,623,647   
  12,367,000       Bangkok Bank PCL, 2.750%, 3/27/2018, 144A      12,541,251   
  34,130,000       Bangkok Bank PCL, 3.300%, 10/03/2018, 144A      35,146,050   
  6,608,000       Bank of America Corp., 2.650%, 4/01/2019      6,723,990   
  2,415,000       Bank of America Corp., 5.650%, 5/01/2018      2,592,433   
  47,520,000       Bank of America Corp., MTN, 5.000%, 5/13/2021(c)      52,741,973   
  53,636,000       Barclays PLC, 2.875%, 6/08/2020      52,818,051   
  25,327,000       BBVA Banco Continental S.A., 3.250%, 4/08/2018, 144A      25,706,905   
  15,481,000       Citigroup, Inc., 2.500%, 9/26/2018      15,717,766   
  27,055,000       Citigroup, Inc., 4.050%, 7/30/2022      28,156,220   
  11,836,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.625%, 1/22/2023      12,207,946   
  14,867,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.750%, 1/24/2022      17,152,355   
  13,448,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 6.750%, 10/01/2037      16,062,775   
  8,819,000       JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.200%, 1/25/2023      9,046,618   
  8,713,000       JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.350%, 8/15/2021      9,520,774   
  26,997,000       JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.500%, 1/24/2022(c)      29,792,566   
  1,985,000       KEB Hana Bank, 4.250%, 6/14/2017, 144A      2,045,670   
  4,199,000       Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., MTN, 6.875%, 4/25/2018      4,610,590   
  7,781,000       Morgan Stanley, 3.700%, 10/23/2024      8,036,372   
  19,598,000       Morgan Stanley, 5.750%, 1/25/2021      22,432,184   
  12,550,000       Morgan Stanley, GMTN, 5.500%, 7/28/2021      14,322,612   
  21,770,000       Morgan Stanley, Series F, 3.875%, 4/29/2024      22,834,401   
  4,977,000       Morgan Stanley, Series F, GMTN, 6.625%, 4/01/2018      5,437,547   
  9,123,000       Santander UK Group Holdings PLC, 5.625%, 9/15/2045, 144A      8,565,129   
     

 

 

 
        510,756,221   
     

 

 

 
   Building Materials — 0.2%   
  3,965,000       CRH America, Inc., 3.875%, 5/18/2025, 144A      4,129,789   
  8,563,000       Owens Corning, 4.200%, 12/01/2024      8,551,937   
  2,761,000       USG Corp., 5.500%, 3/01/2025, 144A      2,871,440   
     

 

 

 
        15,553,166   
     

 

 

 
   Cable Satellite — 2.2%   
  2,301,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 2/15/2023      2,347,020   
  2,417,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.250%, 3/15/2021      2,501,595   
  14,646,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.250%, 9/30/2022      15,085,380   
  6,758,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.750%, 1/15/2024      7,036,767   
  2,862,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 6.500%, 4/30/2021      2,963,630   
  19,371,000       CCO Safari II LLC, 6.484%, 10/23/2045, 144A      21,554,615   
  7,651,000       DISH DBS Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2023      6,752,008   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Cable Satellite — continued   
$ 24,888,000       DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/2024    $ 22,834,740   
  15,585,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 4.500%, 9/15/2042      13,834,914   
  3,939,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 5.500%, 9/01/2041      3,906,350   
  2,648,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/2040      2,740,460   
  8,447,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 6.550%, 5/01/2037      9,256,535   
  2,013,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 6.750%, 6/15/2039      2,265,706   
  10,556,652       Virgin Media Finance PLC, 5.750%, 1/15/2025, 144A      10,688,610   
  2,825,000       Virgin Media Finance PLC, 6.375%, 4/15/2023, 144A      2,938,000   
  2,447,290       Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, 5.250%, 1/15/2021      2,594,127   
  382,500       Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, 5.375%, 4/15/2021, 144A      398,756   
  4,827,002       Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, 5.500%, 1/15/2025, 144A      4,971,812   
     

 

 

 
        134,671,025   
     

 

 

 
   Chemicals — 1.5%   
  28,349,000       Braskem America Finance Co., 7.125%, 7/22/2041, 144A(c)      24,052,709   
  4,224,000       Methanex Corp., 3.250%, 12/15/2019      3,930,546   
  15,625,000       Methanex Corp., 5.250%, 3/01/2022      14,774,094   
  7,727,000       Mexichem SAB de CV, 5.875%, 9/17/2044, 144A      6,925,324   
  11,165,000       Mexichem SAB de CV, 6.750%, 9/19/2042, 144A(c)      11,011,481   
  15,420,000       PolyOne Corp., 5.250%, 3/15/2023      15,342,900   
  4,402,000       RPM International, Inc., 3.450%, 11/15/2022      4,296,545   
  3,558,000       RPM International, Inc., 6.125%, 10/15/2019      3,944,335   
  4,950,000       Solvay Finance (America) LLC, 4.450%, 12/03/2025, 144A      5,056,242   
     

 

 

 
        89,334,176   
     

 

 

 
   Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.0%   
  699,800       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2010-H20, Class AF,
0.755%, 10/20/2060(b)
     690,071   
  522,358       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2010-H24, Class FA,
0.775%, 10/20/2060(b)
     515,206   
  500,667       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2011-H06, Class FA,
0.875%, 2/20/2061(b)
     494,620   
  5,498,435       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-H12, Class FA,
0.975%, 4/20/2062(b)
     5,453,185   
  587,916       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-H18, Class NA,
0.945%, 8/20/2062(b)
     582,586   
  3,233,729       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H01, Class FA,
1.650%, 1/20/2063
     3,236,523   
  4,191,684       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H03, Class HA,
1.750%, 12/20/2062
     4,233,589   
  1,874,356       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H04, Class BA,
1.650%, 2/20/2063
     1,876,003   
  18,238,599       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H07, Class DA,
2.500%, 3/20/2063
     18,730,606   
  25,888,909       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H10, Class JA,
2.250%, 4/20/2065
     26,084,588   
     

 

 

 
        61,896,977   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.2%   
$ 3,671,000       Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., 4.500%, 11/28/2034    $ 3,751,571   
  5,773,000       IHS, Inc., 5.000%, 11/01/2022      5,982,271   
     

 

 

 
        9,733,842   
     

 

 

 
   Consumer Products — 0.1%   
  3,495,000       Whirlpool Corp., MTN, 4.850%, 6/15/2021      3,889,058   
     

 

 

 
   Diversified Manufacturing — 0.5%   
  1,158,000       Crane Co., 6.550%, 11/15/2036      1,304,817   
  5,426,000       EnerSys, 5.000%, 4/30/2023, 144A      5,215,743   
  32,297,000       Votorantim Cimentos S.A., 7.250%, 4/05/2041, 144A      26,322,055   
     

 

 

 
        32,842,615   
     

 

 

 
   Electric — 1.7%   
  15,525,000       AES Corp. (The), 3.635%, 6/01/2019(b)      14,981,625   
  2,124,000       AES Corp. (The), 7.375%, 7/01/2021      2,378,880   
  12,789,000       Dynegy, Inc., 6.750%, 11/01/2019      12,725,055   
  20,269,000       EDP Finance BV, 5.250%, 1/14/2021, 144A      21,144,013   
  3,364,000       Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A., 4.250%, 4/15/2024      3,478,961   
  11,961,000       FirstEnergy Corp., 2.750%, 3/15/2018      12,074,928   
  975,000       Ipalco Enterprises, Inc., 5.000%, 5/01/2018      1,023,750   
  17,247,000       National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., (fixed rate to 4/30/2023, variable rate thereafter), 4.750%, 4/30/2043      16,611,448   
  6,362,000       Talen Energy Supply LLC, 6.500%, 6/01/2025      5,280,460   
  8,413,000       Transelec S.A., 4.250%, 1/14/2025, 144A      8,348,178   
  4,380,000       Transelec S.A., 4.625%, 7/26/2023, 144A      4,520,309   
     

 

 

 
        102,567,607   
     

 

 

 
   Finance Companies — 3.4%   
  22,922,000       AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.750%, 5/15/2019      22,807,390   
  3,320,000       Aircastle Ltd., 5.000%, 4/01/2023      3,336,600   
  5,092,000       Aircastle Ltd., 5.500%, 2/15/2022      5,311,567   
  8,976,000       CIT Group, Inc., 5.500%, 2/15/2019, 144A      9,285,672   
  15,869,000       International Lease Finance Corp., 5.875%, 4/01/2019      16,761,631   
  2,365,000       International Lease Finance Corp., 5.875%, 8/15/2022      2,566,025   
  16,190,000       International Lease Finance Corp., 6.250%, 5/15/2019      17,262,588   
  21,145,000       iStar, Inc., 6.500%, 7/01/2021      20,589,944   
  4,475,000       Navient Corp., 5.875%, 3/25/2021      4,049,875   
  9,678,000       Navient LLC, 4.875%, 6/17/2019      9,339,270   
  19,049,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 5.500%, 1/15/2019      18,715,642   
  14,327,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 8.000%, 3/25/2020      14,255,365   
  116,000       Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.000%, 6/15/2018      114,260   
  6,719,000       Quicken Loans, Inc., 5.750%, 5/01/2025, 144A      6,517,430   
  51,228,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 5.250%, 12/15/2019      48,922,740   
  3,027,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 6.000%, 6/01/2020      2,905,920   
     

 

 

 
        202,741,919   
     

 

 

 
   Financial Other — 0.5%   
  33,594,000       Cielo S.A./Cielo USA, Inc., 3.750%, 11/16/2022, 144A      30,066,630   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Food & Beverage — 0.6%   
$ 1,340,000       Cosan Luxembourg S.A., 5.000%, 3/14/2023, 144A    $ 1,172,366   
  3,490,000       Gruma SAB de CV, 4.875%, 12/01/2024, 144A      3,701,145   
  8,091,000       Kraft Foods Group, Inc., 3.500%, 6/06/2022      8,504,814   
  7,484,000       Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.950%, 7/15/2025, 144A      7,963,268   
  12,096,000       Sigma Alimentos S.A. de CV, 5.625%, 4/14/2018, 144A      12,833,856   
  1,230,000       Sigma Alimentos S.A. de CV, 6.875%, 12/16/2019, 144A      1,389,900   
     

 

 

 
        35,565,349   
     

 

 

 
   Government Owned – No Guarantee — 5.0%   
  2,355,000       Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC, 2.500%, 1/12/2018, 144A      2,360,779   
  7,757,000       CNPC General Capital Ltd., 3.950%, 4/19/2022, 144A      8,208,302   
  15,316,000       Dolphin Energy Ltd., 5.500%, 12/15/2021, 144A      17,096,485   
  1,665,000       Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, 6.375%, 10/21/2016, 144A      1,708,257   
  19,689,000       Ecopetrol S.A., 5.375%, 6/26/2026      17,916,990   
  6,092,000       IPIC GMTN Ltd., 6.875%, 11/01/2041, 144A      8,186,028   
  18,618,000       OCP S.A., 5.625%, 4/25/2024, 144A      19,358,996   
  7,355,000       Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 3.250%, 2/21/2023, 144A      7,299,837   
  1,290,000       Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 3.875%, 1/31/2028, 144A      1,263,271   
  2,862,000       Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 7.875%, 6/10/2019, 144A      3,340,847   
  44,032,000       Pertamina Persero PT, 5.625%, 5/20/2043, 144A(c)      38,780,612   
  3,720,000       Pertamina Persero PT, 6.000%, 5/03/2042, 144A      3,395,664   
  8,105,000       Pertamina Persero PT, 6.450%, 5/30/2044, 144A      7,875,304   
  41,532,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.625%, 5/20/2043      26,995,800   
  4,369,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.750%, 1/27/2041      3,141,311   
  27,590,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.850%, 6/05/2115      19,244,025   
  8,037,000       Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.125%, 1/23/2019      7,964,667   
  1,168,000       Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.500%, 7/18/2018      1,183,768   
  10,557,000       Petroleos Mexicanos, 3.500%, 7/23/2020      10,345,860   
  6,246,000       Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.500%, 1/21/2021      6,480,225   
  5,705,000       Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.375%, 2/04/2021, 144A      6,079,362   
  16,932,000       Rio Oil Finance Trust, Series 2014-1, 9.250%, 7/06/2024, 144A      10,455,510   
  30,710,000       Tennessee Valley Authority, 3.500%, 12/15/2042(c)      30,614,492   
  22,103,000       Tennessee Valley Authority, 4.250%, 9/15/2065      23,314,178   
  6,401,000       Tennessee Valley Authority, 4.875%, 1/15/2048      7,607,576   
  10,957,000       Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.250%, 9/15/2039      13,984,277   
     

 

 

 
        304,202,423   
     

 

 

 
   Health Insurance — 0.3%   
  13,170,000       Centene Escrow Corp., 5.625%, 2/15/2021, 144A      13,729,725   
  6,240,000       Molina Healthcare, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/2022, 144A      6,411,600   
     

 

 

 
        20,141,325   
     

 

 

 
   Healthcare — 1.4%   
  11,054,000       Halyard Health, Inc., 6.250%, 10/15/2022      11,012,548   
  1,525,000       HCA Holdings, Inc., 6.250%, 2/15/2021      1,639,375   
  2,814,000       HCA, Inc., 5.875%, 5/01/2023      2,951,183   
  25,721,000       HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 2/15/2022      29,129,032   
  555,000       HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 12/15/2023      588,300   
  16,381,000       Kindred Healthcare, Inc., 8.000%, 1/15/2020      16,258,142   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Healthcare — continued   
$ 3,030,000       MEDNAX, Inc., 5.250%, 12/01/2023, 144A    $ 3,151,200   
  3,089,000       PerkinElmer, Inc., 5.000%, 11/15/2021      3,356,439   
  9,682,000       Universal Health Services, Inc., 3.750%, 8/01/2019, 144A      9,936,153   
  9,084,000       Universal Health Services, Inc., 4.750%, 8/01/2022, 144A      9,242,970   
     

 

 

 
        87,265,342   
     

 

 

 
   Home Construction — 0.2%   
  8,331,000       KB Home, 4.750%, 5/15/2019      8,299,759   
  4,031,000       Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.875%, 11/15/2025      3,990,690   
     

 

 

 
        12,290,449   
     

 

 

 
   Hybrid ARMs — 0.0%   
  103,305       FNMA, 2.244%, 2/01/2037(b)      107,071   
     

 

 

 
   Independent Energy — 1.7%   
  8,635,000       Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 6.600%, 3/15/2046      8,815,610   
  4,885,000       MEG Energy Corp., 7.000%, 3/31/2024, 144A      2,882,150   
  13,490,000       Newfield Exploration Co., 5.375%, 1/01/2026      12,275,900   
  10,499,000       Newfield Exploration Co., 5.750%, 1/30/2022      10,233,270   
  13,888,000       Pan American Energy LLC/Argentine Branch, 7.875%, 5/07/2021, 144A      13,776,896   
  13,612,000       QEP Resources, Inc., 5.250%, 5/01/2023      11,842,440   
  8,462,000       QEP Resources, Inc., 5.375%, 10/01/2022      7,425,405   
  10,701,000       Range Resources Corp., 5.000%, 8/15/2022      9,229,612   
  12,878,000       SM Energy Co., 5.000%, 1/15/2024      8,914,023   
  16,006,000       SM Energy Co., 6.125%, 11/15/2022      11,668,374   
  1,086,000       SM Energy Co., 6.500%, 11/15/2021      800,925   
  4,026,000       SM Energy Co., 6.500%, 1/01/2023      2,838,330   
     

 

 

 
        100,702,935   
     

 

 

 
   Industrial Other — 0.5%   
  5,919,000       Briggs & Stratton Corp., 6.875%, 12/15/2020      6,436,913   
  5,780,000       CBRE Services, Inc., 5.000%, 3/15/2023      5,911,327   
  4,232,000       Deluxe Corp., 6.000%, 11/15/2020      4,401,280   
  12,149,000       Ferreycorp SAA, 4.875%, 4/26/2020, 144A      11,936,392   
     

 

 

 
        28,685,912   
     

 

 

 
   Integrated Energy — 0.1%   
  5,065,000       Exxon Mobil Corp., 4.114%, 3/01/2046      5,370,419   
     

 

 

 
   Leisure — 0.2%   
  11,677,000       Regal Entertainment Group, 5.750%, 3/15/2022      12,085,695   
     

 

 

 
   Media Entertainment — 1.0%   
  63,720,000       Grupo Televisa SAB, EMTN, 7.250%, 5/14/2043, (MXN)      3,037,124   
  30,499,000       Myriad International Holdings BV, 6.000%, 7/18/2020, 144A      33,065,918   
  18,328,000       Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co., 5.000%, 4/15/2022, 144A      18,786,200   
  5,638,000       Viacom, Inc., 5.250%, 4/01/2044      5,070,964   
     

 

 

 
        59,960,206   
     

 

 

 
   Metals & Mining — 2.0%   
  8,856,000       Anglo American Capital PLC, 3.625%, 5/14/2020, 144A      7,577,371   
  22,074,000       Anglo American Capital PLC, 4.875%, 5/14/2025, 144A      17,935,125   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Metals & Mining — continued   
$ 20,061,000       ArcelorMittal, 7.750%, 3/01/2041    $ 17,152,155   
  4,470,000       ArcelorMittal, 8.000%, 10/15/2039      3,888,900   
  5,097,000       Freeport-McMoran Oil & Gas LLC/FCX Oil & Gas, Inc., 6.875%, 2/15/2023      3,899,205   
  14,896,000       Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 2.375%, 3/15/2018      13,182,960   
  12,627,000       Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 3.550%, 3/01/2022      8,807,332   
  11,203,000       Goldcorp, Inc., 2.125%, 3/15/2018      11,045,956   
  33,429,000       Southern Copper Corp., 5.875%, 4/23/2045      29,634,374   
  4,006,000       Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.125%, 10/01/2021      4,046,060   
  1,395,000       Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.250%, 4/15/2023      1,398,488   
     

 

 

 
        118,567,926   
     

 

 

 
   Midstream — 2.0%   
  10,668,000       El Paso Pipeline Partners Operating Co. LLC, 4.300%, 5/01/2024      10,138,238   
  6,169,000       Energy Transfer Partners LP, 5.950%, 10/01/2043      5,313,471   
  22,923,000       Energy Transfer Partners LP, 6.050%, 6/01/2041      19,717,952   
  9,022,000       Energy Transfer Partners LP, 6.500%, 2/01/2042      8,190,740   
  1,578,000       Energy Transfer Partners LP, 6.625%, 10/15/2036      1,448,730   
  3,442,000       Kinder Morgan Finance Co. LLC, 6.000%, 1/15/2018, 144A      3,598,904   
  4,861,000       Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.000%, 2/15/2021, 144A      4,960,509   
  15,639,000       Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.625%, 11/15/2023, 144A      15,866,782   
  13,236,000       Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.000%, 10/01/2022      12,438,941   
  331,000       Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.500%, 4/15/2023      295,063   
  7,745,000       Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.875%, 3/01/2022      7,524,190   
  21,799,000       Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.125%, 11/15/2019      20,586,540   
  1,298,000       Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.,
5.500%, 10/15/2019, 144A
     1,291,510   
  6,951,000       Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.,
6.250%, 10/15/2022, 144A
     6,864,112   
     

 

 

 
        118,235,682   
     

 

 

 
   Mortgage Related — 13.2%   
  3,540,577       FHLMC, 3.000%, 11/01/2042      3,636,524   
  44,498,736       FHLMC, 3.500%, with various maturities from 2043 to 2045(d)      46,779,499   
  21,214,470       FHLMC, 4.000%, with various maturities from 2044 to 2045(d)      22,783,137   
  15,273       FHLMC, 5.500%, 12/01/2018      15,951   
  20,482       FHLMC, 6.000%, 6/01/2035      23,582   
  34,126,087       FNMA, 3.000%, with various maturities in 2045(d)      35,041,159   
  169,101,855       FNMA, 3.500%, with various maturities from 2042 to 2045(d)      177,771,094   
  45,939,602       FNMA, 4.000%, with various maturities from 2041 to 2045(d)      49,305,668   
  351,926       FNMA, 6.000%, with various maturities from 2016 to 2037(d)      404,139   
  29,167       FNMA, 6.500%, with various maturities from 2029 to 2036(d)      33,755   
  53,238       FNMA, 7.000%, with various maturities in 2030(d)      60,435   
  41,381       FNMA, 7.500%, with various maturities from 2024 to 2032(d)      48,575   
  690,000       FNMA (TBA), 3.000%, 5/01/2046(e)      706,334   
  139,755,000       FNMA (TBA), 3.500%, 5/01/2046(e)      146,284,185   
  150,425,000       FNMA (TBA), 4.000%, 5/01/2046(e)      160,484,672   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Mortgage Related — continued   
$ 696,964       GNMA, 2.367%, 9/20/2063(b)    $ 735,200   
  158,862       GNMA, 4.144%, 1/20/2063      170,868   
  148,566       GNMA, 4.323%, 5/20/2063      160,540   
  197,061       GNMA, 4.423%, 7/20/2063      214,754   
  977,944       GNMA, 4.499%, 12/20/2062      1,051,574   
  648,023       GNMA, 4.515%, 7/20/2063      705,249   
  1,054,241       GNMA, 4.522%, 8/20/2062      1,127,622   
  598,566       GNMA, 4.524%, 5/20/2063      650,881   
  5,318,659       GNMA, 4.527%, 1/20/2065      5,973,469   
  4,406,604       GNMA, 4.533%, 6/20/2064      4,921,356   
  7,646,856       GNMA, 4.534%, 6/20/2062      8,098,159   
  1,027,387       GNMA, 4.538%, 11/20/2062      1,103,721   
  5,470,690       GNMA, 4.544%, 12/20/2064      6,128,925   
  14,463,771       GNMA, 4.546%, 11/20/2062      15,515,566   
  3,117,193       GNMA, 4.551%, 1/20/2065      3,497,373   
  18,771,345       GNMA, 4.556%, 12/20/2061(c)      19,809,207   
  6,588,491       GNMA, 4.575%, 10/20/2064      7,385,457   
  5,097,342       GNMA, 4.581%, 2/20/2065      5,707,279   
  3,973,903       GNMA, 4.587%, 12/20/2063      4,362,951   
  2,647,687       GNMA, 4.604%, 6/20/2062      2,821,450   
  6,833,722       GNMA, 4.608%, 2/20/2065      7,697,799   
  2,051,834       GNMA, 4.616%, with various maturities from 2061 to 2062(d)      2,185,081   
  3,959,622       GNMA, 4.619%, 3/20/2065      4,452,882   
  2,901,352       GNMA, 4.627%, with various maturities from 2061 to 2064(d)      3,109,585   
  2,183,458       GNMA, 4.631%, 10/20/2062      2,338,358   
  13,814,749       GNMA, 4.650%, with various maturities from 2061 to 2062(d)      14,549,242   
  3,997,500       GNMA, 4.653%, 1/20/2064      4,455,635   
  794,628       GNMA, 4.668%, 5/20/2062      843,190   
  6,540,186       GNMA, 4.673%, with various maturities from 2062 to 2064(d)      7,331,336   
  8,231,878       GNMA, 4.676%, 4/20/2062      8,763,831   
  867,077       GNMA, 4.698%, 7/20/2061      909,085   
  583,368       GNMA, 4.700%, 10/20/2061      613,762   
  3,974,126       GNMA, 4.701%, 1/20/2064      4,455,275   
  518,138       GNMA, 5.500%, 4/15/2038      581,423   
  106,836       GNMA, 6.000%, with various maturities from 2029 to 2038(d)      121,953   
  82,064       GNMA, 6.500%, with various maturities from 2029 to 2032(d)      93,945   
  88,647       GNMA, 7.000%, with various maturities from 2025 to 2029(d)      94,113   
  32,426       GNMA, 7.500%, with various maturities from 2025 to 2030(d)      36,663   
  28,737       GNMA, 8.500%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2023(d)      28,893   
  150       GNMA, 9.000%, 11/15/2016      151   
     

 

 

 
        796,182,512   
     

 

 

 
   Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 5.7%   
  2,878,611       A10 Securitization LLC, Series 2014-1, Class A1, 1.720%, 4/15/2033, 144A      2,848,643   
  1,612,219       Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc.,
Series 2007-2, Class A4, 5.608%, 4/10/2049(b)
     1,636,824   
  1,014,636       Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc.,
Series 2007-3, Class A5, 5.377%, 6/10/2049
     1,049,038   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued   
$ 1,584,678       Barclays Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2015-SLP, Class A,
1.546%, 2/15/2028, 144A(b)
   $ 1,560,362   
  821,316       Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2008-C7, Class A4,
6.137%, 12/10/2049(b)
     859,514   
  23,390,940       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2007-C9, Class A4,
5.813%, 12/10/2049(b)
     24,291,711   
  11,869,597       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL5, Class SV1, 2.286%, 10/15/2031, 144A(b)(f)      11,854,238   
  2,435,000       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-KYO, Class A,
1.338%, 6/11/2027, 144A(b)
     2,408,194   
  7,951,037       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-KYO, Class D,
2.438%, 6/11/2027, 144A(b)
     7,741,207   
  1,025,000       Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-C1, Class D,
6.139%, 7/10/2046, 144A(b)
     1,105,227   
  1,885,000       Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-KYO, Class B,
1.738%, 6/11/2027, 144A(b)
     1,860,106   
  12,767,419       Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-SAVA, Class C,
2.837%, 6/15/2034, 144A(b)
     12,446,311   
  5,802,056       Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C2, Class A3,
5.542%, 1/15/2049(b)
     5,906,279   
  2,298,129       Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C4, Class A4,
5.941%, 9/15/2039(b)
     2,381,113   
  10,009,064       Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C5, Class A4,
5.695%, 9/15/2040(b)
     10,324,878   
  5,589,668       Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2008-C1, Class A3,
6.067%, 2/15/2041(b)
     5,832,208   
  3,052,113       DBUBS Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-LC1A, Class E,
5.699%, 11/10/2046, 144A(b)
     3,169,826   
  1,139,642       GP Portfolio Trust, Series 2014-GPP, Class A, 1.386%, 2/15/2027, 144A(b)      1,118,498   
  3,181,000       GP Portfolio Trust, Series 2014-GPP, Class D, 3.186%, 2/15/2027, 144A(b)      3,077,039   
  65,955       Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2006-GG7, Class A4,
5.892%, 7/10/2038(b)
     66,051   
  8,524,510       Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2007-GG11, Class A4,
5.736%, 12/10/2049
     8,862,058   
  23,106,139       Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2007-GG9, Class A4,
5.444%, 3/10/2039
     23,580,229   
  25,415,395       GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-GG10, Class A4, 5.794%, 8/10/2045(b)      26,178,203   
  6,637,000       GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2011-GC5, Class C,
5.316%, 8/10/2044, 144A(b)
     7,097,439   
  1,738,762       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-CB19, Class A4, 5.699%, 2/12/2049(b)      1,786,196   
  11,541,000       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2014-PHH, Class A, 1.636%, 8/15/2027, 144A(b)(c)      11,449,700   
  18,005,715       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-LDP9, Class A3, 5.336%, 5/15/2047      18,278,937   
  2,091,404       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-C1, Class A4, 5.716%, 2/15/2051      2,162,032   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued   
$ 6,267,379       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,
Series 2007-LD11, Class A4, 5.743%, 6/15/2049(b)
   $ 6,411,159   
  347,991       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,
Series 2007-LDPX, Class A3, 5.420%, 1/15/2049
     355,120   
  3,811,662       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,
Series 2014-FL5, Class A, 1.416%, 7/15/2031, 144A(b)
     3,791,803   
  3,968,000       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,
Series 2014-FL5, Class B, 1.786%, 7/15/2031, 144A(b)
     3,919,494   
  2,205,000       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,
Series 2014-FL5, Class C, 2.436%, 7/15/2031, 144A(b)
     2,155,454   
  6,912,830       LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C2, Class A3,
5.430%, 2/15/2040
     7,058,324   
  5,402,957       Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust,
Series 2007-5, Class A4, 5.378%, 8/12/2048
     5,503,881   
  13,660,414       Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust,
Series 2007-6, Class A4, 5.485%, 3/12/2051(b)
     13,938,424   
  9,427,208       Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust,
Series 2007-8, Class A3, 5.864%, 8/12/2049(b)
     9,769,345   
  4,633,449       Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust,
Series 2007-9, Class A4, 5.700%, 9/12/2049
     4,803,976   
  60,027       Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2007-HQ12, Class A5, 5.715%, 4/12/2049(b)      59,916   
  1,660,380       Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2007-HQ13, Class A3, 5.569%, 12/15/2044      1,724,707   
  4,460,149       Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2007-IQ14, Class A4, 5.692%, 4/15/2049(b)      4,566,898   
  297,309       Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2007-T27, Class A4, 5.645%, 6/11/2042(b)      309,200   
  952,351       Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2008-T29, Class A4, 6.268%, 1/11/2043(b)      1,009,894   
  6,177,597       Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust, Series 2010-GG10, Class A4B,
5.794%, 8/15/2045, 144A(b)
     6,379,695   
  9,847,000       Motel 6 Trust, Series 2015-MTL6, Class B, 3.298%, 2/05/2030, 144A      9,843,531   
  11,039,000       Motel 6 Trust, Series 2015-MTL6, Class C, 3.644%, 2/05/2030, 144A      10,845,874   
  7,018,000       SCG Trust, Series 2013-SRP1, Class B, 2.936%, 11/15/2026, 144A(b)      6,842,118   
  810,006       Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C28, Class A4,
5.572%, 10/15/2048
     816,728   
  9,002,358       Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C30, Class A5,
5.342%, 12/15/2043
     9,192,640   
  13,360,175       Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C31, Class A5,
5.500%, 4/15/2047
     13,718,467   
  2,330,298       Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C34, Class A3,
5.678%, 5/15/2046
     2,398,453   
  9,412,653       Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2010-C1, Class D,
5.612%, 11/15/2043, 144A(b)
     9,896,003   
  5,876,392       WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C4, Class D,
5.263%, 6/15/2044, 144A(b)
     6,087,219   
     

 

 

 
        342,330,384   
     

 

 

 
   Oil Field Services — 0.9%   
  9,487,000       Ensco PLC, 4.500%, 10/01/2024      5,265,285   
  7,342,000       Ensco PLC, 5.750%, 10/01/2044      3,634,290   
  2,447,000       Nabors Industries, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/2021      2,076,285   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Oil Field Services — continued   
$ 3,434,000       Nabors Industries, Inc., 5.000%, 9/15/2020    $ 2,967,817   
  23,633,000       Nabors Industries, Inc., 5.100%, 9/15/2023      18,335,261   
  16,972,000       Paragon Offshore PLC, 6.750%, 7/15/2022, 144A(f)(i)      4,455,150   
  13,656,000       Paragon Offshore PLC, 7.250%, 8/15/2024, 144A(f)(i)      3,652,980   
  8,515,000       Rowan Cos., Inc., 4.750%, 1/15/2024      5,846,629   
  14,138,000       Rowan Cos., Inc., 4.875%, 6/01/2022      10,058,509   
  1,284,000       Rowan Cos., Inc., 7.875%, 8/01/2019      1,198,416   
     

 

 

 
        57,490,622   
     

 

 

 
   Packaging — 0.3%   
  5,160,000       Sealed Air Corp., 4.875%, 12/01/2022, 144A      5,366,400   
  2,867,000       Sealed Air Corp., 5.250%, 4/01/2023, 144A      3,031,852   
  7,651,000       Sealed Air Corp., 6.500%, 12/01/2020, 144A      8,645,630   
     

 

 

 
        17,043,882   
     

 

 

 
   Paper — 0.5%   
  5,797,000       Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A., 4.500%, 8/01/2024      5,919,380   
  6,681,000       Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A., 4.750%, 1/11/2022      7,074,297   
  8,312,000       Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A., 5.000%, 1/21/2021      8,878,056   
  9,335,000       WestRock RKT Co., 4.000%, 3/01/2023      9,562,541   
  1,989,000       WestRock RKT Co., 4.900%, 3/01/2022      2,136,502   
     

 

 

 
        33,570,776   
     

 

 

 
   Pharmaceuticals — 1.3%   
  13,105,000       Actavis Funding SCS, 4.550%, 3/15/2035      13,502,213   
  14,800,000       Actavis Funding SCS, 4.850%, 6/15/2044      15,761,082   
  6,293,000       Biogen, Inc., 2.900%, 9/15/2020      6,476,435   
  15,306,000       Celgene Corp., 5.000%, 8/15/2045      16,550,898   
  10,335,000       Quintiles Transnational Corp., 4.875%, 5/15/2023, 144A      10,602,676   
  734,000       Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.750%, 8/15/2021, 144A      598,210   
  10,383,000       Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.500%, 3/01/2023, 144A      8,163,634   
  2,760,000       Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.625%, 12/01/2021, 144A      2,173,500   
  3,418,000       VRX Escrow Corp., 5.375%, 3/15/2020, 144A      2,785,670   
     

 

 

 
        76,614,318   
     

 

 

 
   Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.1%   
  3,171,000       Willis Towers Watson PLC, 5.750%, 3/15/2021      3,528,981   
     

 

 

 
   Refining — 0.8%   
  15,350,000       Phillips 66, 5.875%, 5/01/2042      16,679,310   
  29,916,000       Thai Oil PCL, 4.875%, 1/23/2043, 144A      29,755,560   
     

 

 

 
        46,434,870   
     

 

 

 
   Retailers — 1.7%   
  11,789,000       Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 6.000%, 12/15/2024      11,906,890   
  9,712,000       CVS Health Corp., 3.875%, 7/20/2025      10,480,462   
  4,297,000       CVS Health Corp., 4.750%, 12/01/2022, 144A      4,821,823   
  2,051,000       CVS Health Corp., 5.000%, 12/01/2024, 144A      2,351,336   
  10,735,000       CVS Health Corp., 5.125%, 7/20/2045      12,432,439   
  17,710,000       GameStop Corp., 5.500%, 10/01/2019, 144A      17,001,600   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Retailers — continued   
$ 25,000,000       Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., 3.375%, 5/09/2017, 144A(c)    $ 25,456,250   
  9,929,000       SACI Falabella, 3.750%, 4/30/2023, 144A      9,926,210   
  7,559,000       SACI Falabella, 4.375%, 1/27/2025, 144A      7,766,109   
  1,086,000       Wolverine World Wide, Inc., 6.125%, 10/15/2020      1,129,440   
     

 

 

 
        103,272,559   
     

 

 

 
   Sovereigns — 1.5%   
  3,475,000       Colombia Government International Bond, 4.000%, 2/26/2024      3,492,375   
  46,299,000       Colombia Government International Bond, 4.500%, 1/28/2026      47,340,727   
  25,892,000       Indonesia Government International Bond, 5.250%, 1/17/2042, 144A      26,018,457   
  14,180,000       Mexico Government International Bond, 4.000%, 3/15/2115, (EUR)      14,009,578   
     

 

 

 
        90,861,137   
     

 

 

 
   Supranational — 0.1%   
  53,450,000       International Bank for Reconstruction & Development,
2.625%, 11/07/2016, (MXN)
     3,070,572   
  13,158,000       International Bank for Reconstruction & Development,
4.000%, 8/16/2018, (MXN)
     761,546   
     

 

 

 
        3,832,118   
     

 

 

 
   Technology — 2.6%   
  3,036,000       Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The), 3.250%, 12/01/2017      3,052,920   
  3,906,000       Equifax, Inc., 7.000%, 7/01/2037      4,546,619   
  11,850,000       Flextronics International Ltd., 4.750%, 6/15/2025      11,583,375   
  26,402,000       Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 3.600%, 10/15/2020, 144A      27,453,882   
  16,856,000       Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 6.200%, 10/15/2035, 144A      16,585,394   
  3,601,000       KLA-Tencor Corp., 3.375%, 11/01/2019      3,659,127   
  33,145,000       Micron Technology, Inc., 5.250%, 8/01/2023, 144A      27,096,037   
  10,996,000       Molex Electronic Technologies LLC, 2.878%, 4/15/2020, 144A      10,970,808   
  7,255,000       Molex Electronic Technologies LLC, 3.900%, 4/15/2025, 144A      7,046,912   
  67,000       Motorola Solutions, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2037      67,081   
  328,000       Motorola Solutions, Inc., 7.500%, 5/15/2025      369,019   
  12,534,000       Sabre GLBL, Inc., 5.250%, 11/15/2023, 144A      12,752,092   
  1,995,000       Tencent Holdings Ltd., 2.000%, 5/02/2017, 144A      2,004,744   
  6,786,000       Tencent Holdings Ltd., 3.375%, 3/05/2018, 144A      6,972,133   
  23,176,000       Tencent Holdings Ltd., 3.375%, 5/02/2019, 144A      24,005,956   
     

 

 

 
        158,166,099   
     

 

 

 
   Tobacco — 0.4%   
  3,345,000       Reynolds American, Inc., 6.150%, 9/15/2043      4,115,012   
  17,913,000       Reynolds American, Inc., 7.250%, 6/15/2037      23,275,293   
     

 

 

 
        27,390,305   
     

 

 

 
   Treasuries — 16.3%   
  24,543,333(††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 6/10/2021, (MXN)(c)      149,184,297   
  530,000,000       Philippine Government International Bond, 3.900%, 11/26/2022, (PHP)      11,338,950   
  170,000,000       Philippine Government International Bond, 4.950%, 1/15/2021, (PHP)      3,855,048   
  955,000,000       Philippine Government International Bond, 6.250%, 1/14/2036, (PHP)      23,043,012   
  44,928,800       U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.500%, 2/15/2045      43,809,084   
  48,010,000       U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.875%, 8/15/2045      50,500,519   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Treasuries — continued   
$ 17,063,100       U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.000%, 5/15/2045    $ 18,402,161   
  439,300       U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.375%, 5/15/2044      509,262   
  1,013,700       U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.625%, 2/15/2044      1,229,784   
  115,552,608       U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bond, 0.750%, 2/15/2042(c)(g)      112,143,228   
  137,276,874       U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bond, 0.750%, 2/15/2045(g)      132,813,591   
  96,474,490       U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bond, 1.375%, 2/15/2044(g)      108,004,928   
  62,506,360       U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 0.125%, 7/15/2024(g)      62,721,257   
  11,747,767       U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 0.250%, 1/15/2025(g)      11,846,730   
  66,760,085       U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note, 0.625%, 1/15/2024(c)(g)      69,512,202   
  98,265,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, 2/28/2018      98,287,994   
  8,020,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.375%, 1/31/2021      8,077,648   
  78,780,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500%, 3/31/2023      78,521,523   
     

 

 

 
        983,801,218   
     

 

 

 
   Wireless — 1.3%   
  1,424,000       American Tower Corp., 4.700%, 3/15/2022      1,541,986   
  19,694,000       Bharti Airtel International BV, 5.125%, 3/11/2023, 144A      21,032,838   
  20,973,000       Bharti Airtel Ltd., 4.375%, 6/10/2025, 144A      21,303,304   
  4,885,000       Crown Castle International Corp., 3.400%, 2/15/2021      4,957,796   
  6,409,000       MTN (Mauritius) Investments Ltd., 4.755%, 11/11/2024, 144A      5,769,382   
  11,063,000       SK Telecom Co. Ltd., 2.125%, 5/01/2018, 144A      11,121,368   
  3,055,000       SK Telecom Co. Ltd., 6.625%, 7/20/2027, 144A      4,069,565   
  11,565,000       Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2028      8,442,450   
     

 

 

 
        78,238,689   
     

 

 

 
   Wirelines — 4.2%   
  25,870,000       AT&T, Inc., 3.600%, 2/17/2023      26,875,722   
  17,141,000       AT&T, Inc., 4.750%, 5/15/2046      16,720,308   
  1,658,000       AT&T, Inc., 5.550%, 8/15/2041      1,779,686   
  10,504,000       CenturyLink, Inc., 5.625%, 4/01/2020      10,640,657   
  1,820,000       CenturyLink, Inc., Series T, 5.800%, 3/15/2022      1,751,022   
  6,927,000       Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P., 5.375%, 9/27/2022, 144A      6,286,945   
  38,371,000       Embarq Corp., 7.995%, 6/01/2036      37,044,898   
  7,533,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/2025      6,360,677   
  7,658,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 7.125%, 1/15/2023      6,777,330   
  1,521,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 7.875%, 1/15/2027      1,209,195   
  4,474,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 8.500%, 4/15/2020      4,627,906   
  13,096,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 8.750%, 4/15/2022      12,768,600   
  401,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 9.000%, 8/15/2031      344,860   
  8,485,000       Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/2024, 144A      8,591,063   
  8,867,000       Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.625%, 2/01/2023      9,110,843   
  1,907,000       Qwest Corp., 6.750%, 12/01/2021      2,050,025   
  5,000,000       Telefonica Celular del Paraguay S.A., 6.750%, 12/13/2022, 144A      4,900,000   
  3,890,000       Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.134%, 4/27/2020      4,304,588   
  20,492,000       Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.462%, 2/16/2021      23,280,039   
  10,429,000       Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.625%, 2/21/2020      10,730,794   
  20,211,000       Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.400%, 11/01/2034(c)      20,432,250   
  19,656,000       Verizon Communications, Inc., 5.050%, 3/15/2034      21,304,411   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Wirelines — continued   
$ 24,800,000       Windstream Services LLC, 7.500%, 4/01/2023    $ 18,538,000   
     

 

 

 
        256,429,819   
     

 

 

 
   Total Bonds and Notes
(Identified Cost $5,981,693,131)
     5,773,731,737   
     

 

 

 
     
  Senior Loans — 1.2%   
   Automotive — 0.0%   
  274,400       KAR Auction Services, Inc., Term Loan B2, 3.938%, 3/11/2021(b)      275,086   
  1,487,781       Visteon Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan B, 3.500%, 4/09/2021(b)      1,482,826   
     

 

 

 
        1,757,912   
     

 

 

 
   Cable Satellite — 0.1%   
  3,575,883       Charter Communications Operating LLC, Term Loan E, 3.000%, 7/01/2020(b)      3,557,431   
     

 

 

 
   Electric — 0.1%   
  5,332,545       NRG Energy, Inc., Refi Term Loan B, 2.750%, 7/02/2018(b)      5,272,554   
     

 

 

 
   Food & Beverage — 0.2%   
  11,564,000       Aramark Services, Inc., USD Term Loan F, 3.250%, 2/24/2021(b)      11,515,778   
     

 

 

 
   Industrial Other — 0.1%   
  4,447,705       Allison Transmission, Inc., New Term Loan B3, 3.500%, 8/23/2019(b)      4,442,412   
     

 

 

 
   Lodging — 0.2%   
  11,719,495       Four Seasons Holdings, Inc., New 1st Lien Term Loan, 3.500%, 6/27/2020(b)      11,620,583   
     

 

 

 
   Midstream — 0.2%   
  6,263,000       Energy Transfer Equity LP, New Term Loan, 3.250%, 12/02/2019(b)      5,562,859   
  7,146,463       Energy Transfer Equity LP, 2015 Term Loan, 4.000%, 12/02/2019(b)      6,406,018   
     

 

 

 
        11,968,877   
     

 

 

 
   Retailers — 0.1%   
  11,389,614       Staples Escrow LLC, 2016 Term Loan, 4.750%, 2/02/2022(b)      11,372,188   
     

 

 

 
   Wirelines — 0.2%   
  11,729,000       Level 3 Financing, Inc., 2015 Term Loan B2, 3.500%, 5/31/2022(b)      11,697,214   
     

 

 

 
   Total Senior Loans
(Identified Cost $74,578,097)
     73,204,949   
     

 

 

 
     
Shares                
  Preferred Stocks — 0.3%   
   Banking — 0.0%   
  27,456       Ally Financial, Inc., Series A, (fixed rate to 5/15/2016, variable rate thereafter), 8.500%      699,030   
     

 

 

 
   Cable Satellite — 0.3%   
  17,563,000       NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc., 5.250%, 144A(c)      18,089,890   
     

 

 

 
   Finance Companies — 0.0%   
  5,310       SLM Corp., Series A, 6.970%      246,384   
     

 

 

 
   Total Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $19,126,348)
     19,035,304   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
  Short-Term Investments — 8.9%   
$ 222,133       Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $222,133 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $222,600 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500% due 8/31/2018 valued at $226,646 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)    $ 222,133   
  491,251,451       Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $491,251,861 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $205,000 U.S. Bond, 7.250% due 8/15/2022 valued at $279,056; $484,510,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.875% due 10/31/2022 valued at $498,439,663; $2,330,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.750% due 3/31/2022 valued at $2,367,863 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      491,251,451   
  42,110,000       U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.168%, 4/28/2016(h)      42,104,568   
     

 

 

 
   Total Short-Term Investments
(Identified Cost $533,578,294)
     533,578,152   
     

 

 

 
     
   Total Investments — 106.2%
(Identified Cost $6,608,975,870)(a)
     6,399,550,142   
   Other assets less liabilities — (6.2)%      (374,615,099
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 6,024,935,043   
     

 

 

 
     
  (‡)       Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.   
  (†)       See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (††)       Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.   
  (a)       Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):     
   At March 31, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $6,629,534,455 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:    
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 56,610,452   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (286,594,765
     

 

 

 
   Net unrealized depreciation    $ (229,984,313
     

 

 

 
     
  (b)       Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2016 is disclosed.   
  (c)       Security (or a portion thereof) has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open derivative contracts or TBA transactions.    
  (d)       The Fund’s investment in mortgage related securities of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association and Government National Mortgage Association are interests in separate pools of mortgages. All separate investments in securities of each issuer which have the same coupon rate have been aggregated for the purpose of presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.       
  (e)       When-issued/delayed delivery. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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  (f)       Illiquid security. At March 31, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $19,962,368 or 0.3% of net assets. Illiquid securities are deemed to be fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.
  (g)       Treasury Inflation Protected Security (TIPS).
  (h)       Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
  (i)       The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued.
  
  144A       All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $1,545,401,832 or 25.7% of net assets.
  ABS       Asset-Backed Securities
  ARMs       Adjustable Rate Mortgages
  EMTN       Euro Medium Term Note   
  FHLMC       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.   
  FNMA       Federal National Mortgage Association   
  GMTN       Global Medium Term Note   
  GNMA       Government National Mortgage Association   
  MTN       Medium Term Note   
  PJSC       Private Joint-Stock Company   
  REMIC       Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit   
  TBA       To Be Announced   
  
  EUR       Euro   
  MXN       Mexican Peso   
  PHP       Philippine Peso   
  USD       U.S. Dollar   

At March 31, 2016, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Contract
to
Buy/Sell
  

Delivery

Date

     Currency   

Units of

Currency

    

Notional

Value

    

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
Sell1      4/21/2016       Euro      12,444,000       $ 14,167,301       $ (79,324
              

 

 

 

1 Counterparty is Bank of America, N.A.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Industry Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Treasuries

     16.3

Mortgage Related

     13.2   

Banking

     8.5   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     5.7   

Government Owned - No Guarantee

     5.0   

Wirelines

     4.4   

ABS Car Loan

     3.7   

Finance Companies

     3.4   

Automotive

     2.9   

Technology

     2.6   

Cable Satellite

     2.6   

Midstream

     2.2   

Metals & Mining

     2.0   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     24.8   

Short-Term Investments

     8.9   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     106.2   

Other assets less liabilities (including forward foreign currency contracts)

     (6.2
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles High Income Fund

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
  Bonds and Notes — 92.5% of Net Assets   
  Non-Convertible Bonds — 87.6%   
   ABS Home Equity — 2.5%   
$ 300,000       American Homes 4 Rent, Series 2014-SFR1, Class E,
2.941%, 6/17/2031, 144A(b)
   $ 277,813   
  204,265       Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2003-10, Class 3A1,
5.500%, 12/25/2033
     206,258   
  138,103       Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2003-8, Class 1CB1,
5.500%, 10/25/2033
     139,414   
  114,634       Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2007-4, Class 5A1,
5.500%, 11/25/2034
     106,279   
  157,820       Banc of America Funding Trust, Series 2005-7, Class 3A1,
5.750%, 11/25/2035
     160,486   
  70,817       Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2005-2, Class 1A4,
2.717%, 5/25/2035(b)
     65,720   
  267,438       Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-11, Class 4A1, 0.703%, 4/25/2035(b)      215,238   
  146,074       Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-HYB7, Class 2A, 2.956%, 11/20/2035(b)      135,801   
  277,406       DSLA Mortgage Loan, Series 2005-AR5, Class 2A1A, 0.762%, 9/19/2045(b)      198,713   
  250,000       Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, Series 2013-DN2, Class M2, 4.683%, 11/25/2023(b)      246,969   
  305,000       Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, Series 2015-DNA1, Class M3, 3.733%, 10/25/2027(b)      289,351   
  218,479       GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR4, Class 3A1,
3.195%, 7/19/2035(b)
     196,926   
  64,766       GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-14, Class 3A1, 3.144%, 12/25/2034(b)      60,325   
  81,073       JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-A1, Class 5A1,
2.793%, 3/25/2036(b)
     55,959   
  296,076       Lehman Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 1A6, 0.933%, 1/25/2036(b)(c)      170,667   
  386,573       MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2005-2, Class 3A1,
3.035%, 3/25/2035(b)
     329,917   
  368,181       MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2005-2, Class 4A1,
2.745%, 3/25/2035(b)
     270,876   
  77,742       New York Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class 2A2, 3.181%, 5/25/2036(b)      69,356   
  240,430       Residential Funding Mortgage Securities, Series 2006-S1, Class 1A3,
5.750%, 1/25/2036
     237,100   
  487,967       WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR19, Class 2A,
1.905%, 1/25/2047(b)
     415,048   
     

 

 

 
        3,848,216   
     

 

 

 
   ABS Other — 0.5%   
  286,012       AIM Aviation Finance Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class B1,
5.072%, 2/15/2040, 144A(b)
     283,463   
  86,005       Sierra Receivables Funding Co. LLC, Series 2011-3A, Class C,
9.310%, 7/20/2028, 144A
     87,806   
  450,000       Springleaf Funding Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class C, 4.450%, 12/15/2022, 144A      439,302   
     

 

 

 
        810,571   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Aerospace & Defense — 3.0%   
$ 55,000       Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc., 7.125%, 3/15/2021    $ 57,062   
  125,000       Embraer Netherlands Finance BV, 5.050%, 6/15/2025      109,844   
  125,000       Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 5.000%, 12/15/2021, 144A      131,250   
  115,000       Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 5.000%, 11/15/2025, 144A      120,319   
  770,000       KLX, Inc., 5.875%, 12/01/2022, 144A      766,150   
  1,500,000       Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.250%, 1/15/2040, 144A      1,425,000   
  900,000       Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 7.375%, 7/15/2039, 144A      936,000   
  620,000       TransDigm, Inc., 6.000%, 7/15/2022      617,675   
  515,000       TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 7/15/2024      510,983   
     

 

 

 
        4,674,283   
     

 

 

 
   Airlines — 0.2%   
  96,545       Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1B, 6.000%, 4/23/2022, 144A      97,510   
  142,794       Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1C,
7.125%, 10/23/2018, 144A
     142,794   
     

 

 

 
        240,304   
     

 

 

 
   Automotive — 1.2%   
  240,000       Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 5.125%, 11/15/2023      245,400   
  620,000       Midas Intermediate Holdco II LLC/Midas Intermediate Holdco II Finance, Inc., 7.875%, 10/01/2022, 144A      576,600   
  310,000       Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd., 5.875%, 11/15/2021, 144A      315,233   
  735,000       ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.750%, 4/29/2025, 144A      731,325   
     

 

 

 
        1,868,558   
     

 

 

 
   Banking — 3.9%   
  1,985,000       Ally Financial, Inc., 4.625%, 3/30/2025      1,957,706   
  1,195,000       Commerzbank AG, 8.125%, 9/19/2023, 144A      1,349,095   
  395,000       Deutsche Bank AG, 4.500%, 4/01/2025      343,315   
  470,000       Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 5.017%, 6/26/2024, 144A      440,128   
  895,000       Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 5.710%, 1/15/2026, 144A      868,597   
  1,025,000       Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.125%, 12/15/2022(d)      1,087,285   
     

 

 

 
        6,046,126   
     

 

 

 
   Brokerage — 0.3%   
  535,000       Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 6.875%, 4/15/2022, 144A      453,413   
     

 

 

 
   Building Materials — 1.5%   
  890,000       Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc., 7.750%, 5/01/2019, 144A      658,600   
  350,000       Cemex SAB de CV, 7.750%, 4/16/2026, 144A      358,715   
  50,000       Masco Corp., 6.500%, 8/15/2032      51,000   
  345,000       Masco Corp., 7.750%, 8/01/2029      389,850   
  245,000       NCI Building Systems, Inc., 8.250%, 1/15/2023, 144A      257,863   
  555,000       Vulcan Materials Co., 4.500%, 4/01/2025      570,262   
     

 

 

 
        2,286,290   
     

 

 

 
   Cable Satellite — 6.1%   
  795,000       Altice Financing S.A., 6.625%, 2/15/2023, 144A      796,987   
  475,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 2/15/2023      484,500   
  625,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/01/2023, 144A      635,937   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Cable Satellite — continued   
$ 430,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.250%, 9/30/2022    $ 442,900   
  15,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.750%, 1/15/2024      15,619   
  760,000       CSC Holdings LLC, 5.250%, 6/01/2024      677,350   
  75,000       CSC Holdings LLC, 6.750%, 11/15/2021      77,025   
  895,000       DISH DBS Corp., 5.125%, 5/01/2020      888,287   
  1,620,000       DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/2024      1,486,350   
  220,000       Neptune Finco Corp., 10.125%, 1/15/2023, 144A      235,400   
  200,000       Neptune Finco Corp., 10.875%, 10/15/2025, 144A      217,000   
  150,000       Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.750%, 8/01/2021, 144A      156,938   
  1,485,000       Unitymedia GmbH, 6.125%, 1/15/2025, 144A      1,543,479   
  515,000       Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co.KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH,
5.000%, 1/15/2025, 144A
     513,713   
  265,000       Virgin Media Finance PLC, 6.000%, 10/15/2024, 144A      272,288   
  485,000       Virgin Media Finance PLC, 6.375%, 4/15/2023, 144A      504,400   
  375,000       Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, 5.500%, 1/15/2025, 144A      386,250   
  135,850       Wave Holdco LLC/Wave Holdco Corp., PIK, 8.250%, 7/15/2019, 144A(e)      132,454   
     

 

 

 
        9,466,877   
     

 

 

 
   Chemicals — 0.8%   
  1,510,000       Hercules, Inc., 6.500%, 6/30/2029      1,177,800   
     

 

 

 
   Construction Machinery — 0.5%   
  800,000       United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.750%, 11/15/2024      800,000   
     

 

 

 
   Consumer Cyclical Services — 1.0%   
  455,000       Interval Acquisition Corp., 5.625%, 4/15/2023, 144A      456,138   
  1,095,000       ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The), 7.450%, 8/15/2027      1,078,575   
     

 

 

 
        1,534,713   
     

 

 

 
   Electric — 1.7%   
  520,000       AES Corp. (The), 5.500%, 4/15/2025      501,150   
  525,000       Dynegy, Inc., 7.375%, 11/01/2022      485,625   
  1,502,000       Enel SpA, (fixed rate to 9/24/2023, variable rate thereafter), 8.750%, 9/24/2073, 144A(d)      1,670,975   
  9,956       Red Oak Power LLC, Series A, 8.540%, 11/30/2019      9,956   
     

 

 

 
        2,667,706   
     

 

 

 
   Environmental — 0.2%   
  335,000       GFL Environmental, Inc., 7.875%, 4/01/2020, 144A      332,488   
  25,000       GFL Environmental, Inc., 9.875%, 2/01/2021, 144A      26,000   
     

 

 

 
        358,488   
     

 

 

 
   Finance Companies — 5.7%   
  740,000       AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 4.500%, 5/15/2021      756,184   
  685,000       AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd./AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 5.000%, 10/01/2021      708,975   
  515,000       Aircastle Ltd., 5.500%, 2/15/2022      537,207   
  600,000       iStar, Inc., 4.000%, 11/01/2017      585,000   
  505,000       iStar, Inc., 5.000%, 7/01/2019      484,800   
  1,015,000       Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 5.875%, 8/01/2021, 144A      888,125   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Finance Companies — continued   
$ 585,000       Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 7.375%, 10/01/2017    $ 581,343   
  870,000       Navient Corp., 5.000%, 10/26/2020      789,525   
  200,000       Navient Corp., 5.875%, 3/25/2021      181,000   
  435,000       Oxford Finance LLC/Oxford Finance Co-Issuer, Inc., 7.250%, 1/15/2018, 144A      430,650   
  540,000       Provident Funding Associates LP/PFG Finance Corp.,
6.750%, 6/15/2021, 144A
     511,650   
  1,335,000       Quicken Loans, Inc., 5.750%, 5/01/2025, 144A      1,294,950   
  1,110,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 7.750%, 10/01/2021      1,089,021   
     

 

 

 
        8,838,430   
     

 

 

 
   Financial Other — 1.4%   
  565,000       Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp, 6.000%, 8/01/2020      549,462   
  695,000       Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 4.875%, 3/15/2019(d)      667,200   
  180,000       Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 5.875%, 2/01/2022      170,820   
  804,000       Rialto Holdings LLC/Rialto Corp., 7.000%, 12/01/2018, 144A      789,930   
     

 

 

 
        2,177,412   
     

 

 

 
   Food & Beverage — 0.4%   
  1,800,000       BRF S.A., 7.750%, 5/22/2018, 144A, (BRL)      415,502   
  600,000       Cosan Luxembourg S.A., 9.500%, 3/14/2018, 144A, (BRL)      136,832   
     

 

 

 
        552,334   
     

 

 

 
   Gaming — 1.0%   
  175,000       Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.375%, 4/01/2026, 144A      181,562   
  725,000       MGM Resorts International, 6.000%, 3/15/2023      750,375   
  600,000       MGM Resorts International, 6.750%, 10/01/2020      649,200   
     

 

 

 
        1,581,137   
     

 

 

 
   Government Owned – No Guarantee — 1.5%   
  705,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 4.875%, 3/17/2020      586,701   
  600,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.375%, 1/27/2021      495,978   
  530,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.250%, 3/17/2024      423,841   
  45,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.750%, 1/27/2041      32,355   
  24,207(††)       Petroleos Mexicanos, 7.190%, 9/12/2024, 144A, (MXN)      121,418   
  129,850(††)       Petroleos Mexicanos, 7.470%, 11/12/2026, (MXN)      631,628   
     

 

 

 
        2,291,921   
     

 

 

 
   Health Insurance — 0.2%   
  365,000       Centene Escrow Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/2024, 144A      384,163   
     

 

 

 
   Healthcare — 4.9%   
  360,000       Amsurg Corp., 5.625%, 7/15/2022      370,800   
  425,000       CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 2/01/2022      383,563   
  560,000       ExamWorks Group, Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/2023      571,200   
  145,000       Fresenius Medical Care U.S. Finance II, Inc., 4.750%, 10/15/2024, 144A      147,356   
  260,000       HCA, Inc., 5.375%, 2/01/2025      262,844   
  170,000       HCA, Inc., 7.050%, 12/01/2027      174,250   
  655,000       HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 12/15/2023      694,300   
  145,000       HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 11/06/2033      155,150   
  590,000       HCA, Inc., 7.690%, 6/15/2025      634,250   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Healthcare — continued   
$ 480,000       HCA, Inc., 8.360%, 4/15/2024    $ 535,200   
  820,000       HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.580%, 9/15/2025      885,600   
  515,000       HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.750%, 7/15/2036      551,050   
  305,000       LifePoint Health, Inc., 5.500%, 12/01/2021      318,725   
  65,000       MEDNAX, Inc., 5.250%, 12/01/2023, 144A      67,600   
  235,000       Team Health, Inc., 7.250%, 12/15/2023, 144A      251,450   
  310,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.000%, 3/01/2019      306,513   
  675,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.750%, 6/15/2023      646,312   
  705,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2031      568,406   
     

 

 

 
        7,524,569   
     

 

 

 
   Home Construction — 1.4%   
  1,200,000       Corporacion GEO SAB de CV, 8.875%, 3/27/2022, 144A(f)(g)(h)      12   
  750,000       K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 5.000%, 11/01/2021(i)      513,750   
  800,000       Lennar Corp., 4.750%, 5/30/2025      786,000   
  915,000       TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/2019      908,137   
  200,000       Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV, 9.500%, 1/21/2020, 144A(f)(g)(h)      2   
  900,000       Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV, 9.750%, 2/03/2022, 144A(f)(g)(h)      9   
     

 

 

 
        2,207,910   
     

 

 

 
   Independent Energy — 6.7%   
  1,100,000       Antero Resources Corp., 5.125%, 12/01/2022      998,250   
  110,000       Antero Resources Corp., 5.375%, 11/01/2021      101,750   
  90,000       Baytex Energy Corp., 5.125%, 6/01/2021, 144A      63,450   
  1,260,000       Baytex Energy Corp., 5.625%, 6/01/2024, 144A      847,350   
  370,000       Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., 5.750%, 2/01/2023      98,050   
  650,000       Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., 6.750%, 4/15/2021      182,000   
  75,000       California Resources Corp., 5.000%, 1/15/2020      17,250   
  845,000       California Resources Corp., 5.500%, 9/15/2021      185,900   
  380,000       California Resources Corp., 6.000%, 11/15/2024      85,500   
  1,360,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 4.875%, 4/15/2022      476,000   
  70,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%, 3/15/2023      23,800   
  110,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/2021      42,350   
  300,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.625%, 8/15/2020      117,000   
  70,000       Concho Resources, Inc., 5.500%, 10/01/2022      68,775   
  125,000       Concho Resources, Inc., 5.500%, 4/01/2023      122,500   
  645,000       Continental Resources, Inc., 3.800%, 6/01/2024      509,550   
  235,000       Continental Resources, Inc., 4.500%, 4/15/2023      196,519   
  690,000       Eclipse Resources Corp., 8.875%, 7/15/2023, 144A      358,800   
  170,000       Halcon Resources Corp., 8.625%, 2/01/2020, 144A      120,700   
  115,000       Halcon Resources Corp., 8.875%, 5/15/2021      20,125   
  490,000       Halcon Resources Corp., 9.750%, 7/15/2020      86,975   
  145,000       Matador Resources Co., 6.875%, 4/15/2023      138,837   
  410,000       MEG Energy Corp., 6.375%, 1/30/2023, 144A      241,900   
  180,000       MEG Energy Corp., 6.500%, 3/15/2021, 144A      108,675   
  585,000       MEG Energy Corp., 7.000%, 3/31/2024, 144A      345,150   
  60,000       Newfield Exploration Co., 5.625%, 7/01/2024      56,250   
  625,000       Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 3/15/2022      462,500   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Independent Energy — continued   
$ 485,000       Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 7.250%, 2/01/2019    $ 369,812   
  405,000       QEP Resources, Inc., 5.250%, 5/01/2023      352,350   
  520,000       QEP Resources, Inc., 5.375%, 10/01/2022      456,300   
  1,150,000       Rex Energy Corp., (Step to 8.000% on 10/01/2017), 1.000%, 10/01/2020, 144A(j)      149,500   
  1,025,000       Rice Energy, Inc., 6.250%, 5/01/2022      891,750   
  565,000       RSP Permian, Inc., 6.625%, 10/01/2022      556,525   
  330,000       Sanchez Energy Corp., 6.125%, 1/15/2023      178,200   
  70,000       Sanchez Energy Corp., 7.750%, 6/15/2021      41,125   
  920,000       SM Energy Co., 5.000%, 1/15/2024      636,815   
  35,000       SM Energy Co., 6.125%, 11/15/2022      25,515   
  395,000       Southwestern Energy Co., 4.950%, 1/23/2025      270,575   
  115,000       Ultra Petroleum Corp., 5.750%, 12/15/2018, 144A      8,050   
  55,000       Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2019      38,088   
  455,000       Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.750%, 3/15/2021      302,575   
     

 

 

 
        10,353,086   
     

 

 

 
   Industrial Other — 0.2%   
  330,000       Broadspectrum Ltd., 8.375%, 5/15/2020, 144A      337,425   
     

 

 

 
   Integrated Energy — 0.2%   
  100,000       Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., 5.125%, 3/28/2023, 144A(f)(i)      17,000   
  800,000       Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., 5.375%, 1/26/2019, 144A(f)(i)      136,000   
  580,000       Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., 5.625%, 1/19/2025, 144A(f)(i)      98,600   
     

 

 

 
        251,600   
     

 

 

 
   Life Insurance — 0.2%   
  340,000       CNO Financial Group, Inc., 5.250%, 5/30/2025      347,650   
     

 

 

 
   Local Authorities — 0.2%   
  365,000       Provincia de Buenos Aires, 9.125%, 3/16/2024, 144A      373,935   
     

 

 

 
   Media Entertainment — 1.3%   
  470,000       Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., 7.625%, 3/15/2020      431,225   
  1,155,000       Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Series B, 6.500%, 11/15/2022      1,149,225   
  481,000       DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., 6.875%, 8/15/2020, 144A      485,810   
     

 

 

 
        2,066,260   
     

 

 

 
   Metals & Mining — 2.7%   
  200,000       Anglo American Capital PLC, 4.125%, 9/27/2022, 144A      162,500   
  200,000       Anglo American Capital PLC, 4.875%, 5/14/2025, 144A      162,500   
  1,395,000       ArcelorMittal, 7.750%, 3/01/2041      1,192,725   
  795,000       CONSOL Energy, Inc., 5.875%, 4/15/2022      572,893   
  180,000       Constellium NV, 4.625%, 5/15/2021, 144A, (EUR)      161,297   
  460,000       Essar Steel Algoma, Inc., 9.500%, 11/15/2019, 144A(f)(i)      13,800   
  175,000       First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.000%, 2/15/2021, 144A      117,250   
  270,000       First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.250%, 5/15/2022, 144A      180,900   
  1,375,000       Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.550%, 11/14/2024(d)      938,437   
  85,000       Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.450%, 3/15/2043      52,063   
  245,000       Glencore Finance Canada Ltd., 5.550%, 10/25/2042, 144A      188,650   
  440,000       Lundin Mining Corp., 7.500%, 11/01/2020, 144A      420,200   
     

 

 

 
        4,163,215   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Midstream — 5.4%   
$ 250,000       Access Midstream Partners LP/ACMP Finance Corp., 4.875%, 3/15/2024    $ 218,155   
  200,000       Gibson Energy, Inc., 6.750%, 7/15/2021, 144A      184,000   
  40,000       Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 3.450%, 2/15/2023      37,112   
  60,000       Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 3.500%, 9/01/2023      54,359   
  75,000       Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 4.700%, 11/01/2042      58,918   
  30,000       Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.000%, 3/01/2043      24,751   
  270,000       MPLX LP, 4.875%, 12/01/2024, 144A      249,274   
  570,000       NGL Energy Partners LP/NGL Energy Finance Corp., 5.125%, 7/15/2019      344,850   
  365,000       NGL Energy Partners LP/NGL Energy Finance Corp., 6.875%, 10/15/2021      215,350   
  445,000       Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 4.500%, 11/01/2023      392,640   
  295,000       Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.875%, 3/01/2022      286,590   
  385,000       Rose Rock Midstream LP/Rose Rock Finance Corp., 5.625%, 7/15/2022      256,025   
  985,000       Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 2/01/2021      946,831   
  480,000       Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/01/2025      457,800   
  425,000       Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 6.250%, 3/15/2022      415,969   
  935,000       Summit Midstream Holdings LLC/Summit Midstream Finance Corp., 5.500%, 8/15/2022      663,850   
  1,863,000       Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.125%, 11/15/2019      1,759,380   
  95,000       Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.250%, 11/15/2023      83,362   
  640,000       Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.250%, 5/01/2023      590,400   
  300,000       Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.375%, 8/01/2022      289,500   
  15,000       Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 6.875%, 2/01/2021      14,700   
  355,000       Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.,
5.500%, 10/15/2019, 144A
     353,225   
  360,000       Tesoro Logistics LP/Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.,
6.250%, 10/15/2022, 144A
     355,500   
  180,000       Western Refining Logistics LP/WNRL Finance Corp., 7.500%, 2/15/2023      160,200   
     

 

 

 
        8,412,741   
     

 

 

 
   Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 2.2%   
  935,000       BXHTL Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-DRMZ, Class M, 8.638%, 5/15/2018, 144A(b)(i)      935,000   
  1,690,000       GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-GG10, Class AM, 5.794%, 8/10/2045(b)      1,610,117   
  805,000       Hilton USA Trust, Series 2013-HLT, Class EFX, 5.222%, 11/05/2030, 144A(b)      809,737   
  125,000       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-LDPX, Class AM,
5.464%, 1/15/2049(b)
     123,979   
     

 

 

 
        3,478,833   
     

 

 

 
   Oil Field Services — 0.4%   
  130,000       Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., 4.875%, 11/01/2043      85,590   
  155,000       Ensco PLC, 5.750%, 10/01/2044      76,725   
  155,000       Noble Holding International Ltd., 5.250%, 3/15/2042      77,137   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Oil Field Services — continued   
$ 435,000       Paragon Offshore PLC, 6.750%, 7/15/2022, 144A(f)(i)    $ 114,188   
  905,000       Paragon Offshore PLC, 7.250%, 8/15/2024, 144A(f)(i)      242,087   
  35,000       Parker Drilling Co., 6.750%, 7/15/2022      25,200   
  40,000       Transocean, Inc., 4.300%, 10/15/2022      22,100   
     

 

 

 
        643,027   
     

 

 

 
   Packaging — 1.0%   
  755,000       Sealed Air Corp., 6.875%, 7/15/2033, 144A      798,413   
  775,000       Signode Industrial Group Lux S.A./Signode Industrial Group U.S., Inc., 6.375%, 5/01/2022, 144A      704,281   
     

 

 

 
        1,502,694   
     

 

 

 
   Pharmaceuticals — 2.5%   
  1,540,000       Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.375%, 10/15/2020, 144A      1,278,200   
  530,000       Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 7.250%, 7/15/2022, 144A      424,000   
  265,000       Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.500%, 3/01/2023, 144A      208,356   
  85,000       Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.625%, 12/01/2021, 144A      66,938   
  2,015,000       Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.875%, 5/15/2023, 144A      1,579,256   
  335,000       VRX Escrow Corp., 5.375%, 3/15/2020, 144A      273,025   
     

 

 

 
        3,829,775   
     

 

 

 
   Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.5%   
  786,000       HUB International Ltd., 7.875%, 10/01/2021, 144A      774,210   
     

 

 

 
   Refining — 0.1%   
  90,000       Western Refining, Inc., 6.250%, 4/01/2021      79,875   
     

 

 

 
   Retailers — 1.3%   
  40,000       Dillard’s, Inc., 7.000%, 12/01/2028      43,896   
  435,000       Dillard’s, Inc., 7.750%, 7/15/2026      498,734   
  205,000       Dillard’s, Inc., 7.750%, 5/15/2027(d)      236,975   
  35,000       Dillard’s, Inc., 7.875%, 1/01/2023      40,151   
  1,035,000       GameStop Corp., 5.500%, 10/01/2019, 144A      993,600   
  115,000       J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 5.750%, 2/15/2018      116,438   
  520,000       Nine West Holdings, Inc., 6.125%, 11/15/2034      75,400   
     

 

 

 
        2,005,194   
     

 

 

 
   Supermarkets — 0.5%   
  935,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.625%, 6/01/2028      790,075   
     

 

 

 
   Supranational — 2.6%   
  30,700,000       European Bank for Reconstruction & Development, GMTN, 6.400%, 3/04/2019, (INR)      457,900   
  5,420,000,000       International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 4.500%, 8/03/2017, (COP)(d)      1,763,187   
  21,150,000       International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, Series GDIF, 5.000%, 5/24/2017, (INR)      313,460   
  100,890,000       International Finance Corp., 7.800%, 6/03/2019, (INR)(d)      1,563,357   
     

 

 

 
        4,097,904   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Technology — 7.2%   
$ 1,545,000       Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.450%, 3/15/2029    $ 1,641,562   
  1,930,000       Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.500%, 1/15/2028      1,987,900   
  550,000       Blackboard, Inc., 7.750%, 11/15/2019, 144A      442,750   
  60,000       CommScope Technologies Finance LLC, 6.000%, 6/15/2025, 144A      60,563   
  75,000       CommScope, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/2020, 144A      77,063   
  330,000       CommScope, Inc., 5.000%, 6/15/2021, 144A      332,475   
  480,000       Equinix, Inc., 5.375%, 1/01/2022      499,800   
  1,765,000       First Data Corp., 7.000%, 12/01/2023, 144A      1,782,650   
  415,000       Micron Technology, Inc., 5.250%, 8/01/2023, 144A      339,263   
  610,000       Micron Technology, Inc., 5.250%, 1/15/2024, 144A      491,050   
  360,000       Micron Technology, Inc., 5.500%, 2/01/2025      291,825   
  515,000       Micron Technology, Inc., 5.625%, 1/15/2026, 144A      406,850   
  210,000       Microsemi Corp., 9.125%, 4/15/2023, 144A      230,475   
  515,000       Open Text Corp., 5.625%, 1/15/2023, 144A      525,300   
  430,000       Qorvo, Inc., 6.750%, 12/01/2023, 144A      443,975   
  275,000       Sabre GLBL, Inc., 5.250%, 11/15/2023, 144A      279,785   
  405,000       Sabre GLBL, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/2023, 144A      415,631   
  235,000       Western Digital Corp., 7.375%, 4/01/2023, 144A(k)      239,700   
  755,000       Western Digital Corp., 10.500%, 4/01/2024, 144A(k)      756,887   
     

 

 

 
        11,245,504   
     

 

 

 
   Transportation Services — 0.1%   
  275,000       APL Ltd., 8.000%, 1/15/2024(i)      184,250   
     

 

 

 
   Treasuries — 5.9%   
  55,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2035, (EUR)(j)      35,765   
  55,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2036, (EUR)(j)      35,246   
  20,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2041, (EUR)(j)      12,691   
  107,066(††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 4.750%, 6/14/2018, (MXN)(d)      623,171   
  131,500(††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 6/10/2021, (MXN)(d)      799,310   
  98,938(††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 8.000%, 12/07/2023, (MXN)      651,416   
  151,030(††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 10.000%, 12/05/2024, (MXN)(d)      1,122,211   
  280,000       Republic of Brazil, 10.250%, 1/10/2028, (BRL)      61,129   
  2,900,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.000%, 12/31/2017      2,913,935   
  2,890,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.250%, 12/15/2018      2,922,738   
     

 

 

 
        9,177,612   
     

 

 

 
   Wireless — 3.5%   
  100,000       Altice Luxembourg S.A., 7.250%, 5/15/2022, 144A, (EUR)      112,453   
  355,000       Altice Luxembourg S.A., 7.625%, 2/15/2025, 144A      339,912   
  785,000       Altice Luxembourg S.A., 7.750%, 5/15/2022, 144A      772,503   
  6,000,000       America Movil SAB de CV, 6.450%, 12/05/2022, (MXN)      330,680   
  6,100,000       America Movil SAB de CV, 8.460%, 12/18/2036, (MXN)      342,235   
  380,000       Numericable-SFR SAS, 4.875%, 5/15/2019, 144A      378,100   
  786,000       Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2028      573,780   
  1,025,000       Sprint Corp., 7.250%, 9/15/2021      782,844   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Wireless — continued   
$ 605,000       T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.000%, 4/15/2024    $ 612,562   
  370,000       T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.125%, 1/15/2022      382,025   
  515,000       T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.731%, 4/28/2022      538,072   
  200,000       Wind Acquisition Finance S.A., 4.750%, 7/15/2020, 144A      189,000   
     

 

 

 
        5,354,166   
     

 

 

 
   Wirelines — 3.0%   
  705,000       CenturyLink, Inc., 7.650%, 3/15/2042      581,625   
  30,000       CenturyLink, Inc., Series T, 5.800%, 3/15/2022      28,863   
  130,000       Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co. LLC, 6.300%, 12/01/2028      120,575   
  60,000,000       Empresa de Telecomunicaniones de Bogota, 7.000%, 1/17/2023, 144A, (COP)      15,434   
  405,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 9.000%, 8/15/2031      348,300   
  340,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 10.500%, 9/15/2022, 144A      348,500   
  15,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 11.000%, 9/15/2025, 144A      15,075   
  705,000       Level 3 Communications, Inc., 5.750%, 12/01/2022      727,913   
  1,545,000       Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.250%, 3/15/2026, 144A      1,556,588   
  345,000       Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 6.375%, 11/15/2033      339,825   
  35,000       Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 7.200%, 7/18/2036      35,700   
  85,000       Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 7.721%, 6/04/2038      89,089   
  450,000       Telecom Italia SpA, 5.303%, 5/30/2024, 144A      461,250   
     

 

 

 
        4,668,737   
     

 

 

 
   Total Non-Convertible Bonds
(Identified Cost $149,915,584)
     135,928,989   
     

 

 

 
     
  Convertible Bonds — 4.9%   
   Building Materials — 0.9%   
  215,000       CalAtlantic Group, Inc., 0.250%, 6/01/2019      190,275   
  85,000       KB Home, 1.375%, 2/01/2019      78,413   
  575,000       Lennar Corp., 3.250%, 11/15/2021      1,185,937   
     

 

 

 
        1,454,625   
     

 

 

 
   Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.0%   
  25,000       Macquarie Infrastructure Corp., 2.875%, 7/15/2019      27,609   
     

 

 

 
   Consumer Products — 0.4%   
  870,000       Iconix Brand Group, Inc., 1.500%, 3/15/2018      591,600   
     

 

 

 
   Diversified Operations — 0.1%   
  160,000       RWT Holdings, Inc., 5.625%, 11/15/2019      144,700   
     

 

 

 
   Energy — 0.4%   
  945,000       Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., 1.500%, 9/01/2019      560,503   
     

 

 

 
   Healthcare — 0.2%   
  290,000       Brookdale Senior Living, Inc., 2.750%, 6/15/2018      276,587   
     

 

 

 
   Leisure — 0.6%   
  1,035,000       Rovi Corp., 0.500%, 3/01/2020      986,200   
     

 

 

 
   Metals & Mining — 0.3%   
  420,000       RTI International Metals, Inc., 1.625%, 10/15/2019      439,425   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Midstream — 0.8%   
$ 420,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.500%, 5/15/2037    $ 265,650   
  1,570,000       Whiting Petroleum Corp., 1.250%, 4/01/2020, 144A      913,544   
     

 

 

 
        1,179,194   
     

 

 

 
   Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%   
  58,000       BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., 0.750%, 10/15/2018      67,171   
  644,000       BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., 1.500%, 10/15/2020      763,543   
     

 

 

 
        830,714   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Mortgage — 0.0%   
  30,000       Redwood Trust, Inc., 4.625%, 4/15/2018      28,088   
     

 

 

 
   Technology — 0.7%   
  306,000       Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., 1.375%, 1/01/2020      303,131   
  345,000       LinkedIn Corp., 0.500%, 11/01/2019      312,441   
  120,000       MercadoLibre, Inc., 2.250%, 7/01/2019      134,775   
  415,000       Micron Technology, Inc., Series G, 3.000%, 11/15/2043      282,719   
     

 

 

 
        1,033,066   
     

 

 

 
   Total Convertible Bonds
(Identified Cost $9,440,859)
     7,552,311   
     

 

 

 
     
   Total Bonds and Notes
(Identified Cost $159,356,443)
     143,481,300   
     

 

 

 
     
  Senior Loans — 1.7%   
   Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.2%   
  480,994       SourceHov LLC, 2014 1st Lien Term Loan, 7.750%, 10/31/2019(b)      298,216   
     

 

 

 
   Media Entertainment — 0.0%   
  87,688       SuperMedia, Inc., Exit Term Loan, 11.600%, 12/30/2016(b)      28,225   
     

 

 

 
   Other Utility — 0.2%   
  241,158       PowerTeam Services LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.250%, 5/06/2020(b)      236,335   
  95,000       PowerTeam Services LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.250%, 11/06/2020(b)      87,875   
     

 

 

 
        324,210   
     

 

 

 
   Supermarkets — 0.3%   
  544,500       Albertson’s LLC, Term Loan B4, 5.500%, 8/25/2021(b)      544,772   
     

 

 

 
   Transportation Services — 0.1%   
  89,350       OSG Bulk Ships, Inc., OBS Term Loan, 5.250%, 8/05/2019(b)      80,415   
     

 

 

 
   Wirelines — 0.9%   
  1,212,500       Fairpoint Communications, Inc., Refi Term Loan, 7.500%, 2/14/2019(b)      1,199,866   
  159,324       Integra Telecom, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.750%, 2/12/2021(b)(i)      151,060   
     

 

 

 
        1,350,926   
     

 

 

 
   Total Senior Loans
(Identified Cost $2,889,453)
     2,626,764   
     

 

 

 
     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Shares

     Description    Value (†)  
  Preferred Stocks — 1.0%   
  Convertible Preferred Stocks — 0.7%   
   Midstream — 0.1%   
  988       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%(l)    $ 176,230   
  20       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%, 144A(l)      3,567   
  137       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%(l)      23,718   
     

 

 

 
        203,515   
     

 

 

 
   Pharmaceuticals — 0.5%   
  860       Allergan PLC, Series A, 5.500%      790,460   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Mortgage — 0.1%   
  2,107       iStar, Inc., Series J, 4.500%      88,410   
     

 

 

 
   Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $1,719,848)
     1,082,385   
     

 

 

 
     
  Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks — 0.3%   
   Finance Companies — 0.3%   
  12,925       iStar, Inc., Series E, 7.875%      283,057   
  7,500       iStar, Inc., Series F, 7.800%      169,125   
  550       iStar, Inc., Series G, 7.650%      12,403   
     

 

 

 
        464,585   
     

 

 

 
   Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $417,822)
     464,585   
     

 

 

 
     
   Total Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $2,137,670)
     1,546,970   
     

 

 

 
     
  Common Stocks — 0.3%   
   Energy Equipment & Services — 0.0%   
  4,625       Hercules Offshore, Inc.(l)      11,100   
     

 

 

 
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.2%   
  14,882       Kinder Morgan, Inc.      265,793   
  17,250       Rex Energy Corp.(l)      13,253   
     

 

 

 
        279,046   
     

 

 

 
   Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.1%   
  2,696       United Rentals, Inc.(l)      167,664   
     

 

 

 
   Total Common Stocks
(Identified Cost $1,705,251)
     457,810   
     

 

 

 
     
  Other Investments — 0.6%   
   Aircraft ABS — 0.6%   
  100       ECAF I Blocker Ltd.(g)(h)
(Identified Cost $1,000,000)
     980,000   
     

 

 

 
     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)

 

Shares

     Description    Value (†)  
  Warrants — 0.0%   
  10,360       FairPoint Communications, Inc., Expiration on 1/24/2018 at $48.81(g)(h)(l)    $   
  22,512       Kinder Morgan, Inc., Expiration on 5/25/2017 at $40.00(l)      822   
     

 

 

 
   Total Warrants
(Identified Cost $29,892)
     822   
     

 

 

 
     
Principal
Amount (‡)
               
  Short-Term Investments — 3.5%   
$ 43,229       Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $43,229 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $43,400 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500% due 8/31/2018 valued at $44,189 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      43,229   
  5,450,763       Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $5,450,768 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $5,485,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.750% due 9/30/2022 valued at $5,560,419 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      5,450,763   
     

 

 

 
   Total Short-Term Investments
(Identified Cost $5,493,992)
     5,493,992   
     

 

 

 
     
   Total Investments — 99.6%
(Identified Cost $172,612,701)(a)
     154,587,658   
   Other assets less liabilities — 0.4%      573,958   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 155,161,616   
     

 

 

 
     
  (‡)       Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.   
  (†)       See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (††)       Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.   
  (a)       Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):     
   At March 31, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $172,830,094 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:    
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 4,535,738   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (22,778,174
     

 

 

 
   Net unrealized depreciation    $ (18,242,436
     

 

 

 
     
  (b)       Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2016 is disclosed.   
  (c)       The issuer is making partial payments with respect to principal.   
  (d)       Security (or a portion thereof) has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open derivative contracts.    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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  (e)       Payment-in-kind security for which the issuer has the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in cash or additional debt securities. For the period ended March 31, 2016, interest payments were made in additional debt securities.
  (f)       The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued.
  (g)       Illiquid security. At March 31, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $980,023 or 0.6% of net assets.
  (h)       Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. At March 31, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $980,023 or 0.6% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.
  (i)       Illiquid security. At March 31, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $2,405,735 or 1.6% of net assets. Illiquid securities are deemed to be fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.
  (j)       Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate.
  (k)       When-issued/delayed delivery. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (l)       Non-income producing security.   
     
  144A       All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $51,591,709 or 33.3% of net assets.
  ABS       Asset-Backed Securities   
  GMTN       Global Medium Term Note   
  MTN       Medium Term Note   
  PIK       Payment-in-Kind   
  REITs       Real Estate Investment Trusts   
     
  BRL       Brazilian Real   
  COP       Colombian Peso   
  EUR       Euro   
  INR       Indian Rupee   
  MXN       Mexican Peso   

At March 31, 2016, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Contract

to

Buy/Sell

   Delivery
Date
     Currency    Units of
Currency
     Notional
Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Sell1      6/01/2016       Euro      170,000       $ 193,779       $ (6,660
              

 

 

 

1 Counterparty is Bank of America, N.A.

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles High Income Fund – (continued)

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Technology

     7.9

Independent Energy

     6.7   

Midstream

     6.3   

Cable Satellite

     6.1   

Finance Companies

     6.0   

Treasuries

     5.9   

Healthcare

     5.1   

Banking

     3.9   

Wirelines

     3.9   

Pharmaceuticals

     3.5   

Wireless

     3.5   

Aerospace & Defense

     3.0   

Metals & Mining

     3.0   

Supranational

     2.6   

ABS Home Equity

     2.5   

Building Materials

     2.4   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     2.2   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     21.6   

Short-Term Investments

     3.5   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     99.6   

Other assets less liabilities (including forward foreign currency contracts)

     0.4   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

 

Principal
Amount
     Description    Value (†)  
  Bonds and Notes — 98.1% of Net Assets   
   ABS Car Loan — 1.5%   
$ 1,550,000       Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2016-1A, Class A, 2.990%, 6/20/2022, 144A    $ 1,549,845   
  3,271,417       CPS Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2015-C, Class A,
1.770%, 6/17/2019, 144A
     3,265,126   
  522,645       Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, Series 2013-2A, Class A,
1.500%, 4/15/2021, 144A
     522,326   
  2,695,000       Credit Acceptance Auto Loan Trust, Series 2014-2A, Class A,
1.880%, 3/15/2022, 144A
     2,691,225   
  851,374       First Investors Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A3,
1.490%, 1/15/2020, 144A
     850,095   
  1,885,000       Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A, 2.310%, 8/15/2027, 144A      1,885,907   
  3,500,000       NextGear Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2014-1A, Class A, 1.920%, 10/15/2019, 144A      3,466,144   
  765,194       Tidewater Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2014-AA, Class A3, 1.400%, 7/15/2018, 144A      764,705   
     

 

 

 
        14,995,373   
     

 

 

 
   ABS Home Equity — 0.8%   
  2,734,924       Home Partners of America Trust, Series 2016-1, Class A,
2.091%, 3/17/2033, 144A(b)
     2,678,991   
  3,027,044       Mill City Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A1, 2.230%, 6/25/2056, 144A(b)      3,024,223   
  2,002,236       Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-2, Class 1AE2,
2.750%, 11/25/2060, 144A
     2,015,504   
     

 

 

 
        7,718,718   
     

 

 

 
   Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 13.8%   
  8,188,522       Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-M17, Class FA, 1.377%, 11/25/2022(b)      8,189,154   
  1,000,000       Federal National Mortgage Association, Series 2016-M3, Class ASQ2, 2.263%, 2/25/2023      1,006,975   
  6,000,000       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K006, Class A2, 4.251%, 1/25/2020      6,576,310   
  4,305,000       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K014, Class A2, 3.871%, 4/25/2021      4,736,968   
  4,000,000       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K015, Class A2, 3.230%, 7/25/2021      4,304,668   
  6,625,000       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K017, Class A2, 2.873%, 12/25/2021      7,004,060   
  3,535,000       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K703, Class A2, 2.699%, 5/25/2018      3,619,640   
  699,571       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K704, Class A2, 2.412%, 8/25/2018      716,101   
  2,590,000       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K706, Class A2, 2.323%, 10/25/2018      2,652,935   
  7,910,000       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K708, Class A2, 2.130%, 1/25/2019      8,073,704   
  34,370,000       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K711, Class A2, 1.730%, 7/25/2019      34,739,581   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
     Description    Value (†)  
   Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued   
$ 5,040,000       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KABM, Class A, 1.125%, 9/25/2022(b)    $ 5,049,225   
  88,394       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KF01, Class A, 0.786%, 4/25/2019(b)      88,032   
  2,140,018       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KF06, Class A, 0.755%, 11/25/2021(b)      2,101,647   
  12,606,000       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KF14, Class A, 1.091%, 1/25/2023(b)      12,605,996   
  19,300,000       FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series KLH2, Class A, 1.141%, 11/25/2022(b)      19,359,672   
  228,077       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2003-72, Class Z, 5.243%, 11/16/2045(b)      248,158   
  195,651       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2003-88, Class Z, 4.880%, 3/16/2046(b)      212,023   
  13,260,000       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-52, Class KX, 3.800%, 8/16/2051(b)      13,964,504   
     

 

 

 
        135,249,353   
     

 

 

 
   Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 13.5%   
  112,593       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 1500, Class FD, 1.340%, 5/15/2023(b)      110,218   
  73,893       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 1552, Class I, 1.130%, 8/15/2023(b)(c)      71,935   
  273,943       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 2131, Class ZB, 6.000%, 3/15/2029      302,570   
  127,445       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 2646, Class FM, 0.836%, 11/15/2032(b)      127,673   
  1,367,799       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 2874, Class BC, 5.000%, 10/15/2019      1,426,318   
  2,139,099       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 2931, Class DE, 4.000%, 2/15/2020      2,205,158   
  2,216,876       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 2978, Class JG, 5.500%, 5/15/2035      2,485,490   
  3,377,163       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 3036, Class NE, 5.000%, 9/15/2035      3,763,516   
  996,976       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 3057, Class PE, 5.500%, 11/15/2034      1,008,528   
  3,762,993       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 3412, Class AY, 5.500%, 2/15/2038      4,078,514   
  2,231,101       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 3561, Class W, 3.549%, 6/15/2048(b)(d)      2,221,267   
  2,730,121       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 3620, Class AT, 4.247%, 12/15/2036(b)(d)      2,868,674   
  31,487       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 3802, Class BA, 4.500%, 11/15/2028(c)      30,649   
  924,594       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Series 4212, Class FW, 2.536%, 6/15/2043(b)      894,606   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
     Description    Value (†)  
   Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — continued   
$ 2,071,234       Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2003-48, Class GH, 5.500%, 6/25/2033    $ 2,359,551   
  80,218       Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 1992-162, Class FB, 1.680%, 9/25/2022(b)(c)      78,983   
  72,157       Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 1994-42, Class FD, 1.280%, 4/25/2024(b)(c)      70,505   
  19,998       Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2002-W10, Class A7, 3.913%, 8/25/2042(b)(c)      20,507   
  1,200,068       Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2005-100, Class BQ, 5.500%, 11/25/2025      1,314,101   
  766,152       Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2005-33, Class QD, 5.000%, 1/25/2034      781,040   
  1,343,688       Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2007-73, Class A1, 0.493%, 7/25/2037(b)      1,263,001   
  2,603,496       Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2008-86, Class LA, 3.556%, 8/25/2038(b)      2,798,238   
  5,412,360       Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series 2013-67, Class NF, 1.433%, 7/25/2043(b)      5,186,210   
  57,696       Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Series G93-19, Class FD, 1.280%, 4/25/2023(b)(c)      56,189   
  12,164       FHLMC Structured Pass Through Securities, Series T-60, Class 2A1, 3.411%, 3/25/2044(b)(c)      12,727   
  954,351       FHLMC Structured Pass Through Securities, Series T-62, Class 1A1, 1.522%, 10/25/2044(b)      970,062   
  1,428,759       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2010-H20, Class AF, 0.755%, 10/20/2060(b)      1,408,896   
  1,246,453       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2010-H24, Class FA, 0.775%, 10/20/2060(b)      1,229,389   
  1,156,216       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2011-H06, Class FA, 0.875%, 2/20/2061(b)      1,142,251   
  2,312,896       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-124, Class HT, 7.217%, 7/20/2032(b)      2,631,505   
  4,310,893       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-H15, Class FA, 0.875%, 5/20/2062(b)      4,311,036   
  1,313,277       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-H18, Class NA, 0.945%, 8/20/2062(b)      1,301,370   
  6,849,378       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2012-H29, Class HF, 0.925%, 10/20/2062(b)      6,837,689   
  6,434,622       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H02, Class GF, 0.925%, 12/20/2062(b)      6,427,106   
  4,963,429       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H08, Class FA, 0.775%, 3/20/2063(b)      4,894,592   
  3,908,643       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H10, Class FA, 0.825%, 3/20/2063(b)      3,869,519   
  12,585,037       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-H22, Class FT, 1.120%, 4/20/2063(b)      12,710,791   
  7,367,163       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2014-H14, Class FA, 0.925%, 7/20/2064(b)      7,270,501   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
     Description    Value (†)  
   Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — continued   
$ 5,090,833       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2014-H15, Class FA, 0.925%, 7/20/2064(b)    $ 5,016,739   
  10,968,733       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H10, Class JA, 2.250%, 4/20/2065      11,051,639   
  3,571,178       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H11, Class FA, 0.675%, 4/20/2065(b)      3,545,552   
  7,732,810       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H19, Class FH, 0.725%, 7/20/2065(b)      7,705,333   
  2,574,888       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H29, Class FA, 1.125%, 10/20/2065(b)      2,575,439   
  1,590,224       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H30, Class FA, 1.105%, 11/20/2065(b)      1,588,892   
  7,450,000       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2016-H06, Class FC, 1.345%, 2/20/2066(b)      7,422,063   
  422,229       NCUA Guaranteed Notes, Series 2010-A1, Class A, 0.792%, 12/07/2020(b)      421,250   
  979,792       NCUA Guaranteed Notes, Series 2010-R1, Class 1A, 0.888%, 10/07/2020(b)      979,194   
  1,482,305       NCUA Guaranteed Notes, Series 2010-R3, Class 1A, 0.998%, 12/08/2020(b)      1,484,425   
  95,556       NCUA Guaranteed Notes, Series 2010-R3, Class 2A, 0.998%, 12/08/2020(b)      95,695   
     

 

 

 
        132,427,096   
     

 

 

 
   Hybrid ARMs — 11.9%   
  1,234,053       FHLMC, 2.281%, 6/01/2037(b)      1,281,082   
  679,126       FHLMC, 2.392%, 11/01/2038(b)      715,791   
  1,047,071       FHLMC, 2.457%, 4/01/2036(b)      1,088,202   
  2,278,907       FHLMC, 2.470%, 7/01/2033(b)      2,399,339   
  1,308,468       FHLMC, 2.499%, 9/01/2038(b)      1,372,381   
  1,546,571       FHLMC, 2.503%, 9/01/2038(b)      1,631,198   
  2,599,101       FHLMC, 2.521%, 9/01/2035(b)      2,749,997   
  1,098,506       FHLMC, 2.529%, 11/01/2038(b)      1,161,418   
  354,269       FHLMC, 2.552%, 9/01/2038(b)      373,432   
  6,234,027       FHLMC, 2.563%, 3/01/2037(b)      6,564,556   
  1,691,283       FHLMC, 2.615%, 3/01/2038(b)      1,788,234   
  932,987       FHLMC, 2.639%, 4/01/2037(b)      984,053   
  4,295,082       FHLMC, 2.640%, 2/01/2036(b)      4,523,182   
  2,064,086       FHLMC, 2.665%, 2/01/2036(b)      2,179,895   
  726,710       FHLMC, 2.699%, 12/01/2034(b)      765,107   
  1,922,631       FHLMC, 2.814%, 3/01/2036(b)      2,023,278   
  2,928,332       FHLMC, 2.925%, 4/01/2037(b)      3,091,754   
  661,330       FHLMC, 2.968%, 2/01/2035(b)      691,901   
  709,276       FHLMC, 3.207%, 3/01/2037(b)      758,255   
  146,131       FHLMC, 3.882%, 12/01/2037(b)      152,323   
  2,280,940       FNMA, 2.104%, 7/01/2035(b)      2,374,452   
  244,100       FNMA, 2.244%, 2/01/2037(b)      252,998   
  5,375,859       FNMA, 2.278%, 9/01/2037(b)      5,648,661   
  3,792,420       FNMA, 2.345%, 4/01/2037(b)      3,992,717   
  956,035       FNMA, 2.380%, 8/01/2038(b)      1,006,685   
  3,804,035       FNMA, 2.381%, 7/01/2035(b)      4,001,111   
  1,958,728       FNMA, 2.387%, 4/01/2037(b)      2,066,345   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount
     Description    Value (†)  
   Hybrid ARMs — continued   
$ 1,447,723       FNMA, 2.395%, 9/01/2036(b)    $ 1,533,577   
  491,909       FNMA, 2.405%, 8/01/2035(b)      518,893   
  1,162,975       FNMA, 2.406%, 8/01/2034(b)      1,235,861   
  3,350,242       FNMA, 2.419%, 11/01/2033(b)      3,531,168   
  406,088       FNMA, 2.449%, 4/01/2033(b)      427,895   
  1,537,978       FNMA, 2.458%, 6/01/2036(b)      1,631,413   
  2,109,858       FNMA, 2.473%, 8/01/2035(b)      2,197,687   
  770,798       FNMA, 2.512%, 10/01/2033(b)      814,739   
  768,547       FNMA, 2.521%, 12/01/2034(b)      816,885   
  5,262,883       FNMA, 2.521%, 3/01/2037(b)      5,506,766   
  6,665,507       FNMA, 2.526%, 10/01/2034(b)      7,020,627   
  1,363,214       FNMA, 2.527%, 1/01/2036(b)      1,436,738   
  4,437,979       FNMA, 2.530%, 6/01/2037(b)      4,709,729   
  1,629,783       FNMA, 2.537%, 6/01/2033(b)      1,715,763   
  2,363,331       FNMA, 2.538%, 10/01/2033(b)      2,493,081   
  726,565       FNMA, 2.545%, 9/01/2034(b)      761,802   
  3,565,829       FNMA, 2.547%, 9/01/2037(b)      3,760,301   
  5,167,680       FNMA, 2.558%, 4/01/2034(b)      5,433,667   
  611,720       FNMA, 2.567%, 11/01/2035(b)      643,010   
  320,739       FNMA, 2.682%, 8/01/2033(b)      340,501   
  4,427,454       FNMA, 2.709%, 7/01/2037(b)      4,688,405   
  1,626,681       FNMA, 2.768%, 4/01/2034(b)      1,712,962   
  894,364       FNMA, 2.806%, 2/01/2037(b)      944,807   
  510,886       FNMA, 2.828%, 8/01/2036(b)      537,337   
  1,297,494       FNMA, 2.875%, 5/01/2035(b)      1,364,195   
  1,619,891       FNMA, 2.924%, 2/01/2047(b)      1,699,421   
  867,463       FNMA, 2.927%, 7/01/2041(b)      903,803   
  2,273,428       FNMA, 3.223%, 6/01/2035(b)      2,426,842   
     

 

 

 
        116,446,222   
     

 

 

 
   Mortgage Related — 17.0%   
  130,949       FHLMC, 3.000%, 10/01/2026      137,401   
  946,636       FHLMC, 4.000%, with various maturities from 2024 to 2042(e)      1,008,411   
  726,950       FHLMC, 4.500%, with various maturities from 2025 to 2034(e)      780,709   
  305,605       FHLMC, 5.500%, 10/01/2023      333,036   
  26,493       FHLMC, 6.000%, 11/01/2019      27,828   
  435,635       FHLMC, 6.500%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2034(e)      522,537   
  503       FHLMC, 7.500%, 6/01/2026      585   
  1,314       FHLMC, 10.000%, 7/01/2019      1,413   
  21,431       FHLMC, 11.500%, 4/01/2020      21,776   
  197,357       FNMA, 3.000%, 3/01/2042      202,960   
  2,560,501       FNMA, 5.000%, with various maturities from 2037 to 2038(e)      2,844,816   
  1,322,710       FNMA, 5.500%, with various maturities from 2018 to 2033(e)      1,464,168   
  1,939,929       FNMA, 6.000%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2022(e)      2,122,118   
  253,414       FNMA, 6.500%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2037(e)      288,113   
  16,262       FNMA, 7.000%, 12/01/2022      16,302   
  101,496       FNMA, 7.500%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2032(e)      115,088   
  38       FNMA, 8.000%, 5/01/2016      38   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
     Description    Value (†)  
   Mortgage Related — continued   
$ 4,675,573       GNMA, 2.110%, 2/20/2061(b)    $ 4,860,445   
  3,420,893       GNMA, 2.312%, 2/20/2063(b)      3,574,965   
  4,553,602       GNMA, 2.587%, 3/20/2063(b)      4,801,688   
  1,599,464       GNMA, 2.607%, 6/20/2065(b)      1,682,047   
  1,262,165       GNMA, 2.685%, 5/20/2065(b)      1,330,162   
  2,532,144       GNMA, 2.796%, 2/20/2063(b)      2,685,319   
  4,203,254       GNMA, 4.479%, 2/20/2062      4,465,255   
  4,527,722       GNMA, 4.521%, 12/20/2061      4,783,867   
  6,893,308       GNMA, 4.532%, 12/20/2062      7,428,667   
  726,582       GNMA, 4.543%, 7/20/2063      798,525   
  17,499,694       GNMA, 4.556%, 12/20/2061      18,467,247   
  2,176,622       GNMA, 4.560%, 3/20/2062      2,311,851   
  11,990,845       GNMA, 4.583%, 11/20/2062      12,878,981   
  1,478,583       GNMA, 4.599%, 4/20/2063      1,599,451   
  4,341,828       GNMA, 4.604%, 6/20/2062      4,626,773   
  2,281,702       GNMA, 4.605%, 2/20/2066      2,563,489   
  1,373,347       GNMA, 4.616%, 8/20/2061      1,442,756   
  1,803,824       GNMA, 4.633%, 3/20/2064      1,992,434   
  1,826,313       GNMA, 4.639%, 3/20/2062      1,937,997   
  2,256,304       GNMA, 4.649%, 11/20/2063      2,488,559   
  7,284,961       GNMA, 4.659%, 2/20/2062      7,715,908   
  446,629       GNMA, 4.661%, 1/20/2064      496,781   
  8,959,037       GNMA, 4.685%, 8/20/2061      9,377,724   
  5,454,513       GNMA, 4.689%, with various maturities from 2062 to 2064(e)      5,907,993   
  1,769,760       GNMA, 4.698%, 7/20/2061      1,855,501   
  7,731,813       GNMA, 4.700%, with various maturities in 2061(e)      8,115,680   
  1,671,858       GNMA, 4.717%, 3/20/2061      1,745,648   
  1,403,551       GNMA, 4.808%, 8/20/2062      1,483,926   
  680,311       GNMA, 5.167%, 4/20/2061      719,363   
  20,030       GNMA, 6.000%, 12/15/2031      23,171   
  88,067       GNMA, 6.500%, 5/15/2031      105,752   
  94,087       GNMA, 7.000%, 10/15/2028      108,281   
  4,527,511       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H04, Class FL, 0.895%, 2/20/2065(b)      4,460,824   
  6,489,624       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H05, Class FA, 0.725%, 4/20/2061(b)      6,427,129   
  14,654,763       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H09, Class HA, 1.750%, 3/20/2065      14,709,489   
  6,889,060       Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2015-H12, Class FL, 0.655%, 5/20/2065(b)      6,778,811   
     

 

 

 
        166,639,758   
     

 

 

 
   Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 7.1%   
  1,009,078       A10 Securitization LLC, Series 2014-1, Class A1, 1.720%, 4/15/2033, 144A      998,573   
  4,280,000       Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2007-2, Class A4, 5.608%, 4/10/2049(b)      4,345,319   
  316,726       Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2007-5, Class A4, 5.492%, 2/10/2051      327,455   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
     Description    Value (†)  
   Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued   
$ 3,445,000       Banc of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2016-ASHF, Class A, 2.329%, 3/15/2028, 144A(b)    $ 3,459,875   
  500,000       Barclays Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2015-RRI, Class A, 1.586%, 5/15/2032, 144A(b)      494,543   
  3,498,312       CDGJ Commercial Mortgage Trust Pass Through Certificates,
Series 2014-BXCH, 1.836%, 12/15/2027, 144A(b)
     3,471,967   
  3,215,000       CG-CCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-FL1, Class A, 1.386%, 6/15/2031, 144A(b)      3,208,385   
  3,425,000       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL5, Class A, 1.806%, 10/15/2031, 144A(b)      3,356,065   
  3,040,000       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL5, Class SV1, 2.286%, 10/15/2031, 144A(b)(f)      3,036,066   
  4,920,000       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-KYO, Class A, 1.338%, 6/11/2027, 144A(b)      4,865,837   
  4,282,000       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2016-DC2, Class ASB, 3.550%, 2/10/2049      4,527,260   
  2,545,200       GP Portfolio Trust, Series 2014-GPP, Class A, 1.386%, 2/15/2027, 144A(b)      2,497,979   
  3,320,593       Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2007-GG11, Class A4, 5.736%, 12/10/2049      3,452,080   
  4,211,553       Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2007-GG9, Class A4, 5.444%, 3/10/2039      4,297,965   
  5,535,000       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2014-CBM, Class A, 1.336%, 10/15/2029, 144A(b)      5,477,031   
  140,019       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2006-CB15, Class A4, 5.814%, 6/12/2043(b)      139,924   
  1,478,689       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2014-FL5, Class A, 1.416%, 7/15/2031, 144A(b)      1,470,985   
  4,115,000       JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-SGP, Class A, 2.136%, 7/15/2036, 144A(b)      4,082,746   
  1,622,454       LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C2, Class A3, 5.430%, 2/15/2040      1,656,602   
  1,003,027       Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-5, Class A4, 5.378%, 8/12/2048      1,021,763   
  1,788,000       Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-6, Class A4, 5.485%, 3/12/2051(b)      1,824,388   
  258,222       Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2007-HQ12, Class A5, 5.715%, 4/12/2049(b)      257,745   
  29,299       PFP III Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class A, 1.606%, 6/14/2031, 144A(b)      29,256   
  2,460,877      

Resource Capital Corp. Ltd., Series 2014-CRE2, Class A,

1.491%, 4/15/2032, 144A(b)

     2,414,851   
  3,700,000       Starwood Retail Property Trust, Inc., 1.656%, 11/15/2027, 144A(b)      3,644,871   
  3,700,152       Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C28, Class A4, 5.572%, 10/15/2048      3,730,858   
  1,384,267       Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C34, Class A3, 5.678%, 5/15/2046      1,424,753   
     

 

 

 
        69,515,142   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount
     Description    Value (†)  
   Sovereigns — 0.2%   
$ 1,955,000       U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Series 4, 1.880%, 8/01/2019    $ 1,994,452   
     

 

 

 
   Treasuries — 32.3%   
  4,875,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, 3/31/2018      4,874,620   
  2,990,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.875%, 1/15/2018      2,997,592   
  16,495,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.875%, 10/15/2018      16,520,765   
  7,315,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.000%, 3/15/2018      7,350,719   
  38,250,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.125%, 6/15/2018      38,536,875   
  34,990,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.125%, 1/15/2019      35,263,342   
  24,410,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.250%, 10/31/2018      24,675,068   
  21,450,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.250%, 1/31/2020      21,597,469   
  56,070,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.375%, 1/31/2021      56,473,031   
  4,860,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500%, 5/31/2020      4,933,089   
  26,665,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500%, 3/31/2023      26,577,512   
  21,810,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 3/31/2019      22,281,990   
  2,385,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 8/31/2019      2,436,893   
  10,050,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 12/31/2019      10,262,778   
  17,125,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 7/31/2020      17,464,161   
  10,360,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 1.625%, 11/30/2020      10,566,796   
  13,545,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 2.125%, 8/31/2020      14,100,562   
     

 

 

 
        316,913,262   
     

 

 

 
   Total Bonds and Notes (Identified
Cost $964,752,138)
     961,899,376   
     

 

 

 
     
  Short-Term Investments — 2.0%   
  3,977,567       Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $3,977,570 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $3,945,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.875% due 10/31/2022 valued at $4,058,419 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      3,977,567   
  13,260,000       U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.168%, 4/28/2016(g)      13,258,289   
  2,350,000       U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.192%, 06/23/2016(g)      2,348,877   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $19,584,864)

     19,584,733   
     

 

 

 
     
   Total Investments — 100.1%
(Identified Cost $984,337,002)(a)
     981,484,109   
   Other assets less liabilities — (0.1)%      (988,950
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 980,495,159   
     

 

 

 
     
  (†)       See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)

 

     
  (a)       Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):     
   At March 31, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of
$984,498,788 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
   
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 6,444,841   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (9,459,520
     

 

 

 
   Net unrealized depreciation    $ (3,014,679
     

 

 

 
     
  (b)       Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2016 is disclosed.   
  (c)       Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. At March 31, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $341,495 or less than 0.1% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.    
  (d)       Security represents right to receive monthly interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages. Principal shown is the outstanding par amount of the pool held as of the end of the period.     
  (e)       The Fund’s investment in mortgage related securities of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association and Government National Mortgage Association are interests in separate pools of mortgages. All separate investments in securities of each issuer which have the same coupon rate have been aggregated for the purpose of presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.       
  (f)       Illiquid security. At March 31, 2016, the value of this security amounted to $3,036,066 or 0.3% of net assets. Illiquid securities are deemed to be fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.     
  (g)       Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.   
     
  144A       All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $65,223,121 or 6.7% of net assets.      
  ABS       Asset-Backed Securities   
  ARMs       Adjustable Rate Mortgages   
  FHLMC       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.   
  FNMA       Federal National Mortgage Association   
  GNMA       Government National Mortgage Association   
  REMIC       Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit   

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund – (continued)

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Treasuries

     32.3

Mortgage Related

     17.0   

Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     13.8   

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

     13.5   

Hybrid ARMs

     11.9   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     7.1   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     2.5   

Short-Term Investments

     2.0   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     100.1   

Other assets less liabilities

     (0.1
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

     Core Plus
Bond Fund
    High Income
Fund
    Limited Term
Government
and Agency
Fund
 

ASSETS

      

Investments at cost

   $ 6,608,975,870      $ 172,612,701      $ 984,337,002   

Net unrealized depreciation

     (209,425,728     (18,025,043     (2,852,893
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments at value

     6,399,550,142        154,587,658        981,484,109   

Cash

     170,974        31,440          

Due from brokers (Note 2)

     60,000        7,000          

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     8,151,873        632,282        1,015,143   

Receivable for securities sold

     46,515,912        284,447        15,482,859   

Receivable for when-issued/delayed delivery securities sold (Note 2)

     493,671,256                 

Collateral received for delayed delivery securities (Notes 2 and 4)

     325,000                 

Dividends and interest receivable

     54,991,913        2,326,612        2,519,595   

Tax reclaims receivable

     15,030        105          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     7,003,452,100        157,869,544        1,000,501,706   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

      

Payable for securities purchased

     159,165,404        1,374,398        17,639,182   

Payable for when-issued/delayed delivery securities purchased (Note 2)

     800,532,565        990,000          

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     15,772,546        73,775        1,317,236   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2)

     79,324        6,660          

Due to brokers (Note 2)

     325,000                 

Distributions payable

                   327,317   

Management fees payable (Note 6)

     1,632,527        72,033        307,658   

Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 6)

     432,258        127,595        256,288   

Administrative fees payable (Note 6)

     221,524        5,790        37,514   

Payable to distributor (Note 6d)

     50,229        2,141        4,700   

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

     305,680        55,536        116,652   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     978,517,057        2,707,928        20,006,547   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 6,024,935,043      $ 155,161,616      $ 980,495,159   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

      

Paid-in capital

   $ 6,340,687,414      $ 177,392,275      $ 995,499,937   

Distributions in excess of net investment income

     (8,980,703     (489,899     (2,054,046

Accumulated net realized loss on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions

     (97,376,603     (3,717,077     (10,097,839

Net unrealized depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations

     (209,395,065     (18,023,683     (2,852,893
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 6,024,935,043      $ 155,161,616      $ 980,495,159   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

     Core Plus
Bond Fund
     High Income
Fund
     Limited Term
Government
and Agency
Fund
 

COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE:

        

Class A shares:

        

Net assets

   $ 786,306,402       $ 32,432,674       $ 460,569,591   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     62,576,901         8,458,390         39,983,915   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

   $ 12.57       $ 3.83       $ 11.52   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Offering price per share (100/[100-maximum sales charge] of net asset value) (Note 1)

   $ 13.13       $ 4.00       $ 11.88   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1)

        

Net assets

   $ 322,935,614       $ 11,555,748       $ 84,447,150   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     25,703,692         3,006,073         7,324,888   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 12.56       $ 3.84       $ 11.53   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class N shares:

        

Net assets

   $ 1,994,598,138       $       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     157,505,793                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 12.66       $       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Class Y shares:

        

Net assets

   $ 2,921,094,889       $ 111,173,194       $ 435,478,418   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     230,771,992         29,064,127         37,684,930   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 12.66       $ 3.83       $ 11.56   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

 

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

     Core Plus
Bond Fund
    High Income
Fund
    Limited Term
Government
and Agency
Fund
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

      

Interest

   $ 113,944,605      $ 4,790,750      $ 7,714,656   

Dividends

     45,220        199,905          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     113,989,825        4,990,655        7,714,656   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

      

Management fees (Note 6)

     9,928,430        477,092        1,609,576   

Service and distribution fees (Note 6)

     2,707,409        103,145        840,577   

Administrative fees (Note 6)

     1,340,900        34,888        194,186   

Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 6)

     59,525        9,219        15,302   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Notes 6 and 7)

     2,016,168        103,225        323,480   

Audit and tax services fees

     25,845        25,562        27,614   

Custodian fees and expenses

     140,036        15,046        21,531   

Legal fees

     40,238        1,170        4,947   

Registration fees

     99,754        43,897        49,702   

Shareholder reporting expenses

     105,444        8,423        21,829   

Miscellaneous expenses

     55,799        8,219        13,532   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     16,519,548        829,886        3,122,276   

Less waiver and/or expense reimbursement (Note 6)

            (50,655       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

     16,519,548        779,231        3,122,276   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

     97,470,277        4,211,424        4,592,380   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, FUTURES CONTRACTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

      

Net realized gain (loss) on:

      

Investments

     (75,210,992     (3,992,720     502,936   

Futures contracts

            (176,542       

Foreign currency transactions

     (322,291     227,833          

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

      

Investments

     168,958,990        (1,475,026     (2,010,350

Futures contracts

            160,868          

Foreign currency translations

     164,859        (244,691       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions

     93,590,566        (5,500,278     (1,507,414
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 191,060,843      $ (1,288,854   $ 3,084,966   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    Core Plus Bond Fund     High Income Fund  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Six Months
Ended

March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
 

FROM OPERATIONS:

       

Net investment income

  $ 97,470,277      $ 177,042,988      $ 4,211,424      $ 8,768,344   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions

    (75,533,283     (45,626,804     (3,941,429     1,420,418   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency translations

    169,123,849        (385,982,700     (1,558,849     (19,080,751
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    191,060,843        (254,566,516     (1,288,854     (8,891,989
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

  

     

Net investment income

       

Class A

    (10,033,011     (26,885,360     (1,038,875     (1,926,317

Class B(a)

    (171     (7,582     (14     (2,085

Class C

    (2,799,346     (7,733,753     (301,839     (515,596

Class N

    (28,639,489     (49,766,784              

Class Y

    (40,306,165     (87,014,555     (3,422,522     (6,296,139

Net realized capital gains

       

Class A

           (4,930,224     (81,866     (1,004,492

Class B(a)

           (3,385     (2     (2,711

Class C

           (2,095,167     (29,530     (348,393

Class N

           (4,180,187              

Class Y

           (12,020,152     (273,287     (3,159,866
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (81,778,182     (194,637,149     (5,147,935     (13,255,599
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 11)

    (697,864,381     4,746,612,794        (5,719,967     6,973,865   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (588,581,720     4,297,409,129        (12,156,756     (15,173,723

NET ASSETS

       

Beginning of the period

    6,613,516,763        2,316,107,634        167,318,372        182,492,095   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the period

  $ 6,024,935,043      $ 6,613,516,763      $ 155,161,616      $ 167,318,372   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

UNDISTRIBUTED (DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF) NET INVESTMENT INCOME

  $ (8,980,703   $ (24,672,798   $ (489,899   $ 61,927   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

     Limited Term Government
and Agency Fund
 
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
 

FROM OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 4,592,380      $ 9,761,506   

Net realized gain on investments

     502,936        4,686,019   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (2,010,350     (4,747,808
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     3,084,966        9,699,717   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

  

 

Net investment income

    

Class A

     (2,598,037     (5,253,842

Class B(a)

     (5,359     (29,227

Class C

     (275,168     (503,848

Class Y

     (3,806,773     (6,898,857
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (6,685,337     (12,685,774
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 11)

     140,241,405        141,117,260   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     136,641,034        138,131,203   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of the period

     843,854,125        705,722,922   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the period

   $ 980,495,159      $ 843,854,125   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

UNDISTRIBUTED (DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF) NET INVESTMENT INCOME

   $ (2,054,046   $ 38,911   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Core Plus Bond Fund—Class A  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 12.34     $ 13.18     $ 12.71     $ 13.52     $ 12.71     $ 12.75  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.18        0.37        0.42        0.44        0.43        0.52   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.20        (0.77     0.51        (0.51     1.07        0.03 (b) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.38        (0.40     0.93        (0.07     1.50        0.55   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.36     (0.46     (0.55     (0.50     (0.59

Net realized capital gains

           (0.08     (0.00 )(c)      (0.19     (0.19       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.15     (0.44     (0.46     (0.74     (0.69     (0.59
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 12.57     $ 12.34     $ 13.18     $ 12.71     $ 13.52     $ 12.71  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(d)

    3.15 %(e)      (3.13 )%      7.43     (0.61 )%      12.18     4.42

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 786,306      $ 912,662      $ 642,784      $ 436,199      $ 479,823      $ 237,759   

Net expenses

    0.73 %(f)      0.74     0.79 %(g)      0.79     0.82     0.87

Gross expenses

    0.73 %(f)      0.74     0.79 %(g)      0.79     0.82     0.87

Net investment income

    3.00 %(f)      2.87     3.19     3.29     3.31     4.07

Portfolio turnover rate

    68     175     122     107     78     86

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund.
(c) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d) A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(e) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(g) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Core Plus Bond Fund—Class C  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 12.33      $ 13.18      $ 12.72      $ 13.53      $ 12.71      $ 12.76   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.14        0.27        0.32        0.34        0.33        0.42   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.20        (0.77     0.50        (0.51     1.08        0.02 (b) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.34        (0.50     0.82        (0.17     1.41        0.44   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.27     (0.36     (0.45     (0.40     (0.49

Net realized capital gains

           (0.08     (0.00 )(c)      (0.19     (0.19       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.11     (0.35     (0.36     (0.64     (0.59     (0.49
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 12.56      $ 12.33      $ 13.18      $ 12.72      $ 13.53      $ 12.71   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(d)

    2.83 %(e)      (3.86 )%      6.54     (1.36 )%      11.46     3.56

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 322,936      $ 354,285      $ 256,307      $ 232,034      $ 275,346      $ 137,836   

Net expenses

    1.48 %(f)      1.49     1.54 %(g)      1.54     1.57     1.62

Gross expenses

    1.48 %(f)      1.49     1.54 %(g)      1.54     1.57     1.62

Net investment income

    2.25 %(f)      2.11     2.46     2.54     2.55     3.32

Portfolio turnover rate

    68     175     122     107     78     86

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund.
(c) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d) A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(e) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(g) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Core Plus Bond Fund—Class N  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Period Ended
September 30,
2013*
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 12.44      $ 13.28      $ 12.80      $ 13.43   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

       

Net investment income(a)

    0.21        0.42        0.46        0.32   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.19        (0.78     0.52        (0.59
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.40        (0.36     0.98        (0.27
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

       

Net investment income

    (0.18     (0.40     (0.50     (0.36

Net realized capital gains

           (0.08     (0.00 )(b)        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.18     (0.48     (0.50     (0.36
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 12.66      $ 12.44      $ 13.28      $ 12.80   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    3.35 %(c)      (2.82 )%      7.81     (2.02 )%(c) 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

       

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 1,994,598      $ 2,209,110      $ 105,514      $ 19,247   

Net expenses

    0.39 %(d)      0.40     0.46     0.44 %(d) 

Gross expenses

    0.39 %(d)      0.40     0.46     0.44 %(d) 

Net investment income

    3.34 %(d)      3.27     3.42     3.81 %(d) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    68     175     122     107

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.
(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(c) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Core Plus Bond Fund—Class Y  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 12.43      $ 13.27      $ 12.80      $ 13.61      $ 12.78      $ 12.82   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.20        0.41        0.45        0.47        0.46        0.55   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.20        (0.78     0.51        (0.51     1.09        0.03 (b) 
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.40        (0.37     0.96        (0.04     1.55        0.58   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.39     (0.49     (0.58     (0.53     (0.62

Net realized capital gains

           (0.08     (0.00 )(c)      (0.19     (0.19       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.17     (0.47     (0.49     (0.77     (0.72     (0.62
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 12.66      $ 12.43      $ 13.27      $ 12.80      $ 13.61      $ 12.78   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    3.28 %(d)      (2.89 )%      7.65     (0.35 )%      12.54     4.65

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 2,921,095      $ 3,137,371      $ 1,310,824      $ 627,617      $ 634,946      $ 143,215   

Net expenses

    0.48 %(e)      0.49     0.54 %(f)      0.54     0.58     0.62

Gross expenses

    0.48 %(e)      0.49     0.54 %(f)      0.54     0.58     0.62

Net investment income

    3.25 %(e)      3.14     3.42     3.54     3.50     4.31

Portfolio turnover rate

    68     175     122     107     78     86

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund.
(c) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(f) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    High Income Fund—Class A  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 3.99      $ 4.49      $ 4.59      $ 4.60      $ 4.46      $ 4.91   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.10        0.19        0.21        0.24        0.24        0.28   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.14     (0.39     0.17        0.03        0.59        (0.42
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.04     (0.20     0.38        0.27        0.83        (0.14
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.11     (0.19     (0.22     (0.27     (0.30     (0.31

Net realized capital gains

    (0.01     (0.11     (0.26     (0.01     (0.39       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.12     (0.30     (0.48     (0.28     (0.69     (0.31
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 3.83      $ 3.99      $ 4.49      $ 4.59      $ 4.60      $ 4.46   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(b)

    (0.86 )%(c)(d)(j)      (4.78 )%(d)      8.42     6.27     20.90 %(d)      (3.30 )% 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 32,433      $ 37,870      $ 42,630      $ 45,791      $ 95,876      $ 59,907   

Net expenses

    1.10 %(e)(f)      1.11 %(f)(g)      1.14     1.15 %(h)      1.15 %(f)      1.15 %(i) 

Gross expenses

    1.16 %(e)      1.13     1.14     1.15 %(h)      1.19     1.15 %(i) 

Net investment income

    5.15 %(e)      4.41     4.57     5.11     5.50     5.60

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     69     59     47     34     67

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(c) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(d) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(f) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.
(g) Effective July 1, 2015, the expense limit decreased to 1.10%.
(h) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.02%.
(i) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.01%.
(j) Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the fund at period end for financial reporting purposes only, and as such, the total returns based on the adjusted net asset values per share may differ from the total returns in the average annual return table.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    High Income Fund—Class C  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 4.00      $ 4.50      $ 4.61      $ 4.61      $ 4.47      $ 4.92   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.09        0.16        0.18        0.21        0.21        0.25   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.14     (0.39     0.16        0.04        0.59        (0.43
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.05     (0.23     0.34        0.25        0.80        (0.18
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.10     (0.16     (0.19     (0.24     (0.27     (0.27

Net realized capital gains

    (0.01     (0.11     (0.26     (0.01     (0.39       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.11     (0.27     (0.45     (0.25     (0.66     (0.27
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 3.84      $ 4.00      $ 4.50      $ 4.61      $ 4.61      $ 4.47   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(b)

    (0.98 )%(c)(d)      (5.48 )%(d)      7.60     5.46     19.96 %(d)      (4.02 )% 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 11,556      $ 12,609      $ 14,555      $ 15,233      $ 16,863      $ 15,790   

Net expenses

    1.85 %(e)(f)      1.86 %(f)(g)      1.89     1.90 %(h)      1.90 %(f)      1.90 %(h) 

Gross expenses

    1.91 %(e)      1.88     1.89     1.90 %(h)      1.94     1.90 %(h) 

Net investment income

    4.42 %(e)      3.68     3.84     4.36     4.78     4.89

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     69     59     47     34     67

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(c) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(d) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(f) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.
(g) Effective July 1, 2015, the expense limit decreased to 1.85%.
(h) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    High Income Fund—Class Y  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 3.98      $ 4.48      $ 4.59      $ 4.59      $ 4.46      $ 4.90   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.10        0.20        0.22        0.25        0.26        0.29   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.12     (0.39     0.16        0.04        0.57        (0.41
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.02     (0.19     0.38        0.29        0.83        (0.12
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.20     (0.23     (0.28     (0.31     (0.32

Net realized capital gains

    (0.01     (0.11     (0.26     (0.01     (0.39       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.13     (0.31     (0.49     (0.29     (0.70     (0.32
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 3.83      $ 3.98      $ 4.48      $ 4.59      $ 4.59      $ 4.46   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    (0.46 )%(b)(c)      (4.54 )%(c)      8.72     6.56     20.93 %(c)      (2.86 )% 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 111,173      $ 116,837      $ 125,185      $ 108,170      $ 110,917      $ 38,011   

Net expenses

    0.85 %(d)(e)      0.86 %(e)(f)      0.89     0.90 %(g)      0.90 %(e)      0.90 %(g) 

Gross expenses

    0.91 %(d)      0.88     0.89     0.90 %(g)      0.95     0.90 %(g) 

Net investment income

    5.44 %(d)      4.67     4.83     5.37     5.78     5.86

Portfolio turnover rate

    21     69     59     47     34     67

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(c) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(e) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.
(f) Effective July 1, 2015, the expense limit decreased to 0.85%.
(g) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Limited Term Government and Agency Fund—Class A  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 11.57      $ 11.61      $ 11.68      $ 12.04      $ 11.87      $ 12.02   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.06        0.14        0.16        0.13        0.18        0.17   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.03     0.01 (b)      0.01        (0.23     0.28        0.03   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.03        0.15        0.17        (0.10     0.46        0.20   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.08     (0.19     (0.24     (0.26     (0.29     (0.26

Net realized capital gains

                         (0.00 )(c)      (0.00 )(c)      (0.09

Paid-in capital

                         (0.00 )(c)               
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.08     (0.19     (0.24     (0.26     (0.29     (0.35
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 11.52      $ 11.57      $ 11.61      $ 11.68      $ 12.04      $ 11.87   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(d)

    0.30 %(e)      1.26     1.44     (0.81 )%      3.94 %(f)      1.71 %(f) 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 460,570      $ 346,317      $ 314,360      $ 355,212      $ 357,870      $ 293,675   

Net expenses

    0.77 %(g)      0.77     0.80 %(h)      0.87 %(i)      0.85 %(j)      0.85 %(j) 

Gross expenses

    0.77 %(g)      0.77     0.80 %(h)      0.87 %(i)      0.90     0.92

Net investment income

    0.98 %(g)      1.21     1.35     1.11     1.54     1.44

Portfolio turnover rate

    44     48     24     39     56     66

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund.
(c) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d) A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(e) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(f) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(g) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(h) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%.
(i) Includes corporate tax expenses of 0.03%. Without this expense the ratio of net expenses would have been 0.84%.
(j) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Limited Term Government and Agency Fund—Class C  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 11.58      $ 11.62      $ 11.69      $ 12.05      $ 11.88      $ 12.03   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.01        0.05        0.07        0.04        0.10        0.08   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.02     0.01 (b)      0.01        (0.23     0.27        0.03   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.01     0.06        0.08        (0.19     0.37        0.11   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.04     (0.10     (0.15     (0.17     (0.20     (0.17

Net realized capital gains

                         (0.00 )(c)      (0.00 )(c)      (0.09

Paid-in capital

                         (0.00 )(c)               
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.04     (0.10     (0.15     (0.17     (0.20     (0.26
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 11.53      $ 11.58      $ 11.62      $ 11.69      $ 12.05      $ 11.88   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(d)

    (0.08 )%(e)      0.51     0.69     (1.55 )%      3.17 %(f)      0.96 %(f) 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 84,447      $ 63,167      $ 56,936      $ 71,963      $ 75,522      $ 68,776   

Net expenses

    1.52 %(g)      1.53     1.55 %(h)      1.62 %(i)      1.60 %(j)      1.60 %(j) 

Gross expenses

    1.52 %(g)      1.53     1.55 %(h)      1.62 %(i)      1.65     1.67

Net investment income

    0.24 %(g)      0.47     0.61     0.36     0.80     0.68

Portfolio turnover rate

    44     48     24     39     56     66

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund.
(c) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d) A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(e) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(f) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(g) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(h) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%.
(i) Includes corporate tax expenses of 0.03%. Without this expense the ratio of net expenses would have been 1.59%.
(j) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Limited Term Government and Agency Fund—Class Y  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 11.61      $ 11.65      $ 11.72      $ 12.08      $ 11.91      $ 12.05   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.07        0.17        0.18        0.16        0.21        0.20   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.02     0.01 (b)      0.02        (0.23     0.28        0.04   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.05        0.18        0.20        (0.07     0.49        0.24   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.10     (0.22     (0.27     (0.29     (0.32     (0.29

Net realized capital gains

                         (0.00 )(c)      (0.00 )(c)      (0.09

Paid-in capital

                         (0.00 )(c)               
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.10     (0.22     (0.27     (0.29     (0.32     (0.38
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 11.56      $ 11.61      $ 11.65      $ 11.72      $ 12.08      $ 11.91   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    0.42 %(d)      1.51     1.70     (0.56 )%      4.19 %(e)      2.05 %(e) 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 435,478      $ 431,727      $ 330,224      $ 252,127      $ 220,444      $ 130,874   

Net expenses

    0.52 %(f)      0.52     0.55 %(g)      0.62 %(h)      0.60 %(i)      0.60 %(i) 

Gross expenses

    0.52 %(f)      0.52     0.55 %(g)      0.62 %(h)      0.65     0.67

Net investment income

    1.23 %(f)      1.45     1.58     1.35     1.77     1.68

Portfolio turnover rate

    44     48     24     39     56     66

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund.
(c) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(e) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(g) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%.
(h) Includes corporate tax expenses of 0.03%. Without this expense the ratio of net expenses would have been 0.59%.
(i) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

1.  Organization.  Natixis Funds Trust I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trusts” and each a “Trust”) are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Each Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Each Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trusts are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:

Natixis Funds Trust I:

Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund (the “Core Plus Bond Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Funds II:

Loomis Sayles High Income Fund (the “High Income Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund (the “Limited Term Government and Agency Fund”)

Each Fund is a diversified investment company.

The Funds each offer Class A, Class C and Class Y shares. In addition, Core Plus Bond Fund offers Class N shares. As of the close of business on January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares and are no longer offered.

Class A shares of Core Plus Bond Fund and High Income Fund are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.25% (4.50% prior to November 2, 2015). Class A shares of Limited Term Government and Agency Fund are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.25% (3.00% prior to November 2, 2015). Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition, except for reinvested distributions. Class N and Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Effective November 2, 2015, Class N shares are offered to investors with an initial minimum investment of $1,000,000. Class Y shares are intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000. Some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Funds’ prospectus.

Most expenses can be directly attributed to a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”). Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees and, for Core Plus Bond Fund Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y, collectively, and Class N individually, transfer agent fees). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its

 

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own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.

2.  Significant Accounting Policies.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements follow the accounting and reporting guidelines provided for investment companies and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to period-end through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.

a.  Valuation.  Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers. Senior loans are valued at bid prices supplied by an independent pricing service, if available. Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available. In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted equity securities and senior loans where an

 

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independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated rates determined based on information provided by an independent pricing service. Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price on the exchange on which the adviser believes that, over time, they are traded most extensively. Centrally cleared credit default swap agreements are valued at settlement prices of the clearinghouse on which the contracts were traded or prices obtained from broker-dealers. Bilateral credit default swaps are valued based on mid prices (between the bid price and the ask price) supplied by an independent pricing service.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Funds may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine a Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

As of March 31, 2016, securities held by the funds were fair valued as follows:

 

Fund

 

Illiquid
securities
1

   

Percentage of
Net Assets

   

Other fair

valued securities2

   

Percentage of

Net Assets

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

  $ 19,962,368        0.3   $          

High Income Fund

    2,405,735        1.6     980,023        0.6

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

    3,036,066        0.3     341,495        Less than 0.1

 

1 

Illiquid securities are deemed to be fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures.

2 

Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser.

b.  Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income.  Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily NAV calculation.

 

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However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. Periodic principal adjustments for inflation-protected securities are recorded to interest income. Negative principal adjustments (in the event of deflation) are recorded as reductions of interest income to the extent of interest income earned, not to exceed the amount of positive principal adjustments on a cumulative basis. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.

c.  Foreign Currency Translation.  The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, changes in exchange rates between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, as of the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses and the net change in unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses are disclosed in the Statements of Operations. For federal income tax purposes, net realized foreign exchange gains or losses are characterized as ordinary income and may, if the funds have net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the funds.

The values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period for financial reporting purposes. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments reported in the Statements of Operations reflect gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates and fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. For federal income tax purposes, a portion of the net realized gain or loss on investments arising from changes in exchange rates, which is reflected in the Statements of Operations, may be characterized as ordinary income and may, if the Funds have net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Funds.

 

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During the six months ended March 31, 2016, the amount of income available to be distributed by Core Plus Bond Fund and High Income Fund was reduced by $26,340,269 and $457,035, respectively, as a result of losses arising from changes in exchange rates.

The Funds may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.

d.  Forward Foreign Currency Contracts.  The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Funds’ investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies a Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency a Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash and/or securities as collateral for the Funds’ or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.

e.  Futures Contracts.  The Funds may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date.

When a Fund enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short-term high-quality securities as “initial margin.” As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by a Fund, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or securities on deposit with the broker. The aggregate principal amounts of the contracts are not recorded in the financial statements. Fluctuations in the value of the contracts are recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset (liability) and in the Statements of Operations as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed, when they are recorded as realized gains (losses). Realized gain or loss on a futures position is equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, minus brokerage commissions. When a Fund enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the futures market, which may limit a Fund’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities or interest rates.

 

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Futures contracts are exchange-traded. Exchange-traded futures contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Funds are reduced; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into bankruptcy, a Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court.

f.  Swap Agreements.  The Funds may enter into credit default swaps. A credit default swap is an agreement between two parties (the “protection buyer” and “protection seller”) to exchange the credit risk of an issuer (“reference obligation”) for a specified time period. The reference obligation may be one or more debt securities or an index of such securities. The Funds may be either the protection buyer or the protection seller. As a protection buyer, the Funds have the ability to hedge the downside risk of an issuer or group of issuers. As a protection seller, the Funds have the ability to gain exposure to an issuer or group of issuers whose bonds are unavailable or in short supply in the cash bond market, as well as realize additional income in the form of fees paid by the protection buyer. The protection buyer is obligated to pay the protection seller a stream of payments (“fees”) over the term of the contract, provided that no credit event, such as a default or a downgrade in credit rating, occurs on the reference obligation. The Funds may also pay or receive upfront premiums. If a credit event occurs, the protection seller must pay the protection buyer the difference between the agreed upon notional value and market value of the reference obligation. Market value in this case is determined by a facilitated auction whereby a minimum number of allowable broker bids, together with a specified valuation method, are used to calculate the value. The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments that a Fund as the protection seller could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement.

The notional amounts of swap agreements are not recorded in the financial statements. Swap agreements are valued daily and fluctuations in the value are recorded in the Statements of Operations as change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Fees are accrued in accordance with the terms of the agreement and are recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as fees receivable or payable. When received or paid, fees are recorded in the Statement of Operations as realized gain or loss. Upfront premiums paid or received by the Funds are recorded on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset or liability, respectively, and are amortized or accreted over the term of the agreement and recorded as realized gain or loss. Payments made or received by the Funds as a result of a credit event or termination of the agreement are recorded as realized gain or loss.

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subject to the risk that a party to the agreement will not be able to meet its obligations. In a centrally cleared swap, immediately following execution of the swap agreement, the swap agreement is novated to a central counterparty (the “CCP”) and the Fund faces the CCP through a broker. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, the Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund based on the daily change in the value of the centrally cleared swap agreement. For centrally cleared swaps, the Fund’s counterparty credit risk is reduced as the CCP stands between the Fund and the counterparty. The Funds cover their net obligations under outstanding swap agreements by segregating or earmarking cash or securities.

No swap agreements were held by the Funds during the six months ended March 31, 2016.

g.  When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions.  The Funds may enter into when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. When-issued refers to transactions made conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not been issued. Delayed delivery refers to transactions for which delivery or payment will occur at a later date, beyond the normal settlement period. The price of when-issued and delayed delivery securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The security and the obligation to pay for it are recorded by the Funds at the time the commitment is entered into. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations during the time before the Funds take delivery of the security. No interest accrues to the Funds until the transaction settles.

Delayed delivery transactions include those designated as To Be Announced (“TBAs”) in the Portfolios of Investments. For TBAs, the actual security that will be delivered to fulfill the transaction is not designated at the time of the trade. The security is “to be announced” 48 hours prior to the established trade settlement date. Certain transactions require the Funds or counterparty to post cash and/or securities as collateral for the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party. The Funds cover their net obligations under outstanding delayed delivery commitments by segregating or earmarking cash or securities at the custodian.

Purchases of when-issued or delayed delivery securities may have a similar effect on the Funds’ NAV as if the Funds’ had created a degree of leverage in the portfolio. Risks may arise upon entering into such transactions from the potential inability of counterparties to meet their obligations under the transactions. Additionally, losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities.

h.  Federal and Foreign Income Taxes.  The Trusts treat each Fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment

 

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companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of March 31, 2016 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.

A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on investment income and taxes on capital gains on investments that are accrued and paid based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a reduction of investment income, net of amounts eligible to be reclaimed. Dividends and interest receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign withholding taxes where reclaims have been or will be filed are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as tax reclaims receivable. Capital gains taxes paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statements of Operations. Accrued but unpaid capital gains taxes are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable, and reduce unrealized gains on investments. In the event that realized gains on investments are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to a Fund. Such amounts, if applicable, are reflected as foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain when received.

i.  Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders.  Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as foreign currency gains and losses, contingent payment debt instruments, treasury inflation protected bonds, premium amortization, defaulted and/or non-income producing securities, paydown gains and losses, return of capital and capital gain distributions received, convertible bonds, deferred Trustees’ fees and distribution re-designations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to deferred Trustees’ fees, wash sales, premium amortization, forward foreign currency and futures contracts mark-to-market, dividends payable, straddle deferrals, contingent payment

 

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debt instruments, convertible bonds, defaulted and/or non-income producing securities and return of capital distributions received. Amounts of income and capital gain available to be distributed on a tax basis are determined annually, and at other times during the Funds’ fiscal year as may be necessary to avoid knowingly declaring and paying a return of capital distribution. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.

The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended September 30, 2015 was as follows:

 

     2015 Distributions Paid From:  

Fund

  

Ordinary

Income

    

Long-Term
Capital Gains

    

Total

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

   $ 185,171,010       $ 9,466,139       $ 194,637,149   

High Income Fund

     9,843,443         3,412,156         13,255,599   

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     12,685,774                 12,685,774   

Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are primarily attributable to different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.

As of September 30, 2015, capital loss carryforwards and post-October capital loss deferrals were as follows:

 

   

Core Plus
Bond Fund

   

High Income
Fund

   

Limited Term
Government and
Agency Fund

 

Capital loss carryforward:

     

Short-term:

     

No expiration date

  $      $   —      $ (2,555,389

Long-term:

     

No expiration date

                  (7,955,304
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital loss carryforward

  $      $      $ (10,510,693
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Late-year ordinary and post-October capital loss deferrals*

  $ (24,998,903   $      $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Under current tax law, capital losses, foreign currency losses, and losses on passive foreign investment companies and contingent payment debt instruments after October 31 or December 31, as applicable, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following taxable year. Core Plus Bond Fund has deferred foreign currency losses that occurred after October 31, 2014.

 

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As of March 31, 2016, unrealized depreciation on a tax basis was approximately as follows:

 

    

Core Plus
Bond Fund

   

High Income
Fund

   

Limited Term
Government and
Agency Fund

 

Unrealized depreciation

      

Investments

   $ (193,323,278   $ (15,962,905   $ (3,014,679

Foreign currency translations

     (36,630,372     (2,278,171       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total unrealized depreciation

   $ (229,953,650   $ (18,241,076   $ (3,014,679
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes.

j.  Repurchase Agreements.  Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which each Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty, including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of March 31, 2016, each Fund, as applicable, had investments in repurchase agreements for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement. The gross value of repurchase agreements is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes.

k.  Due to/from Brokers.  Transactions and positions in certain forward foreign currency contracts and delayed delivery commitments are maintained and cleared by registered U.S. broker/dealers pursuant to customer agreements between the Funds and the various broker/dealers. The due to/from broker balance in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for Core Plus Bond Fund represents cash received/pledged as collateral for delayed delivery securities. The due from broker balance in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for High Income Fund represents cash pledged as collateral for forward foreign currency contracts. In certain circumstances the Fund’s use of cash held at brokers is restricted by regulation or broker mandated limits.

l.  Securities Lending.  The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S.

 

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corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, none of the Funds had loaned securities under this agreement.

m.  Indemnifications.  Under the Trusts’ organizational documents, their officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

3.  Fair Value Measurements.  In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

   

Level 2 – prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

   

Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The Fund’s pricing policies and procedures are recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Debt securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used if an independent pricing service either is unable to price a security or does not

 

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provide a reliable price for a security. Broker-dealer bid prices for which the Funds do not have knowledge of the inputs used by the broker-dealer are categorized in Level 3. All security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, are reviewed on a daily basis by the adviser, subject to oversight by Fund management and the Board of Trustees. If the adviser, in good faith, believes that the price provided by an independent pricing service is unreliable, broker-dealer bid prices may be used until the price provided by the independent pricing service is considered to be reliable. Reliability of all security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, is tested in a variety of ways, including comparison to recent transaction prices and daily fluctuations, amongst other validation procedures in place. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds’ adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair valued securities may be categorized in Level 3.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of March 31, 2016, at value:

Core Plus Bond Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  

Level 1

    

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Bonds and Notes

         

ABS Car Loan

   $       $ 209,157,693      $ 11,953,805 (b)    $ 221,111,498   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

             330,476,146        11,854,238 (b)      342,330,384   

All Other Bonds and Notes(a)

             5,210,289,855               5,210,289,855   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Bonds and Notes

             5,749,923,694        23,808,043        5,773,731,737   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Senior Loans(a)

             73,204,949               73,204,949   

Preferred Stocks(a)

     945,414         18,089,890               19,035,304   

Short-Term Investments

             533,578,152               533,578,152   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 945,414       $ 6,374,796,685      $ 23,808,043      $ 6,399,550,142   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Liability Valuation Inputs       

Description

  

Level 1

    

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

   $   —       $ (79,324   $   —      $ (79,324
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.

 

(b) Valued using broker-dealer bid prices.

 

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For the period ended March 31, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

High Income Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

   

Total

 

Bonds and Notes

          

Non-Convertible Bonds

          

ABS Home Equity

   $       $ 3,848,216       $      $ 3,848,216   

Home Construction

             2,207,887         23 (b)      2,207,910   

Independent Energy

             10,203,586         149,500 (c)      10,353,086   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

             2,543,833         935,000 (c)      3,478,833   

All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a)

             116,040,944                116,040,944   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

             134,844,466         1,084,523        135,928,989   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Convertible Bonds(a)

             7,552,311                7,552,311   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Bonds and Notes

             142,396,777         1,084,523        143,481,300   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Senior Loans(a)

             2,626,764                2,626,764   

Preferred Stocks

          

Convertible Preferred Stocks

        

Midstream

             23,718         179,797 (c)      203,515   

REITs - Mortgage

             88,410                88,410   

All Other Convertible Preferred Stocks(a)

     790,460                        790,460   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks

     790,460         112,128         179,797        1,082,385   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks(a)

     464,585                        464,585   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

     1,255,045         112,128         179,797        1,546,970   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common Stocks(a)

     457,810                        457,810   

Other Investments(a)

                     980,000 (d)      980,000   

Warrants(e)

     822                        822   

Short-Term Investments

             5,493,992                5,493,992   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,713,677       $ 150,629,661       $ 2,244,320      $ 154,587,658   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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High Income Fund (continued)

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  

Level 1

    

Level 2

   

Level 3

    

Total

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

   $   —       $ (6,660   $   —       $ (6,660
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
(b) Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser.
(c) Valued using broker-dealer bid prices.
(d) Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser using broker-dealer bid prices for which the inputs are unobservable to the Fund.
(e) Includes a security fair valued at zero using Level 3 inputs.

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

   

Total

 

Bonds and Notes

          

ABS Car Loan

   $   —       $ 13,445,528       $ 1,549,845 (b)    $ 14,995,373   

Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

             121,284,849         13,964,504 (b)      135,249,353   

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

             124,663,538         7,763,558 (c)      132,427,096   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

             66,479,076         3,036,066 (b)      69,515,142   

All Other Bonds and Notes(a)

             609,712,412                609,712,412   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Bonds and Notes

             935,585,403         26,313,973        961,899,376   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments

             19,584,733                19,584,733   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $   —       $ 955,170,136       $ 26,313,973      $ 981,484,109   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
(b) Valued using broker-dealer bid prices.
(c) Valued using broker-dealer bid prices ($7,422,063) and fair valued by the Fund’s adviser ($341,495).

 

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March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of September 30, 2015 and/or March 31, 2016:

Core Plus Bond Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in Securities

 

Balance as of
September 30,
2015

   

Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)

   

Realized
Gain
(Loss)

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Purchases

 

Bonds and Notes

         

ABS Car Loan

  $      $   —      $      $ (482   $ 11,954,287   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

    12,286,799               (880     (6,605       

Oil Field Services

    940,950               (2,157,350     1,354,050          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 13,227,749      $      $ (2,158,230   $ 1,346,963      $ 11,954,287   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Securities

 

Sales

   

Transfers
into Level 3

   

Transfers
out of
Level 3

   

Balance as of
March 31,
2016

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
from
Investments
Still Held at
March 31,
2016

 

Bonds and Notes

         

ABS Car Loan

  $      $   —      $      $ 11,953,805      $ (482

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

    (425,076                   11,854,238        (7,442

Oil Field Services

    (137,650                            
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (562,726   $      $      $ 23,808,043      $ (7,924
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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High Income Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in Securities

 

Balance as of
September 30,
2015

   

Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)

   

Realized
Gain
(Loss)

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Purchases

 

Bonds and Notes

         

Non-Convertible Bonds

         

ABS Other

  $ 750,966      $      $      $      $   

Home Construction

           12,992               (81,079       

Independent Energy

                                149,500   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

    935,000                               

Preferred Stocks

         

Convertible Preferred Stocks

         

Midstream

                         (222,143       

Other Investments

         

Aircraft ABS

    1,000,000                      (20,000       

Warrants

                                  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,685,966      $ 12,992      $   —      $ (323,222   $ 149,500   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Investments in Securities

 

Sales

   

Transfers
into Level 3

   

Transfers
out of
Level 3

   

Balance as of
March 31,
2016

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
from
Investments
Still Held at
March 31,
2016

 

Bonds and Notes

         

Non-Convertible Bonds

         

ABS Other

  $   —      $      $ (750,966   $      $   

Home Construction

           68,110               23        (81,079

Independent Energy

                         149,500          

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

                         935,000          

Preferred Stocks

         

Convertible Preferred Stocks

         

Midstream

           401,940               179,797        (222,143

Other Investments

         

Aircraft ABS

                         980,000        (20,000

Warrants

                         (a)        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   —      $ 470,050      $ (750,966   $ 2,244,320      $ (323,222
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Fair valued at zero using Level 3 inputs.

 

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Debt securities valued at $750,966 were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service was unable to price the securities. March 31, 2016, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies.

Debt securities valued at $68,110 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At March 31, 2016, these securities were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities.

Preferred stocks valued at $401,940 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At March 31, 2016, these securities were valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities.

All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in Securities

 

Balance as of
September 30,
2015

   

Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)

   

Realized
Gain
(Loss)

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Purchases

 

Bonds and Notes

         

Non-Convertible Bonds

         

ABS Car Loan

  $      $   —      $      $ (63   $ 1,549,908   

Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

    14,113,679                      (149,175       

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

    20,837               (2,211     (10,413     7,422,063   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

    3,037,972                      (1,906       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 17,172,488      $      $ (2,211   $ (161,557   $ 8,971,971   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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Limited Term Government and Agency Fund (continued)

Asset Valuation Inputs (continued)

 

Investments in Securities

 

Sales

   

Transfers
into Level 3

   

Transfers
out of
Level 3

   

Balance as of
March 31,
2016

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
from
Investments
Still Held at
March  31,
2016

 

Bonds and Notes

         

Non-Convertible Bonds

         

ABS Car Loan

  $      $      $   —      $ 1,549,845      $ (63

Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

                         13,964,504        (149,175

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

    (94,182     427,464               7,763,558        (10,415

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

                         3,036,066        (1,906
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (94,182   $ 427,464      $      $ 26,313,973      $ (161,559
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Debt securities valued at $427,464 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At March 31, 2016, these securities were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities.

All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.

4.  Derivatives.  Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. Derivative instruments that Core Plus Bond Fund and High Income Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts.

Core Plus Bond Fund and High Income Fund are subject to the risk that changes in foreign currency exchange rates will have an unfavorable effect on the value of Fund assets denominated in foreign currencies. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts for hedging purposes to protect the value of the Funds’ holdings of

 

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foreign securities. The Funds may also use forward foreign currency contracts to gain exposure to foreign currencies, regardless of whether securities denominated in such currencies are held in the Funds. During the six months ended March 31, 2016, Core Plus Bond Fund and High Income Fund engaged in forward foreign currency transactions for hedging purposes.

High Income Fund is subject to the risk that changes in interest rates will affect the value of the Fund’s investments in fixed-income securities. A Fund will be subject to increased interest rate risk to the extent that it invests in fixed-income securities with longer maturities or durations, as compared to investing in fixed-income securities with shorter maturities or durations. The Fund may use futures contracts to hedge against changes in interest rates and to manage its duration without having to buy or sell portfolio securities. During the six months ended March 31, 2016, High Income Fund used futures contracts to manage duration.

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for Core Plus Bond Fund as of March 31, 2016, as reflected within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities:

 

Liabilities

  

Unrealized
depreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts

 

Over-the-counter liability derivatives

  

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (79,324

Transactions in derivative instruments for Core Plus Bond Fund during the six months ended March 31, 2016, as reflected within the Statements of Operations, were as follows:

 

Net Realized Loss on:

  

Foreign
currency

transactions1

 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (118,539

Net Change in Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

  

Foreign
currency

translations1

 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (76,189

 

1 

Represents realized loss and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for forward foreign currency contracts during the period. Does not include other foreign currency gains or losses included in the Statements of Operations.

 

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The following is a summary of derivative instruments for High Income Fund as of March 31, 2016, as reflected within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities:

 

Liabilities

  

Unrealized
depreciation on
forward foreign
currency contracts

Over-the-counter liability derivatives

  

Foreign exchange contracts

   $(6,660)

Transactions in derivative instruments for High Income Fund during the six months ended March 31, 2016, as reflected within the Statements of Operations, were as follows:

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

  

Futures

contracts

   

Foreign
currency

transactions2

 

Interest rate contracts

   $ (176,542   $   

Foreign exchange contracts

            284,536   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (176,542   $ 284,536   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

  

Futures

contracts

   

Foreign
currency

translations2

 

Interest rate contracts

   $ 160,868      $   

Foreign exchange contracts

            (270,067
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 160,868      $ (270,067
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

2 

Represents realized gain and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for forward foreign currency contracts during the period. Does not include other foreign currency gains or losses included in the Statements of Operations.

As the Funds value their derivatives at fair value and recognize changes in fair value through the Statements of Operations, they do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of these disclosures.

 

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The volume of forward foreign currency contract and futures contract activity, as a percentage of net assets, based on gross month-end notional amounts outstanding during the period, including long and short positions at absolute value, was as follows for the six months ended March 31, 2016:

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

  

Forwards

       

Average Notional Amount Outstanding

     0.22  

Highest Notional Amount Outstanding

     0.24  

Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding

     0.21  

Notional Amount Outstanding as of March 31, 2016

     0.24  

High Income Fund

  

Forwards

   

Futures

 

Average Notional Amount Outstanding

     2.06     4.31

Highest Notional Amount Outstanding

     2.03     7.49

Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding

     0.12     0.00

Notional Amount Outstanding as of March 31, 2016

     0.12     0.00

Notional amounts outstanding at the end of the prior period are included in the average notional amount outstanding.

Unrealized gain and/or loss on open forwards and futures is recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The aggregate notional values of forward and futures contracts are not recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and therefore are not included in the Funds’ net assets.

Over-the-counter derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, are entered into pursuant to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) agreements negotiated between the Funds and their counterparties. ISDA agreements typically contain, among other things, terms for the posting of collateral and master netting provisions in the event of a default or other termination event. Collateral is posted by a Fund or the counterparty to the extent of the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party of all open contracts under the agreement, subject to minimum transfer requirements. Master netting provisions allow the Funds and the counterparty, in the event of a default or other termination event, to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative contracts, including any posted collateral, to one net amount payable by either the Funds or the counterparty. The Funds’ ISDA agreements typically contain provisions that allow a counterparty to terminate open contracts early if the NAV of a Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and liabilities, and any related collateral received or pledged, on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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As of March 31, 2016, gross amounts of over-the-counter derivative assets and liabilities not offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the related net amounts after taking into account master netting arrangements by counterparty, are as follows:

Core Plus Bond Fund

 

Counterparty

  

Gross Amounts
of Liabilities

   

Offset
Amount

    

Net
Liability
Balance

   

Collateral
(Received)/
Pledged

    

Net
Amount

 

Bank of America, N.A.

   $ (79,324   $   —       $ (79,324   $   —       $ (79,324
High Income Fund             

Counterparty

  

Gross Amounts
of Liabilities

   

Offset
Amount

    

Net
Liability
Balance

   

Collateral
(Received)/
Pledged

    

Net
Amount

 

Bank of America, N.A.

   $ (6,660   $   —       $ (6,660   $ 6,660       $   —   

The actual collateral received or pledged, if any, may exceed the amounts shown in the table due to overcollateralization. Timing differences may exist between when contracts under the ISDA agreements are marked-to-market and when collateral moves. The ISDA agreements include tri-party control agreements under which collateral is held for the benefit of the secured party at a third party custodian, State Street Bank.

Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by each Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures may include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. A Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the Fund’s aggregated unrealized gains and the amount of any collateral pledged to the counterparty, which may be offset by any collateral posted to the Fund by the counterparty. ISDA master agreements can help to manage counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under these ISDA agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure in respect of certain transactions, net of existing collateral already in place, exceeds a specified amount (typically $250,000, depending on the counterparty). With exchange-traded derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund because the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to these instruments, stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract. Credit risk still exists in exchange-traded derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker’s customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients,

 

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U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro rata basis across all of the broker’s customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. Based on balances reflected on each Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, the following table shows (i) the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the applicable Fund would incur if parties (including OTC derivative counterparties and brokers holding margin for exchange-traded derivatives) to the relevant financial instruments failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the Fund, and (ii) the amount of loss that the applicable Fund would incur after taking into account master netting provisions pursuant to ISDA agreements, as of March 31, 2016:

 

Fund

  

Maximum Amount
of Loss - Gross

    

Maximum Amount
of Loss - Net

 

High Income Fund

   $ 7,000       $ 340   

5.  Purchases and Sales of Securities.  For the six months ended March 31, 2016, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and including paydowns) were as follows:

 

    U.S. Government/
Agency Securities
    Other Securities  

Fund

 

Purchases

   

Sales

   

Purchases

   

Sales

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

  $ 3,685,732,091      $ 3,854,114,244      $ 392,024,238      $ 971,428,890   

High Income Fund

    9,985,547        8,016,615        22,758,240        33,098,746   

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

    435,289,039        356,524,418        92,227,915        26,536,955   

6.  Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

a.  Management Fees.  Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Under the terms of the management agreements, each Fund pays a management fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets:

 

     Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets  

Fund

  

First

$100 million

   

Next

$400 million

   

Next

$1.5 billion

   

Over

$2 billion

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

     0.2000     0.1875     0.1875     0.1500

High Income Fund

     0.6000     0.6000     0.6000     0.6000

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     0.3750     0.3750     0.3500     0.3000

 

 

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NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”) serves as the advisory administrator to Core Plus Bond Fund. Under the terms of the advisory administration agreement, the Fund pays an advisory administration fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on its average daily net assets:

 

     Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets  

Fund

  

First

$100 million

   

Next

$1.9 billion

   

Over

$2 billion

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

     0.2000     0.1875     0.1500

Management and advisory administration fees are presented in the Statements of Operations as management fees.

Loomis Sayles has given binding undertakings to the Funds to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes, organizational and extraordinary expenses such as litigation and indemnification expenses. These undertakings are in effect until January 31, 2017, may be terminated before then only with the consent of the Funds’ Board of Trustees, and are reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016 (period ending close of business January 11, 2016, for Class B) the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:

 

     Expense Limit as a Percentage of
Average Daily Net Assets
 

Fund

  

Class A

   

Class B

   

Class C

   

Class N

   

Class Y

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

     0.80     1.55     1.55     0.50     0.55

High Income Fund

     1.10     1.85     1.85            0.85

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     0.80     1.55     1.55            0.55

Loomis Sayles and NGAM Advisors have agreed to equally bear the waivers and/or expense reimbursements for Core Plus Bond Fund.

Loomis Sayles (and NGAM Advisors for Core Plus Bond Fund) shall be permitted to recover expenses borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.

 

 

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For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the management fees and waivers of management fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

   

Gross
Management
Fees

   

Waivers of
Management
Fees
1

   

Net
Management
Fees

   

Percentage of
Average Daily
Net Assets

 

Fund

       

Gross

   

Net

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

  $ 4,964,215      $      $ 4,964,215        0.162     0.162

High Income Fund

    477,092        50,655        426,437        0.600     0.536

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

    1,609,576               1,609,576        0.364     0.364

 

1 

Management fee waivers are subject to possible recovery until September 30, 2017.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the advisory administration fees for Core Plus Bond Fund were as follows:

 

Advisory Administration Fee

  

Percentage of Average
Daily Net Assets

 

$4,964,215

     0.162

No expenses were recovered for any of the Funds during the six months ended March 31, 2016 under the terms of the expense agreements.

Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trust. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.

b.  Service and Distribution Fees.   NGAM Distribution, L.P. (“NGAM Distribution”), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trusts. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trusts.

Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trusts have adopted a Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plans”), and a Distribution and Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class B and Class C shares (the “Class B and Class C Plans”).

Under the Class A Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

 

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Under the Class B and Class C Plans, each Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class B and Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

Also under the Class B and Class C Plans, each Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Class B and Class C shares.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the service and distribution fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

     Service Fees      Distribution Fees  

Fund

  

Class A

    

Class B

    

Class C

    

Class B

    

Class C

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

   $ 1,035,274       $ 56       $ 417,978       $ 167       $ 1,253,934   

High Income Fund

     44,417         1         14,681         2         44,044   

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     448,007         1,734         96,409         5,201         289,226   

c.  Administrative Fees.  NGAM Advisors provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. NGAM Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and NGAM Advisors, each Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion, 0.0350% of the next $30 billion and 0.0325% of such assets in excess of $90 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the administrative fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Administrative
Fees

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

   $ 1,340,900   

High Income Fund

     34,888   

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     194,186   

d.  Sub-Transfer Agent Fees.  NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the

 

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intermediaries that hold positions in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. These services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly at the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds have agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers. Class N shares do not bear such expenses.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations) for each Fund were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Sub-Transfer
Agent Fees

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

   $ 1,897,445   

High Income Fund

     85,140   

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     193,145   

As of March 31, 2016, the Funds owe NGAM Distribution the following reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as payable to distributor):

 

Fund

  

Reimbursements
of Sub-Transfer
Agent Fees

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

   $ 50,229   

High Income Fund

     2,141   

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     4,700   

Sub-transfer agent fees attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.

e.  Commissions.  Commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by NGAM Distribution during the six months ended March 31, 2016 were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Commissions

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

   $ 98,678   

High Income Fund

     478   

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     28,639   

 

 

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f.  Trustees Fees and Expenses.  The Trusts do not pay any compensation directly to their officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $325,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $155,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, the chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and the chairperson of the Audit Committee each receive an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $17,500. The chairperson of the Governance Committee receives an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.

Prior to January 1, 2016, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $300,000 and each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $130,000. The chairperson of the Governance Committee received an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $5,000. All other Trustee fees remained unchanged.

A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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g.  Affiliated Ownership.  As of March 31, 2016, Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (“Retirement Plan”) held shares of the Funds representing the following percentages of the Fund’s net assets:

 

Fund

  

Retirement
Plan

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

     0.07

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     0.34

Investment activities of affiliated shareholders could have material impacts on the Funds.

h.  Payment by Affiliates.  For the six months ended March 31, 2016, Loomis Sayles reimbursed High Income Fund $2,130 in connection with a trading error.

7.  Class-Specific Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses.  For the six months ended March 31, 2016, Core Plus Bond Fund incurred the following class-specific transfer agent fees and expenses (including sub-transfer agent fees, where applicable):

 

    

Class A

    

Class B

    

Class C

    

Class N

    

Class Y

 

Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses

   $ 406,640       $ 22       $ 164,172       $ 1,704       $ 1,443,630   

Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes. Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class N are allocated to Class N.

All other Funds in this report allocate transfer agent fees and expenses on a pro rata basis based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.

8.  Line of Credit.  Each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, participates in a $150,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank and Trust. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $150,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $150,000,000 limit at any time). Interest is charged to each participating Fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, none of the Funds had borrowings under this agreement.

 

 

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Effective April 14, 2016, the line of credit with State Street Bank and Trust Company expired, and the Funds, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, entered into a 364-day, $400,000,000 syndicated, committed, unsecured line of credit with Citibank, N.A. to be used for temporary or emergency purposes only. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $400,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $400,000,000 limit at any time), subject to each Fund’s investment restrictions. Interest is charged to the Funds based upon the terms set forth in the agreement. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. The Funds paid an arrangement fee, an upfront fee, and other fees in connection with the new line of credit agreement.

9.  Concentration of Risk.  Limited Term Government and Agency Fund’s investments in mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are subject to certain risks not associated with investments in other securities. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are subject to the risk that unexpected changes in interest rates will have a direct effect on expected maturity. A shortened maturity may result in the reinvestment of prepaid amounts in securities with lower yields than the original obligations. An extended maturity may result in a reduction of a security’s value.

Each Fund’s investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign currency fluctuations, higher volatility than U.S. securities, varying degrees of regulation and limited liquidity. Greater political, economic, credit and information risks are also associated with foreign securities.

10.  Concentration of Ownership.  From time to time, a Fund may have a concentration of one or more accounts constituting a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities by holders of such accounts could have material impacts on the Funds. As of March 31, 2016, based on management’s evaluation of the shareholder account base, the Funds had accounts representing controlling ownership of more than 5% of the Fund’s total outstanding shares. The number of such accounts, based on accounts that represent more than 5% of an individual class of shares, and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such holdings were as follows:

 

Fund

    

Number of 5%
Account
Holders

      

Percentage
of
Ownership

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

       1           6.71

High Income Fund

       2           19.22

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

       1           5.72

 

 

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Omnibus shareholder accounts for which NGAM Advisors understands that the intermediary has discretion over the underlying shareholder accounts, or investment models where a shareholder account may be invested for a non-discretionary customer, are included in the table above. For other omnibus accounts, the Funds do not have information on the individual shareholder accounts underlying the omnibus accounts; therefore, there could be other 5% shareholders in addition to those disclosed in the table above.

11.  Capital Shares.  Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

    
 
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
 
  
   
 
Year Ended
September 30, 2015
 
  

Core Plus Bond Fund

     Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount   
Class A         

Issued from the sale of shares

     8,368,251      $ 103,061,229        57,949,399      $ 757,297,253   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     621,808        7,634,592        1,930,361        24,960,078   

Redeemed

     (20,383,259     (251,156,311     (34,689,593     (445,393,927
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (11,393,200   $ (140,460,490     25,190,167      $ 336,863,404   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class B(a)         

Issued from the sale of shares

          $        90      $ 1,655   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     14        171        527        6,876   

Redeemed

     (7,201     (88,563     (44,652     (582,052
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (7,187   $ (88,392     (44,035   $ (573,521
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class C         

Issued from the sale of shares

     3,713,122      $ 45,667,759        15,015,219      $ 196,948,567   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     143,958        1,765,085        455,968        5,896,096   

Redeemed

     (6,876,301     (84,679,493     (6,190,729     (79,756,335
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (3,019,221   $ (37,246,649     9,280,458      $ 123,088,328   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class N         

Issued from the sale of shares

     14,941,360      $ 185,698,404        189,587,048      $ 2,500,232,956   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     2,214,160        27,415,762        4,023,156        52,220,483   

Redeemed

     (17,954,296     (222,703,660     (23,949,864     (310,530,852

Redeemed in-kind (Note 12)

     (19,303,792     (243,999,935              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (20,102,568   $ (253,589,429     169,660,340      $ 2,241,922,587   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Y         

Issued from the sale of shares

     45,434,062      $ 563,861,399        237,417,381      $ 3,125,367,592   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     2,774,256        34,341,186        6,287,665        81,758,696   

Redeemed

     (69,810,848     (864,682,006     (90,106,606     (1,161,814,292
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (21,602,530   $ (266,479,421     153,598,440      $ 2,045,311,996   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     (56,124,706   $ (697,864,381     357,685,370      $ 4,746,612,794   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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11.  Capital Shares (continued).

 

    
 
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
 
  
   
 
Year Ended
September 30, 2015
 
  

High Income Fund

     Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount   
Class A         

Issued from the sale of shares

     4,372,850      $ 17,583,620        7,165,895      $ 31,113,644   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     230,630        888,933        580,589        2,471,372   

Redeemed

     (5,638,787     (22,239,121     (7,757,369     (33,308,895
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (1,035,307   $ (3,766,568     (10,885   $ 276,121   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class B(a)         

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     4      $ 16        790      $ 3,364   

Redeemed

     (623     (2,485     (27,193     (117,824
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (619   $ (2,469     (26,403   $ (114,460
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class C         

Issued from the sale of shares

     607,058      $ 2,351,138        649,877      $ 2,832,749   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     71,902        276,444        166,683        709,594   

Redeemed

     (826,274     (3,198,436     (900,836     (3,893,227
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (147,314   $ (570,854     (84,276   $ (350,884
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Y         

Issued from the sale of shares

     7,664,572      $ 28,967,968        28,556,251      $ 124,963,285   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     762,961        2,917,429        1,781,224        7,571,272   

Redeemed

     (8,718,502     (33,265,473     (28,942,559     (125,371,469
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (290,969   $ (1,380,076     1,394,916      $ 7,163,088   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     (1,474,209   $ (5,719,967     1,273,352      $ 6,973,865   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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11.  Capital Shares (continued).

 

    
 
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
  
  
   
 
Year Ended
September 30, 2015
 
  

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount   
Class A         

Issued from the sale of shares

     19,326,025      $ 222,397,123        9,649,293      $ 111,950,383   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     184,459        2,122,012        375,777        4,361,038   

Redeemed

     (9,457,792     (108,858,155     (7,161,541     (83,105,890
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     10,052,692      $ 115,660,980        2,863,529      $ 33,205,531   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class B(a)         

Issued from the sale of shares

     1,448      $ 16,709        4,412      $ 51,055   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     426        4,887        2,463        28,567   

Redeemed

     (230,595     (2,644,555     (140,481     (1,628,030
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (228,721   $ (2,622,959     (133,606   $ (1,548,408
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class C         

Issued from the sale of shares

     3,694,313      $ 42,485,779        2,240,435      $ 26,003,916   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     14,703        169,217        27,082        314,602   

Redeemed

     (1,838,988     (21,159,779     (1,711,009     (19,866,952
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     1,870,028      $ 21,495,217        556,508      $ 6,451,566   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Y         

Issued from the sale of shares

     14,935,205      $ 172,373,500        24,653,312      $ 286,964,981   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     191,449        2,208,411        339,019        3,946,537   

Redeemed

     (14,638,733     (168,873,744     (16,140,773     (187,902,947
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     487,921      $ 5,708,167        8,851,558      $ 103,008,571   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     12,181,920      $ 140,241,405        12,137,989      $ 141,117,260   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

12.  Redemption In-Kind.  In certain circumstances, a Fund may distribute portfolio securities rather than cash as payment for redemption of Fund shares (redemption in-kind). For financial reporting purposes, the Fund will recognize a gain on in-kind redemptions to the extent the value of the distributed securities on the date of redemption exceeds the cost of those securities; the Fund will recognize a loss if the cost exceeds value. Gains and losses realized on redemptions in-kind are not recognized for tax purposes, and are re-classified from realized gain (loss) to paid-in-capital. The Core Plus Bond Fund realized a loss of $5,548,878 on redemptions in-kind during the six months ended March 31, 2016. This amount is included in realized gain (loss) on the Statements of Operations.

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

March 31, 2016

 

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Portfolio Review  page 1

Portfolio of Investments  page 6

Financial Statements  page  21

Notes to Financial Statements  page 30

 


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LOOMIS SAYLES INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

 

Managers   Symbols
Matthew J. Eagan, CFA®   Class A    LIGRX
Daniel J. Fuss, CFA®, CIC  

Class C    LGBCX

Brian P. Kennedy  

Class N    LGBNX

Elaine M. Stokes  

Class Y    LSIIX

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.  

Admin Class    LIGAX

 

 

 

Objective

The Fund seeks high total investment return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

 

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20164

 

           
     6 Months     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years     Life of
Class N
 
   
Class A (Inception 12/31/96)            
NAV     3.31     -1.32     3.61     5.98    
With 4.25% Maximum Sales Charge     -1.06        -5.52        2.70        5.53          
   
Class C (Inception 9/12/03)            
NAV     2.80        -2.14        2.81        5.18          
With CDSC2     1.80        -3.10        2.81        5.18          
   
Class N (Inception 2/1/13)            
NAV     3.36        -1.00                      1.34   
   
Class Y (Inception 12/31/96)            
NAV     3.36        -1.14        3.85        6.26          
   
Admin Class (Inception 2/1/10)1            
NAV     3.11        -1.64        3.33        5.62          
   
Comparative Performance                              
Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index3     2.70        1.75        4.04        4.93        2.55   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any Fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

1 Prior to the inception of Admin Class shares (2/1/10), performance is that of Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of Admin Class shares.

 

2 Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

 

3 Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index is an unmanaged index that includes U.S. Treasuries, government-related issues, and investment grade U.S. corporate securities.

 

4 Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INDEX INFORMATION

This document may contain references to third party copyrights, indexes, and trademarks, each of which is the property of its respective owner. Such owner is not affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management or any of its related or affiliated companies (collectively “NGAM”) and does not sponsor, endorse or participate in the provision of any NGAM services, funds or other financial products.

The index information contained herein is derived from third parties and is provided on an “as is” basis. The user of this information assumes the entire risk of use of this information. Each of the third party entities involved in compiling, computing or creating index information disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information.

PROXY VOTING INFORMATION

A description of the Natixis Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the Natixis Funds’ website at ngam.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Natixis Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12 months ended June 30, 2015 is available from the Natixis Funds’ website and the SEC’s website.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES

The Natixis Funds file complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.

 

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES

As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different types of costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution fees (12b-1 fees) and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the Fund’s prospectus. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The first line in the table for each class of Fund shares shows the actual account values and actual fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund from October 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During Period row as shown below for your class.

The second line in the table for each class of Fund shares provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund to 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 reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES INVESTMENT GRADE
BOND FUND
  BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2015
    ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2016
    EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD*
10/1/2015 – 3/31/2016
 
Class A        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,033.10        $4.32   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,020.75        $4.29   
Class C        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,028.00        $8.16   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,016.95        $8.12   
Class N        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,033.60        $2.39   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,022.65        $2.38   
Class Y        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,033.60        $3.05   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,022.00        $3.03   
Admin Class        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,031.10        $5.33   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,019.75        $5.30   

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement): 0.85%, 1.61%, 0.47%, 0.60% and 1.05% for Class A, C, N, Y and Admin Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
  Bonds and Notes — 93.3% of Net Assets   
  Non-Convertible Bonds — 86.4%   
   ABS Other — 1.5%   
$ 56,024,871       FAN Engine Securitization Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class 1A, 4.625%, 10/15/2043, 144A(b)    $ 55,493,755   
  33,617,881       Trinity Rail Leasing LP, Series 2009-1A, Class A, 6.657%, 11/16/2039, 144A      34,946,393   
  11,824,559       Trinity Rail Leasing LP, Series 2010-1A, Class A, 5.194%, 10/16/2040, 144A      11,499,384   
  2,853,208       Trinity Rail Leasing LP, Series 2012-1A, Class A1, 2.266%, 1/15/2043, 144A      2,731,056   
  6,171,607       Trip Rail Master Funding LLC, Series 2011-1A, Class A1A, 4.370%, 7/15/2041, 144A      6,359,946   
     

 

 

 
        111,030,534   
     

 

 

 
   Aerospace & Defense — 1.6%   
  2,100,000       Bombardier, Inc., 7.450%, 5/01/2034, 144A      1,470,000   
  1,295,000       Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.250%, 1/15/2040, 144A      1,230,250   
  1,530,000       Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 7.375%, 7/15/2039      1,591,200   
  78,795,000       Textron, Inc., 5.950%, 9/21/2021      89,360,149   
  11,040,000       Textron, Inc., EMTN, 6.625%, 4/07/2020, (GBP)      17,826,624   
  10,280,000       TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 5/15/2025      10,048,700   
     

 

 

 
        121,526,923   
     

 

 

 
   Airlines — 2.0%   
  4,413,711       Air Canada Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class B, 5.375%, 11/15/2022, 144A      4,281,300   
  18,340,000       Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-3, Class C, 6.125%, 4/29/2018      19,279,925   
  142,753       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1998-1, Class A, 6.648%, 3/15/2019      147,079   
  585,639       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class A, 6.545%, 8/02/2020      618,962   
  1,626,851       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2001-1, Class A-1, 6.703%, 12/15/2022      1,704,615   
  47,386,580       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 5.983%, 10/19/2023      52,362,171   
  2,288,385       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1, Class B, 6.250%, 10/11/2021      2,391,362   
  1,398,302       Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.821%, 2/10/2024      1,608,047   
  8,989,819       Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class B, 8.021%, 2/10/2024      10,158,495   
  19,181,760       Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, Class A, 7.750%, 6/17/2021      21,475,515   
  1,921,546       Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, Series B, 9.750%, 6/17/2018      2,019,025   
  11,838,832       Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class A, 6.200%, 1/02/2020      12,667,550   
  18,297,710       UAL Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.636%, 1/02/2024      19,166,852   
  209,376       UAL Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, 10.400%, 5/01/2018      217,500   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Airlines — continued   
$ 2,122,571       Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1A, 5.000%, 4/23/2025, 144A    $ 2,171,391   
     

 

 

 
        150,269,789   
     

 

 

 
   Automotive — 1.1%   
  23,581,000       Cummins, Inc., 5.650%, 3/01/2098      25,102,069   
  5,274,000       Cummins, Inc., 6.750%, 2/15/2027      6,628,279   
  125,000       Ford Motor Co., 6.500%, 8/01/2018      136,244   
  255,000       Ford Motor Co., 6.625%, 2/15/2028      296,715   
  240,000       Ford Motor Co., 7.500%, 8/01/2026      299,671   
  5,000,000       Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 5.000%, 5/15/2018      5,279,625   
  40,126,000       Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.625%, 8/15/2017      42,561,488   
  2,370,000       Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 7.000%, 3/15/2028      2,535,900   
     

 

 

 
        82,839,991   
     

 

 

 
   Banking — 13.4%   
  11,806,000       AgriBank FCB, 9.125%, 7/15/2019, 144A      14,301,729   
  1,468,000       Ally Financial, Inc., 8.000%, 11/01/2031      1,695,540   
  7,200,000       American Express Centurion Bank, Series BKN1, 6.000%, 9/13/2017      7,645,176   
  103,309,000       Bank of America Corp., 6.110%, 1/29/2037      118,792,540   
  25,627,000       Bank of America Corp., MTN, 3.300%, 1/11/2023      25,842,318   
  100,000       Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.250%, 10/22/2026      101,491   
  11,000,000       Bank of America Corp., MTN, 5.000%, 5/13/2021      12,208,790   
  25,090,000       Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.130%, 6/15/2020, (CAD)      19,602,559   
  1,056,000       Barclays Bank PLC, 6.050%, 12/04/2017, 144A      1,113,264   
  2,173,000       Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (The), 4.650%, 7/02/2018      2,308,230   
  370,000       BNP Paribas/Australia, 7.000%, 5/24/2016, (AUD)      285,311   
  56,000,000       Citigroup, Inc., 2.500%, 9/26/2018      56,856,464   
  17,000,000       Citigroup, Inc., 3.500%, 5/15/2023      16,996,243   
  1,660,000       Citigroup, Inc., 4.500%, 1/14/2022      1,817,305   
  22,960,000       Citigroup, Inc., 5.130%, 11/12/2019, (NZD)      16,549,776   
  44,910,000       Citigroup, Inc., 6.250%, 6/29/2017, (NZD)      32,182,987   
  21,855,000       Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.875%, 2/08/2022      23,311,155   
  5,265,000       Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.950%, 11/09/2022      5,393,298   
  86,800,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.375%, 2/01/2018, (CAD)      68,660,053   
  1,174,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 6.450%, 5/01/2036      1,361,217   
  112,330,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 6.750%, 10/01/2037      134,170,996   
  6,645,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), GMTN, 5.375%, 3/15/2020      7,373,511   
  700,000       ICICI Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 4/30/2017, variable rate thereafter), 6.375%, 4/30/2022, 144A      714,647   
  70,245,000       JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.125%, 12/15/2026      72,917,752   
  36,745,000       JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.250%, 11/02/2018, (NZD)      25,920,614   
  2,950,000       JPMorgan Chase & Co., EMTN, 1.071%, 5/30/2017, (GBP)(c)      4,197,023   
  16,000,000,000       JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 7.700%, 6/01/2016, 144A, (IDR)      1,198,793   
  100,000       Keybank NA, 6.950%, 2/01/2028      124,293   
  5,100,000       Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 5.300%, 12/01/2045, 144A      4,996,572   
  40,126,000       Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.050%, 6/01/2034      47,312,567   
  1,845,000       Morgan Stanley, 4.350%, 9/08/2026      1,898,654   
  30,000,000       Morgan Stanley, 4.750%, 11/16/2018, (AUD)      23,670,028   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Banking — continued   
$ 5,900,000       Morgan Stanley, 5.750%, 1/25/2021    $ 6,753,234   
  151,076,000       Morgan Stanley, 7.600%, 8/08/2017, (NZD)      109,768,157   
  60,800,000       Morgan Stanley, 8.000%, 5/09/2017, (AUD)      48,828,625   
  550,000       Morgan Stanley, EMTN, 5.750%, 2/14/2017, (GBP)      818,678   
  20,695,000       Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.100%, 5/22/2023      21,341,595   
  38,206,000       Morgan Stanley, Series F, GMTN, 5.625%, 9/23/2019      42,514,414   
  2,875,000       National City Bank of Indiana, 4.250%, 7/01/2018      3,029,663   
  8,638,000       National City Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/2019      9,723,581   
  16,175,000       Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 4.625%, 4/19/2016      16,198,777   
  1,800,000       Santander Issuances SAU, 5.911%, 6/20/2016, 144A      1,812,231   
     

 

 

 
        1,012,309,851   
     

 

 

 
   Brokerage — 1.0%   
  50,270,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 1/20/2023      50,453,687   
  19,498,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 6.250%, 1/15/2036      18,824,071   
  8,760,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 6.450%, 6/08/2027      9,232,838   
     

 

 

 
        78,510,596   
     

 

 

 
   Building Materials — 1.4%   
  10,942,000       Masco Corp., 5.850%, 3/15/2017      11,448,067   
  6,616,000       Masco Corp., 6.125%, 10/03/2016      6,776,438   
  6,058,000       Masco Corp., 6.500%, 8/15/2032      6,179,160   
  25,149,000       Masco Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/2020      28,952,786   
  5,725,000       Masco Corp., 7.750%, 8/01/2029      6,469,250   
  9,300,000       Odebrecht Finance Ltd., 8.250%, 4/25/2018, 144A, (BRL)(b)      1,186,538   
  284,000       Owens Corning, 6.500%, 12/01/2016      290,101   
  41,379,000       Owens Corning, 7.000%, 12/01/2036      45,713,409   
     

 

 

 
        107,015,749   
     

 

 

 
   Cable Satellite — 1.4%   
  17,832,000       Shaw Communications, Inc., 5.650%, 10/01/2019, (CAD)      15,160,667   
  13,630,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 4.125%, 2/15/2021      14,401,294   
  2,800,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 4.500%, 9/15/2042      2,485,580   
  4,101,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 5.850%, 5/01/2017      4,275,022   
  64,548,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 6.750%, 7/01/2018      71,017,194   
     

 

 

 
        107,339,757   
     

 

 

 
   Chemicals — 0.7%   
  2,270,000       Consolidated Energy Finance S.A., 6.750%, 10/15/2019, 144A      2,162,175   
  50,500,000       INVISTA Finance LLC, 4.250%, 10/15/2019, 144A      48,480,000   
     

 

 

 
        50,642,175   
     

 

 

 
   Construction Machinery — 0.1%   
  6,787,000       Toro Co., 6.625%, 5/01/2037(b)      7,892,691   
     

 

 

 
   Consumer Products — 0.1%   
  7,458,000       Hasbro, Inc., 6.600%, 7/15/2028      8,232,073   
     

 

 

 
   Diversified Manufacturing — 0.2%   
  1,395,000       Ingersoll-Rand Global Holding Co. Ltd., 6.875%, 8/15/2018      1,544,700   
  11,754,000       Snap-on, Inc., 6.700%, 3/01/2019      13,313,415   
     

 

 

 
        14,858,115   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Electric — 2.0%   
$ 28,983,433       Alta Wind Holdings LLC, 7.000%, 6/30/2035, 144A    $ 32,146,540   
  8,831,316       Bruce Mansfield Unit Pass Through Trust, 6.850%, 6/01/2034      8,329,167   
  9,066,000       Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. (The), 5.700%, 4/01/2017      9,338,333   
  30,430,000       EDP Finance BV, 4.125%, 1/15/2020, 144A      30,472,602   
  2,130,000       EDP Finance BV, 4.900%, 10/01/2019, 144A      2,221,164   
  4,491,000       Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A., 7.875%, 2/01/2027      5,614,653   
  40,453,000       Enel Finance International NV, 6.000%, 10/07/2039, 144A      47,479,646   
  9,007,000       Enel Finance International NV, 6.800%, 9/15/2037, 144A      11,550,018   
  4,294,193       Mackinaw Power LLC, 6.296%, 10/31/2023, 144A(b)      4,720,113   
     

 

 

 
        151,872,236   
     

 

 

 
   Finance Companies — 4.3%   
  9,811,000       Aviation Capital Group Corp., 6.750%, 4/06/2021, 144A      11,037,375   
  1,874,000       GE Capital Australia Funding Pty Ltd., MTN, 6.000%, 3/15/2019, (AUD)      1,556,493   
  35,580,000       General Electric Co., GMTN, 4.250%, 1/17/2018, (NZD)      25,031,220   
  14,225,000       General Electric Co., Series A, EMTN, 6.750%, 9/26/2016, (NZD)      9,996,620   
  51,370,000       General Electric Co., Series A, GMTN, 5.500%, 2/01/2017, (NZD)      36,216,663   
  5,305,000       General Electric Co., Series A, MTN, 0.922%, 5/13/2024(c)      4,918,265   
  18,830,000       International Lease Finance Corp., 4.625%, 4/15/2021      19,300,750   
  90,196,000       Navient LLC, 5.500%, 1/25/2023      76,666,600   
  62,425(††)       Navient LLC, 6.000%, 12/15/2043      1,210,213   
  1,785,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 4.625%, 9/25/2017      1,805,081   
  8,895,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 7.250%, 1/25/2022      8,316,825   
  641,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 8.000%, 3/25/2020      637,795   
  15,792,000       Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.000%, 6/15/2018      15,555,120   
  22,116,000       Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.625%, 8/01/2033(b)      15,591,780   
  14,625,000       Quicken Loans, Inc., 5.750%, 5/01/2025, 144A      14,186,250   
  18,597,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 5.250%, 12/15/2019      17,760,135   
  47,260,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 7.750%, 10/01/2021      46,366,786   
  19,414,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 8.250%, 10/01/2023      18,734,510   
     

 

 

 
        324,888,481   
     

 

 

 
   Government Guaranteed — 0.3%   
  4,000,000       Japan Bank for International Cooperation (Japan), 2.300%, 3/19/2018, (CAD)      3,132,797   
  31,142,000       Queensland Treasury Corp., 7.125%, 9/18/2017, 144A, (NZD)      22,936,879   
     

 

 

 
        26,069,676   
     

 

 

 
   Government Owned – No Guarantee — 1.1%   
  3,720,000       Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC, 6.500%, 10/27/2036, 144A      4,519,800   
  36,975,000       Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC, 7.250%, 8/01/2018, 144A      40,896,938   
  12,575,000       Pertamina Persero PT, 6.450%, 5/30/2044, 144A      12,218,625   
  17,435,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 4.375%, 5/20/2023      12,722,319   
  11,555,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.625%, 5/20/2043      7,510,750   
  1,000,000       Telekom Malaysia Berhad, 7.875%, 8/01/2025, 144A      1,317,653   
     

 

 

 
        79,186,085   
     

 

 

 
   Health Insurance — 0.1%   
  1,569,000       Cigna Corp., 7.875%, 5/15/2027      2,129,935   
  1,174,000       Cigna Corp., (Step to 8.080% on 1/15/2023), 8.300%, 1/15/2033(d)      1,575,215   
     

 

 

 
        3,705,150   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Healthcare — 1.2%   
$ 7,692,000       Boston Scientific Corp., 6.000%, 1/15/2020    $ 8,682,630   
  7,374,000       Covidien International Finance S.A., 6.000%, 10/15/2017      7,911,874   
  9,459,000       Express Scripts, Inc., 7.250%, 6/15/2019      10,959,869   
  6,440,000       HCA, Inc., 4.750%, 5/01/2023      6,552,700   
  120,000       HCA, Inc., 5.250%, 4/15/2025      123,600   
  1,055,000       HCA, Inc., 5.375%, 2/01/2025      1,066,542   
  802,000       HCA, Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/2022      868,165   
  25,120,000       HCA, Inc., 5.875%, 5/01/2023      26,344,600   
  4,806,000       HCA, Inc., 7.050%, 12/01/2027      4,926,150   
  4,119,000       HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 12/15/2023      4,366,140   
  1,592,000       HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 11/06/2033      1,703,440   
  3,807,000       HCA, Inc., 7.690%, 6/15/2025      4,092,525   
  4,164,000       HCA, Inc., 8.360%, 4/15/2024      4,642,860   
  2,480,000       HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.580%, 9/15/2025      2,678,400   
  3,068,000       HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.750%, 7/15/2036      3,282,760   
  4,785,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2031      3,857,906   
     

 

 

 
        92,060,161   
     

 

 

 
   Home Construction — 0.2%   
  9,200,000       PulteGroup, Inc., 6.000%, 2/15/2035      8,947,000   
  3,567,000       PulteGroup, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/2033      3,638,340   
  1,615,000       TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/2024      1,604,906   
     

 

 

 
        14,190,246   
     

 

 

 
   Independent Energy — 1.5%   
  7,335,000       Continental Resources, Inc., 3.800%, 6/01/2024      5,794,650   
  1,380,000       Continental Resources, Inc., 4.500%, 4/15/2023      1,154,025   
  9,787,000       EQT Corp., 8.125%, 6/01/2019      10,546,422   
  60,038,000       Equitable Resources, Inc., 6.500%, 4/01/2018      61,602,530   
  7,240,000       Newfield Exploration Co., 5.625%, 7/01/2024      6,787,500   
  29,027,000       Noble Energy, Inc., 3.900%, 11/15/2024      27,322,564   
  634,000       Noble Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 5/01/2021      637,170   
  460,000       QEP Resources, Inc., 5.250%, 5/01/2023      400,200   
     

 

 

 
        114,245,061   
     

 

 

 
   Integrated Energy — 0.1%   
  7,700,000       Reliance Holdings USA, Inc., 5.400%, 2/14/2022, 144A      8,592,068   
     

 

 

 
   Life Insurance — 1.4%   
  1,475,000       American International Group, Inc., 4.875%, 6/01/2022      1,621,968   
  600,000       AXA S.A., EMTN, (fixed rate to 10/16/2019, variable rate thereafter), 6.772%, (GBP)(e)      904,837   
  5,900,000       AXA S.A., EMTN, (fixed rate to 4/16/2020, variable rate thereafter), 5.250%, 4/16/2040, (EUR)      7,424,278   
  15,000,000       Forethought Financial Group, Inc., 8.625%, 4/15/2021, 144A      16,333,920   
  9,063,000       Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co., 6.800%, 6/15/2036, 144A      11,372,524   
  26,914,000       National Life Insurance Co., 10.500%, 9/15/2039, 144A(b)      40,909,011   
  6,440,000       NLV Financial Corp., 7.500%, 8/15/2033, 144A(b)      7,312,568   
  2,872,000       Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. (The), 6.650%, 6/15/2034, 144A      3,319,966   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Life Insurance — continued   
$ 14,489,000       Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. (The), 7.625%, 6/15/2040, 144A    $ 19,765,981   
     

 

 

 
        108,965,053   
     

 

 

 
   Local Authorities — 2.3%   
  37,829,000       New South Wales Treasury Corp., 3.500%, 3/20/2019, (AUD)      30,181,548   
  152,895,000       New South Wales Treasury Corp., 6.000%, 2/01/2018, (AUD)      125,553,134   
  17,930,000       New South Wales Treasury Corp., Series 17RG, 5.500%, 3/01/2017, (AUD)      14,170,605   
  2,116       Province of Alberta, 5.930%, 9/16/2016, (CAD)      1,667   
  489,000       Province of Nova Scotia, 6.600%, 6/01/2027, (CAD)      520,804   
     

 

 

 
        170,427,758   
     

 

 

 
   Lodging — 0.7%   
  52,516,000       Choice Hotels International, Inc., 5.700%, 8/28/2020      55,929,540   
     

 

 

 
   Media Entertainment — 0.5%   
  4,482,000       21st Century Fox America, Inc., 8.150%, 10/17/2036      6,129,668   
  358,000,000       Grupo Televisa SAB, EMTN, 7.250%, 5/14/2043, (MXN)      17,063,565   
  5,000,000       iHeartCommunications, Inc., 9.000%, 3/01/2021      3,481,250   
  1,805,000       R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 6.500%, 11/15/2023      1,543,275   
  4,445,000       R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 7.875%, 3/15/2021      4,478,338   
  3,616,000       Viacom, Inc., 6.125%, 10/05/2017      3,827,363   
     

 

 

 
        36,523,459   
     

 

 

 
   Metals & Mining — 2.8%   
  1,689,997       1839688 Alberta ULC, PIK, 14.000%, 2/13/2020(b)(f)(g)      169   
  15,000,000       Alcoa, Inc., 5.400%, 4/15/2021      15,239,100   
  15,060,000       Alcoa, Inc., 5.870%, 2/23/2022      15,055,331   
  45,700,000       Alcoa, Inc., 5.900%, 2/01/2027      43,415,000   
  5,505,000       Alcoa, Inc., 5.950%, 2/01/2037      4,679,250   
  5,804,000       Alcoa, Inc., 6.750%, 1/15/2028      5,657,182   
  430,000       ArcelorMittal, 6.500%, 3/01/2021      423,550   
  4,085,000       ArcelorMittal, 7.250%, 2/25/2022      4,042,108   
  47,920,000       ArcelorMittal, 7.750%, 3/01/2041      40,971,600   
  19,365,000       ArcelorMittal, 8.000%, 10/15/2039      16,847,550   
  20,625,000       Barminco Finance Pty Ltd., 9.000%, 6/01/2018, 144A      15,417,187   
  15,701,000       Freeport-McMoran Oil & Gas LLC/FCX Oil & Gas, Inc., 6.500%, 11/15/2020      12,560,800   
  4,612,000       United States Steel Corp., 6.650%, 6/01/2037      2,582,720   
  31,210,000       United States Steel Corp., 7.000%, 2/01/2018      28,089,000   
  3,655,000       Vale Overseas Ltd., 6.875%, 11/21/2036      2,886,354   
  4,893,000       Worthington Industries, Inc., 6.500%, 4/15/2020      5,352,130   
     

 

 

 
        213,219,031   
     

 

 

 
   Midstream — 2.8%   
  650,000       DCP Midstream LLC, 6.450%, 11/03/2036, 144A      416,326   
  3,328,000       Florida Gas Transmission Co., 7.900%, 5/15/2019, 144A      3,725,017   
  14,300,000       IFM U.S. Colonial Pipeline 2 LLC, 6.450%, 5/01/2021, 144A      15,529,957   
  14,660,000       Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 3.500%, 9/01/2023      13,281,755   
  3,105,000       Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.300%, 9/15/2020      3,234,643   
  7,461,000       Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.800%, 3/01/2021      7,863,327   
  8,715,000       NGPL PipeCo LLC, 7.119%, 12/15/2017, 144A      8,420,869   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Midstream — continued   
$ 85,000       NGPL PipeCo LLC, 7.768%, 12/15/2037, 144A    $ 69,700   
  46,655,000       ONEOK Partners LP, 4.900%, 3/15/2025      43,955,262   
  9,899,000       Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co., 6.200%, 11/01/2017      10,210,927   
  47,594,000       Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co., 7.000%, 6/15/2018      50,307,905   
  1,404,000       Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co., 8.125%, 6/01/2019      1,470,827   
  1,880,000       Plains All American Pipeline LP, 6.125%, 1/15/2017      1,941,796   
  15,683,000       Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 6.500%, 5/01/2018      16,344,964   
  525,000       Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 4.500%, 11/01/2023      463,227   
  4,125,000       Southern Natural Gas Co., 5.900%, 4/01/2017, 144A      4,254,253   
  19,574,000       Texas Eastern Transmission LP, 6.000%, 9/15/2017, 144A      20,557,593   
  8,405,000       Williams Partners LP, 3.350%, 8/15/2022      6,859,388   
     

 

 

 
        208,907,736   
     

 

 

 
   Mortgage Related — 0.0%   
  28,456       FHLMC, 5.000%, 12/01/2031      31,566   
  3,991       FNMA, 6.000%, 7/01/2029      4,594   
     

 

 

 
        36,160   
     

 

 

 
   Natural Gas — 0.5%   
  1,745,000       NiSource Finance Corp., 6.125%, 3/01/2022      2,047,440   
  8,900,000       NiSource Finance Corp., 6.400%, 3/15/2018      9,651,258   
  21,614,000       NiSource Finance Corp., 6.800%, 1/15/2019      24,164,409   
     

 

 

 
        35,863,107   
     

 

 

 
   Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 1.7%   
  11,450,000       CDGJ Commercial Mortgage Trust Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-BXCH, 2.936%, 12/15/2027, 144A(c)      11,115,421   
  1,632       Column Canada Issuer Corp., Series 2006-WEM, Class A1, 4.591%, 1/15/2022, (CAD)      1,257   
  3,514,000       Column Canada Issuer Corp., Series 2006-WEM, Class A2, 4.934%, 1/15/2022, (CAD)      2,723,969   
  9,785,000       Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-FL5, Class SV3, 3.386%, 10/15/2031, 144A(b)(c)      9,746,839   
  8,515,000       Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-FL5, Class SV4, 4.586%, 10/15/2031, 144A(b)(c)      8,486,100   
  69,500,000       Extended Stay America Trust, Series 2013, Class 7-ESH7, 3.902%, 12/05/2031, 144A      69,591,462   
  7,768,965       Institutional Mortgage Securities Canada, Inc., Series 2014-5A, Class A1, 2.003%, 7/12/2047, 144A, (CAD)      5,974,640   
  27,000,000       Institutional Mortgage Securities Canada, Inc., Series 2014-5A, Class A2, 2.616%, 7/12/2047, 144A, (CAD)      20,785,271   
  2,125,000       WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C3, Class D, 5.620%, 3/15/2044, 144A(c)      2,247,827   
     

 

 

 
        130,672,786   
     

 

 

 
   Oil Field Services — 0.3%   
  5,000,000       Nabors Industries, Inc., 5.100%, 9/15/2023      3,879,165   
  23,338,000       Rowan Cos., Inc., 7.875%, 8/01/2019      21,782,429   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Oil Field Services — continued   
$ 587,000       Transocean Ltd., 7.375%, 4/15/2018    $ 531,235   
     

 

 

 
        26,192,829   
     

 

 

 
   Paper — 1.4%   
  4,365,000       Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A., 7.250%, 7/29/2019      4,951,866   
  23,225,000       Georgia-Pacific LLC, 5.400%, 11/01/2020, 144A      25,944,996   
  467,000       Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.750%, 11/15/2029      638,478   
  1,031,000       Georgia-Pacific LLC, 8.875%, 5/15/2031      1,521,572   
  7,049,000       International Paper Co., 8.700%, 6/15/2038      9,833,165   
  5,270,000       WestRock MWV LLC, 7.550%, 3/01/2047(b)      6,233,461   
  4,273,000       WestRock MWV LLC, 8.200%, 1/15/2030      5,504,256   
  26,007,000       Weyerhaeuser Co., 6.875%, 12/15/2033      29,595,316   
  7,374,000       Weyerhaeuser Co., 7.375%, 10/01/2019      8,462,911   
  13,539,000       Weyerhaeuser Co., 7.375%, 3/15/2032      16,537,320   
     

 

 

 
        109,223,341   
     

 

 

 
   Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.3%   
  2,740,000       Fidelity National Financial, Inc., 5.500%, 9/01/2022      2,975,429   
  2,348,000       Loews Corp., 2.625%, 5/15/2023      2,316,018   
  1,889,000       MBIA Insurance Corp., 11.882%, 1/15/2033, 144A(c)(h)      651,705   
  5,630,000       Old Republic International Corp., 4.875%, 10/01/2024      5,856,354   
  7,609,000       Sirius International Group, 6.375%, 3/20/2017, 144A      7,804,947   
  2,212,000       XLIT Ltd., 6.250%, 5/15/2027      2,593,479   
  1,043,000       XLIT Ltd., 6.375%, 11/15/2024      1,214,841   
     

 

 

 
        23,412,773   
     

 

 

 
   Railroads — 0.2%   
  9,787,000       Canadian Pacific Railway Co., 7.250%, 5/15/2019      11,216,519   
  237,000       Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., 4.750%, 1/01/2030(b)      232,486   
  1,701,000       Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., 5.000%, 1/01/2045(b)      1,626,554   
  191,000       Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., Series A, 4.750%, 1/01/2020(b)      191,024   
     

 

 

 
        13,266,583   
     

 

 

 
   Real Estate Operations/Development — 0.1%   
  10,276,000       First Industrial LP, 5.950%, 5/15/2017      10,699,536   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Apartments — 0.2%   
  16,491,000       Camden Property Trust, 5.700%, 5/15/2017      17,163,338   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Diversified — 0.0%   
  380,000       Duke Realty LP, 5.950%, 2/15/2017      393,795   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Health Care — 0.1%   
  5,972,000       Welltower, Inc., 6.500%, 3/15/2041      7,029,181   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Office Property — 0.3%   
  20,817,000       Highwoods Properties, Inc., 5.850%, 3/15/2017      21,558,064   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Shopping Centers — 0.1%   
  4,893,000       Equity One, Inc., 6.000%, 9/15/2017      5,146,164   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Single Tenant — 0.5%   
  8,690,000       Realty Income Corp., 5.750%, 1/15/2021      9,765,240   
  22,701,000       Realty Income Corp., 6.750%, 8/15/2019      25,882,545   
     

 

 

 
        35,647,785   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Restaurants — 0.1%   
$ 10,320,000       Darden Restaurants, Inc., 6.000%, 8/15/2035    $ 9,778,499   
     

 

 

 
   Retailers — 0.5%   
  1,255,000       Group 1 Automotive, Inc., 5.000%, 6/01/2022      1,242,450   
  430,000       J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 5.750%, 2/15/2018      435,375   
  5,979,000       J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 6.375%, 10/15/2036      4,917,727   
  5,446,000       J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 7.625%, 3/01/2097      4,030,040   
  10,467,000       Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 6.790%, 7/15/2027      11,668,193   
  8,064,000       Marks & Spencer PLC, 7.125%, 12/01/2037, 144A      9,524,915   
  3,755,000       Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., 7.750%, 11/15/2023      4,337,025   
     

 

 

 
        36,155,725   
     

 

 

 
   Sovereigns — 0.5%   
  33,600,000       Republic of Iceland, 5.875%, 5/11/2022, 144A      38,826,648   
     

 

 

 
   Supermarkets — 0.8%   
  22,485,000       Albertson’s Holdings LLC/Safeway, Inc., 7.750%, 10/15/2022, 144A      24,340,012   
  1,120,000       Delhaize Group, 5.700%, 10/01/2040      1,207,510   
  3,269,000       Kroger Co. (The), 6.400%, 8/15/2017      3,493,731   
  6,595,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., 7.450%, 8/01/2029      5,984,963   
  7,875,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., 8.000%, 5/01/2031      7,392,656   
  989,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.625%, 6/01/2028      835,705   
  17,290,000       SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.750%, 6/01/2021      14,739,725   
     

 

 

 
        57,994,302   
     

 

 

 
   Supranational — 0.2%   
  9,640,000       European Investment Bank, MTN, 6.000%, 8/06/2020, (AUD)      8,377,755   
  12,982,000       Inter-American Development Bank, EMTN, 6.000%, 12/15/2017, (NZD)      9,468,694   
     

 

 

 
        17,846,449   
     

 

 

 
   Technology — 1.7%   
  4,335,000       Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.450%, 3/15/2029      4,605,938   
  1,028,000       Arrow Electronics, Inc., 6.875%, 6/01/2018      1,114,767   
  1,507,000       Avnet, Inc., 6.625%, 9/15/2016      1,541,572   
  7,487,000       Corning, Inc., 7.250%, 8/15/2036      8,466,839   
  70,969,000       Ingram Micro, Inc., 5.250%, 9/01/2017      73,996,041   
  7,795,000       Intuit, Inc., 5.750%, 3/15/2017      8,100,330   
  16,735,000       KLA-Tencor Corp., 5.650%, 11/01/2034      16,671,491   
  1,502,000       Motorola Solutions, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2037      1,503,817   
  1,692,000       Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 7.700%, 10/01/2027, 144A      2,158,459   
  561,000       Xerox Corp., 6.350%, 5/15/2018      598,591   
  7,110,000       Xerox Corp., 6.750%, 2/01/2017      7,370,205   
     

 

 

 
        126,128,050   
     

 

 

 
   Transportation Services — 0.9%   
  2,824,000       ERAC USA Finance LLC, 6.700%, 6/01/2034, 144A      3,484,522   
  47,741,000       ERAC USA Finance LLC, 7.000%, 10/15/2037, 144A      60,892,691   
     

 

 

 
        64,377,213   
     

 

 

 
   Treasuries — 24.5%   
  372,145,000       Canadian Government, 0.250%, 5/01/2017, (CAD)      285,649,762   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Treasuries — continued   
  132,000,000       Canadian Government, 0.750%, 9/01/2020, (CAD)    $ 102,171,811   
  312,405,000       Canadian Government, 1.000%, 8/01/2016, (CAD)      240,910,860   
  209,501,000       Canadian Government, 1.250%, 9/01/2018, (CAD)      164,039,081   
  61,795,000       Canadian Government, 1.750%, 9/01/2019, (CAD)      49,450,274   
  90,055,000       Canadian Government, 2.750%, 9/01/2016, (CAD)      69,962,421   
  4,159,000       Canadian Government, 4.000%, 6/01/2016, (CAD)      3,219,859   
  2,755,000(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 7.750%, 5/29/2031, (MXN)      17,979,643   
  2,965,000(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 7.500%, 6/03/2027, (MXN)      19,044,275   
  7,555,000(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 8.000%, 12/07/2023, (MXN)      49,742,752   
  1,925,000(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 8.500%, 5/31/2029, (MXN)      13,331,075   
  23,970,000(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 10.000%, 12/05/2024, (MXN)      178,106,361   
  36,850,000       New Zealand Government Bond, 5.000%, 3/15/2019, (NZD)      27,603,821   
  109,763,000       New Zealand Government Bond, 6.000%, 12/15/2017, (NZD)      80,942,947   
  290,574,000       Norway Government Bond, 3.750%, 5/25/2021, 144A, (NOK)      40,523,813   
  974,276,000       Norway Government Bond, 4.250%, 5/19/2017, 144A, (NOK)      122,757,340   
  416,760,000       Norway Government Bond, 4.500%, 5/22/2019, 144A, (NOK)      56,726,744   
  43,590,000       Republic of Brazil, 8.500%, 1/05/2024, (BRL)      9,274,081   
  23,848,000       Republic of Brazil, 10.250%, 1/10/2028, (BRL)      5,206,480   
  1,040,764,000       Republic of Iceland, 6.000%, 10/13/2016, (ISK)      5,780,577   
  391,985,000       Republic of Iceland, 7.250%, 10/26/2022, (ISK)      2,347,555   
  1,195,394,000       Republic of Iceland, 8.750%, 2/26/2019, (ISK)      7,153,105   
  100,000,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.500%, 1/31/2017      99,925,800   
  75,000,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.500%, 3/31/2017      74,912,100   
  125,000,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, 1/31/2018      125,044,000   
     

 

 

 
        1,851,806,537   
     

 

 

 
   Wireless — 0.5%   
  559,910,000       America Movil SAB de CV, 6.450%, 12/05/2022, (MXN)      30,858,463   
  58,200,000       America Movil SAB de CV, 8.460%, 12/18/2036, (MXN)      3,265,259   
  6,373,000       Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2028      4,652,290   
  612,000       Sprint Capital Corp., 8.750%, 3/15/2032      478,890   
  1,609,000       Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.000%, 11/15/2022      1,176,581   
  985,000       Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/2024      731,363   
     

 

 

 
        41,162,846   
     

 

 

 
   Wirelines — 5.2%   
  33,710,000       AT&T, Inc., 2.625%, 12/01/2022      33,382,608   
  26,815,000       AT&T, Inc., 3.000%, 2/15/2022      27,360,605   
  406,000       Bell Canada, MTN, 7.300%, 2/23/2032, (CAD)      413,015   
  2,936,000       BellSouth Telecommunications LLC, 5.850%, 11/15/2045      2,824,226   
  62,040,000       CenturyLink, Inc., 6.450%, 6/15/2021      62,853,965   
  670,000       CenturyLink, Inc., 7.650%, 3/15/2042      552,750   
  4,990,000       CenturyLink, Inc., Series G, 6.875%, 1/15/2028      4,222,788   
  4,508,000       CenturyLink, Inc., Series P, 7.600%, 9/15/2039      3,707,830   
  195,000       Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co. LLC, 6.300%, 12/01/2028      180,863   
  24,103,000       Embarq Corp., 7.995%, 6/01/2036      23,270,000   
  265,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 7.875%, 1/15/2027      210,675   
  1,365,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 9.000%, 8/15/2031      1,173,900   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Wirelines — continued   
$ 825,000       Level 3 Financing, Inc., 7.000%, 6/01/2020    $ 860,640   
  5,200,000       Oi S.A., 9.750%, 9/15/2016, 144A, (BRL)      479,051   
  8,450,000       Portugal Telecom International Finance BV, EMTN, 4.500%, 6/16/2025, (EUR)      2,235,546   
  18,850,000       Portugal Telecom International Finance BV, EMTN, 5.000%, 11/04/2019, (EUR)      5,362,353   
  2,755,000       Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.875%, 7/15/2028      2,286,650   
  4,370,000       Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.625%, 8/03/2021      4,501,100   
  3,469,000       Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.750%, 2/15/2031      2,896,615   
  333,000       Qwest Corp., 6.500%, 6/01/2017      346,736   
  12,308,000       Qwest Corp., 6.875%, 9/15/2033      12,000,792   
  9,077,000       Qwest Corp., 7.250%, 9/15/2025      9,926,689   
  9,474,000       Qwest Corp., 7.250%, 10/15/2035      9,350,743   
  46,411,000       Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 6.000%, 9/30/2034      44,115,048   
  23,660,000       Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 6.375%, 11/15/2033      23,305,100   
  525,000       Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.134%, 4/27/2020      580,953   
  975,000       Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.462%, 2/16/2021      1,107,654   
  4,100,000       Telefonica Emisiones SAU, EMTN, 5.289%, 12/09/2022, (GBP)      6,701,358   
  9,100,000       Telefonica Emisiones SAU, EMTN, 5.375%, 2/02/2026, (GBP)      15,065,114   
  14,137,000       Telus Corp., 4.950%, 3/15/2017, (CAD)      11,234,058   
  54,665,000       Telus Corp., Series CG, 5.050%, 12/04/2019, (CAD)      46,563,426   
  32,509,000       Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.450%, 11/01/2022      32,309,915   
  2,642,000       Verizon New England, Inc., 7.875%, 11/15/2029      3,236,397   
  2,095,000       Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc., 6.000%, 12/01/2028      2,328,655   
     

 

 

 
        396,947,818   
     

 

 

 
   Total Non-Convertible Bonds
(Identified Cost $6,691,675,881)
     6,538,579,514   
     

 

 

 
     
  Convertible Bonds — 5.7%   
   Finance Companies — 0.1%   
  3,905,000       Euronet Worldwide, Inc., 1.500%, 10/01/2044      4,651,831   
     

 

 

 
   Midstream — 0.3%   
  45,925,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.500%, 5/15/2037      29,047,562   
     

 

 

 
   Property & Casualty Insurance — 1.0%   
  61,205,000       Old Republic International Corp., 3.750%, 3/15/2018      75,817,694   
     

 

 

 
   Technology — 4.3%   
  35,120,000       Intel Corp., 2.950%, 12/15/2035      44,624,350   
  137,016,000       Intel Corp., 3.250%, 8/01/2039      217,941,075   
  11,515,000       Lam Research Corp., Series B, 1.250%, 5/15/2018      16,963,035   
  362,458       Liberty Media LLC, 3.500%, 1/15/2031      337,080   
  46,000,000       Priceline Group, Inc. (The), 0.900%, 9/15/2021      46,287,500   
     

 

 

 
        326,153,040   
     

 

 

 
   Total Convertible Bonds
(Identified Cost $332,529,115)
     435,670,127   
     

 

 

 
     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
  Municipals — 1.2%   
   District of Columbia — 0.3%   
$ 14,680,000       Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, 7.462%, 10/01/2046    $ 20,662,981   
     

 

 

 
   Illinois — 0.7%   
  24,640,000       State of Illinois, 5.100%, 6/01/2033      23,042,096   
  33,395,000       State of Illinois, Series B, 5.520%, 4/01/2038      31,024,957   
     

 

 

 
        54,067,053   
     

 

 

 
   Michigan — 0.0%   
  2,275,000       Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority Taxable Turbo, Series A, 7.309%, 6/01/2034      2,080,920   
     

 

 

 
   Ohio — 0.1%   
  5,075,000       Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series A-2, 5.875%, 6/01/2047      4,781,716   
     

 

 

 
   Virginia — 0.1%   
  13,605,000       Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A-1, 6.706%, 6/01/2046      10,940,324   
     

 

 

 
   Total Municipals
(Identified Cost $87,840,433)
     92,532,994   
     

 

 

 
     
   Total Bonds and Notes
(Identified Cost $7,112,045,429)
     7,066,782,635   
     

 

 

 
     
  Senior Loans — 0.5%   
   Finance Companies — 0.4%   
  19,207,523       AWAS Finance Luxembourg 2012 S.A., New Term Loan, 3.500%, 7/16/2018(c)      19,141,449   
  10,279,907       AWAS Finance Luxembourg S.a.r.l., Term Loan B, 6/10/2016(i)      10,257,395   
     

 

 

 
        29,398,844   
     

 

 

 
   Supermarkets — 0.1%   
  8,980,404       Supervalu, Inc., Refi Term Loan B, 4.500%, 3/21/2019(c)      8,769,364   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Senior Loans

(Identified Cost $38,412,006)

     38,168,208   
     

 

 

 
     
Shares                
  Common Stocks — 0.8%   
   Automobiles — 0.7%   
  4,063,816       Ford Motor Co.      54,861,516   
     

 

 

 
   Metals & Mining — 0.1%   
  532,399       ArcelorMittal, (Registered)      2,438,387   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Common Stocks

(Identified Cost $41,504,230)

     57,299,903   
     

 

 

 
     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

    
Shares
     Description    Value (†)  
  Preferred Stocks — 0.2%   
   Midstream — 0.0%   
  43,031       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.000%(h)    $ 590,385   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Diversified — 0.2%   
  267,109       Weyerhaeuser Co., Series A, 6.375%      13,654,612   
     

 

 

 
   Total Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $16,984,961)      14,244,997   
     

 

 

 
     
Principal
Amount (‡)
               
  Short-Term Investments — 5.8%   
$ 111,674       Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.000%, to be repurchased at $111,674 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $111,900 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500% due 8/31/2018 valued at $113,934 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      111,674   
  436,287,025       Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $436,287,389 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $403,150,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.750% due 9/30/2022 valued at $408,693,313; $35,180,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 2.000% due 7/31/2022 valued at $36,323,350 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      436,287,025   
     

 

 

 
  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Identified Cost $436,398,699)

     436,398,699   
     

 

 

 
     
  

Total Investments — 100.6%

(Identified Cost $7,645,345,325)(a)

     7,612,894,442   
   Other assets less liabilities — (0.6)%      (42,912,584
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 7,569,981,858   
     

 

 

 
     
  (‡)       Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.   
  (†)       See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (††)       Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 25.   
  (†††)       Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.   
  (a)       Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):     
   At March 31, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $7,683,189,151 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:    
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 516,849,572   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (587,144,281
     

 

 

 
   Net unrealized depreciation    $ (70,294,709
     

 

 

 
     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

     
  (b)       Illiquid security. At March 31, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $159,623,089 or 2.1% of net assets. Illiquid securities are deemed to be fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.
  (c)       Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2016 is disclosed.
  (d)       Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate.
  (e)       Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date.
  (f)       Payment-in-kind security for which the issuer has the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in cash or additional debt securities.
  (g)       The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued.
  (h)       Non-income producing security.
  (i)       Position is unsettled. Contract rate was not determined at March 31, 2016 and does not take effect until settlement date. Maturity date is not finalized until settlement date.
     
  144A       All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $1,129,913,370 or 14.9% of net assets.
  ABS       Asset-Backed Securities
  EMTN       Euro Medium Term Note
  FHLMC       Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
  FNMA       Federal National Mortgage Association
  GMTN       Global Medium Term Note
  MTN       Medium Term Note
  PIK       Payment-in-Kind
  PJSC       Private Joint-Stock Company
  REITs       Real Estate Investment Trusts
     
  AUD       Australian Dollar
  BRL       Brazilian Real
  CAD       Canadian Dollar
  EUR       Euro
  GBP       British Pound
  IDR       Indonesian Rupiah
  ISK       Icelandic Krona
  MXN       Mexican Peso
  NOK       Norwegian Krone
  NZD       New Zealand Dollar

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund – (continued)

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Treasuries

     24.5

Banking

     13.4   

Technology

     6.0   

Wirelines

     5.2   

Finance Companies

     4.8   

Midstream

     3.1   

Metals & Mining

     2.9   

Local Authorities

     2.3   

Electric

     2.0   

Airlines

     2.0   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     28.6   

Short-Term Investments

     5.8   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     100.6   

Other assets less liabilities

     (0.6
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Currency Exposure Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

United States Dollar

     68.9

Canadian Dollar

     14.7   

New Zealand Dollar

     5.2   

Mexican Peso

     4.3   

Australian Dollar

     3.4   

Norwegian Krone

     2.8   

Other, less than 2% each

     1.3   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     100.6   

Other assets less liabilities

     (0.6
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at cost

   $ 7,645,345,325   

Net unrealized depreciation

     (32,450,883
  

 

 

 

Investments at value

     7,612,894,442   

Foreign currency at value (identified cost $767,693)

     779,625   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     12,419,330   

Receivable for securities sold

     13,788,830   

Dividends and interest receivable

     89,601,389   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     7,729,483,616   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for securities purchased

     135,453,976   

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     20,131,170   

Management fees payable (Note 5)

     2,546,744   

Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 5)

     560,618   

Administrative fees payable (Note 5)

     281,541   

Payable to distributor (Note 5d)

     141,490   

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

     386,219   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     159,501,758   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 7,569,981,858   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 7,541,438,044   

Undistributed net investment income

     7,439,448   

Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     52,758,552   

Net unrealized depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations

     (31,654,186
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 7,569,981,858   
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE:

  

Class A shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 1,334,462,627   
  

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     119,413,291   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

   $ 11.18   
  

 

 

 

Offering price per share (100/95.50 of net asset value) (Note 1)

   $ 11.68   
  

 

 

 

Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1)

  

Net assets

   $ 1,081,913,507   
  

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     97,701,519   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 11.07   
  

 

 

 

Class N shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 36,945,478   
  

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     3,306,664   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 11.17   
  

 

 

 

Class Y shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 5,077,912,218   
  

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     454,195,892   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 11.18   
  

 

 

 

Admin Class shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 38,748,028   
  

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     3,474,387   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 11.15   
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations

 

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest

   $ 172,490,941   

Dividends

     5,974,615   
  

 

 

 
     178,465,556   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fees (Note 5)

     16,458,564   

Service and distribution fees (Note 5)

     7,559,577   

Administrative fees (Note 5)

     1,805,299   

Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 5)

     82,769   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Notes 5 and 6)

     5,619,674   

Audit and tax services fees

     30,808   

Custodian fees and expenses

     229,034   

Legal fees (Note 5)

     62,814   

Registration fees

     117,053   

Shareholder reporting expenses

     357,458   

Miscellaneous expenses

     98,969   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     32,422,019   

Less waiver and/or expense reimbursement (Note 5)

     (182
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     32,421,837   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     146,043,719   
  

 

 

 

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

  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investments

     104,853,926   

Foreign currency transactions

     (1,095,682

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (18,830,709

Foreign currency translations

     1,880,170   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     86,807,705   
  

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 232,851,424   
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
 

FROM OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 146,043,719      $ 361,122,543   

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     103,758,244        2,301,046   

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

     (16,950,539     (837,843,535
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     232,851,424        (474,419,946
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

Net investment income

    

Class A

     (17,042,661     (56,457,196

Class B(a)

     (414     (75,127

Class C

     (8,502,206     (32,106,690

Class N

     (411,787     (471,295

Class Y

     (73,714,870     (223,960,105

Admin Class

     (409,235     (810,779

Net realized capital gains

    

Class A

     (19,604,662     (19,188,288

Class B(a)

     (1,141     (40,831

Class C

     (15,331,597     (14,769,296

Class N

     (444,917     (70,374

Class Y

     (77,370,095     (69,414,542

Admin Class

     (517,149     (286,059
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (213,350,734     (417,650,582
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 10)

     (1,438,300,189     (525,645,130
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets

     (1,418,799,499     (1,417,715,658

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of the period

     8,988,781,357        10,406,497,015   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the period

   $ 7,569,981,858      $ 8,988,781,357   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

UNDISTRIBUTED (DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF) NET INVESTMENT INCOME

   $ 7,439,448      $ (38,523,098
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Class A  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 11.10      $ 12.11      $ 12.22      $ 12.76      $ 12.12      $ 12.56   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.19        0.40        0.46        0.48        0.51        0.57   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.17        (0.95     0.26        (0.30     0.86        (0.15
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.36        (0.55     0.72        0.18        1.37        0.42   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.13     (0.34     (0.51     (0.60     (0.62     (0.60

Net realized capital gains

    (0.15     (0.12     (0.32     (0.12     (0.11     (0.26
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.28     (0.46     (0.83     (0.72     (0.73     (0.86
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 11.18      $ 11.10      $ 12.11      $ 12.22      $ 12.76      $ 12.12   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(b)

    3.31 %(c)      (4.72 )%      6.04     1.34     11.74     3.47

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 1,334,463      $ 1,628,216      $ 1,932,847      $ 2,431,718      $ 2,960,119      $ 2,705,810   

Net expenses

    0.85 %(d)      0.83     0.83     0.83     0.84     0.81

Gross expenses

    0.85 %(d)      0.83     0.83     0.83     0.84     0.81

Net investment income

    3.48 %(d)      3.38     3.75     3.85     4.17     4.56

Portfolio turnover rate

    4     23     19     30     19     19

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(c) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Class C  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 11.00      $ 12.00      $ 12.11      $ 12.66      $ 12.03      $ 12.47   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.15        0.31        0.36        0.39        0.42        0.47   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.15        (0.94     0.27        (0.32     0.85        (0.14
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.30        (0.63     0.63        0.07        1.27        0.33   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.08     (0.25     (0.42     (0.50     (0.53     (0.51

Net realized capital gains

    (0.15     (0.12     (0.32     (0.12     (0.11     (0.26
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.23     (0.37     (0.74     (0.62     (0.64     (0.77
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 11.07      $ 11.00      $ 12.00      $ 12.11      $ 12.66      $ 12.03   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(b)

    2.80 %(c)      (5.40 )%      5.29     0.50     10.91     2.71

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 1,081,914      $ 1,219,687      $ 1,524,806      $ 1,746,822      $ 2,281,142      $ 2,091,834   

Net expenses

    1.61 %(d)      1.58     1.58     1.58     1.59     1.56

Gross expenses

    1.61 %(d)      1.58     1.58     1.58     1.59     1.56

Net investment income

    2.74 %(d)      2.63     3.00     3.10     3.42     3.81

Portfolio turnover rate

    4     23     19     30     19     19

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(c) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Class N  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Period Ended
September 30,
2013*
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 11.11     $ 12.11     $ 12.22     $ 12.66  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

       

Net investment income(a)

    0.21        0.44        0.50        0.34   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.15       (0.93 )     0.26       (0.46 )
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.36       (0.49 )     0.76       (0.12 )
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

       

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.39     (0.55     (0.32

Net realized capital gains

    (0.15 )     (0.12 )     (0.32 )       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.30 )     (0.51 )     (0.87 )     (0.32 )
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 11.17     $ 11.11     $ 12.11     $ 12.22  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    3.36 %(b)      (4.28 )%      6.41     (0.95 )%(b)(c) 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

       

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 36,945      $ 21,851      $ 6,101      $ 41   

Net expenses

    0.47 %(d)      0.47     0.47 %(e)      0.65 %(d)(f) 

Gross expenses

    0.47 %(d)      0.47     0.47 %(e)      0.78 %(d) 

Net investment income

    3.92 %(d)      3.78     4.07     4.18 %(d) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    4     23     19     30

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.
(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(c) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(e) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%.
(f) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Class Y  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 11.11      $ 12.12      $ 12.23      $ 12.77      $ 12.13      $ 12.56   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.21        0.43        0.49        0.52        0.54        0.60   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.16        (0.95     0.26        (0.31     0.86        (0.14
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.37        (0.52     0.75        0.21        1.40        0.46   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.37     (0.54     (0.63     (0.65     (0.63

Net realized capital gains

    (0.15     (0.12     (0.32     (0.12     (0.11     (0.26
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.30     (0.49     (0.86     (0.75     (0.76     (0.89
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 11.18      $ 11.11      $ 12.12      $ 12.23      $ 12.77      $ 12.13   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    3.36 %(b)      (4.47 )%      6.30     1.60     12.01     3.81

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 5,077,912      $ 6,081,536      $ 6,911,938      $ 6,130,700      $ 6,817,911      $ 4,887,742   

Net expenses

    0.60 %(c)      0.58     0.59     0.58     0.59     0.56

Gross expenses

    0.60 %(c)      0.58     0.59     0.58     0.59     0.56

Net investment income

    3.73 %(c)      3.63     3.99     4.11     4.41     4.81

Portfolio turnover rate

    4     23     19     30     19     19

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(c) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Admin Class  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 11.08      $ 12.09      $ 12.20      $ 12.74      $ 12.11      $ 12.55   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.18        0.37        0.43        0.45        0.48        0.54   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.16        (0.95     0.26        (0.30     0.85        (0.15
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.34        (0.58     0.69        0.15        1.33        0.39   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.31     (0.48     (0.57     (0.59     (0.57

Net realized capital gains

    (0.15     (0.12     (0.32     (0.12     (0.11     (0.26
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (0.27     (0.43     (0.80     (0.69     (0.70     (0.83
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 11.15      $ 11.08      $ 12.09      $ 12.20      $ 12.74      $ 12.11   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    3.11 %(b)      (4.95 )%      5.79     1.10     11.41     3.26

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 38,748      $ 37,355      $ 25,585      $ 21,557      $ 15,968      $ 5,967   

Net expenses

    1.05 %(c)(d)      1.08     1.09     1.08     1.09     1.07

Gross expenses

    1.05 %(c)(d)      1.08     1.09     1.08     1.09     1.07

Net investment income

    3.31 %(c)      3.14     3.49     3.62     3.89     4.32

Portfolio turnover rate

    4     23     19     30     19     19

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(c) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(d) Includes refund of prior year service fee of 0.03%. See Note 5b of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

1.  Organization.  Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trust are presented in separate reports. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund (the “Fund”).

The Fund is a diversified investment company.

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class N, Class Y and Admin Class shares. As of the close of business on January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares and are no longer offered.

Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.25% (4.50% prior to November 2, 2015). Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition, except for reinvested distributions. Class N and Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Effective November 2, 2015, Class N shares are offered to investors with an initial minimum investment of $1,000,000. Class Y shares are intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000. Some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amounts as outlined in the Fund’s prospectus. Admin Class shares do not pay a front-end sales charge or a CDSC, but do pay a Rule 12b-1 fee. Admin Class shares are offered exclusively through intermediaries.

Most expenses can be directly attributed to a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”). Expenses of the Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees for Class A, Class B, Class C and Admin Class and, for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y and Admin Class, collectively, and Class N, individually, transfer agent fees). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of the Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.

2.  Significant Accounting Policies.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial

 

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statements. The Fund’s financial statements follow the accounting and reporting guidelines provided for investment companies and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to period-end through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

a.  Valuation.  Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service, or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers. Senior loans are valued at bid prices supplied by an independent pricing service, if available. Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available. In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted equity securities and senior loans where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated rates determined based on information provided by an independent pricing service.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and

 

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other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time a Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine the Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

As of March 31, 2016, securities held by the Fund were fair valued as follows:

 

Illiquid
securities
1

  

Percentage of
Net Assets

 
$159,623,089      2.1

 

1

Illiquid securities are deemed to be fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures.

b.  Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income.  Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily NAV calculation. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as the Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.

c.  Foreign Currency Translation.  The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, changes in exchange rates between the trade and settlement dates on securities

 

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transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, as of the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses and the net change in unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses are disclosed in the Statement of Operations. For federal income tax purposes, net realized foreign exchange gains or losses are characterized as ordinary income, and may, if the Fund has net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Fund.

The values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period for financial reporting purposes. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments reported in the Statement of Operations reflect gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates and fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. For federal income tax purposes, a portion of the net realized gain or loss on investments arising from changes in exchange rates, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations, may be characterized as ordinary income and may, if the Fund has net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Fund.

During the six months ended March 31, 2016, the amount of income available to be distributed by the Fund was reduced by $83,055,808 as a result of losses arising from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.

d.  Forward Foreign Currency Contracts.  The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts, to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Fund’s investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies the Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency the Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash and/or securities as collateral for the Fund’s or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.

 

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No forward foreign currency contracts were held by the Fund during the six months ended March 31, 2016.

e.  Federal and Foreign Income Taxes.  The Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of the Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of March 31, 2016 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Fund. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.

The Fund may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on investment income and taxes on capital gains on investments that are accrued and paid based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income are reflected on the Statement of Operations as a reduction of investment income, net of amounts eligible to be reclaimed. Dividends and interest receivable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign withholding taxes where reclaims have been or will be filed are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as tax reclaims receivable. Capital gains taxes paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. Accrued but unpaid capital gains taxes are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable, and reduce unrealized gains on investments. In the event that realized gains on investments are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to the Fund. Such amounts, if applicable, are reflected as foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain when received.

f.  Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders.  Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as foreign currency gains and losses, paydown gains and losses, capital gain distributions received, premium amortization, deferred Trustees’ fees, contingent payment debt instruments and convertible bonds. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary

 

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differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to wash sales, deferred Trustees’ fees, convertible bonds, defaulted and/or non-income producing securities, premium amortization and contingent payment debt instruments. Amounts of income and capital gain available to be distributed on a tax basis are determined annually, and at other times during the Fund’s fiscal year as may be necessary to avoid knowingly declaring and paying a return of capital distribution. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.

The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended September 30, 2015 was as follows:

 

2015 Distributions Paid From:  

Ordinary

Income

   

Long-Term

Capital Gains

   

Total

 
$ 313,881,192      $ 103,769,390      $ 417,650,582   

As of March 31, 2016, unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on a tax basis was approximately as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

      

Investments

   $ 364,126,008   

Foreign currency translations

     (433,624,020
  

 

 

 

Total unrealized depreciation

   $ (69,498,012

Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes.

g.  Repurchase Agreements.  The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which the Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. It is the Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon the Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of March 31, 2016, the Fund had an investment in a repurchase agreement for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement. The gross value of repurchase agreements is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes.

h.  Securities Lending.  The Fund has entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Fund, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest)

 

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of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Fund may bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Fund invests cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Fund and State Street Bank as lending agent.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Fund did not loan securities under this agreement.

i.  Indemnifications.  Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

3.  Fair Value Measurements.  In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

   

Level 2 – prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

   

Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The Fund’s pricing policies and procedures are recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Debt securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service. Broker-dealer bid prices may

 

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be used if an independent pricing service either is unable to price a security or does not provide a reliable price for a security. Broker-dealer bid prices for which the Fund does not have knowledge of the inputs used by the broker-dealer are categorized in Level 3. All security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, are reviewed on a daily basis by the adviser, subject to oversight by Fund management and the Board of Trustees. If the adviser, in good faith, believes that the price provided by an independent pricing service is unreliable, broker-dealer bid prices may be used until the price provided by the independent pricing service is considered to be reliable. Reliability of all security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, is tested in a variety of ways, including comparison to recent transaction prices and daily fluctuations, amongst other validation procedures in place. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds’ adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair valued securities may be categorized in Level 3.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Bonds and Notes

       

Non-Convertible Bonds

       

ABS Other

  $      $ 20,590,386      $ 90,440,148 (b)    $ 111,030,534   

Finance Companies

    1,210,213        323,678,268               324,888,481   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

           112,439,847        18,232,939 (b)      130,672,786   

All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a)

           5,971,987,713               5,971,987,713   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

    1,210,213        6,428,696,214        108,673,087        6,538,579,514   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Convertible Bonds(a)

           435,670,127               435,670,127   

Municipals(a)

           92,532,994               92,532,994   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Bonds and Notes

    1,210,213        6,956,899,335        108,673,087        7,066,782,635   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Senior Loans(a)

           38,168,208               38,168,208   

Common Stocks(a)

    57,299,903                      57,299,903   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

       

Midstream

                  590,385 (b)      590,385   

REITs - Diversified

    13,654,612                      13,654,612   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

    13,654,612               590,385        14,244,997   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments

           436,398,699               436,398,699   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 72,164,728      $ 7,431,466,242      $ 109,263,472      $ 7,612,894,442   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
(b) Valued using broker-dealer bid prices.

 

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The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of September 30, 2015 and/or March 31, 2016:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in Securities

 

Balance as of
September 30,
2015

   

Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)

   

Realized
Gain
(Loss)

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Purchases

 

Bonds and Notes

         

Non-Convertible Bonds

         

ABS Other

  $ 101,483,141      $      $ 17,182      $ (4,295,533   $   

Metals & Mining

    540,799                               

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

    18,273,394                      (40,455       

Preferred Stocks

         

Midstream

                         (1,577,302       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 120,297,334      $      $ 17,182      $ (5,913,290   $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments in Securities

 

Sales

   

Transfers
into Level 3

   

Transfers
out of
Level 3

   

Balance as of
March 31,
2016

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
from
Investments
Still Held at
March  31,
2016

 

Bonds and Notes

         

Non-Convertible Bonds

         

ABS Other

  $ (3,707,787   $      $ (3,056,855   $ 90,440,148      $ (4,130,987

Metals & Mining

                  (540,799              

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

                         18,232,939        (40,455

Preferred Stocks

         

Midstream

           2,167,687               590,385        (1,577,302
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (3,707,787   $ 2,167,687      $ (3,597,654   $ 109,263,472      $ (5,748,744
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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A debt security valued at $3,056,855 was transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, this security was valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service was unable to price the security. At March 31, 2016, this security was valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies.

A debt security valued at $540,799 was transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, this security was valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the security. At March 31, 2016, this security was valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies.

A preferred stock valued at $2,167,687 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, this security was valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At March 31, 2016, this security was valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the security.

All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.

4.  Purchases and Sales of Securities.  For the six months ended March 31, 2016, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government/Agency securities and including paydowns) were $191,387,926 and $1,450,135,035, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government/Agency securities (excluding short-term investments and including paydowns) were $125,068,359 and $591,801,029, respectively.

5.  Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

a.  Management Fees.  Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund. Under the terms of the management agreement, the Fund pays a management fee at the annual rate of 0.40% of the first $15 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets and 0.38% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $15 billion, calculated daily and payable monthly.

Loomis Sayles has given a binding undertaking to the Fund to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Fund’s operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes, organizational and extraordinary expenses such as litigation and indemnification expenses. This undertaking is in effect until January 31, 2017, may be terminated before then only with the consent of the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and is reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statement of Assets and

 

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Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016 (period ending close of business January 11, 2016, for Class B) the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreement were as follows:

 

Expense Limit as a Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets

 

Class A

  

Class B

    

Class C

    

Class N

    

Class Y

    

Admin Class

 
0.95%      1.70%         1.70%         0.65%         0.70%         1.20%   

Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses it has borne under the expense limitation agreement (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the management fees for the Fund were $16,458,564 (effective rate of 0.40% of average daily net assets).

No expenses were recovered during the six months ended March 31, 2016 under the terms of the expense limitation agreement.

Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trust. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.

b.  Service and Distribution Fees.  NGAM Distribution, L.P. (“NGAM Distribution”), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trust. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trust.

Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trust has adopted a Service Plan relating to the Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plan”), a Distribution and Service Plan relating to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares (the “Class B and Class C Plans”), and a Distribution Plan relating to its Admin Class shares (the “Admin Class Plan”).

Under the Class A Plan, the Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

Under the Class B and Class C Plans, the Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net

 

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assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class B and Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

Also under the Class B and Class C Plans, the Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Class B and Class C shares.

Under the Admin Class Plan, the Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Admin Class shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Admin Class shares or for payments made by NGAM Distribution to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Admin Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

In addition, the Admin Class shares of the Fund may pay NGAM Distribution an administrative service fee, at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Admin Class shares. These fees are subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries for providing personal services and/or account maintenance for their customers who hold such shares.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the service and distribution fees for the Fund were as follows:

 

Service Fees

     Distribution Fees  

Class A

  

Class B

    

Class C

    

Admin Class

    

Class B

    

Class C

    

Admin Class

 
$1,815,346      $68         $1,414,896         $36,651         $204         $4,244,687         $47,725   

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, NGAM Distribution refunded the Fund $11,074 of prior year Admin Class service fees paid to NGAM Distribution in excess of amounts subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries. Service and distribution fees on the Statement of Operations have been reduced by this amount.

c.  Administrative Fees.  NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”) provides certain administrative services for the Fund and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. NGAM Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and NGAM Advisors, the Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion, 0.0350% of the next $30 billion and 0.0325% of such assets in excess of

 

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$90 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the administrative fees for the Fund were $1,805,299.

d.  Sub-Transfer Agent Fees.  NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the Fund and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Fund primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Fund. These services would have been provided by the Fund’s transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly at the Fund’s transfer agent. Accordingly, the Fund has agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the Fund’s transfer agent and other service providers. Class N shares do not bear such expenses.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations) for the Fund were $5,417,342.

As of March 31, 2016, the Fund owes NGAM Distribution $141,490 in reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as payable to distributor).

Sub-transfer agent fees attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.

e.  Commissions.  Commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by NGAM Distribution were $95,718 for the six months ended March 31, 2016.

f.  Trustees Fees and Expenses.  The Trust does not pay any compensation directly to its officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $325,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $155,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, the

 

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March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and the chairperson of the Audit Committee each receive an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $17,500. The chairperson of the Governance Committee receives an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.

Prior to January 1, 2016, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $300,000 and each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $130,000. The chairperson of the Governance Committee received an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $5,000. All other Trustee fees remained unchanged.

A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Fund under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

g.  Affiliated Ownership.  As of March 31, 2016, Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan held shares of the Fund representing 0.10% of the Fund’s net assets.

Investment activities of affiliated shareholders could have material impacts on the Fund.

h.  Reimbursement of Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses.  NGAM Advisors had given a binding contractual undertaking to the Fund to reimburse any and all transfer agency expenses for the Fund’s Class N shares. This undertaking was in effect through January 31, 2016 and is not subject to recovery under the expense limitation agreement described above.

For the period October 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016, NGAM Advisors reimbursed the Fund $182 for transfer agency expenses related to Class N shares.

 

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March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

i.  Interfund Transactions.  A Fund may purchase securities from, or sell securities to, an affiliated fund provided the affiliation is due solely to having a common investment adviser, common officers, or common trustees. For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Fund purchased securities from an affiliated fund in compliance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act in the amount of $22,783,031.

6.  Class-Specific Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses.  For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Fund incurred the following class-specific expenses (including sub-transfer agent fees, where applicable):

 

    Class A     Class B     Class C     Class N     Class Y     Admin Class  

Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses

  $ 994,728      $ 35      $ 776,858      $ 274      $ 3,821,504      $ 26,275   

Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes. Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class N are allocated to Class N.

7.  Line of Credit.  The Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, participates in a $150,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank and Trust. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $150,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $150,000,000 limit at any time). Interest is charged to each participating Fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Fund had no borrowings under this agreement.

Effective April 14, 2016, the line of credit with State Street Bank and Trust Company expired, and the Funds, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, entered into a 364-day, $400,000,000 syndicated, committed, unsecured line of credit with Citibank, N.A. to be used for temporary or emergency purposes only. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $400,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $400,000,000 limit at any time), subject to each Fund’s investment restrictions. Interest is charged to the Funds based upon the terms set forth in the agreement. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. The Funds paid an arrangement fee, an upfront fee, and other fees in connection with the new line of credit agreement.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

8.  Concentration of Risk.  The Fund’s investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign currency fluctuations, higher volatility than U.S. securities, varying degrees of regulation and limited liquidity. Greater political, economic, credit and information risks are also associated with foreign securities.

9.  Concentration of Ownership.  From time to time, a Fund may have a concentration of one or more accounts constituting a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities by holders of such accounts could have material impacts on the Fund. As of March 31, 2016, based on management’s evaluation of the shareholder account base, the Fund had accounts representing controlling ownership of more than 5% of the Fund’s total outstanding shares. The number of such accounts, based on accounts that represent more than 5% of an individual class of shares, and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such holdings were as follows:

 

Number of 5%
Account Holders

  

Percentage of
Ownership

 
1      22.04

Omnibus shareholder accounts for which NGAM Advisors understands that the intermediary has discretion over the underlying shareholder accounts, or investment models where a shareholder account may be invested for a non-discretionary customer, are included in the table above. For other omnibus accounts, the Fund does not have information on the individual shareholder accounts underlying the omnibus accounts; therefore, there could be other 5% shareholders in addition to those disclosed in the table above.

10.  Capital Shares.  The Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
    Year Ended
September 30, 2015
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Class A         

Issued from the sale of shares

     11,649,430      $ 127,748,680        50,766,517      $ 600,413,342   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     2,784,437        30,334,215        5,370,833        63,307,123   

Redeemed

     (41,661,247     (457,197,752     (69,121,484     (805,049,363
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (27,227,380   $ (299,114,857     (12,984,134   $ (141,328,898
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class B(a)         

Issued from the sale of shares

     12      $ 127        2,376      $ 27,982   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     132        1,428        6,685        78,892   

Redeemed

     (12,496     (135,947     (430,116     (5,024,441
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (12,352   $ (134,392     (421,055   $ (4,917,567
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

10.  Capital Shares (continued).

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
    Year Ended
September 30, 2015
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Class C         

Issued from the sale of shares

     5,018,045      $ 54,383,158        12,852,371      $ 151,180,866   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     1,453,523        15,667,306        2,611,403        30,561,859   

Redeemed

     (19,658,199     (214,163,193     (31,658,857     (365,540,475
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (13,186,631   $ (144,112,729     (16,195,083   $ (183,797,750
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class N         

Issued from the sale of shares

     1,556,462      $ 17,097,300        1,864,131      $ 22,024,796   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     78,749        856,704        46,286        540,713   

Redeemed

     (296,071     (3,230,704     (446,650     (5,162,629
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     1,339,140      $ 14,723,300        1,463,767      $ 17,402,880   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Y         

Issued from the sale of shares

     54,915,350      $ 603,569,999        185,813,381      $ 2,194,472,200   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     12,552,360        136,905,793        22,378,908        263,725,134   

Redeemed

     (160,616,418     (1,751,313,787     (231,275,254     (2,685,801,589
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (93,148,708   $ (1,010,837,995     (23,082,965   $ (227,604,255
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Admin Class         

Issued from the sale of shares

     808,491      $ 8,886,879        2,406,562      $ 28,067,886   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     41,467        450,517        43,693        512,939   

Redeemed

     (746,802     (8,160,912     (1,195,940     (13,980,365
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     103,156      $ 1,176,484        1,254,315      $ 14,600,460   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     (132,132,775   $ (1,438,300,189     (49,965,155   $ (525,645,130
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund

Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

Semiannual Report

March 31, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Portfolio Review     1   
Portfolio of Investments     7   
Financial Statements     26   
Notes to Financial Statements     38   


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LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

 

Managers   Symbols   
Mark F. Burns, CFA®   Institutional Class    LSSIX
John J. Slavik, CFA®   Retail Class    LCGRX
  Class N    LSSNX

 

 

Objective

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital growth from investments in common stocks or other equity securities.

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20162

 

             
         6 months     1 year     5 years      10 years     

Life of

Class N

 
   
Institutional Class (Inception 12/31/96)       -1.52     -9.47     7.83      7.56     
Retail Class (Inception 12/31/96)       -1.67        -9.69        7.53         7.29           
Class N (Inception 2/1/13)         -1.42        -9.32                        9.81   
   
Comparative Performance                
Russell 2000® Growth Index1         -0.57        -11.84        7.70         6.00         9.24   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any Fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

1   

Russell 2000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® companies with higher price-to-book ratios and forecasted growth values.

 

2    Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP VALUE FUND

 

Managers   Symbols   
Joseph R. Gatz, CFA®   Institutional Class    LSSCX
Jeffrey Schwartz, CFA®   Retail Class    LSCRX
  Admin Class    LSVAX
  Class N    LSCNX

 

 

Objective

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital growth from investments in common stocks or other equity securities.

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20163

 

             
         6 months     1 year     5 years      10 years     

Life of

Class N

 
   
Institutional Class (Inception 5/13/91)       6.59     -4.95     8.60      6.88     
Retail Class (Inception 12/31/96)       6.44        -5.19        8.32         6.61           
Admin Class (Inception 1/2/98)       6.34        -5.42        8.06         6.34           
Class N (Inception 2/1/13)         6.61        -4.90                        9.67   
   
Comparative Performance           
Russell 2000® Value Index1       4.63        -7.72        6.67         4.42         6.85   
Russell 2000® Index2         2.02        -9.76        7.20         5.26         8.06   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any Fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

1   

Russell 2000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

2   

Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

 

3    Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL/MID CAP GROWTH FUND

 

Managers   Symbols   
Mark F. Burns, CFA®   Institutional Class    LSMIX
John J. Slavik, CFA®     

 

 

Objective

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital growth from investments in common stocks or other equity securities.

 

 

Total Returns — March 31, 20162

 

       
          6 months      Life of
Fund
 
   
Institutional Class (Inception 6/30/15)        0.22      -9.30
 
Comparative Performance   
Russell 2500TM Growth Index1          1.05         -10.12   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any Fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

1   

Russell 2500TM Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-to-mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2500TM companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

 

2    Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional Index Information

This document may contain references to third party copyrights, indexes, and trademarks, each of which is the property of its respective owner. Such owner is not affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management or any of its related or affiliated companies (collectively “NGAM”) and does not sponsor, endorse or participate in the provision of any NGAM services, funds or other financial products.

The index information contained herein is derived from third parties and is provided on an “as is” basis. The user of this information assumes the entire risk of use of this information. Each of the third party entities involved in compiling, computing or creating index information disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information.

Proxy Voting Information

A description of the Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge upon request, by calling Loomis Sayles at 800-633-3330; on the Funds’ website, at www.loomissayles.com, and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) website at www.sec.gov. Information about how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12 months ended June 30, 2015 is available on the Funds’ website and the SEC’s website.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES

As a mutual fund shareholder you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the Funds’ prospectus. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The first line in the table of each Fund shows the actual amount of Fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund from October 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During Period column as shown below for your class.

 

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

Please note that the expenses shown reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Institutional Class

   Beginning
Account Value
10/1/2015
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/2016
     Expenses Paid
During Period*
10/1/2015 – 3/31/2016
 

Actual

     $1,000.00         $984.80         $4.71   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00         $1,020.25         $4.80   

Retail Class

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00         $983.30         $5.95   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00         $1,019.00         $6.06   

Class N

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00         $985.80         $4.07   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00         $1,020.90         $4.14   

*   Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.95%, 1.20% and 0.82% for Institutional Class, Retail Class and Class N, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period).

         

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund

 

Institutional Class

   Beginning
Account Value
10/1/2015
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/2016
     Expenses Paid
During Period*
10/1/2015 – 3/31/2016
 

Actual

     $1,000.00         $1,065.90         $4.65   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00         $1,020.50         $4.55   

Retail Class

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00         $1,064.40         $5.94   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00         $1,019.25         $5.81   

Admin Class

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00         $1,063.40         $7.17   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00         $1,018.05         $7.01   

Class N

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00         $1,066.10         $4.29   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00         $1,020.85         $4.19   

*   Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement): 0.90%, 1.15%, 1.39% and 0.83% for Institutional Class, Retail Class, Admin Class and Class N, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period).

         

Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Institutional Class

   Beginning
Account Value
10/1/2015
     Ending
Account Value
3/31/2016
     Expenses Paid
During Period*
10/1/2015 –3/31/2016
 

Actual

     $1,000.00         $1,002.20         $4.25   

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00         $1,020.75         $4.29   

*   Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement) of 0.85%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period).

        

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – 97.5% of Net Assets  
  Aerospace & Defense – 1.1%  
  278,204      Hexcel Corp.   $ 12,160,297   
   

 

 

 
  Auto Components – 1.0%  
  254,863      Gentherm, Inc.(b)     10,599,752   
   

 

 

 
  Banks – 4.6%  
  249,969      Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.     10,491,199   
  227,185      Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.     11,145,696   
  308,461      PrivateBancorp, Inc.     11,906,595   
  168,096      Renasant Corp.     5,532,039   
  643,368      Talmer Bancorp, Inc., Class A     11,638,527   
   

 

 

 
      50,714,056   
   

 

 

 
  Biotechnology – 4.3%  
  447,878      Emergent Biosolutions, Inc.(b)     16,280,365   
  348,318      Genomic Health, Inc.(b)     8,627,837   
  837,865      Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)     9,166,243   
  610,553      Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)     7,296,108   
  131,050      Ophthotech Corp.(b)     5,539,484   
   

 

 

 
      46,910,037   
   

 

 

 
  Building Products – 2.3%  
  258,773      Apogee Enterprises, Inc.     11,357,547   
  282,088      Trex Co., Inc.(b)     13,520,478   
   

 

 

 
      24,878,025   
   

 

 

 
  Capital Markets – 2.5%  
  315,418      Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc.     9,727,491   
  272,628      Financial Engines, Inc.     8,568,698   
  350,832      HFF, Inc., Class A     9,658,405   
   

 

 

 
      27,954,594   
   

 

 

 
  Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.5%  
  459,731      Healthcare Services Group, Inc.     16,922,698   
   

 

 

 
  Communications Equipment – 0.6%  
  317,502      Ciena Corp.(b)     6,038,888   
   

 

 

 
  Construction & Engineering – 2.4%  
  321,339      Granite Construction, Inc.     15,360,004   
  452,824      Primoris Services Corp.     11,003,623   
   

 

 

 
      26,363,627   
   

 

 

 
  Distributors – 1.5%  
  185,248      Pool Corp.     16,253,660   
   

 

 

 
  Diversified Consumer Services – 3.3%  
  265,782      Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.(b)     17,217,358   
  188,442      Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(b)     8,054,011   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Diversified Consumer Services – continued  
  522,467      Nord Anglia Education, Inc.(b)   $ 10,914,336   
   

 

 

 
      36,185,705   
   

 

 

 
  Diversified Financial Services – 1.6%  
  140,602      MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.     17,551,348   
   

 

 

 
  Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.2%  
  335,495      Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.     13,094,370   
   

 

 

 
  Electrical Equipment – 0.5%  
  144,395      Generac Holdings, Inc.(b)     5,377,270   
   

 

 

 
  Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 2.7%  
  174,924      FEI Co.     15,569,985   
  141,511      IPG Photonics Corp.(b)     13,596,377   
   

 

 

 
      29,166,362   
   

 

 

 
  Energy Equipment & Services – 0.8%  
  153,443      Dril-Quip, Inc.(b)     9,292,508   
   

 

 

 
  Food Products – 1.0%  
  95,256      Amplify Snack Brands, Inc.(b)     1,364,066   
  289,969      Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.     9,128,224   
   

 

 

 
      10,492,290   
   

 

 

 
  Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 7.8%  
  384,091      Cynosure, Inc., Class A(b)     16,946,095   
  382,187      Globus Medical, Inc.(b)     9,076,941   
  239,586      Inogen, Inc.(b)     10,776,579   
  358,080      Insulet Corp.(b)     11,873,933   
  191,795      Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(b)     12,919,311   
  317,477      Natus Medical, Inc.(b)     12,200,641   
  227,697      Neogen Corp.(b)     11,464,544   
   

 

 

 
      85,258,044   
   

 

 

 
  Health Care Providers & Services – 5.6%  
  205,123      Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(b)     11,304,328   
  382,753      Aceto Corp.     9,017,661   
  380,490      AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(b)     12,788,269   
  149,920      Amsurg Corp.(b)     11,184,032   
  530,112      Ensign Group, Inc. (The)     12,001,736   
  392,682      Surgery Partners, Inc.(b)     5,206,963   
   

 

 

 
      61,502,989   
   

 

 

 
  Health Care Technology – 1.9%  
  277,347      Medidata Solutions, Inc.(b)     10,736,102   
  335,024      Press Ganey Holdings, Inc.(b)     10,077,522   
   

 

 

 
      20,813,624   
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 6.3%  
  374,616      Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.(b)   $ 11,639,319   
  251,079      Diamond Resorts International, Inc.(b)     6,101,220   
  211,476      Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.(b)     11,009,441   
  364,132      Texas Roadhouse, Inc.     15,868,872   
  99,383      Vail Resorts, Inc.     13,287,507   
  280,795      Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc.(b)     10,948,197   
   

 

 

 
      68,854,556   
   

 

 

 
  Household Durables – 0.6%  
  112,445      Universal Electronics, Inc.(b)     6,970,466   
   

 

 

 
  Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.7%  
  189,743      Wayfair, Inc., Class A(b)     8,200,692   
   

 

 

 
  Internet Software & Services – 3.6%  
  315,347      Criteo S.A., Sponsored ADR(b)     13,061,673   
  129,724      LogMeIn, Inc.(b)     6,545,873   
  429,633      Q2 Holdings, Inc.(b)     10,328,377   
  467,920      Wix.com Ltd.(b)     9,484,738   
   

 

 

 
      39,420,661   
   

 

 

 
  IT Services – 5.7%  
  307,184      Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc.(b)     10,536,411   
  165,801      EPAM Systems, Inc.(b)     12,380,361   
  210,294      Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(b)     15,584,888   
  389,785      InterXion Holding NV(b)     13,478,765   
  669,406      Square, Inc.(b)     10,228,524   
   

 

 

 
      62,208,949   
   

 

 

 
  Leisure Products – 1.3%  
  282,033      Vista Outdoor, Inc.(b)     14,640,333   
   

 

 

 
  Life Sciences Tools & Services – 2.0%  
  235,531      Cambrex Corp.(b)     10,363,364   
  289,415      INC Research Holdings, Inc., Class A(b)     11,926,792   
   

 

 

 
      22,290,156   
   

 

 

 
  Machinery – 4.2%  
  178,906      Astec Industries, Inc.     8,349,543   
  103,877      Middleby Corp. (The)(b)     11,090,947   
  227,862      Proto Labs, Inc.(b)     17,565,882   
  125,269      RBC Bearings, Inc.(b)     9,177,207   
   

 

 

 
      46,183,579   
   

 

 

 
  Media – 0.8%  
  293,581      IMAX Corp.(b)     9,127,433   
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.0%  
  150,427      Diamondback Energy, Inc.(b)   $ 11,609,956   
  170,712      PDC Energy, Inc.(b)     10,148,828   
   

 

 

 
      21,758,784   
   

 

 

 
  Pharmaceuticals – 0.9%  
  303,958      Impax Laboratories, Inc.(b)     9,732,735   
   

 

 

 
  Professional Services – 1.0%  
  221,308      WageWorks, Inc.(b)     11,200,398   
   

 

 

 
  Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 6.7%  
  178,070      Cavium, Inc.(b)     10,890,761   
  442,419      Inphi Corp.(b)     14,750,249   
  862,211      Intersil Corp.     11,527,761   
  327,702      MKS Instruments, Inc.     12,337,980   
  209,293      Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.     13,319,407   
  246,961      Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(b)     11,103,367   
   

 

 

 
      73,929,525   
   

 

 

 
  Software – 6.6%  
  181,116      Blackbaud, Inc.     11,390,385   
  569,982      Callidus Software, Inc.(b)     9,507,300   
  262,062      FleetMatics Group PLC(b)     10,668,544   
  310,761      Guidewire Software, Inc.(b)     16,930,259   
  332,449      RingCentral, Inc., Class A(b)     5,236,072   
  96,615      Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The)(b)     18,695,003   
   

 

 

 
      72,427,563   
   

 

 

 
  Specialty Retail – 3.0%  
  162,134      Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.(b)     9,702,098   
  243,154      Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.     17,378,216   
  414,116      Tile Shop Holdings, Inc.(b)     6,174,470   
   

 

 

 
      33,254,784   
   

 

 

 
  Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.5%  
  143,058      Columbia Sportswear Co.     8,596,355   
  112,996      Oxford Industries, Inc.     7,596,721   
  314,216      Steven Madden Ltd.(b)     11,638,561   
   

 

 

 
      27,831,637   
   

 

 

 
  Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.9%  
  460,487      Essent Group Ltd.(b)     9,578,130   
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.5%  
  130,953      Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(b)   $ 5,370,383   
   

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(Identified Cost $927,808,598)
    1,070,510,908   
   

 

 

 
 
 
Principal
Amount
  
  
           
  Short-Term Investments – 2.6%  
$ 28,249,289      Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $28,249,313 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $28,355,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.75% due 3/31/2022 valued at $28,815,769 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)
(Identified Cost $28,249,289)
    28,249,289   
   

 

 

 
  Total Investments – 100.1%
(Identified Cost $956,057,887)(a)
    1,098,760,197   
 

Other assets less liabilities—(0.1)%

    (892,944
   

 

 

 
  Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 1,097,867,253   
   

 

 

 
  (†)      See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.  
  (a)      Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):    
  At March 31, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $956,057,887 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:    
  Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost   $ 184,487,298   
  Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value     (41,784,988
   

 

 

 
  Net unrealized appreciation   $ 142,702,310   
   

 

 

 
  (b)      Non-income producing security.  
  ADR      An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    7.8

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    6.7   

Software

    6.6   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    6.3   

IT Services

    5.7   

Health Care Providers & Services

    5.6   

Banks

    4.6   

Biotechnology

    4.3   

Machinery

    4.2   

Internet Software & Services

    3.6   

Diversified Consumer Services

    3.3   

Specialty Retail

    3.0   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    2.7   

Capital Markets

    2.5   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    2.5   

Construction & Engineering

    2.4   

Building Products

    2.3   

Life Sciences Tools & Services

    2.0   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    2.0   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

    19.4   

Short-Term Investments

    2.6   
 

 

 

 

Total Investments

    100.1   

Other assets less liabilities

    (0.1
 

 

 

 

Net Assets

    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – 98.1% of Net Assets  
  Aerospace & Defense – 1.8%  
  153,262      Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.(b)   $ 2,510,432   
  287,222      BWX Technologies, Inc.     9,639,170   
  375,876      DigitalGlobe, Inc.(b)     6,502,655   
   

 

 

 
      18,652,257   
   

 

 

 
  Auto Components – 1.3%  
  401,308      Fox Factory Holding Corp.(b)     6,344,679   
  195,841      Horizon Global Corp.(b)     2,463,680   
  93,384      Tenneco, Inc.(b)     4,810,210   
   

 

 

 
      13,618,569   
   

 

 

 
  Banks – 15.6%  
  442,810      BancorpSouth, Inc.     9,436,281   
  271,748      Bryn Mawr Bank Corp.     6,992,076   
  474,290      Cathay General Bancorp     13,436,636   
  560,734      CVB Financial Corp.     9,784,808   
  569,745      First Financial Bancorp     10,357,964   
  265,484      First Financial Bankshares, Inc.     7,853,017   
  216,203      Home BancShares, Inc.     8,853,513   
  182,679      IBERIABANK Corp.     9,365,952   
  176,840      LegacyTexas Financial Group, Inc.     3,474,906   
  260,649      PacWest Bancorp     9,683,110   
  186,760      Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.     9,162,445   
  299,752      Popular, Inc.     8,575,905   
  234,817      Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.     10,893,161   
  104,933      Signature Bank(b)     14,283,480   
  633,098      Talmer Bancorp, Inc., Class A     11,452,743   
  129,831      Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(b)     4,982,914   
  139,009      Triumph Bancorp, Inc.(b)     2,200,512   
  238,400      Wintrust Financial Corp.     10,570,656   
   

 

 

 
      161,360,079   
   

 

 

 
  Beverages – 1.1%  
  813,319      Cott Corp.     11,297,001   
   

 

 

 
  Building Products – 2.0%  
  161,754      Armstrong World Industries, Inc.(b)     7,824,041   
  117,224      Masonite International Corp.(b)     7,678,172   
  108,312      Patrick Industries, Inc.(b)     4,916,282   
   

 

 

 
      20,418,495   
   

 

 

 
  Capital Markets – 0.6%  
  228,175      Stifel Financial Corp.(b)     6,753,980   
   

 

 

 
  Chemicals – 1.4%  
  126,292      Cabot Corp.     6,103,692   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Chemicals – continued  
  143,561      Minerals Technologies, Inc.   $ 8,161,443   
   

 

 

 
      14,265,135   
   

 

 

 
  Commercial Services & Supplies – 3.7%  
  53,955      Clean Harbors, Inc.(b)     2,662,140   
  315,742      KAR Auction Services, Inc.     12,042,400   
  310,098      Kimball International, Inc.     3,519,612   
  282,653      Knoll, Inc.     6,119,438   
  235,590      Viad Corp.     6,869,804   
  305,955      West Corp.     6,981,893   
   

 

 

 
      38,195,287   
   

 

 

 
  Communications Equipment – 1.2%  
  255,856      Arris International PLC(b)     5,864,219   
  400,785      Calix, Inc.(b)     2,841,566   
  361,458      Digi International, Inc.(b)     3,408,549   
   

 

 

 
      12,114,334   
   

 

 

 
  Construction & Engineering – 1.0%  
  111,579      Argan, Inc.     3,923,118   
  275,303      MYR Group, Inc.(b)     6,912,858   
   

 

 

 
      10,835,976   
   

 

 

 
  Construction Materials – 0.7%  
  233,274      Summit Materials, Inc., Class A(b)     4,537,179   
  50,571      U.S. Concrete, Inc.(b)     3,013,020   
   

 

 

 
      7,550,199   
   

 

 

 
  Consumer Finance – 0.2%  
  12,965      Credit Acceptance Corp.(b)     2,353,796   
   

 

 

 
  Distributors – 0.8%  
  106,431      Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc.     8,680,512   
   

 

 

 
  Diversified Consumer Services – 0.6%  
  292,089      Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co.(b)     5,824,255   
   

 

 

 
  Diversified Financial Services – 1.2%  
  607,191      FNFV Group(b)     6,588,022   
  46,071      MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.     5,751,043   
   

 

 

 
      12,339,065   
   

 

 

 
  Electric Utilities – 1.1%  
  211,336      ALLETE, Inc.     11,849,610   
   

 

 

 
  Electrical Equipment – 1.4%  
  47,827      AZZ, Inc.     2,707,008   
  371,337      Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.(b)     7,946,612   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Electrical Equipment – continued  
  64,749      EnerSys   $ 3,607,814   
   

 

 

 
      14,261,434   
   

 

 

 
  Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 5.1%  
  149,198      Belden, Inc.     9,157,773   
  130,307      Littelfuse, Inc.     16,042,095   
  200,908      Methode Electronics, Inc.     5,874,550   
  150,219      Rogers Corp.(b)     8,993,612   
  153,848      VeriFone Systems, Inc.(b)     4,344,667   
  328,817      Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.     4,014,856   
  68,665      Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(b)     4,737,885   
   

 

 

 
      53,165,438   
   

 

 

 
  Energy Equipment & Services – 1.6%  
  158,279      Bristow Group, Inc.     2,994,639   
  211,268      Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.(b)     4,569,727   
  343,132      RPC, Inc.     4,865,612   
  190,177      U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.     4,320,821   
   

 

 

 
      16,750,799   
   

 

 

 
  Food & Staples Retailing – 0.8%  
  290,761      SpartanNash Co.     8,812,966   
   

 

 

 
  Food Products – 2.2%  
  330,861      Darling Ingredients, Inc.(b)     4,357,439   
  28,478      J&J Snack Foods Corp.     3,083,598   
  218,763      Post Holdings, Inc.(b)     15,044,332   
   

 

 

 
      22,485,369   
   

 

 

 
  Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.3%  
  133,448      Cynosure, Inc., Class A(b)     5,887,726   
  221,646      Halyard Health, Inc.(b)     6,367,890   
  170,898      SurModics, Inc.(b)     3,146,232   
  50,910      Teleflex, Inc.     7,993,379   
   

 

 

 
      23,395,227   
   

 

 

 
  Health Care Providers & Services – 1.2%  
  228,734      PharMerica Corp.(b)     5,057,308   
  79,781      WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(b)     7,399,688   
   

 

 

 
      12,456,996   
   

 

 

 
  Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 5.3%  
  309,088      Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.(b)     4,463,231   
  80,236      Churchill Downs, Inc.     11,865,300   
  26,119      Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.     3,987,588   
  171,951      Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc.(b)     2,850,948   
  205,876      Diamond Resorts International, Inc.(b)     5,002,787   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – continued  
  150,372      J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc.(b)   $ 1,587,928   
  279,016      Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.(b)     4,349,859   
  137,191      Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.     9,260,392   
  206,806      Six Flags Entertainment Corp.     11,475,665   
   

 

 

 
      54,843,698   
   

 

 

 
  Household Durables – 1.4%  
  69,113      Helen of Troy Ltd.(b)     7,166,327   
  85,077      Jarden Corp.(b)     5,015,289   
  98,381      Libbey, Inc.     1,829,887   
   

 

 

 
      14,011,503   
   

 

 

 
  Household Products – 0.4%  
  267,854      HRG Group, Inc.(b)     3,731,206   
   

 

 

 
  Industrial Conglomerates – 0.5%  
  335,352      Raven Industries, Inc.     5,372,339   
   

 

 

 
  Insurance – 3.2%  
  131,575      Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc.(b)     2,386,770   
  390,842      Employers Holdings, Inc.     10,998,294   
  181,171      ProAssurance Corp.     9,167,253   
  111,529      Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., Class A     10,734,666   
   

 

 

 
      33,286,983   
   

 

 

 
  Internet & Catalog Retail – 1.4%  
  457,502      1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A(b)     3,605,116   
  123,622      HSN, Inc.     6,466,667   
  111,426      Liberty Ventures, Series A(b)     4,358,985   
   

 

 

 
      14,430,768   
   

 

 

 
  IT Services – 5.6%  
  321,390      Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.     9,731,689   
  185,898      Convergys Corp.     5,162,388   
  137,365      CSG Systems International, Inc.     6,203,403   
  95,086      DST Systems, Inc.     10,722,848   
  144,019      Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(b)     10,673,248   
  340,631      Perficient, Inc.(b)     7,398,505   
  99,318      WEX, Inc.(b)     8,279,149   
   

 

 

 
      58,171,230   
   

 

 

 
  Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.9%  
  36,277      Albany Molecular Research, Inc.(b)     554,675   
  324,561      VWR Corp.(b)     8,782,621   
   

 

 

 
      9,337,296   
   

 

 

 

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Machinery – 4.0%  
  76,178      Alamo Group, Inc.   $ 4,243,876   
  179,753      Albany International Corp., Class A     6,756,915   
  103,218      Altra Industrial Motion Corp.     2,867,396   
  229,958      John Bean Technologies Corp.     12,971,931   
  143,818      RBC Bearings, Inc.(b)     10,536,107   
  233,633      TriMas Corp.(b)     4,093,250   
   

 

 

 
      41,469,475   
   

 

 

 
  Marine – 0.4%  
  60,590      Kirby Corp.(b)     3,652,971   
   

 

 

 
  Media – 3.2%  
  74,384      Carmike Cinemas, Inc.(b)     2,234,495   
  439,086      E.W. Scripps Co. (The), Class A     6,845,351   
  140,806      John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A     6,884,005   
  549,516      National CineMedia, Inc.     8,358,139   
  559,058      New Media Investment Group, Inc.     9,302,725   
   

 

 

 
      33,624,715   
   

 

 

 
  Metals & Mining – 1.0%  
  409,683      Ferroglobe PLC     3,609,307   
  172,244      Haynes International, Inc.     6,286,906   
   

 

 

 
      9,896,213   
   

 

 

 
  Multi-Utilities – 1.1%  
  190,397      NorthWestern Corp.     11,757,015   
   

 

 

 
  Multiline Retail – 0.4%  
  288,924      Fred’s, Inc., Class A     4,307,857   
   

 

 

 
  Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.3%  
  245,516      Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc.     3,741,664   
  295,474      QEP Resources, Inc.     4,169,138   
  663,189      Synergy Resources Corp.(b)     5,152,979   
   

 

 

 
      13,063,781   
   

 

 

 
  Pharmaceuticals – 0.8%  
  304,594      Catalent, Inc.(b)     8,123,522   
   

 

 

 
  Professional Services – 1.2%  
  145,553      FTI Consulting, Inc.(b)     5,168,587   
  98,135      Insperity, Inc.     5,076,524   
  183,727      RPX Corp.(b)     2,068,766   
   

 

 

 
      12,313,877   
   

 

 

 
  REITs – Apartments – 2.1%  
  209,828      American Campus Communities, Inc.     9,880,800   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  REITs – Apartments – continued  
  120,670      Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.   $ 12,333,681   
   

 

 

 
      22,214,481   
   

 

 

 
  REITs – Health Care – 0.7%  
  127,521      Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.     4,501,491   
  112,953      Sabra Healthcare REIT, Inc.     2,269,226   
   

 

 

 
      6,770,717   
   

 

 

 
  REITs – Hotels – 0.6%  
  298,295      Hersha Hospitality Trust     6,365,615   
   

 

 

 
  REITs – Shopping Centers – 1.4%  
  724,312      Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.     14,573,157   
   

 

 

 
  REITs – Single Tenant – 0.7%  
  167,884      National Retail Properties, Inc.     7,756,241   
   

 

 

 
  REITs – Storage – 2.2%  
  369,795      CubeSmart     12,314,173   
  93,267      Sovran Self Storage, Inc.     11,000,843   
   

 

 

 
      23,315,016   
   

 

 

 
  Road & Rail – 1.7%  
  110,195      Avis Budget Group, Inc.(b)     3,014,935   
  99,284      Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A(b)     6,225,107   
  114,466      Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.(b)     7,969,123   
   

 

 

 
      17,209,165   
   

 

 

 
  Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.4%  
  228,378      Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.(b)     7,945,270   
  246,237      Diodes, Inc.(b)     4,949,364   
  173,703      Semtech Corp.(b)     3,819,729   
  386,510      Teradyne, Inc.     8,344,751   
   

 

 

 
      25,059,114   
   

 

 

 
  Software – 1.2%  
  230,647      Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.(b)     7,459,124   
  153,981      Verint Systems, Inc.(b)     5,139,886   
   

 

 

 
      12,599,010   
   

 

 

 
  Specialty Retail – 2.5%  
  406,364      Barnes & Noble, Inc.     5,022,659   
  152,955      Genesco, Inc.(b)     11,050,998   
  178,606      MarineMax, Inc.(b)     3,477,459   
  202,581      Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(b)     6,559,573   
   

 

 

 
      26,110,689   
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.5%  
  138,484      Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C   $ 5,225,001   
   

 

 

 
  Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.5%  
  276,178      H&E Equipment Services, Inc.     4,841,400   
   

 

 

 
  Transportation Infrastructure – 0.6%  
  87,631      Macquarie Infrastructure Corp.     5,909,835   
   

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(Identified Cost $745,281,408)
    1,016,780,669   
   

 

 

 
  Closed-End Investment Companies – 0.6%  
  486,012      Hercules Capital, Inc. (Identified Cost $6,305,501)     5,837,004   
   

 

 

 
 
 
Principal
Amount
  
  
           
  Short-Term Investments – 0.8%  
$ 8,729,146      Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $8,729,153 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $8,765,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.750% due 3/31/2022 valued at $8,907,431 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $8,729,146)     8,729,146   
   

 

 

 
  Total Investments – 99.5%
(Identified Cost $760,316,055)(a)
    1,031,346,819   
 

Other assets less liabilities—0.5%

    4,947,853   
   

 

 

 
  Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 1,036,294,672   
   

 

 

 
  (†)      See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.  
  (a)      Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):  
  At March 31, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $760,316,055 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:    
  Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost   $ 313,277,205   
  Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value     (42,246,441
   

 

 

 
  Net unrealized appreciation   $ 271,030,764   
   

 

 

 
  (b)      Non-income producing security.  
  REITs      Real Estate Investment Trusts  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Banks

    15.6

IT Services

    5.6   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    5.3   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    5.1   

Machinery

    4.0   

Commercial Services & Supplies

    3.7   

Media

    3.2   

Insurance

    3.2   

Specialty Retail

    2.5   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    2.4   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    2.3   

REITs—Storage

    2.2   

Food Products

    2.2   

REITs—Apartments

    2.1   

Building Products

    2.0   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

    37.3   

Short-Term Investments

    0.8   
 

 

 

 

Total Investments

    99.5   

Other assets less liabilities

    0.5   
 

 

 

 

Net Assets

    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – 96.3% of Net Assets   
  Aerospace & Defense – 3.4%  
  1,440      Astronics Corp.(b)   $ 54,936   
  3,243      Hexcel Corp.     141,751   
  773      TransDigm Group, Inc.(b)     170,323   
   

 

 

 
      367,010   
   

 

 

 
  Airlines – 0.8%  
  521      Allegiant Travel Co.     92,769   
   

 

 

 
  Auto Components – 1.5%  
  2,551      Drew Industries, Inc.     164,437   
   

 

 

 
  Banks – 4.5%  
  2,555      Columbia Banking System, Inc.     76,446   
  2,202      First Republic Bank     146,741   
  957      Signature Bank(b)     130,267   
  4,042      Western Alliance Bancorp(b)     134,922   
   

 

 

 
      488,376   
   

 

 

 
  Biotechnology – 0.9%  
  8,832      Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)     96,622   
   

 

 

 
  Capital Markets – 2.3%  
  666      Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(b)     108,158   
  3,280      SEI Investments Co.     141,204   
   

 

 

 
      249,362   
   

 

 

 
  Commercial Services & Supplies – 3.4%  
  5,847      Healthcare Services Group, Inc.     215,228   
  5,711      Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.     154,654   
   

 

 

 
      369,882   
   

 

 

 
  Diversified Consumer Services – 4.0%  
  2,416      Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.(b)     156,508   
  2,523      Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(b)     107,833   
  8,502      Nord Anglia Education, Inc.(b)     177,607   
   

 

 

 
      441,948   
   

 

 

 
  Diversified Financial Services – 4.0%  
  2,210      CBOE Holdings, Inc.     144,379   
  1,626      MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.     202,974   
  1,144      MSCI, Inc.     84,747   
   

 

 

 
      432,100   
   

 

 

 
  Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.6%  
  4,518      Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.     176,338   
   

 

 

 
  Electrical Equipment – 3.5%  
  760      Acuity Brands, Inc.     165,787   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Electrical Equipment – continued  
  3,288      Generac Holdings, Inc.(b)   $ 122,445   
  2,404      Sensata Technologies Holding NV(b)     93,371   
   

 

 

 
      381,603   
   

 

 

 
  Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 3.8%  
  2,000      FEI Co.     178,020   
  5,284      National Instruments Corp.     159,101   
  3,237      Trimble Navigation Ltd.(b)     80,278   
   

 

 

 
      417,399   
   

 

 

 
  Energy Equipment & Services – 1.6%  
  1,744      Dril-Quip, Inc.(b)     105,616   
  2,170      Oceaneering International, Inc.     72,131   
   

 

 

 
      177,747   
   

 

 

 
  Food & Staples Retailing – 1.5%  
  1,469      Casey’s General Stores, Inc.     166,467   
   

 

 

 
  Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 6.9%  
  2,409      Align Technology, Inc.(b)     175,110   
  2,967      Cantel Medical Corp.     211,725   
  1,670      DexCom, Inc.(b)     113,410   
  1,180      STERIS PLC     83,839   
  2,361      West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.     163,665   
   

 

 

 
      747,749   
   

 

 

 
  Health Care Providers & Services – 6.2%  
  1,434      Adeptus Health, Inc., Class A(b)     79,644   
  1,960      MEDNAX, Inc.(b)     126,655   
  2,462      Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.(b)     113,941   
  2,905      VCA, Inc.(b)     167,590   
  1,974      WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(b)     183,089   
   

 

 

 
      670,919   
   

 

 

 
  Health Care Technology – 2.1%  
  873      athenahealth, Inc.(b)     121,155   
  5,048      HealthStream, Inc.(b)     111,510   
   

 

 

 
      232,665   
   

 

 

 
  Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 8.4%  
  1,835      BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(b)     76,281   
  3,471      Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.(b)     134,605   
  3,420      Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc.     161,322   
  797      Panera Bread Co., Class A(b)     163,250   
  4,933      Texas Roadhouse, Inc.     214,980   
  1,226      Vail Resorts, Inc.     163,916   
   

 

 

 
      914,354   
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Internet Software & Services – 3.5%  
  849      CoStar Group, Inc.(b)   $ 159,756   
  1,340      j2 Global, Inc.     82,517   
  1,312      Stamps.com, Inc.(b)     139,440   
   

 

 

 
      381,713   
   

 

 

 
  IT Services – 6.1%  
  4,113      Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.     124,542   
  1,388      Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.     82,322   
  2,837      ExlService Holdings, Inc.(b)     146,957   
  2,057      Gartner, Inc.(b)     183,793   
  8,484      Square, Inc.(b)     129,635   
   

 

 

 
      667,249   
   

 

 

 
  Leisure Products – 2.3%  
  2,939      Brunswick Corp.     141,013   
  2,069      Vista Outdoor, Inc.(b)     107,402   
   

 

 

 
      248,415   
   

 

 

 
  Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.6%  
  2,289      ICON PLC(b)     171,904   
   

 

 

 
  Machinery – 3.4%  
  1,298      Middleby Corp. (The)(b)     138,587   
  3,665      Sun Hydraulics Corp.     121,641   
  1,246      Toro Co. (The)     107,306   
   

 

 

 
      367,534   
   

 

 

 
  Media – 2.1%  
  1,715      AMC Networks, Inc., Class A(b)     111,372   
  3,924      IMAX Corp.(b)     121,997   
   

 

 

 
      233,369   
   

 

 

 
  Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.3%  
  1,485      Diamondback Energy, Inc.(b)     114,613   
  5,997      Parsley Energy, Inc., Class A(b)     135,532   
   

 

 

 
      250,145   
   

 

 

 
  Pharmaceuticals – 1.1%  
  892      Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(b)     116,451   
   

 

 

 
  Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.7%  
  3,606      Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.(b)     125,453   
  3,465      M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(b)     151,732   
  2,733      Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(b)     122,876   
   

 

 

 
      400,061   
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund – continued

 

Shares     Description   Value (†)  
  Common Stocks – continued  
  Software – 6.5%  
  2,854      Blackbaud, Inc.   $ 179,488   
  4,224      Callidus Software, Inc.(b)     70,456   
  3,204      Guidewire Software, Inc.(b)     174,554   
  2,689      Paylocity Holding Corp.(b)     88,038   
  989      Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The)(b)     191,372   
   

 

 

 
      703,908   
   

 

 

 
  Specialty Retail – 0.9%  
  2,721      Penske Automotive Group, Inc.     103,126   
   

 

 

 
  Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.4%  
  1,457      Carter’s, Inc.     153,539   
  1,871      Columbia Sportswear Co.     112,428   
   

 

 

 
      265,967   
   

 

 

 
  Total Common Stocks
(Identified Cost $10,329,712)
    10,497,589   
   

 

 

 
 
 
Principal
Amount
  
  
           
  Short-Term Investments – 3.0%  
$ 330,955      Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $330,955 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $335,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.750% due 3/31/2022 valued at $340,444 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)
(Identified Cost $330,955)
    330,955   
   

 

 

 
  Total Investments – 99.3%
(Identified Cost $10,660,667)(a)
    10,828,544   
 

Other assets less liabilities—0.7%

    73,773   
   

 

 

 
  Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 10,902,317   
   

 

 

 
  (†)      See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.  
  (a)      Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):    
  At March 31, 2016, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $10,660,667 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:    
  Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost   $ 695,092   
  Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value     (527,215
   

 

 

 
  Net unrealized appreciation   $ 167,877   
   

 

 

 
  (b)      Non-income producing security.  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund – continued

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

    8.4

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

    6.9   

Software

    6.5   

Health Care Providers & Services

    6.2   

IT Services

    6.1   

Banks

    4.5   

Diversified Consumer Services

    4.0   

Diversified Financial Services

    4.0   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

    3.8   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

    3.7   

Internet Software & Services

    3.5   

Electrical Equipment

    3.5   

Commercial Services & Supplies

    3.4   

Machinery

    3.4   

Aerospace & Defense

    3.4   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

    2.4   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

    2.3   

Capital Markets

    2.3   

Leisure Products

    2.3   

Media

    2.1   

Health Care Technology

    2.1   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

    11.5   

Short-Term Investments

    3.0   
 

 

 

 

Total Investments

    99.3   

Other assets less liabilities

    0.7   
 

 

 

 

Net Assets

    100.0
 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

     Small Cap
Growth Fund
    Small Cap
Value Fund
    Small/Mid Cap
Growth Fund
 

ASSETS

     

Investments at cost

  $ 956,057,887      $ 760,316,055      $ 10,660,667   

Net unrealized appreciation

    142,702,310        271,030,764        167,877   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments at value

    1,098,760,197        1,031,346,819        10,828,544   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

    1,110,004        524,388        53,062   

Receivable from investment adviser (Note 5)

                  941   

Receivable for securities sold

    6,669,454        6,118,124        61,528   

Dividends and interest receivable

    289,770        788,932        3,384   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

    1,106,829,425        1,038,778,263        10,947,459   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

     

Payable for securities purchased

    7,627,583        546,012        12,029   

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

    437,527        1,047,811        1,645   

Management fees payable (Note 5)

    675,539        616,692          

Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 5)

    115,600        171,307        5,891   

Administrative fees payable (Note 5)

    39,744        37,857        375   

Payable to distributor (Note 5d)

    13,447        12,182        2   

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

    52,732        51,730        25,200   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

    8,962,172        2,483,591        45,142   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 1,097,867,253      $ 1,036,294,672      $ 10,902,317   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

     

Paid-in capital

  $ 995,649,962      $ 739,833,424      $ 11,799,689   

Accumulated net investment (loss)/Undistributed net

    (7,205,789     1,461,656        (14,707

investment income

     

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (33,279,230     23,968,828        (1,050,542

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

    142,702,310        271,030,764        167,877   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 1,097,867,253      $ 1,036,294,672      $ 10,902,317   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE:

  

   

Institutional Class:

     

Net assets

  $ 773,914,119      $ 670,548,301      $ 10,902,317   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

    38,134,482        21,744,464        1,202,665   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

  $ 20.29      $ 30.84      $ 9.07   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Retail Class:

     

Net assets

  $ 137,780,917      $ 270,991,641      $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

    7,250,235        8,895,311          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

  $ 19.00      $ 30.46      $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Admin Class shares:

     

Net assets

  $      $ 44,924,889      $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

           1,519,258          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

  $      $ 29.57      $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class N shares:

     

Net assets

  $ 186,172,217      $ 49,829,841      $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

    9,145,958        1,615,103          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

  $ 20.36      $ 30.85      $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

     Small Cap
Growth Fund
    Small Cap
Value Fund
    Small/Mid Cap
Growth Fund
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

     

Dividends

  $ 3,406,871      $ 8,335,175      $ 29,085   

Interest

    4,104        1,527        53   

Less net foreign taxes withheld

           (23,633 )     (156 )
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    3,410,975        8,313,069       28,982  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

     

Management fees (Note 5)

    4,159,394        3,852,115        36,854   

Service and distribution fees (Note 5)

    185,190        459,547          

Administrative fees (Note 5)

    243,326        225,340        2,157   

Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 5)

    17,075        17,131        6,936   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Notes 5 and 6)

    609,113        526,882        535   

Audit and tax services fees

    19,855        20,297        18,695   

Custodian fees and expenses

    20,597        16,615        4,270   

Legal fees

    7,231        7,233        63   

Registration fees

    50,522        43,974        8,931   

Shareholder reporting expenses

    26,042        33,121        481   

Miscellaneous expenses

    15,599        16,634       6,439  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

    5,353,944        5,218,889       85,361  

Less waiver and/or expense reimbursement (Note 5)

           (151,367 )     (43,594 )
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

    5,353,944        5,067,522       41,767  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

    (1,942,969     3,245,547       (12,785 )
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

     

Net realized gain (loss) on:

     

Investments

    (32,945,494     30,098,653        (881,289

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

     

Investments

    18,502,188        32,678,738       942,324  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (14,443,306     62,777,391       61,035  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ (16,386,275   $ 66,022,938     $ 48,250  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Small Cap Growth Fund     Small Cap Value Fund  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
 

FROM OPERATIONS:

       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (1,942,969   $ (6,768,383   $ 3,245,547      $ 7,744,624   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (32,945,494     96,389,671        30,098,653        106,149,654   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    18,502,188        (39,045,091     32,678,738        (93,246,609
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (16,386,275     50,576,197        66,022,938        20,647,669   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

       

Net investment income

       

Institutional Class

                  (4,437,216     (4,236,276

Retail Class

                  (1,004,613     (1,054,845

Admin Class

                  (29,797     (1,677

Class N

                  (305,470     (44,634

Net realized capital gains

       

Institutional Class

    (60,491,317     (121,284,863     (64,722,293     (93,076,570

Retail Class

    (11,886,045     (25,100,168     (27,186,960     (45,284,938

Admin Class

                  (4,490,438     (7,970,136

Class N

    (13,284,984     (2,724,416     (3,940,507     (870,050
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (85,662,346     (149,109,447     (106,117,294     (152,539,126
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 10)

    73,537,091        182,307,468        19,604,230        34,718,995   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (28,511,530     83,774,218        (20,490,126     (97,172,462

NET ASSETS

       

Beginning of the period

    1,126,378,783        1,042,604,565        1,056,784,798        1,153,957,260   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the period

  $ 1,097,867,253      $ 1,126,378,783      $ 1,036,294,672      $ 1,056,784,798   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

ACCUMULATED NET INVESTMENT (LOSS)/UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME

  $ (7,205,789   $ (5,262,820   $ 1,461,656      $ 3,993,205   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets – continued

 

     Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund  
     Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)
    Period Ended
September 30,
2015(a)
 

FROM OPERATIONS:

   

Net investment loss

  $ (12,785   $ (13,202

Net realized loss on investments

    (881,289     (169,253

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    942,324        (774,447
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    48,250        (956,902
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 10)

    1,611,897        10,199,072   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets

    1,660,147        9,242,170   

NET ASSETS

   

Beginning of the period

    9,242,170          
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the period

  $ 10,902,317      $ 9,242,170   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

ACCUMULATED NET INVESTMENT (LOSS)

  $ (14,707   $ (1,922
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) From commencement of operations on June 30, 2015 through September 30, 2015.

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

     Small Cap Growth Fund—Institutional Class       
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
      

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 22.22     $ 24.27     $ 26.35     $ 19.17     $ 15.06     $ 14.03    
 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.04     (0.14     (0.16 )(b)      (0.15 )(c)      (0.14     (0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.20     1.63        (0.09     7.33        4.25        1.16 (d)   
 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.24     1.49        (0.25     7.18        4.11        1.03     
 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

             

Net investment income

                                           

Net realized capital gains

    (1.69     (3.54     (1.83                       
 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (1.69     (3.54     (1.83                       
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 20.29     $ 22.22     $ 24.27     $ 26.35     $ 19.17     $ 15.06    
 

 

 

Total return

    (1.52 )%(e)      5.78     (1.31 )%(b)      37.45 %(c)      27.29     7.34  

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

             

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 773,914      $ 800,883      $ 852,131      $ 914,000      $ 599,469      $ 154,313     

Net expenses

    0.95 %(f)      0.94     0.94     0.94     0.95     0.98 %(g)   

Gross expenses

    0.95 %(f)      0.94     0.94     0.94     0.95     0.98 %(g)   

Net investment loss

    (0.34 )%(f)      (0.57 )%      (0.63 )%(b)      (0.70 )%(c)      (0.79 )%      (0.78 )%   

Portfolio turnover rate

    29     78     63     56     77     76  

 

(a) Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.17), total return would have been (1.35)% and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (0.66)%.
(c) Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.16), total return would have been 37.40% and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (0.75)%.
(d) The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund.
(e) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(g) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.03%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – continued

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

     Small Cap Growth Fund—Retail Class       
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
      

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 20.93     $ 23.10     $ 25.23     $ 18.41     $ 14.52     $ 13.55    
 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.06     (0.19     (0.22 )(b)      (0.20 )(c)      (0.19     (0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.18     1.56        (0.08     7.02        4.08        1.15 (d)   
 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.24     1.37        (0.30     6.82        3.89        0.97     
 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

             

Net investment income

                                           

Net realized capital gains

    (1.69     (3.54     (1.83                       
 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (1.69     (3.54     (1.83                       
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 19.00     $ 20.93     $ 23.10     $ 25.23     $ 18.41     $ 14.52    
 

 

 

Total return

    (1.67 )%(e)      5.58     (1.58 )%(b)      37.05 %(c)      26.79 %(f)      7.16 %(f)   

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

             

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 137,781      $ 162,906      $ 175,393      $ 211,724      $ 229,822      $ 113,110     

Net expenses

    1.20 %(g)      1.19     1.21     1.25 %(h)      1.25 %(i)      1.25 %(i)   

Gross expenses

    1.20 %(g)      1.19     1.21     1.25 %(h)      1.28     1.27  

Net investment loss

    (0.59 )%(g)      (0.82 )%      (0.90 )%(b)      (0.99 )%(c)      (1.09 )%      (1.07 )%   

Portfolio turnover rate

    29     78     63     56     77     76  

 

(a) Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.23), total return would have been (1.58)% and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (0.93)%.
(c) Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.21), total return would have been 36.99% and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (1.05)%.
(d) The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund.
(e) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(f) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(g) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(h) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.01%.
(i) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – continued

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

     Small Cap Growth Fund—Class N
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Period Ended
September 30,
2013*
      

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 22.27     $ 24.29     $ 26.36     $ 20.22    
 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

         

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.02     (0.12     (0.14 )(b)      (0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.20 )     1.64       (0.10 )     6.25    
 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    (0.22 )     1.52       (0.24 )     6.14    
 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

         

Net investment income

                             

Net realized capital gains

    (1.69 )     (3.54 )     (1.83 )         
 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (1.69 )     (3.54 )     (1.83 )         
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 20.36     $ 22.27     $ 24.29     $ 26.36    
 

 

 

Total return

    (1.42 )%(c)      5.92     (1.27 )%(b)      30.37 %(c)   

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

         

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 186,172      $ 162,591      $ 15,080      $ 7,580     

Net expenses

    0.82 %(d)      0.83     0.83     0.83 %(d)   

Gross expenses

    0.82 %(d)      0.83     0.83     0.83 %(d)   

Net investment loss

    (0.20 )%(d)      (0.51 )%      (0.53 )%(b)      (0.63 )%(d)   

Portfolio turnover rate

    29     78     63     56  

 

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.
(a) Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.14), total return would have been (1.31)% and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (0.56)%.
(c) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – continued

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

     Small Cap Value Fund—Institutional Class       
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
      

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 32.19     $ 36.40     $ 37.42     $ 29.14     $ 22.36     $ 22.93    
 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             

Net investment income(a)

    0.11        0.27        0.20        0.20        0.21        0.09 (b)   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.94        0.49        2.18        8.41        6.62        (0.50  
 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    2.05        0.76        2.38        8.61        6.83        (0.41  
 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

             

Net investment income

    (0.22     (0.22     (0.10     (0.30     (0.05     (0.16  

Net realized capital gains

    (3.18     (4.75     (3.30     (0.03                
 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (3.40     (4.97     (3.40     (0.33     (0.05     (0.16  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 30.84     $ 32.19     $ 36.40     $ 37.42     $ 29.14     $ 22.36    
 

 

 

Total return

    6.59 %(c)(d)      1.20 %(c)      6.17 %(c)      29.82 %(c)      30.59     (1.88 )%(b)(c)   

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

             

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 670,548      $ 666,107      $ 730,901      $ 733,512      $ 572,776      $ 431,761     

Net expenses

    0.90 %(e)(f)      0.90 %(f)      0.90 %(f)      0.90 %(f)      0.90 %(g)      0.90 %(f)   

Gross expenses

    0.93 %(e)      0.92     0.91     0.91     0.90 %(g)      0.93  

Net investment income

    0.72 %(e)      0.75     0.53     0.61     0.76     0.33 %(b)   

Portfolio turnover rate

    9     22     23     22     19     42  

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.07, total return would have been (1.93)% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.28%.
(c) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(d) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(f) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.
(g) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – continued

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

     Small Cap Value Fund—Retail Class       
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
      

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 31.78     $ 35.98     $ 37.03     $ 28.84     $ 22.14     $ 22.71    
 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             

Net investment income(a)

    0.07        0.18        0.10        0.12        0.13        0.02 (b)   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.91        0.48        2.16        8.32        6.57        (0.48  
 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    1.98        0.66        2.26        8.44        6.70        (0.46  
 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

             

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.11     (0.01     (0.22            (0.11  

Net realized capital gains

    (3.18     (4.75     (3.30     (0.03                
 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (3.30     (4.86     (3.31     (0.25            (0.11  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 30.46     $ 31.78     $ 35.98     $ 37.03     $ 28.84     $ 22.14    
 

 

 

Total return(c)

    6.44 %(d)      0.94     5.90     29.48     30.26     (2.12 )%(b)   

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

             

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 270,992      $ 306,360      $ 358,698      $ 403,475      $ 343,480      $ 347,759     

Net expenses(e)

    1.15 %(f)      1.15     1.15     1.15     1.15     1.15  

Gross expenses

    1.18 %(f)      1.17     1.20     1.22     1.22     1.22  

Net investment income

    0.46 %(f)      0.50     0.28     0.37     0.49     0.08 %(b)   

Portfolio turnover rate

    9     22     23     22     19     42  

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.01, total return would have been (2.16)% and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 0.03%.
(c) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(d) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(e) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

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For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

     Small Cap Value Fund—Admin Class
     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
      

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 30.88      $ 35.06      $ 36.24      $ 28.22      $ 21.72      $ 22.30     
 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

             

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.03        0.09        0.01        0.04        0.06        (0.04 )(b)   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.86        0.48        2.11        8.15        6.44        (0.49  
 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    1.89        0.57        2.12        8.19        6.50        (0.53  
 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

             

Net investment income

    (0.02     (0.00 )(c)             (0.14            (0.05  

Net realized capital gains

    (3.18     (4.75     (3.30     (0.03                
 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (3.20     (4.75     (3.30     (0.17            (0.05  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 29.57      $ 30.88      $ 35.06      $ 36.24      $ 28.22      $ 21.72     
 

 

 

Total return(d)

    6.34 %(e)      0.71     5.63     29.17     29.93     (2.40 )%(b)   

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

             

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 44,925      $ 45,762      $ 61,791      $ 74,892      $ 67,853      $ 65,500     

Net expenses(f)

    1.39 %(g)(h)      1.38 %(i)      1.40     1.40     1.40     1.40  

Gross expenses

    1.42 %(g)(h)      1.40 %(i)      1.51     1.52     1.52     1.52  

Net investment income (loss)

    0.23 %(h)      0.28     0.02     0.11     0.24     (0.17 )%(b)   

Portfolio turnover rate

    9     22     23     22     19     42  

 

(a) Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.06), total return would have been (2.44)% and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (0.22)%.
(c) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(e) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(f) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.
(g) Includes refund of prior year service fee of 0.01%. See Note 5b of Notes to Financial Statements.
(h) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(i) Includes refund of prior year service fee of 0.02%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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     Small Cap Value Fund—Class N
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Period Ended
September 30,
2013*
      

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 32.22      $ 36.44      $ 37.44      $ 32.08     
 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

         

Net investment income(a)

    0.13        0.27        0.23        0.06     

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.93        0.50        2.18        5.30     
 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    2.06        0.77        2.41        5.36     
 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

         

Net investment income

    (0.25     (0.24     (0.11         

Net realized capital gains

    (3.18     (4.75     (3.30         
 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (3.43     (4.99     (3.41         
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 30.85      $ 32.22      $ 36.44      $ 37.44     
 

 

 

Total return

    6.61 %(b)      1.25     6.25 %(c)      16.71 %(b)(c)   

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

         

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 49,830      $ 38,555      $ 2,568      $ 1     

Net expenses

    0.83 %(d)      0.83 %(e)      0.85 %(f)      0.85 %(d)(f)   

Gross expenses

    0.83 %(d)      0.83 %(e)      0.89     14.45 %(d)   

Net investment income

    0.82 %(d)      0.76     0.60     0.27 %(d)   

Portfolio turnover rate

    9     22     23     22  

 

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.
(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(c) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.
(e) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%.
(f) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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     Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund—
Institutional Class
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)
    Period Ended
September 30,
2015*
      

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 9.05      $ 10.00     
 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

     

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.01     (0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.03        (0.94  
 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.02        (0.95  
 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

     

Net investment income

               

Net realized capital gains

               
 

 

 

Total Distributions

               
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 9.07      $ 9.05     
 

 

 

Total return(b)

    0.22     (9.50 )%   

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

     

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 10,902      $ 9,242     

Net expenses(c)(d)

    0.85     0.85  

Gross expenses(d)

    1.74     2.65  

Net investment loss(d)

    (0.26 )%      (0.53 )%   

Portfolio turnover rate

    29     14  

 

 

* From commencement of operations on June 30, 2015 through September 30, 2015.
(a) Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, total returns would have been lower. Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(c) The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, expenses would have been higher.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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1.  Organization. Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trusts” and each a “Trust”) are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Each Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Each Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trusts are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:

Loomis Sayles Funds I:

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund (the “Small Cap Value Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Funds II:

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Small Cap Growth Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund”)

Each Fund is a diversified investment company.

Small Cap Growth Fund and Small Cap Value Fund were closed to new investors effective September 14, 2012 and September 15, 2008, respectively. Small Cap Growth Fund and Small Cap Value Fund continue to offer Institutional Class, Retail Class and Class N shares to existing investors and Small Cap Value Fund continues to offer Admin Class shares to existing investors.

Each share class is sold without a sales charge. Retail Class and Admin Class shares pay a Rule 12b-1 fee. Effective November 2, 2015, Class N shares are offered to investors with an initial minimum investment of $1,000,000. Institutional Class shares are intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000 for Small Cap Growth Fund and Small Cap Value Fund and $1,000,000 for Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund, though some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Fund’s prospectus. Admin Class shares are offered exclusively through intermediaries.

Most expenses can be directly attributed to a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”). Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees and for Institutional Class, Retail Class and Admin Class (for Small Cap Value Fund), collectively, and Class N, individually, transfer agent fees). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.

 

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2.  Significant Accounting Policies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements follow the accounting and reporting guidelines provided for investment companies and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to period-end through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.

a.  Valuation. Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available. In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used. Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted equity securities where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Funds may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a

 

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declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine a Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by a Fund.

b.   Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily NAV calculation. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. Distributions received from investments in securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments or as a realized gain, respectively. The calendar year-end amounts of ordinary income, capital gains and return of capital included in distributions received from the Funds’ investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) are reported to the Funds after the end of the fiscal year; accordingly, the Funds estimate these amounts for accounting purposes until the characterization of REIT distributions is reported to the Funds after the end of the fiscal year. Estimates are based on the most recent REIT distribution information available. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.

c.   Foreign Currency Translation. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, changes in exchange rates between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, as of the end of the fiscal

 

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period, resulting from changes in exchange rates. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses and the net change in unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

The values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period for financial reporting purposes. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments reported in the Statements of Operations reflect gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates and fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities.

The Funds may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.

d.  Federal and Foreign Income Taxes. The Trusts treat each Fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of March 31, 2016 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years, where applicable, remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.

A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on investment income and taxes on capital gains on investments that are accrued and paid based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a reduction of investment income, net of amounts eligible to be reclaimed. Dividends and interest receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign withholding taxes where reclaims have been or will be filed are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as tax reclaims receivable. Capital gains taxes paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statements of Operations. Accrued but unpaid capital gains taxes are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable, and reduce unrealized gains on investments. In the event that realized gains on investments are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to a Fund. Such amounts, if applicable, are reflected as foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain when received.

 

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e.  Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders. Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as return of capital distributions received, deferred Trustees’ fees, net operating losses and non-deductible expenses. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts reported on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to return of capital distributions received, deferred Trustees’ fees and wash sales. Amounts of income and capital gain available to be distributed on a tax basis are determined annually, and at other times during the Funds’ fiscal year as may be necessary to avoid knowingly declaring and paying a return of capital distribution. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.

The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended September 30, 2015 was as follows:

 

    2015 Distributions Paid From:  

Fund

  Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gains
    Total  

Small Cap Growth Fund

  $      $ 149,109,447      $ 149,109,447   

Small Cap Value Fund

    10,451,269        142,087,857        152,539,126   

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

                    

As of September 30, 2015, capital loss carryforwards and late-year ordinary and post-October capital loss deferrals were as follows:

 

    Small Cap
Growth Fund
    Small Cap
Value Fund
    Small/Mid Cap
Growth Fund
 

Capital loss carryforward:

     

Short-term:

     

No expiration date

  $      $      $ (168,511
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Late-year ordinary and post-October capital loss deferrals*

  $ (5,146,367   $     —      $   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

* Under current tax law, capital losses, foreign currency losses, and losses on passive foreign investment companies and contingent payment debt instruments after October 31 or December 31, as applicable, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following taxable year.

f.  Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which each Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain

 

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repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty, including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of March 31, 2016, each Fund, as applicable, had investments in repurchase agreements for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement. The gross value of repurchase agreements is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes.

g.  Securities Lending. The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, none of the Funds had loaned securities under this agreement.

h.  Indemnifications. Under the Trusts’ organizational documents, their officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

3.  Fair Value Measurements. In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

   

Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

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Level 2—prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

   

Level 3—prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

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 inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of March 31, 2016, at value:

Small Cap Growth Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(a)

  $ 1,070,510,908      $      $     —      $ 1,070,510,908   

Short-Term Investments

           28,249,289               28,249,289   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,070,510,908      $ 28,249,289      $      $ 1,098,760,197   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Small Cap Value Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(a)

  $ 1,016,780,669      $      $     —      $ 1,016,780,669   

Closed-End Investment Companies

    5,837,004                      5,837,004   

Short-Term Investments

           8,729,146               8,729,146   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,022,617,673      $ 8,729,146      $      $ 1,031,346,819   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

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Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Common Stocks(a)

  $ 10,497,589      $      $     —      $ 10,497,589   

Short-Term Investments

           330,955               330,955   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 10,497,589      $ 330,955      $      $ 10,828,544   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, there were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3.

4.  Purchases and Sales of Securities. For the six months ended March 31, 2016, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:

 

Fund

  Purchases     Sales  

Small Cap Growth Fund

  $ 314,816,422      $ 314,640,249   

Small Cap Value Fund

    95,874,382        175,458,499   

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

    4,346,967        2,748,039   

5.  Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

a.  Management Fees. Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Under the terms of the management agreements, each Fund pays a management fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets:

 

Fund

  Percentage of
Average Daily Net  Assets

Small Cap Growth Fund

  0.75%

Small Cap Value Fund

  0.75%

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

  0.75%

Loomis Sayles has given binding undertakings to the Funds to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes, organizational and extraordinary expenses such as litigation and indemnification expenses. These undertakings are in effect until January 31, 2017, may be terminated before then only with the consent of the Funds’ Board of Trustees and are reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings. Waivers/reimbursements that exceed management fees payable are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as receivable from investment adviser.

 

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For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:

 

    Expense Limit as a Percentage of
Average Daily Net Assets

Fund

  Institutional Class   Retail Class   Admin Class   Class N

Small Cap Growth Fund

  1.00%   1.25%     0.95%

Small Cap Value Fund

  0.90%   1.15%   1.40%   0.85%

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

  0.85%      

Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses it has borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the management fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

    Gross
Management

Fees
    Waivers of
Management

Fees1
    Net
Management

Fees
    Percentage of
Average Daily Net Assets

Fund

        Gross   Net

Small Cap Growth Fund

  $ 4,159,394      $      $ 4,159,394      0.75%   0.75%

Small Cap Value Fund

    3,852,115               3,852,115      0.75%   0.75%

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

    36,854        36,854             0.75%  

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, class-specific expenses have been reimbursed as follows:

 

    Reimbursement1  

Fund

  Institutional
Class
    Retail
Class
    Admin
Class
    Class N      Total  

Small Cap Value Fund

  $ 102,411      $ 42,106      $ 6,850      $     —       $ 151,367   

In addition, the investment adviser reimbursed expenses of Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund in the amount of $6,740 for the six months ended March 31, 20161.

1 Waivers/expense reimbursements are subject to possible recovery until September 30, 2017.

Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trusts. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.

b.  Service and Distribution Fees. NGAM Distribution, L.P. (“NGAM Distribution”), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trusts. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trusts.

 

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Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, Small Cap Growth Fund and Small Cap Value Fund have adopted a Distribution Plan relating to each Fund’s Retail Class shares (the “Retail Class Plans”) and Small Cap Value Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan relating to its Admin Class shares (the “Admin Class Plan”).

Under the Retail Class Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Retail Class shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Retail Class shares or for payments made by NGAM Distribution to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Retail Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

Under the Admin Class Plan, Small Cap Value Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Admin Class shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Admin Class shares or for payments made by NGAM Distribution to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Admin Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

In addition, the Admin Class shares of Small Cap Value Fund may pay NGAM Distribution an administrative service fee, at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Admin Class shares. These fees are subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries for providing personal services and/or account maintenance for their customers who hold such shares.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the service and distribution fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

    Service Fees     Distribution Fees  

Fund

  Admin Class     Retail Class     Admin Class  

Small Cap Growth Fund

  $      $ 185,190      $   

Small Cap Value Fund

    53,213        350,732        55,602   

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, NGAM Distribution refunded Small Cap Value Fund $2,389 of prior year Admin Class service fees paid to NGAM Distribution in excess of amounts subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries. Service and distribution fees on the Statements of Operations have been reduced by this amount.

c.  Administrative Fees. NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”) provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. NGAM Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and NGAM Advisors,

 

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each Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion, 0.0350% of the next $30 billion and 0.0325% of such assets in excess of $90 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the administrative fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

Fund

  Administrative
Fees
 

Small Cap Growth Fund

  $ 243,326   

Small Cap Value Fund

    225,340   

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

    2,157   

d.  Sub-Transfer Agent Fees. NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. These services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly at the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds have agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers. Class N shares do not bear such expenses.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations) for each Fund were as follows:

 

Fund

  Sub-Transfer
Agent Fees
 

Small Cap Growth Fund

  $ 597,235   

Small Cap Value Fund

    506,376   

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

    38   

 

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As of March 31, 2016, the Funds owe NGAM Distribution the following reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as payable to distributor):

 

Fund

  Reimbursements
of Sub-Transfer
Agent Fees
 

Small Cap Growth Fund

  $ 13,447   

Small Cap Value Fund

    12,182   

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

    2   

Sub-transfer agent fees attributable to Institutional Class, Retail Class and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.

e.  Trustees Fees and Expenses. The Trusts do not pay any compensation directly to their officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $325,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $155,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, the chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and the chairperson of the Audit Committee each receive an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $17,500. The chairperson of the Governance Committee receives an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.

Prior to January 1, 2016, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $300,000 and each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $130,000. The chairperson of the Governance Committee received an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $5,000. All other Trustee fees remained unchanged.

A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical

 

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investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

f.   Affiliated Ownership. As of March 31, 2016, Loomis Sayles Funded Pension Plan and Trust (“Pension Plan”), Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (“Retirement Plan”), and Natixis US held shares of the Funds representing the following percentages of the Fund’s net assets:

 

Fund

  Pension Plan   Retirement Plan   Natixis US   Total Affiliated
Ownership

Small Cap Growth Fund

  0.92%   1.32%       2.24%

Small Cap Value Fund

  1.67%   2.51%       4.18%

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

    7.27%   83.19%   90.46%

Investment activities of affiliated shareholders could have material impacts on the Funds.

6.  Class-Specific Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses. For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Funds incurred the following class-specific transfer agent fees and expenses (including sub-transfer agent fees, where applicable):

 

    Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses  

Fund

  Institutional
Class
    Retail Class     Admin
Class
    Class N  

Small Cap Growth Fund

  $ 512,513      $ 96,365      $      $ 235   

Small Cap Value Fund

    353,164        149,729        23,802        187   

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

    535                        

Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Institutional Class, Retail Class and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes. Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class N are allocated to Class N.

7.  Line of Credit. Each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, participates in a $150,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank and Trust. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $150,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $150,000,000 limit at any time). Interest is charged to each participating Fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

 

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For the six months ended March 31, 2016, none of the Funds had borrowings under this agreement.

Effective April 14, 2016, the line of credit with State Street Bank and Trust Company expired, and the Funds, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, entered into a 364-day, $400,000,000 syndicated, committed, unsecured line of credit with Citibank, N.A. to be used for temporary or emergency purposes only. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $400,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $400,000,000 limit at any time), subject to each Fund’s investment restrictions. Interest is charged to the Funds based upon the terms set forth in the agreement. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. The Funds paid an arrangement fee, an upfront fee, and other fees in connection with the new line of credit agreement.

8.  Brokerage Commission Recapture. Each Fund has entered into agreements with certain brokers whereby the brokers will rebate a portion of brokerage commissions. All amounts rebated by the brokers are returned to the Funds under such agreements and are included in realized gains on investments in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2016, amounts rebated under these agreements were as follows:

 

Fund

  Rebates  

Small Cap Growth Fund

  $ 35,939   

Small Cap Value Fund

    23,336   

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

    310   

9.  Concentration of Ownership. From time to time, a Fund may have a concentration of one or more accounts constituting a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities by holders of such accounts could have material impacts on the Funds. As of March 31, 2016, based on management’s evaluation of the shareholder account base, the Funds had accounts (including accounts owned by affiliates) representing controlling ownership of more than 5% of the Fund’s total outstanding shares. The number of such accounts, based on accounts that represent more than 5% of an individual class of shares, and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such holdings were as follows:

 

Fund

  Number of 5%
Non-Affiliated
Account Holders
  Percentage of
Non-Affiliated
Ownership
  Percentage of
Affiliated Ownership
(Note 5)
  Total
Percentage of
Ownership

Small Cap Growth Fund

  2   32.47%     32.47%

Small Cap Value Fund

  3   24.43%     24.43%

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

  —       90.46%   90.46%

Omnibus shareholder accounts for which NGAM Advisors understands that the intermediary has discretion over the underlying shareholder accounts, or investment models

 

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where a shareholder account may be invested for a non-discretionary customer, are included in the table above. For other omnibus accounts, the Funds do not have information on the individual shareholder accounts underlying the omnibus accounts; therefore, there could be other 5% shareholders in addition to those disclosed in the table above.

10.  Capital Shares. Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

    Small Cap Growth Fund  
    Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
    Year Ended
September 30, 2015
 
Institutional Class   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Issued from the sale of shares

    3,770,485      $ 78,589,791        7,265,268      $ 175,813,770   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

    2,716,857        58,412,420        5,134,319        117,062,465   

Redeemed

    (4,395,797     (90,927,768     (11,470,816     (274,541,353
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

    2,091,545      $ 46,074,443        928,771      $ 18,334,882   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Retail Class                        

Issued from the sale of shares

    605,428      $ 11,807,513        1,423,680      $ 32,677,891   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

    588,964        11,867,620        1,163,810        25,045,197   

Redeemed

    (1,725,815     (35,281,633     (2,397,388     (53,969,398
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

    (531,423   $ (11,606,500     190,102      $ 3,753,690   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class N                        

Issued from the sale of shares

    2,385,136      $ 50,866,357        6,907,906      $ 165,784,056   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

    616,186        13,284,984        119,335        2,724,416   

Redeemed

    (1,156,980     (25,082,193     (346,462     (8,289,576
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

    1,844,342      $ 39,069,148        6,680,779      $ 160,218,896   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

    3,404,464      $ 73,537,091        7,799,652      $ 182,307,468   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Small Cap Value Fund  
    Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
    Year Ended
September 30, 2015
 
Institutional Class   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Issued from the sale of shares

    1,602,144      $ 49,325,792        3,379,231      $ 118,476,722   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

    2,210,358        66,708,596        2,730,775        93,993,275   

Redeemed

    (2,762,839     (84,063,085     (5,495,573     (195,820,490
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

    1,049,663      $ 31,971,303        614,433      $ 16,649,507   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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10.  Capital Shares – continued.

    Small Cap Value Fund – continued  
    Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
    Year Ended
September 30, 2015
 
Retail Class   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Issued from the sale of shares

    341,355      $ 10,373,323        931,124      $ 32,655,794   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

    943,438        28,142,755        1,357,910        46,236,825   

Redeemed

    (2,029,739     (64,085,620     (2,618,373     (91,431,051
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

    (744,946   $ (25,569,542     (329,339   $ (12,538,432
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Admin Class                        

Issued from the sale of shares

    193,841      $ 5,530,834        314,600      $ 10,633,628   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

    111,998        3,244,570        179,802        5,960,432   

Redeemed

    (268,448     (7,832,973     (774,906     (26,217,314
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

    37,391      $ 942,431        (280,504   $ (9,623,254
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class N                        

Issued from the sale of shares

    421,229      $ 12,354,781        1,179,383      $ 42,095,614   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

    140,642        4,245,978        26,566        914,684   

Redeemed

    (143,518     (4,340,721     (79,684     (2,779,124
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

    418,353      $ 12,260,038        1,126,265      $ 40,231,174   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

    760,461      $ 19,604,230        1,130,855      $ 34,718,995   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund  
    Six Months Ended
March 31, 2016
    Period Ended
September 30, 2015(a)
 
Institutional Class   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Issued from the sale of shares

    182,042      $ 1,613,542        1,020,804      $ 10,199,072   

Redeemed

    (181     (1,645              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

    181,861      $ 1,611,897        1,020,804      $ 10,199,072   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a) From commencement of operations on June 30, 2015 through September 30, 2015.

 

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March 31, 2016

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Managers   Symbols   
Matthew J. Eagan, CFA®   Class A    NEFZX
Daniel J. Fuss, CFA®, CIC   Class C    NECZX
Elaine M. Stokes   Class N    NEZNX
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.   Class Y    NEZYX
  Admin Class    NEZAX

 

 

Objective

The Fund seeks high current income with a secondary objective of capital growth.

 

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20165

 

           
      6 Months      1 Year      5 Years      10 Years     Life of
Class N
 
   
Class A (Inception 5/1/95)                
NAV      1.56      -5.57      4.47      6.20    
With 4.25% Maximum Sales Charge      -2.74         -9.57         3.57         5.74          
   
Class C (Inception 5/1/95)                
NAV      1.23         -6.26         3.71         5.41          
With CDSC2      0.29         -7.12         3.71         5.41          
   
Class N (Inception 2/1/13)                
NAV      1.74         -5.26                        2.60   
   
Class Y (Inception 12/1/99)                
NAV      1.70         -5.33         4.74         6.47          
   
Admin Class (Inception 2/1/10)1                
NAV      1.45         -5.81         4.23         5.92          
   
Comparative Performance                
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index3      2.44         1.96         3.78         4.90        2.59   
Barclays U.S. Universal Bond Index4      2.51         1.75         3.95         5.03        2.60   

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table(s) do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any Fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

1 Prior to the inception of Admin Class shares (2/1/10), performance is that of Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of Admin Class shares.

 

2 Class C share performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

 

3 Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers the U.S.-dollar denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market of SEC-registered securities. The index includes bonds from the U.S. Treasury, government-related, corporate, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage-backed securities sectors.

 

4 Barclays U.S. Universal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers U.S. dollar-denominated taxable bonds, including U.S. government and investment grade debt, non-investment grade debt, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, Eurobonds, 144A securities and emerging market debt.

 

5 Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INDEX INFORMATION

This document may contain references to third party copyrights, indexes, and trademarks, each of which is the property of its respective owner. Such owner is not affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management or any of its related or affiliated companies (collectively “NGAM”) and does not sponsor, endorse or participate in the provision of any NGAM services, funds or other financial products.

The index information contained herein is derived from third parties and is provided on an “as is” basis. The user of this information assumes the entire risk of use of this information. Each of the third party entities involved in compiling, computing or creating index information disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information.

PROXY VOTING INFORMATION

A description of the Natixis Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the Natixis Funds’ website at ngam.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Natixis Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12 months ended June 30, 2015 is available from the Natixis Funds’ website and the SEC’s website.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES

The Natixis Funds file complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.

 

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES

As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different types of costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution fees (12b-1 fees) and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the Fund’s prospectus. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The first line in the table for each class of Fund shares shows the actual account values and actual Fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund from October 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 =8.60) and multiply the result by the number in Expenses Paid During Period column as shown below for your class.

The second line in the table for each class of Fund shares provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund to 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 reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND   BEGINNING
ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2015
    ENDING
ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2016
    EXPENSES PAID
DURING PERIOD*
10/1/2015 – 3/31/2016
 
Class A        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,015.60        $4.84   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,020.20        $4.85   
Class C        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,012.30        $8.60   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,016.45        $8.62   
Class N        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,017.40        $3.18   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,021.85        $3.18   
Class Y        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,017.00        $3.58   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,021.45        $3.59   
Admin Class        
Actual     $1,000.00        $1,014.50        $5.99   
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)     $1,000.00        $1,019.05        $6.01   

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio: 0.96%, 1.71%, 0.63%, 0.71% and 1.19% for Class A, C, N, Y and Admin Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (183), divided by 366 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
  Bonds and Notes — 78.4% of Net Assets   
  Non-Convertible Bonds — 71.6%   
   ABS Other — 0.4%   
$ 20,158,333       GCA2014 Holdings Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class C, 6.000%, 1/05/2030, 144A(b)(c)    $ 17,735,301   
  7,433,869       GCA2014 Holdings Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class D, 7.500%, 1/05/2030, 144A(b)(c)      6,088,339   
  42,000,000       GCA2014 Holdings Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class E, Zero Coupon, 1/05/2030, 144A(b)(c)(d)      8,673,000   
  12,002,194       Global Container Assets Ltd., Series 2015-1A, Class B, 4.500%, 2/05/2030, 144A      11,461,813   
     

 

 

 
        43,958,453   
     

 

 

 
   Aerospace & Defense — 0.9%   
  620,000       Bombardier, Inc., 7.350%, 12/22/2026, 144A, (CAD)      343,715   
  11,800,000       Bombardier, Inc., 7.450%, 5/01/2034, 144A      8,260,000   
  16,246,000       KLX, Inc., 5.875%, 12/01/2022, 144A      16,164,770   
  22,548,000       Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.250%, 1/15/2040, 144A      21,420,600   
  20,755,000       Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 7.375%, 7/15/2039, 144A      21,585,200   
  5,310,000       Textron Financial Corp., (fixed rate to 2/15/2017, variable rate thereafter), 6.000%, 2/15/2067, 144A      3,823,200   
  24,513,000       TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 7/15/2024      24,321,799   
  17,765,000       TransDigm, Inc., 6.500%, 5/15/2025      17,365,287   
     

 

 

 
        113,284,571   
     

 

 

 
   Airlines — 3.0%   
  13,620,000       Air Canada, 7.625%, 10/01/2019, 144A, (CAD)      10,998,248   
  154,490,000       American Airlines Group, Inc., 5.500%, 10/01/2019, 144A      157,193,575   
  12,781,538       American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 4.000%, 1/15/2027      13,051,356   
  10,288,467       American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-2, Class C, 6.000%, 1/15/2017, 144A      10,350,506   
  2,675,671       Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-2, Class B, 5.500%, 4/29/2022      2,715,966   
  21,015,000       Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-3, Class C, 6.125%, 4/29/2018      22,092,019   
  136,151       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1997-4, Class B, 6.900%, 7/02/2018      138,193   
  440,970       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class B, 6.795%, 2/02/2020      456,404   
  92,740       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-2, Class B, 7.566%, 9/15/2021      93,204   
  969,380       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2001-1, Class A-1, 6.703%, 12/15/2022      1,015,717   
  13,018,829       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, 9.000%, 1/08/2018      13,298,734   
  2,971,540       Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1, Class B, 6.250%, 10/11/2021      3,105,260   
  702,047       Northwest Airlines, Inc., Series 2002-1, Class G2, (MBIA insured), 6.264%, 5/20/2023      748,558   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Airlines — continued   
$ 294,429       UAL Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, 10.400%, 5/01/2018    $ 305,853   
  8,751,460       US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2010-1B, Class B, 8.500%, 10/22/2018      9,121,996   
  38,605,988       US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2011-1B, Class B, 9.750%, 4/22/2020      43,238,707   
  6,076,796       US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1B, Class B, 8.000%, 4/01/2021      6,714,859   
  48,950,000       Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd., 8.500%, 11/15/2019, 144A      48,460,500   
  4,370,090       Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1B, 6.000%, 4/23/2022, 144A      4,413,791   
  6,802,946       Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1C, 7.125%, 10/23/2018, 144A      6,802,946   
     

 

 

 
        354,316,392   
     

 

 

 
   Automotive — 0.3%   
  1,220,000       Ford Motor Co., 6.625%, 2/15/2028      1,419,580   
  1,345,000       Ford Motor Co., 7.500%, 8/01/2026      1,679,407   
  4,977,000       Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 7.000%, 3/15/2028      5,325,390   
  25,345,000       Midas Intermediate Holdco II LLC/Midas Intermediate Holdco II Finance, Inc., 7.875%, 10/01/2022, 144A      23,570,850   
     

 

 

 
        31,995,227   
     

 

 

 
   Banking — 5.6%   
  6,000,000       Ally Financial, Inc., 8.000%, 11/01/2031      6,840,000   
  7,045,000       Bank of America Corp., MTN, 3.300%, 1/11/2023      7,104,192   
  265,000       Bank of America Corp., MTN, 4.250%, 10/22/2026      268,951   
  1,500,000       Bank of America Corp., Series K, (fixed rate to 1/30/2018, variable rate thereafter), 8.000%(e)      1,468,125   
  10,000,000       Bank of Nova Scotia, 2.462%, 3/14/2019, (CAD)      7,896,285   
  57,792,000,000       Barclays Financial LLC, EMTN, 3.500%, 11/29/2016, (KRW)      50,971,776   
  36,445,000       Citigroup, Inc., 5.130%, 11/12/2019, (NZD)      26,269,886   
  22,091,000       Citigroup, Inc., 6.250%, 6/29/2017, (NZD)      15,830,647   
  3,450,000       Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.950%, 11/09/2022      3,534,070   
  25,000,000       Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 3.550%, 2/12/2021, (CAD)      20,274,302   
  9,090,000       ICICI Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 4/30/2017, variable rate thereafter), 6.375%, 4/30/2022, 144A      9,280,199   
  19,245,000       Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 5.017%, 6/26/2024, 144A      18,021,846   
  45,620,000       JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.250%, 11/02/2018, (NZD)      32,181,206   
  227,000,000,000       JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 7.700%, 6/01/2016, 144A, (IDR)      17,007,881   
  800,000       Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.050%, 6/01/2034      943,280   
  36,195,000       Morgan Stanley, 4.350%, 9/08/2026      37,247,587   
  35,325,000       Morgan Stanley, 4.750%, 11/16/2018, (AUD)      27,871,458   
  185,000,000       Morgan Stanley, 5.000%, 9/30/2021, (AUD)      149,584,491   
  74,310,000       Morgan Stanley, 7.600%, 8/08/2017, (NZD)      53,991,844   
  100,265,000       Morgan Stanley, 8.000%, 5/09/2017, (AUD)      80,523,060   
  950,000       Morgan Stanley, EMTN, 5.750%, 2/14/2017, (GBP)      1,414,080   
  46,735,000       Morgan Stanley, MTN, 4.100%, 5/22/2023      48,195,188   
  10,000,000       Morgan Stanley, MTN, 6.250%, 8/09/2026      11,906,830   
  53,095,000       Morgan Stanley, Series MPLE, 3.125%, 8/05/2021, (CAD)      42,142,406   
     

 

 

 
        670,769,590   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Brokerage — 0.9%   
$ 5,000,000       Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 6.875%, 4/15/2022, 144A    $ 4,237,500   
  22,540,000       Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.500%, 4/15/2021, 144A      19,384,400   
  43,025,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 5.125%, 1/20/2023      43,182,213   
  20,010,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 6.250%, 1/15/2036      19,318,375   
  15,215,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 6.450%, 6/08/2027      16,036,260   
  4,689,000       Jefferies Group LLC, 6.875%, 4/15/2021      5,294,345   
     

 

 

 
        107,453,093   
     

 

 

 
   Building Materials — 0.6%   
  19,945,000       Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc., 7.750%, 5/01/2019, 144A      14,759,300   
  6,995,000       Masco Corp., 6.500%, 8/15/2032      7,134,900   
  3,900,000       Masco Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/2020      4,489,875   
  2,630,000       Masco Corp., 7.750%, 8/01/2029      2,971,900   
  2,000,000       NCI Building Systems, Inc., 8.250%, 1/15/2023, 144A      2,105,000   
  32,100,000       Odebrecht Finance Ltd., 8.250%, 4/25/2018, 144A, (BRL)(f)      4,095,470   
  35,980,000       Owens Corning, 7.000%, 12/01/2036      39,748,869   
     

 

 

 
        75,305,314   
     

 

 

 
   Cable Satellite — 1.2%   
  850,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.125%, 5/01/2023, 144A      864,875   
  975,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.375%, 5/01/2025, 144A      992,063   
  3,315,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.750%, 1/15/2024      3,451,744   
  4,360,000       CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.875%, 5/01/2027, 144A      4,447,200   
  17,679,000       DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/2024      16,220,482   
  3,175,000       Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., 5.500%, 8/01/2023      1,912,937   
  25,270,000       Shaw Communications, Inc., 5.650%, 10/01/2019, (CAD)      21,484,413   
  4,835,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 4.500%, 9/15/2042      4,292,063   
  135,000       Time Warner Cable, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/2040      139,714   
  44,800,000       UPC Holding BV, 6.375%, 9/15/2022, 144A, (EUR)      54,418,920   
  11,275,000       Videotron Ltd., 5.625%, 6/15/2025, 144A, (CAD)      8,713,980   
  7,000,000       Virgin Media Finance PLC, 6.000%, 10/15/2024, 144A      7,192,500   
  20,300,000       VTR Finance BV, 6.875%, 1/15/2024, 144A      19,792,500   
     

 

 

 
        143,923,391   
     

 

 

 
   Chemicals — 2.8%   
  19,810,000       Aruba Investments, Inc., 8.750%, 2/15/2023, 144A      18,819,500   
  99,610,000       Chemours Co. (The), 6.625%, 5/15/2023, 144A      81,182,150   
  18,370,000       Chemours Co. (The), 7.000%, 5/15/2025, 144A      14,696,000   
  85,854,000       Consolidated Energy Finance S.A., 6.750%, 10/15/2019, 144A      81,775,935   
  20,000,000       Eco Services Operations LLC/Eco Finance Corp., 8.500%, 11/01/2022, 144A      18,400,000   
  20,070,000       Hercules, Inc., 6.500%, 6/30/2029      15,654,600   
  26,164,000       Hexion, Inc., 7.875%, 2/15/2023(b)(c)      6,541,000   
  6,010,000       Hexion, Inc., 8.875%, 2/01/2018      4,116,850   
  8,757,000       Hexion, Inc., 9.200%, 3/15/2021(b)(c)      2,451,960   
  16,660,000       Hexion, Inc./Hexion Nova Scotia Finance ULC, 9.000%, 11/15/2020      6,705,650   
  90,205,000       INVISTA Finance LLC, 4.250%, 10/15/2019, 144A      86,596,800   
  885,000       TPC Group, Inc., 8.750%, 12/15/2020, 144A      619,500   
     

 

 

 
        337,559,945   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Construction Machinery — 0.2%   
$ 1,425,000       Joy Global, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2036    $ 1,040,250   
  5,105,000       United Rentals North America, Inc., 5.750%, 11/15/2024      5,105,000   
  11,655,000       United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/2022      12,412,575   
     

 

 

 
        18,557,825   
     

 

 

 
   Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.1%   
  670,000       ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The), 7.100%, 3/01/2018      683,400   
  5,500,000       ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The), 7.450%, 8/15/2027      5,417,500   
     

 

 

 
        6,100,900   
     

 

 

 
   Consumer Products — 0.1%   
  11,545,000       Avon Products, Inc., 8.700%, 3/15/2043      7,619,700   
     

 

 

 
   Electric — 1.9%   
  5,093,000       AES Corp. (The), 4.875%, 5/15/2023      4,902,013   
  23,940,000       AES Corp. (The), 5.500%, 3/15/2024      23,401,350   
  10,185,000       AES Corp. (The), 5.500%, 4/15/2025      9,815,794   
  39,663,703       Alta Wind Holdings LLC, 7.000%, 6/30/2035, 144A      43,992,401   
  53,165,829       Bruce Mansfield Unit Pass Through Trust, 6.850%, 6/01/2034      50,142,820   
  1,472,717       CE Generation LLC, 7.416%, 12/15/2018      1,362,263   
  21,392,000       DPL, Inc., 6.750%, 10/01/2019      21,712,880   
  19,705,000       Dynegy, Inc., 7.625%, 11/01/2024      17,882,287   
  46,645,000       EDP Finance BV, 4.125%, 1/15/2020, 144A      46,710,303   
  1,195,000       EDP Finance BV, 4.900%, 10/01/2019, 144A      1,246,146   
  3,570,000       Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A., 7.875%, 2/01/2027      4,463,218   
  555,000       Enersis Americas S.A., 7.400%, 12/01/2016      574,570   
  471,256       Red Oak Power LLC, Series A, 8.540%, 11/30/2019      471,256   
     

 

 

 
        226,677,301   
     

 

 

 
   Finance Companies — 4.8%   
  310,000       Aviation Capital Group Corp., 6.750%, 4/06/2021, 144A      348,750   
  57,000,000       General Electric Co., GMTN, 4.250%, 1/17/2018, (NZD)      40,100,605   
  79,035,000       General Electric Co., Series A, EMTN, 6.750%, 9/26/2016, (NZD)      55,541,852   
  25,320,000       General Electric Co., Series A, GMTN, 5.500%, 2/01/2017, (NZD)      17,851,001   
  4,095,000       iStar, Inc., 4.875%, 7/01/2018      3,956,794   
  14,060,000       iStar, Inc., 5.000%, 7/01/2019      13,497,600   
  23,175,000       iStar, Inc., 5.850%, 3/15/2017      23,638,500   
  10,400,000       iStar, Inc., 7.125%, 2/15/2018      10,530,000   
  19,915,000       Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 7.375%, 10/01/2017      19,790,531   
  2,260,000       Navient Corp., 5.875%, 10/25/2024      1,915,350   
  19,155,000       Navient Corp., MTN, 6.125%, 3/25/2024      16,473,300   
  23,020,000       Navient LLC, 4.875%, 6/17/2019      22,214,300   
  22,945,000       Navient LLC, 5.500%, 1/25/2023      19,503,250   
  109,950(††)       Navient LLC, 6.000%, 12/15/2043      2,131,564   
  5,910,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 4.625%, 9/25/2017      5,976,488   
  7,780,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 5.500%, 1/15/2019      7,643,850   
  17,600,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 7.250%, 1/25/2022      16,456,000   
  2,160,000       Navient LLC, MTN, 8.000%, 3/25/2020      2,149,200   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Finance Companies — continued   
$ 14,465,000       Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.000%, 6/15/2018    $ 14,248,025   
  50,910,000       Navient LLC, Series A, MTN, 5.625%, 8/01/2033(f)      35,891,550   
  51,680,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 5.250%, 12/15/2019      49,354,400   
  133,915,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 7.750%, 10/01/2021      131,384,006   
  55,015,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., 8.250%, 10/01/2023      53,089,475   
  10,120,000       Springleaf Finance Corp., MTN, 5.750%, 9/15/2016      10,195,900   
     

 

 

 
        573,882,291   
     

 

 

 
   Food & Beverage — 0.0%   
  4,880,000       Shearer’s Foods LLC/Chip Finance Corp., 9.000%, 11/01/2019, 144A      5,111,800   
     

 

 

 
   Government Owned – No Guarantee — 0.5%   
  22,160,000       Pertamina Persero PT, 6.450%, 5/30/2044, 144A      21,531,986   
  21,145,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 4.375%, 5/20/2023      15,429,506   
  30,955,000       Petrobras Global Finance BV, 5.625%, 5/20/2043      20,120,750   
     

 

 

 
        57,082,242   
     

 

 

 
   Healthcare — 2.6%   
  2,160,000       BioScrip, Inc., 8.875%, 2/15/2021      1,825,200   
  7,680,000       HCA, Inc., 5.250%, 4/15/2025      7,910,400   
  1,925,000       HCA, Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/2022      2,083,813   
  40,686,000       HCA, Inc., 5.875%, 5/01/2023      42,669,442   
  14,620,000       HCA, Inc., 7.050%, 12/01/2027      14,985,500   
  20,447,000       HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 12/15/2023      21,673,820   
  24,215,000       HCA, Inc., 7.500%, 11/06/2033      25,910,050   
  44,143,000       HCA, Inc., 7.690%, 6/15/2025      47,453,725   
  32,745,000       HCA, Inc., 8.360%, 4/15/2024      36,510,675   
  15,815,000       HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.580%, 9/15/2025      17,080,200   
  9,492,000       HCA, Inc., MTN, 7.750%, 7/15/2036      10,156,440   
  955,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.375%, 10/01/2021      957,388   
  1,495,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.500%, 4/01/2021      1,502,475   
  29,130,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.000%, 3/01/2019      28,802,287   
  25,530,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.750%, 6/15/2023      24,444,975   
  32,559,000       Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2031      26,250,694   
     

 

 

 
        310,217,084   
     

 

 

 
   Home Construction — 0.9%   
  3,075,000       Beazer Homes USA, Inc., 7.250%, 2/01/2023      2,398,500   
  13,360,000       K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 5.000%, 11/01/2021(f)      9,151,600   
  29,735,000       K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 8.000%, 11/01/2019, 144A      18,435,700   
  3,620,000       KB Home, 4.750%, 5/15/2019      3,606,425   
  47,260,000       PulteGroup, Inc., 6.000%, 2/15/2035      45,960,350   
  13,190,000       PulteGroup, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/2033      13,453,800   
  10,305,000       TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/2019      10,227,713   
  195,000       TRI Pointe Holdings, Inc./TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 5.875%, 6/15/2024      193,781   
     

 

 

 
        103,427,869   
     

 

 

 
   Independent Energy — 1.3%   
  595,000       Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 3.450%, 7/15/2024      529,862   
  540,000       Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 4.500%, 7/15/2044      423,597   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Independent Energy — continued   
$ 7,550,000       Baytex Energy Corp., 5.125%, 6/01/2021, 144A    $ 5,322,750   
  6,930,000       Baytex Energy Corp., 5.625%, 6/01/2024, 144A      4,660,425   
  15,000,000       Bellatrix Exploration Ltd., 8.500%, 5/15/2020, 144A      7,631,250   
  1,705,000       Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., 6.750%, 4/15/2021      477,400   
  4,945,000       California Resources Corp., 5.000%, 1/15/2020      1,137,350   
  81,805,000       California Resources Corp., 5.500%, 9/15/2021      17,997,100   
  11,240,000       California Resources Corp., 6.000%, 11/15/2024      2,529,000   
  1,310,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 4.875%, 4/15/2022      458,500   
  55,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2020      21,588   
  6,505,000       Continental Resources, Inc., 3.800%, 6/01/2024      5,138,950   
  1,225,000       Continental Resources, Inc., 4.500%, 4/15/2023      1,024,406   
  19,290,000       Eclipse Resources Corp., 8.875%, 7/15/2023, 144A      10,030,800   
  2,990,000       Halcon Resources Corp., 9.250%, 2/15/2022      523,250   
  9,700,000       Halcon Resources Corp., 9.750%, 7/15/2020      1,721,750   
  1,022,000       Noble Energy, Inc., 5.625%, 5/01/2021      1,027,110   
  1,940,000       Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 1/15/2023      1,430,750   
  1,545,000       Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 7.250%, 2/01/2019      1,178,062   
  7,170,000       Pan American Energy LLC/Argentine Branch, 7.875%, 5/07/2021, 144A      7,112,640   
  3,000,000       QEP Resources, Inc., 5.250%, 5/01/2023      2,610,000   
  12,635,000       QEP Resources, Inc., 6.875%, 3/01/2021      11,592,612   
  17,187,000       Rex Energy Corp., (Step to 8.000% on 10/01/2017), 1.000%, 10/01/2020, 144A(g)      2,234,310   
  6,250,000       Rice Energy, Inc., 6.250%, 5/01/2022      5,437,500   
  9,700,000       RSP Permian, Inc., 6.625%, 10/01/2022      9,554,500   
  17,908,000       Sanchez Energy Corp., 6.125%, 1/15/2023      9,670,320   
  9,520,000       Sanchez Energy Corp., 7.750%, 6/15/2021      5,593,000   
  8,241,000       SM Energy Co., 5.000%, 1/15/2024      5,704,338   
  22,844,000       SM Energy Co., 6.125%, 11/15/2022      16,653,276   
  801,000       SM Energy Co., 6.500%, 11/15/2021      590,738   
  2,522,000       SM Energy Co., 6.500%, 1/01/2023      1,778,010   
  6,283,000       Ultra Petroleum Corp., 5.750%, 12/15/2018, 144A      439,810   
  45,515,000       Ultra Petroleum Corp., 6.125%, 10/01/2024, 144A      3,527,412   
  10,845,000       Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.000%, 3/15/2019      7,510,162   
     

 

 

 
        153,272,528   
     

 

 

 
   Industrial Other — 0.1%   
  6,880,000       Broadspectrum Ltd., 8.375%, 5/15/2020, 144A      7,034,800   
     

 

 

 
   Integrated Energy — 0.0%   
  5,385,000       Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., 5.125%, 3/28/2023, 144A(f)(i)      915,450   
  3,125,000       Pacific Exploration and Production Corp., 5.625%, 1/19/2025, 144A(f)(i)      531,250   
     

 

 

 
        1,446,700   
     

 

 

 
   Life Insurance — 0.9%   
  20,075,000       AXA S.A., (fixed rate to 12/14/2036, variable rate thereafter),
6.379%, 144A(e)
     20,526,687   
  15,000,000       Forethought Financial Group, Inc., 8.625%, 4/15/2021, 144A      16,333,920   
  1,225,000       Genworth Financial, Inc., (fixed rate to 11/15/2016, variable rate thereafter), 6.150%, 11/15/2066      388,938   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Life Insurance — continued   
$ 3,695,000       Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.800%, 2/15/2024    $ 2,706,588   
  27,200,000       Genworth Holdings, Inc., 4.900%, 8/15/2023      20,196,000   
  10,990,000       Genworth Holdings, Inc., 6.500%, 6/15/2034      7,363,300   
  20,000,000       National Life Insurance Co., 10.500%, 9/15/2039, 144A(f)      30,399,800   
  8,920,000       NLV Financial Corp., 7.500%, 8/15/2033, 144A(f)      10,128,589   
  2,894,000       Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. (The), 6.650%, 6/15/2034, 144A      3,345,397   
     

 

 

 
        111,389,219   
     

 

 

 
   Local Authorities — 1.2%   
  95,480,000       New South Wales Treasury Corp., 4.000%, 4/08/2021, (AUD)      79,209,523   
  82,840,000       New South Wales Treasury Corp., 6.000%, 2/01/2018, (AUD)      68,025,911   
     

 

 

 
        147,235,434   
     

 

 

 
   Media Entertainment — 1.1%   
  111,590,000       Grupo Televisa SAB, EMTN, 7.250%, 5/14/2043, (MXN)      5,318,780   
  64,250,000       iHeartCommunications, Inc., 9.000%, 3/01/2021      44,734,062   
  33,370,000       iHeartCommunications, Inc., 9.000%, 9/15/2022      23,192,150   
  7,180,000       Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.250%, 2/15/2022      7,359,500   
  17,950,000       Outfront Media Capital LLC/Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.875%, 3/15/2025      18,712,875   
  27,185,000       R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 6.000%, 4/01/2024      22,291,700   
  2,410,000       R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 6.500%, 11/15/2023      2,060,550   
  3,730,000       R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 7.000%, 2/15/2022      3,450,250   
  5,925,000       R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., 7.875%, 3/15/2021      5,969,438   
     

 

 

 
        133,089,305   
     

 

 

 
   Metals & Mining — 1.7%   
  8,202,122       1839688 Alberta ULC, PIK, 14.000%, 2/13/2020(f)(h)(i)      820   
  2,000,000       AK Steel Corp., 7.625%, 10/01/2021      1,140,000   
  3,949,000       Alcoa, Inc., 5.870%, 2/23/2022      3,947,776   
  5,075,000       Alcoa, Inc., 5.900%, 2/01/2027      4,821,250   
  1,405,000       Alcoa, Inc., 5.950%, 2/01/2037      1,194,250   
  4,330,000       Alcoa, Inc., 6.750%, 1/15/2028      4,220,468   
  25,271,000       ArcelorMittal, 7.750%, 3/01/2041      21,606,705   
  30,695,000       Barminco Finance Pty Ltd., 9.000%, 6/01/2018, 144A      22,944,513   
  8,705,000       Barrick North America Finance LLC, 5.750%, 5/01/2043      7,869,294   
  23,112,000       Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 8.000%, 9/30/2020, 144A      9,707,040   
  26,350,000       Essar Steel Algoma, Inc., 9.500%, 11/15/2019, 144A(f)(i)      790,500   
  12,315,000       First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.250%, 5/15/2022, 144A      8,251,050   
  14,645,000       Lundin Mining Corp., 7.500%, 11/01/2020, 144A      13,985,975   
  51,000,000       Lundin Mining Corp., 7.875%, 11/01/2022, 144A      48,450,000   
  4,200,000       Rain CII Carbon LLC/CII Carbon Corp., 8.250%, 1/15/2021, 144A      2,982,000   
  16,135,000       Russel Metals, Inc., 6.000%, 4/19/2022, 144A, (CAD)      11,755,722   
  11,719,000       United States Steel Corp., 6.650%, 6/01/2037      6,562,640   
  7,490,000       United States Steel Corp., 6.875%, 4/01/2021      5,467,700   
  16,435,000       United States Steel Corp., 7.000%, 2/01/2018      14,791,500   
  10,000,000       Worthington Industries, Inc., 6.500%, 4/15/2020      10,938,340   
     

 

 

 
        201,427,543   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Midstream — 0.4%   
$ 8,935,000       IFM U.S. Colonial Pipeline 2 LLC, 6.450%, 5/01/2021, 144A    $ 9,703,508   
  23,179,000       NGPL PipeCo LLC, 7.119%, 12/15/2017, 144A      22,396,709   
  505,000       NGPL PipeCo LLC, 7.768%, 12/15/2037, 144A      414,100   
  3,350,000       Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 4.125%, 11/15/2019      3,163,673   
  9,440,000       Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., 5.000%, 1/15/2018      9,416,400   
  3,185,492       Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A., 9.625%, 5/14/2020, 144A      3,265,129   
     

 

 

 
        48,359,519   
     

 

 

 
   Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 1.2%   
  4,316       Column Canada Issuer Corp., Series 2006-WEM, Class A1,
4.591%, 1/15/2022, (CAD)
     3,324   
  2,785,000       Column Canada Issuer Corp., Series 2006-WEM, Class A2,
4.934%, 1/15/2022, (CAD)
     2,158,866   
  27,074,409       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL4,
Class AR1, 2.137%, 5/13/2031, 144A(f)(j)
     26,648,831   
  12,902,000       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL4,
Class AR2, 2.637%, 5/13/2031, 144A(f)(j)
     12,658,090   
  8,622,000       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL4,
Class AR3, 3.087%, 5/13/2031, 144A(f)(j)
     8,421,137   
  16,080,000       Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2014-FL4,
Class AR4, 4.187%, 5/13/2031, 144A(f)(j)
     15,813,267   
  35,060,000       GS Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2007-GG10, Class AM, 5.794%, 8/10/2045(j)      33,402,780   
  14,258,937       Institutional Mortgage Securities Canada, Inc., Series 2014-5A, Class A1, 2.003%, 7/12/2047, 144A, (CAD)      10,965,685   
  29,982,866       Motel 6 Trust, Series 2015-M6MZ, Class M, 8.230%, 2/05/2020, 144A(f)      28,099,942   
     

 

 

 
        138,171,922   
     

 

 

 
   Oil Field Services — 0.5%   
  19,335,000       FTS International, Inc., 6.250%, 5/01/2022      2,126,850   
  7,120,000       Global Marine, Inc., 7.000%, 6/01/2028      3,382,000   
  17,482,000       Paragon Offshore PLC, 6.750%, 7/15/2022, 144A(f)(i)      4,589,025   
  40,403,000       Paragon Offshore PLC, 7.250%, 8/15/2024, 144A(f)(i)      10,807,802   
  18,385,000       Pioneer Energy Services Corp., 6.125%, 3/15/2022      7,354,000   
  12,020,000       Precision Drilling Corp., 5.250%, 11/15/2024      8,504,150   
  594,000       Precision Drilling Corp., 6.500%, 12/15/2021      451,440   
  2,590,000       Precision Drilling Corp., 6.625%, 11/15/2020      2,072,000   
  500,000       Sidewinder Drilling, Inc., 9.750%, 11/15/2019, 144A      36,250   
  39,300,000       Transocean, Inc., 4.300%, 10/15/2022      21,713,250   
  1,500,000       Transocean, Inc., 6.500%, 11/15/2020      1,050,000   
  1,320,000       Transocean, Inc., 6.800%, 3/15/2038      660,000   
  4,355,000       Transocean, Inc., 7.125%, 12/15/2021      2,939,625   
     

 

 

 
        65,686,392   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Packaging — 0.0%   
$ 1,180,000       Beverage Packaging Holdings Luxembourg II S.A./Beverage Packaging Holdings II Issuer, Inc., 6.000%, 6/15/2017, 144A    $ 1,170,412   
  1,705,000       Signode Industrial Group Lux S.A./Signode Industrial Group U.S., Inc., 6.375%, 5/01/2022, 144A      1,549,419   
     

 

 

 
        2,719,831   
     

 

 

 
   Paper — 0.5%   
  9,240,000       Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.250%, 6/01/2028      12,170,300   
  20,045,000       Georgia-Pacific LLC, 7.750%, 11/15/2029      27,405,323   
  775,000       Georgia-Pacific LLC, 8.875%, 5/15/2031      1,143,762   
  4,865,000       WestRock MWV LLC, 7.950%, 2/15/2031      6,064,792   
  10,100,000       WestRock MWV LLC, 8.200%, 1/15/2030      13,010,295   
  2,840,000       Weyerhaeuser Co., 6.950%, 10/01/2027      3,319,673   
     

 

 

 
        63,114,145   
     

 

 

 
   Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.4%   
  4,877,000       Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The), 6.375%, 6/15/2021      5,571,314   
  3,920,000       Loews Corp., 2.625%, 5/15/2023      3,866,606   
  12,510,000       MBIA Insurance Corp., 11.882%, 1/15/2033, 144A(d)(j)      4,315,950   
  5,020,000       Old Republic International Corp., 4.875%, 10/01/2024      5,221,829   
  10,080,000       Sirius International Group, 6.375%, 3/20/2017, 144A      10,339,580   
  3,000,000       Sirius International Group, (fixed rate to 6/30/2017, variable rate thereafter), 7.506%, 144A(e)      2,962,500   
  17,870,000       XL Group PLC, (fixed rate to 4/15/2017, variable rate thereafter), 6.500%(e)      12,374,975   
     

 

 

 
        44,652,754   
     

 

 

 
   Railroads — 0.8%   
  90,000,000       Hellenic Railways Organization S.A., EMTN, 0.247%, 5/24/2016, (EUR)(f)(j)      99,722,694   
  1,153,000       Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., 5.000%, 1/01/2045(f)      1,102,538   
     

 

 

 
        100,825,232   
     

 

 

 
   Restaurants — 0.0%   
  1,330,000       Wagamama Finance PLC, 7.875%, 2/01/2020, 144A, (GBP)      2,017,661   
     

 

 

 
   Retailers — 0.8%   
  3,325,000       Dillard’s, Inc., 7.000%, 12/01/2028      3,648,842   
  1,500,000       Dillard’s, Inc., 7.750%, 7/15/2026      1,719,774   
  10,270,000       Foot Locker, Inc., 8.500%, 1/15/2022(c)      11,558,563   
  3,335,000       J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 5.750%, 2/15/2018      3,376,687   
  27,224,000       J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 6.375%, 10/15/2036      22,391,740   
  2,510,000       J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 7.625%, 3/01/2097      1,857,400   
  9,000,000       J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., 8.125%, 10/01/2019      9,247,500   
  12,275,000       Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., 6.790%, 7/15/2027      13,683,679   
  6,365,000       Marks & Spencer PLC, 7.125%, 12/01/2037, 144A      7,518,115   
  3,765,000       Nine West Holdings, Inc., 6.125%, 11/15/2034      545,925   
  24,860,000       Toys “R” Us, Inc., 7.375%, 10/15/2018      19,763,700   
     

 

 

 
        95,311,925   
     

 

 

 
   Sovereigns — 2.4%   
  289,570,000       Portugal Government International Bond, 5.125%, 10/15/2024, 144A      291,353,751   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Supermarkets — 1.7%   
$ 12,637,000       Albertson’s Holdings LLC/Safeway, Inc., 7.750%, 10/15/2022, 144A    $ 13,679,553   
  79,276,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., 7.450%, 8/01/2029      71,942,970   
  25,595,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., 7.750%, 6/15/2026      23,867,337   
  24,085,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., 8.000%, 5/01/2031      22,609,794   
  5,815,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., 8.700%, 5/01/2030      5,582,400   
  16,342,000       New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN, 6.625%, 6/01/2028      13,808,990   
  34,580,000       SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.750%, 6/01/2021      29,479,450   
  23,400,000       SUPERVALU, Inc., 7.750%, 11/15/2022      19,831,500   
     

 

 

 
        200,801,994   
     

 

 

 
   Supranational — 0.3%   
  250,500,000,000       European Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 7.200%, 6/08/2016, (IDR)      18,822,581   
  24,450,000       Inter-American Development Bank, EMTN, 6.000%, 12/15/2017, (NZD)      17,833,120   
     

 

 

 
        36,655,701   
     

 

 

 
   Technology — 1.6%   
  4,881,000       Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 7.000%, 7/01/2024      3,197,055   
  78,595,000       Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.450%, 3/15/2029      83,507,187   
  34,955,000       Amkor Technology, Inc., 6.375%, 10/01/2022      33,382,025   
  56,340,000       KLA-Tencor Corp., 4.650%, 11/01/2024      56,788,861   
  15,170,000       KLA-Tencor Corp., 5.650%, 11/01/2034      15,112,430   
  2,562,000       Motorola Solutions, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2037      2,565,100   
  180,000       Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 7.700%, 10/01/2027, 144A      229,623   
     

 

 

 
        194,782,281   
     

 

 

 
   Transportation Services — 0.2%   
  10,503,000       APL Ltd., 8.000%, 1/15/2024(f)      7,037,010   
  2,829,266       Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 1998-1, Class B,
7.680%, 1/02/2018(c)
     2,878,778   
  2,226,640       Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 1998-1, Class C,
8.010%, 7/02/2011(c)(k)
     2,276,740   
  1,374,422       Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class B,
7.630%, 1/02/2018(c)
     1,374,422   
  2,507,853       Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class C,
8.770%, 7/02/2012(c)(k)
     2,583,089   
  1,864,358       Atlas Air Pass Through Trust, Series 2000-1, Class B,
9.057%, 1/02/2018(c)
     1,892,323   
     

 

 

 
        18,042,362   
     

 

 

 
   Treasuries — 22.6%   
  312,000,000       Canadian Government, 0.750%, 9/01/2020, (CAD)      241,497,009   
  29,490,000       Canadian Government, 1.250%, 9/01/2018, (CAD)      23,090,642   
  80,645,000       Canadian Government, 1.750%, 9/01/2019, (CAD)      64,534,628   
  6,710,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, 3.375%, 7/17/2017, 144A, (EUR)      7,100,409   
  1,010,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2024, (EUR)(g)      810,793   
  1,100,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2035, (EUR)(g)      715,306   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Treasuries — continued   
  4,000,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2036, (EUR)(g)    $ 2,563,370   
  4,455,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2037, (EUR)(g)      2,805,567   
  5,820,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2038, (EUR)(g)      3,704,537   
  4,000,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2039, (EUR)(g)      2,541,886   
  4,680,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2040, (EUR)(g)      2,982,740   
  5,970,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2041, (EUR)(g)      3,788,195   
  4,000,000       Hellenic Republic Government Bond, Series PSI, (Step to 3.650% on 2/24/2020), 3.000%, 2/24/2042, (EUR)(g)      2,546,893   
  9,710,000(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 5.000%, 6/15/2017, (MXN)      56,820,233   
  9,930,439(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 6/10/2021, (MXN)      60,361,221   
  4,250,000(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 7.750%, 5/29/2031, (MXN)      27,736,292   
  7,740,000(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 7.500%, 6/03/2027, (MXN)      49,714,229   
  27,224,481(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 8.000%, 12/07/2023, (MXN)      179,248,259   
  3,035,000(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 8.500%, 5/31/2029, (MXN)      21,018,084   
  21,700,000(†††)       Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20, 10.000%, 12/05/2024, (MXN)      161,239,384   
  252,700,000       New Zealand Government Bond, 5.000%, 3/15/2019, (NZD)      189,294,047   
  175,365,000       New Zealand Government Bond, 6.000%, 5/15/2021, (NZD)      142,761,919   
  458,725,000       Norway Government Bond, 3.750%, 5/25/2021, 144A, (NOK)      63,974,362   
  836,485,000       Norway Government Bond, 4.250%, 5/19/2017, 144A, (NOK)      105,395,877   
  658,049,000       Norway Government Bond, 4.500%, 5/22/2019, 144A, (NOK)      89,569,481   
  162,850,000       Republic of Brazil, 8.500%, 1/05/2024, (BRL)      34,647,491   
  55,925,000       Republic of Brazil, 10.250%, 1/10/2028, (BRL)      12,209,510   
  3,842,906,000       Republic of Iceland, 6.000%, 10/13/2016, (ISK)      21,344,140   
  1,605,660,000       Republic of Iceland, 7.250%, 10/26/2022, (ISK)      9,616,119   
  4,496,156,000       Republic of Iceland, 8.750%, 2/26/2019, (ISK)      26,904,498   
  100,000,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.250%, 5/15/2016      99,995,100   
  100,000,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.375%, 5/31/2016      100,015,600   
  60,000,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.375%, 10/31/2016      59,967,180   
  100,000,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.500%, 7/31/2016      100,037,100   
  100,000,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.500%, 9/30/2016      100,039,100   
  325,000,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.500%, 11/30/2016      324,987,325   
  300,000,000       U.S. Treasury Note, 0.625%, 11/15/2016      300,234,300   
     

 

 

 
        2,695,812,826   
     

 

 

 
   Wireless — 0.8%   
  293,000,000       America Movil SAB de CV, 6.450%, 12/05/2022, (MXN)      16,148,184   
  134,600,000       America Movil SAB de CV, 8.460%, 12/18/2036, (MXN)      7,551,612   
  31,041,000       Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2028      22,659,930   
  6,260,000       Sprint Capital Corp., 8.750%, 3/15/2032      4,898,450   
  21,052,000       Sprint Communications, Inc., 6.000%, 11/15/2022      15,394,275   
  8,200,000       Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/2024      6,088,500   
  23,641,000       Sprint Corp., 7.250%, 9/15/2021      18,055,814   
     

 

 

 
        90,796,765   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Wirelines — 4.3%   
  4,370,000       Bell Canada, MTN, 6.550%, 5/01/2029, 144A, (CAD)    $ 4,238,505   
  7,545,000       Bell Canada, Series M-17, 6.100%, 3/16/2035, (CAD)      7,018,085   
  72,320,000       CenturyLink, Inc., 6.450%, 6/15/2021      73,268,838   
  765,000       CenturyLink, Inc., 7.650%, 3/15/2042      631,125   
  7,410,000       CenturyLink, Inc., Series G, 6.875%, 1/15/2028      6,270,713   
  2,965,000       CenturyLink, Inc., Series P, 7.600%, 9/15/2039      2,438,713   
  350,000       Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co. LLC, 6.300%, 12/01/2028      324,625   
  10,703,000       Consolidated Communications, Inc., 6.500%, 10/01/2022      9,338,367   
  17,900,000       Eircom Finance Ltd., 9.250%, 5/15/2020, 144A, (EUR)      21,442,840   
  5,330,000       Embarq Corp., 7.995%, 6/01/2036      5,145,795   
  37,225,000       FairPoint Communications, Inc., 8.750%, 8/15/2019, 144A      35,270,687   
  16,755,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 6.250%, 9/15/2021      15,488,154   
  18,725,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/2025      15,810,922   
  38,336,000       Frontier Communications Corp., 7.875%, 1/15/2027      30,477,120   
  25,745,000       Level 3 Communications, Inc., 5.750%, 12/01/2022      26,581,712   
  4,667,000       Oi Brasil Holdings Cooperatief UA, 5.750%, 2/10/2022, 144A      1,247,956   
  16,550,000       Portugal Telecom International Finance BV, EMTN,
4.500%, 6/16/2025, (EUR)
     4,378,496   
  29,750,000       Portugal Telecom International Finance BV, EMTN,
5.000%, 11/04/2019, (EUR)
     8,463,130   
  42,460,000       Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.875%, 7/15/2028      35,241,800   
  12,463,000       Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.625%, 8/03/2021      12,836,890   
  32,395,000       Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 7.750%, 2/15/2031      27,049,825   
  26,401,000       Qwest Corp., 6.875%, 9/15/2033      25,742,031   
  3,999,000       Qwest Corp., 7.250%, 9/15/2025      4,373,342   
  39,171,000       Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 6.000%, 9/30/2034      37,233,211   
  22,645,000       Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 6.375%, 11/15/2033      22,305,325   
  31,690,000       Telus Corp., 4.950%, 3/15/2017, (CAD)      25,182,661   
  18,600,000       Telus Corp., Series CG, 5.050%, 12/04/2019, (CAD)      15,843,405   
  29,552,000       Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.450%, 11/01/2022      29,371,024   
  3,346,000       Verizon New England, Inc., 7.875%, 11/15/2029      4,098,783   
  2,080,000       Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc., 6.000%, 12/01/2028      2,311,982   
  1,225,000       Windstream Services LLC, 7.500%, 6/01/2022      940,188   
  3,760,000       Windstream Services LLC, 7.500%, 4/01/2023      2,810,600   
     

 

 

 
        513,176,850   
     

 

 

 
   Total Non-Convertible Bonds
(Identified Cost $9,545,572,646)
     8,544,420,428   
     

 

 

 
     
  Convertible Bonds — 5.1%   
   Building Materials — 0.2%   
  9,592,000       CalAtlantic Group, Inc., 0.250%, 6/01/2019      8,488,920   
  19,486,000       KB Home, 1.375%, 2/01/2019      17,975,835   
     

 

 

 
        26,464,755   
     

 

 

 
   Chemicals — 0.0%   
  4,305,000       RPM International, Inc., 2.250%, 12/15/2020      4,910,391   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Diversified Manufacturing — 0.1%   
$ 4,727,000       Trinity Industries, Inc., 3.875%, 6/01/2036    $ 5,016,529   
     

 

 

 
   Leisure — 0.2%   
  27,795,000       Rovi Corp., 0.500%, 3/01/2020      26,484,466   
     

 

 

 
   Midstream — 0.5%   
  63,121,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.250%, 12/15/2038      25,248,400   
  49,165,000       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.500%, 5/15/2037      31,096,862   
     

 

 

 
        56,345,262   
     

 

 

 
   Pharmaceuticals — 0.0%   
  1,655,000       BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., 1.500%, 10/15/2020      1,962,209   
     

 

 

 
   Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.6%   
  55,110,000       Old Republic International Corp., 3.750%, 3/15/2018      68,267,512   
     

 

 

 
   Technology — 3.5%   
  7,520,000       Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., 1.375%, 1/01/2020      7,449,500   
  34,965,000       Ciena Corp., 0.875%, 6/15/2017      34,309,406   
  7,185,000       Ciena Corp., 3.750%, 10/15/2018, 144A      8,496,263   
  179,755,000       Intel Corp., 3.250%, 8/01/2039      285,922,797   
  5,377,024       Liberty Media LLC, 3.500%, 1/15/2031      5,000,552   
  10,915,000       Nuance Communications, Inc., 1.000%, 12/15/2035, 144A      10,048,622   
  39,460,000       Nuance Communications, Inc., 1.500%, 11/01/2035      40,643,800   
  10,415,000       Priceline Group, Inc. (The), 0.900%, 9/15/2021      10,480,094   
  11,570,000       Viavi Solutions, Inc., 0.625%, 8/15/2033      11,259,056   
     

 

 

 
        413,610,090   
     

 

 

 
   Total Convertible Bonds
(Identified Cost $530,559,427)
     603,061,214   
     

 

 

 
     
  Municipals — 1.7%   
   District of Columbia — 0.0%   
  3,850,000       Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Series D,
8.000%, 10/01/2047
     4,889,076   
     

 

 

 
   Illinois — 0.4%   
  47,285,000       State of Illinois, 5.100%, 6/01/2033      44,218,568   
     

 

 

 
   Michigan — 0.1%   
  12,220,000       Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority Taxable Turbo, Series A, 7.309%, 6/01/2034      11,177,512   
     

 

 

 
   Puerto Rico — 0.4%   
  63,900,000       Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO, Refunding, Series A,
8.000%, 7/01/2035
     43,931,250   
     

 

 

 
   Virginia — 0.8%   
  123,115,000       Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A-1, 6.706%, 6/01/2046      99,001,696   
     

 

 

 
   Total Municipals
(Identified Cost $229,506,525)
     203,218,102   
     

 

 

 
   Total Bonds and Notes
(Identified Cost $10,305,638,598)
     9,350,699,744   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
  Loan Participations — 0.1%   
   ABS Other — 0.1%   
$ 13,523,122       Rise Ltd., Series 2014-1, Class B, 6.500%, 2/15/2039 (f)(j)
(Identified Cost $13,624,545)
   $ 13,387,890   
     

 

 

 
     
  Senior Loans — 2.5%   
   Automotive — 0.2%   
  22,082,287       IBC Capital Ltd., 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.750%, 9/09/2021(j)      20,370,909   
  5,948,124       IBC Capital Ltd., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.000%, 9/09/2022(f)(j)      5,055,906   
     

 

 

 
        25,426,815   
     

 

 

 
   Chemicals — 0.4%   
  4,727,622       Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC, Term Loan B, 6.750%, 4/10/2018(j)      4,315,137   
  5,499,921       Emerald Performance Materials LLC, New 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.500%, 8/01/2021(j)      5,389,923   
  6,147,386       Emerald Performance Materials LLC, New 2nd Lien Term Loan, 7.750%, 8/01/2022(j)      5,594,121   
  31,355,000       Houghton International, Inc., New 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.750%, 12/20/2020(j)      29,630,475   
     

 

 

 
        44,929,656   
     

 

 

 
   Construction Machinery — 0.3%   
  44,003,116       Onsite U.S. Finco LLC, Term Loan, 5.500%, 7/30/2021(j)      36,082,555   
     

 

 

 
   Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.5%   
  41,118,750       SourceHov LLC, 2014 1st Lien Term Loan, 7.750%, 10/31/2019(j)      25,493,625   
  43,000,000       SourceHov LLC, 2014 2nd Lien Term Loan, 11.500%, 4/30/2020(f)(j)      29,025,000   
     

 

 

 
        54,518,625   
     

 

 

 
   Diversified Manufacturing — 0.1%   
  9,880,419       Ameriforge Group, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.000%, 12/19/2019(j)      4,470,890   
     

 

 

 
   Finance Companies — 0.5%   
  58,107,081       iStar Financial, Inc., Add on Term Loan A2, 7.000%, 3/19/2017(j)      57,671,278   
     

 

 

 
   Financial Other — 0.1%   
  13,011,371       DBRS Ltd., Term Loan, 6.250%, 3/04/2022(j)      12,897,521   
     

 

 

 
   Industrial Other — 0.1%   
  4,776,543       Eastman Kodak Co., Exit Term Loan, 7.250%, 9/03/2019(j)      4,545,693   
     

 

 

 
   Media Entertainment — 0.0%   
  6,459,342       SuperMedia, Inc., Exit Term Loan, 11.600%, 12/30/2016(j)      2,079,133   
     

 

 

 
   Natural Gas — 0.0%   
  10,088,429       Southcross Holdings Borrower LP, Term Loan B, 7.500%, 8/04/2021(i)(j)      1,034,064   
     

 

 

 
   Oil Field Services — 0.0%   
  2,618,182       FTS International, Inc., New Term Loan B, 5.750%, 4/16/2021(j)      307,636   
  5,413,154       Paragon Offshore Finance Co., Term Loan B, 5.250%, 7/18/2021(f)(i)(j)      1,163,828   
  2,932,885       Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, New Term Loan B, 3.250%, 3/19/2021(j)      1,654,646   
  2,760,596       UTEX Industries, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan 2014, 8.250%, 5/22/2022(f)(j)      1,182,446   
     

 

 

 
        4,308,556   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
     Description    Value (†)  
   Other Utility — 0.0%   
$ 1,298,000       PowerTeam Services LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.250%, 11/06/2020(j)    $ 1,200,650   
     

 

 

 
   Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.0%   
  2,250,800       CGSC of Delaware Holding Corp., 2nd Lien Term Loan C, 8.250%, 10/16/2020(j)      2,218,906   
     

 

 

 
   Retailers — 0.0%   
  2,829,809       Toys “R” Us Property Co. I LLC, New Term Loan B, 6.000%, 8/21/2019(j)      2,483,158   
     

 

 

 
   Technology — 0.1%   
  4,070,400       Aptean, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.500%, 2/26/2021(j)      3,900,786   
  9,507,380       IQOR U.S., Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.750%, 4/01/2022(f)(j)      6,702,703   
     

 

 

 
        10,603,489   
     

 

 

 
   Transportation Services — 0.0%   
  3,949,016       OSG Bulk Ships, Inc., OBS Term Loan, 5.250%, 8/05/2019(j)      3,554,114   
     

 

 

 
   Wireless — 0.0%   
  3,384,615       Asurion LLC, New 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.500%, 3/03/2021(j)      3,161,806   
     

 

 

 
   Wirelines — 0.2%   
  7,766,818       Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.000%, 6/06/2019(j)      7,693,033   
  14,998,206       Integra Telecom, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.750%, 2/12/2021(f)(j)      14,220,249   
  1,672,963       LTS Buyer LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.000%, 4/12/2021(j)      1,599,068   
     

 

 

 
        23,512,350   
     

 

 

 
   Total Senior Loans
(Identified Cost $363,988,227)
     294,699,259   
     

 

 

 
     
Shares                
  Common Stocks — 13.4%   
   Airlines — 0.0%   
  38,455       United Continental Holdings, Inc.(d)      2,301,916   
     

 

 

 
   Automobiles — 0.1%   
  274,135       General Motors Co.      8,616,063   
     

 

 

 
   Containers & Packaging — 0.1%   
  460,656       Owens-Illinois, Inc.(d)      7,352,070   
     

 

 

 
   Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.0%   
  283,397       Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc.(d)      6,673,999   
  607,219       Level 3 Communications, Inc.(d)      32,091,524   
  2,511,895       Telecom Italia SpA, Sponsored ADR      22,154,914   
  16,577,220       Telefonica S.A., Sponsored ADR      184,504,459   
     

 

 

 
        245,424,896   
     

 

 

 
   Electric Utilities — 0.1%   
  94,166       Duke Energy Corp.      7,597,313   
     

 

 

 
   Energy Equipment & Services — 0.0%   
  220,216       Hercules Offshore, Inc.(d)      528,519   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

    
Shares
     Description    Value (†)  
   Household Durables — 0.3%   
  477,725       KB Home    $ 6,821,913   
  549,450       Lennar Corp., Class A      26,571,402   
     

 

 

 
        33,393,315   
     

 

 

 
   Insurance — 0.5%   
  780,181       Prudential Financial, Inc.      56,344,672   
     

 

 

 
   Metals & Mining — 0.3%   
  7,117,734       ArcelorMittal, (Registered)      32,599,222   
  226,878       Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.(d)      680,634   
     

 

 

 
        33,279,856   
     

 

 

 
   Multi-Utilities — 0.0%   
  73,618       CMS Energy Corp.      3,124,348   
     

 

 

 
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.6%   
  846,398       Chesapeake Energy Corp.      3,487,160   
  5,351,804       Repsol YPF S.A., Sponsored ADR      60,528,903   
  257,805       Rex Energy Corp.(d)      198,072   
  141,249       Spectra Energy Corp.      4,322,219   
     

 

 

 
        68,536,354   
     

 

 

 
   Pharmaceuticals — 4.5%   
  8,514,190       Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.      543,886,457   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Apartments — 0.1%   
  290,904       Apartment Investment & Management Co., Class A      12,165,605   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Diversified — 0.0%   
  227,043       NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc.      2,971,993   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Shopping Centers — 0.0%   
  201,557       DDR Corp.      3,585,699   
  61,579       WP GLIMCHER, Inc.      584,385   
     

 

 

 
        4,170,084   
     

 

 

 
   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.7%   
  17,300,541       Intel Corp.      559,672,501   
     

 

 

 
   Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.1%   
  176,859       United Rentals, Inc.(d)      10,998,861   
     

 

 

 
   Total Common Stocks
(Identified Cost $1,390,041,258)
     1,600,364,823   
     

 

 

 
     
  Preferred Stocks — 1.4%   
  Convertible Preferred Stocks — 1.2%   
   Banking — 0.3%   
  19,062       Bank of America Corp., Series L, 7.250%      21,692,556   
  8,533       Wells Fargo & Co., Series L, Class A, 7.500%      10,282,350   
     

 

 

 
        31,974,906   
     

 

 

 
   Communications — 0.0%   
  10,483       Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 6.750%      508,426   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

    
Shares
     Description    Value (†)  
   Electric — 0.1%   
  374,193       AES Trust III, 6.750%    $ 18,900,488   
     

 

 

 
   Energy — 0.1%   
  242,297       El Paso Energy Capital Trust I, 4.750%      10,367,889   
     

 

 

 
   Metals & Mining — 0.2%   
  906,807       Alcoa, Inc., Series 1, 5.375%      29,915,563   
     

 

 

 
   Midstream — 0.2%   
  172,972       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 4.500%(d)      3,089,280   
  231,033       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.000%(d)      3,169,773   
  43,178       Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%, 144A(d)      7,701,660   
  38,539       Chesapeake Energy Corp., Series A, 5.750%, 144A(d)      6,672,064   
     

 

 

 
        20,632,777   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Diversified — 0.2%   
  29,153       Crown Castle International Corp., Series A, 4.500%      3,125,202   
  374,796       Weyerhaeuser Co., Series A, 6.375%      19,159,571   
     

 

 

 
        22,284,773   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Health Care — 0.1%   
  116,700       Welltower, Inc., 6.500%      7,247,070   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Hotels — 0.0%   
  167,167       FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc., Series A, 1.950%      4,214,280   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Mortgage — 0.0%   
  38,767       iStar, Inc., Series J, 4.500%      1,626,663   
     

 

 

 
   Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $235,051,318)
     147,672,835   
     

 

 

 
     
  Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks — 0.2%   
   Banking — 0.0%   
  4,680       Countrywide Capital IV, 6.750%      118,825   
     

 

 

 
   Electric — 0.0%   
  393       Entergy New Orleans, Inc., 4.750%      39,607   
     

 

 

 
   Finance Companies — 0.1%   
  39,200       iStar, Inc., Series E, 7.875%      858,480   
  39,300       iStar, Inc., Series F, 7.800%      886,215   
  10,425       iStar, Inc., Series G, 7.650%      235,084   
  101,175       SLM Corp., Series A, 6.970%      4,694,520   
     

 

 

 
        6,674,299   
     

 

 

 
   Home Construction — 0.0%   
  208,246       Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 7.625%(d)      478,966   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Office Property — 0.0%   
  1,596       Highwoods Properties, Inc., Series A, 8.625%      2,008,466   
     

 

 

 
   REITs – Warehouse/Industrials — 0.1%   
  116,192       ProLogis, Inc., Series Q, 8.540%      7,472,598   
     

 

 

 
   Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $14,571,130)
     16,792,761   
     

 

 

 
   Total Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $249,622,448)
     164,465,596   
     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

    
Shares
     Description    Value (†)  
  Closed-End Investment Companies — 0.0%   
  170,282       NexPoint Credit Strategies Fund
(Identified Cost $10,230,310)
   $ 3,073,590   
     

 

 

 
     
Principal
Amount (‡)
               
  Short-Term Investments — 2.5%   
$ 3,200,496       Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $3,200,496 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $3,206,300 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.50% due 8/31/2018 valued at $3,264,583 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      3,200,496   
  297,039,125       Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2016 at 0.030% to be repurchased at $297,039,373 on 4/01/2016 collateralized by $163,520,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.750% due 9/30/2022 valued at $165,768,400; $133,380,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 1.875% due 10/31/2022 valued at $137,214,675 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      297,039,125   
     

 

 

 
   Total Short-Term Investments
(Identified Cost $300,239,621)
     300,239,621   
     

 

 

 
     
   Total Investments — 98.3%
(Identified Cost $12,633,385,007)(a)
     11,726,930,523   
   Other assets less liabilities — 1.7%      207,233,753   
     

 

 

 
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 11,934,164,276   
     

 

 

 
     
  (‡)       Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.   
  (†)       See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (††)       Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 25.   
  (†††)       Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.   
  (a)       Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):     
   At March 31, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $12,664,363,224 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:    
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 948,538,517   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (1,885,971,218
     

 

 

 
   Net unrealized depreciation    $ (937,432,701
     

 

 

 
  (b)       Illiquid security. At March 31, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $41,489,600 or 0.3% of net assets.    
  (c)       Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser. At March 31, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $64,053,515 or 0.5% of net assets. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.    
  (d)       Non-income producing security.   
  (e)       Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date.   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

     
  (f)       Illiquid security. At March 31, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $377,543,387 or 3.2% of net assets. Illiquid securities are deemed to be fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.
  (g)       Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate.
  (h)       Payment-in-kind security for which the issuer has the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in cash or additional debt securities.
  (i)       The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued.
  (j)       Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2016 is disclosed.   
  (k)       Maturity has been extended under the terms of a plan of reorganization.   
     
  144A       All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2016, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $2,101,283,814 or 17.6% of net assets.
  ABS       Asset-Backed Securities   
  ADR       An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.
     
  EMTN       Euro Medium Term Note   
  GMTN       Global Medium Term Note   
  GO       General Obligation   
  MBIA       Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corp.   
  MTN       Medium Term Note   
  PIK       Payment-in-Kind   
  REITs       Real Estate Investment Trusts   
  AUD       Australian Dollar   
  BRL       Brazilian Real   
  CAD       Canadian Dollar   
  EUR       Euro   
  GBP       British Pound   
  IDR       Indonesian Rupiah   
  ISK       Icelandic Krona   
  KRW       South Korean Won   
  MXN       Mexican Peso   
  NOK       Norwegian Krone   
  NZD       New Zealand Dollar   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – as of March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund – (continued)

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

Treasuries

     22.6

Banking

     5.9   

Finance Companies

     5.4   

Technology

     5.2   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     4.7   

Pharmaceuticals

     4.5   

Wirelines

     4.5   

Chemicals

     3.2   

Airlines

     3.0   

Healthcare

     2.6   

Sovereigns

     2.4   

Metals & Mining

     2.2   

Electric

     2.0   

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     2.0   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     25.6   

Short-Term Investments

     2.5   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     98.3   

Other assets less liabilities

     1.7   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 

Currency Exposure Summary at March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

United States Dollar

     75.0

New Zealand Dollar

     4.9   

Mexican Peso

     4.9   

Canadian Dollar

     4.5   

Australian Dollar

     3.4   

Norwegian Krone

     2.2   

Other, less than 2% each

     3.4   
  

 

 

 

Total Investments

     98.3   

Other assets less liabilities

     1.7   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  

Investments at cost

   $ 12,633,385,007   

Net unrealized depreciation

     (906,454,484
  

 

 

 

Investments at value

     11,726,930,523   

Cash

     223,939   

Foreign currency at value (identified cost $4,183,064)

     4,217,464   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     14,555,009   

Receivable for securities sold

     62,903,593   

Dividends and interest receivable

     158,148,800   

Tax reclaims receivable

     1,120,374   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     11,968,099,702   
  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     26,238,968   

Management fees payable (Note 5)

     5,627,726   

Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 5)

     1,030,647   

Administrative fees payable (Note 5)

     445,035   

Payable to distributor (Note 5d)

     106,143   

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

     486,907   
  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     33,935,426   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 11,934,164,276   
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 12,788,374,451   

Undistributed net investment income

     28,040,158   

Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     22,775,325   

Net unrealized depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations

     (905,025,658
  

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 11,934,164,276   
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE:

  

Class A shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 2,663,833,197   
  

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     192,580,274   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

   $ 13.83   
  

 

 

 

Offering price per share (100/95.50 of net asset value) (Note 1)

   $ 14.44   
  

 

 

 

Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1)

  

Net assets

   $ 3,629,974,862   
  

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     260,462,627   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 13.94   
  

 

 

 

Class N shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 118,976,317   
  

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     8,609,757   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 13.82   
  

 

 

 

Class Y shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 5,383,144,487   
  

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     389,564,043   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 13.82   
  

 

 

 

Admin Class shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 138,235,413   
  

 

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     10,026,673   
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 13.79   
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations

 

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2016 (Unaudited)

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest

   $ 293,380,349   

Dividends

     49,327,058   

Less net foreign taxes withheld

     (1,743,117
  

 

 

 
     340,964,290   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fees (Note 5)

     36,753,207   

Service and distribution fees (Note 5)

     23,656,960   

Administrative fees (Note 5)

     2,887,126   

Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 5)

     134,215   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 5 and 6)

     5,506,355   

Audit and tax services fees

     31,129   

Custodian fees and expenses

     468,798   

Legal fees

     107,570   

Registration fees

     146,581   

Shareholder reporting expenses

     389,261   

Miscellaneous expenses

     158,685   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     70,239,887   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     270,724,403   
  

 

 

 

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

  

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investments

     89,295,278   

Foreign currency transactions

     (438,313

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (186,077,060

Foreign currency translations

     2,774,998   
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions

     (94,445,097
  

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 176,279,306   
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
 

FROM OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 270,724,403      $ 701,259,933   

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     88,856,965        687,439,162   

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

     (183,302,062     (2,577,296,247
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     176,279,306        (1,188,597,152
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

Net investment income

    

Class A

     (53,550,300     (147,603,925

Class B(a)

     (5,681     (357,567

Class C

     (55,871,067     (140,541,036

Class N

     (2,200,514     (2,897,849

Class Y

     (117,473,551     (326,016,878

Admin Class

     (2,344,196     (4,780,012

Net realized capital gains

    

Class A

     (168,275,106     (100,184,376

Class B(a)

     (25,900     (473,223

Class C

     (223,566,427     (120,460,405

Class N

     (6,479,496     (1,367,218

Class Y

     (342,430,922     (201,694,191

Admin Class

     (7,801,515     (3,134,857
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (980,024,675     (1,049,511,537
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE
TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 9)

     (2,120,075,781     (1,677,689,547
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets

     (2,923,821,150     (3,915,798,236

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of the period

     14,857,985,426        18,773,783,662   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of the period

   $ 11,934,164,276      $ 14,857,985,426   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

UNDISTRIBUTED (DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF) NET INVESTMENT INCOME

   $ 28,040,158      $ (11,238,936
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Class A  
    Six Months
Ended

March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 14.70      $ 16.75      $ 15.93      $ 15.30      $ 14.21      $ 14.69   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.30        0.64        0.58        0.65        0.72        0.77   

Net realized and
unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.09     (1.74     0.90        0.76        1.21        (0.42
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.21        (1.10     1.48        1.41        1.93        0.35   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.26     (0.57     (0.62     (0.78     (0.84     (0.83

Net realized capital gains

    (0.82     (0.38     (0.04                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (1.08     (0.95     (0.66     (0.78     (0.84     (0.83
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of
the period

  $ 13.83      $ 14.70      $ 16.75      $ 15.93      $ 15.30      $ 14.21   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(b)

    1.56 %(c)      (6.88 )%      9.34     9.43     14.02     2.20

RATIOS TO AVERAGE
NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 2,663,833      $ 3,318,262      $ 4,408,257      $ 5,239,885      $ 5,155,287      $ 5,262,765   

Net expenses

    0.96 %(d)      0.94     0.94     0.95     0.96     0.95

Gross expenses

    0.96 %(d)      0.94     0.94     0.95     0.96     0.95

Net investment income

    4.22 %(d)      3.95     3.44     4.14     4.84     5.10

Portfolio turnover rate

    11     23     26     22     30     25

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) A sales charge for Class A shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(c) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

    Class C  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 14.80      $ 16.85      $ 16.03      $ 15.39      $ 14.29      $ 14.77   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.25        0.52        0.45        0.54        0.61        0.66   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.09     (1.74     0.90        0.76        1.23        (0.43
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.16        (1.22     1.35        1.30        1.84        0.23   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.45     (0.49     (0.66     (0.74     (0.71

Net realized capital gains

    (0.82     (0.38     (0.04                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (1.02     (0.83     (0.53     (0.66     (0.74     (0.71
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 13.94      $ 14.80      $ 16.85      $ 16.03      $ 15.39      $ 14.29   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return(b)

    1.23 %(c)      (7.60 )%      8.54     8.61     13.18     1.42

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 3,629,975      $ 4,295,139      $ 5,390,222      $ 4,912,727      $ 5,064,186      $ 4,666,077   

Net expenses

    1.71 %(d)      1.69     1.69     1.70     1.71     1.70

Gross expenses

    1.71 %(d)      1.69     1.69     1.70     1.71     1.70

Net investment income

    3.48 %(d)      3.20     2.68     3.39     4.08     4.35

Portfolio turnover rate

    11     23     26     22     30     25

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) A contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is not reflected in total return calculations.
(c) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

    Class N  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Period Ended
September 30,
2013*
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 14.69      $ 16.73      $ 15.92      $ 15.78   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

       

Net investment income(a)

    0.32        0.69        0.61        0.46   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.09     (1.73     0.91        0.16   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.23        (1.04     1.52        0.62   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

       

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.62     (0.67     (0.48

Net realized capital gains

    (0.82     (0.38     (0.04       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (1.10     (1.00     (0.71     (0.48
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 13.82      $ 14.69      $ 16.73      $ 15.92   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    1.74 %(b)      (6.58 )%      9.70     4.01 %(b) 

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

       

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 118,976      $ 83,405      $ 57,752      $ 12,921   

Net expenses

    0.63 %(c)      0.62     0.62     0.63 %(c) 

Gross expenses

    0.63 %(c)      0.62     0.62     0.63 %(c) 

Net investment income

    4.61 %(c)      4.33     3.62     4.38 %(c) 

Portfolio turnover rate

    11     23     26     22

 

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.
(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(c) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

    Class Y  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 14.69      $ 16.73      $ 15.92      $ 15.29      $ 14.20      $ 14.68   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.32        0.68        0.61        0.69        0.75        0.81   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.09     (1.73     0.90        0.76        1.22        (0.43
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.23        (1.05     1.51        1.45        1.97        0.38   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.28     (0.61     (0.66     (0.82     (0.88     (0.86

Net realized capital gains

    (0.82     (0.38     (0.04                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (1.10     (0.99     (0.70     (0.82     (0.88     (0.86
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 13.82      $ 14.69      $ 16.73      $ 15.92      $ 15.29      $ 14.20   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    1.70 %(b)      (6.65 )%      9.63     9.72     14.31     2.46

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 5,383,144      $ 7,018,369      $ 8,747,384      $ 4,789,322      $ 4,339,240      $ 2,807,777   

Net expenses

    0.71 %(c)      0.69     0.69     0.70     0.71     0.70

Gross expenses

    0.71 %(c)      0.69     0.69     0.70     0.71     0.70

Net investment income

    4.47 %(c)      4.21     3.65     4.39     5.05     5.35

Portfolio turnover rate

    11     23     26     22     30     25

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(c) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

    Admin Class  
    Six Months
Ended
March 31,
2016
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2015
    Year Ended
September 30,
2014
    Year Ended
September 30,
2013
    Year Ended
September 30,
2012
    Year Ended
September 30,
2011
 

Net asset value, beginning of the period

  $ 14.66      $ 16.70      $ 15.89      $ 15.27      $ 14.18      $ 14.66   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

           

Net investment income(a)

    0.28        0.60        0.53        0.61        0.67        0.73   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.09     (1.73     0.90        0.75        1.23        (0.42
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

    0.19        (1.13     1.43        1.36        1.90        0.31   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

           

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.53     (0.58     (0.74     (0.81     (0.79

Net realized capital gains

    (0.82     (0.38     (0.04                     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Distributions

    (1.06     (0.91     (0.62     (0.74     (0.81     (0.79
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of the period

  $ 13.79      $ 14.66      $ 16.70      $ 15.89      $ 15.27      $ 14.18   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return

    1.45 %(b)      (7.13 )%      9.12     9.12     13.79     1.98

RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:

           

Net assets, end of the period (000’s)

  $ 138,235      $ 141,844      $ 139,423      $ 80,666      $ 49,486      $ 25,424   

Net expenses

    1.19 %(c)      1.19     1.19     1.20     1.21     1.21

Gross expenses

    1.19 %(c)      1.19     1.19     1.20     1.21     1.21

Net investment income

    4.00 %(c)      3.73     3.15     3.89     4.52     4.87

Portfolio turnover rate

    11     23     26     22     30     25

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Periods less than one year are not annualized.
(c) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year.

 

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1.  Organization.  Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trust are presented in separate reports. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund (the “Fund”).

The Fund is a diversified investment company.

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class N, Class Y and Admin Class shares. As of the close of business on January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares and are no longer offered.

Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.25% (4.50% prior to November 2, 2015). Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition, except for reinvested distributions. Class N and Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Effective November 2, 2015, Class N shares are offered to investors with an initial minimum investment of $1,000,000. Class Y shares are intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000. Some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Fund’s prospectus. Admin Class shares do not pay a front-end sales charge or a CDSC, but do pay a Rule 12b-1 fee. Admin Class shares are offered exclusively through intermediaries.

Most expenses can be directly attributed to a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”). Expenses of the Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees and, for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y, and Admin Class, collectively, and Class N, individually, transfer agent fees). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of the Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.

2.  Significant Accounting Policies.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund’s financial statements follow the accounting and reporting guidelines provided for investment companies and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require

 

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the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to period-end through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

a.  Valuation.  Fund securities and other investments are valued at market value based on market quotations obtained or determined by independent pricing services recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, as described below. Market value is determined as follows:

Debt securities and unlisted preferred equity securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service or bid prices obtained from broker-dealers. Senior loans are valued at bid prices supplied by an independent pricing service, if available. Listed equity securities (including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds) are valued at the last sale price quoted on the exchange where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking an NOCP, at the most recent bid quotations on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Unlisted equity securities (except unlisted preferred equity securities) are valued at the last sale price quoted in the market where they are traded most extensively or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid quotation as reported by an independent pricing service. If there is no last sale price or closing bid quotation available, unlisted equity securities will be valued using evaluated bids furnished by an independent pricing service, if available. In some foreign markets, an official close price and a last sale price may be available from the foreign exchange or market. In those cases, the official close price is used. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used to value debt and unlisted equity securities and senior loans where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security.

Fund securities and other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may also value securities and other investments at fair value in other circumstances such as when extraordinary events occur after the close of a foreign market but prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). This may include situations relating to a single issuer (such as a declaration of bankruptcy or a delisting of the issuer’s security from the primary market on which it has traded) as well as events affecting the securities markets in

 

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general (such as market disruptions or closings and significant fluctuations in U.S. and/or foreign markets). When fair valuing its securities or other investments, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities or other market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the time the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated. Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of a security, and fair values used to determine a Fund’s NAV may differ from quoted or published prices, or from prices that are used by others, for the same securities. In addition, the use of fair value pricing may not always result in adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund.

As of March 31, 2016, securities held by the Fund were fair valued as follows:

 

Illiquid
securities
1

  

Percentage
of Net Assets

    

Other fair
valued
securities
2

    

Percentage
of Net Assets

 
$377,543,387      3.2%       $ 64,053,515         0.5%   

 

1

Illiquid securities are deemed to be fair valued pursuant to the Fund’s pricing policies and procedures.

2

Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser.

b.  Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income.  Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily NAV calculation. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as the Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. Distributions received from investments in securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments or as a realized gain, respectively. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.

c.  Foreign Currency Translation.  The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, changes in exchange rates between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign

 

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withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, as of the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses and the net change in unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses are disclosed in the Statement of Operations. For federal income tax purposes, net realized foreign exchange gains or losses are characterized as ordinary income and may, if the Fund has net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Fund.

The values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period for financial reporting purposes. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments reported in the Statement of Operations reflect gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates and fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. For federal income tax purposes, a portion of the net realized gain or loss on investments arising from changes in exchange rates, which is reflected in the Statement of Operations, may be characterized as ordinary income and may, if the Fund has net losses, reduce the amount of income available to be distributed by the Fund.

During the six months ended March 31, 2016, the amount of income available to be distributed by the Fund was reduced by $143,058,484 as a result of losses arising from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.

d.  Federal and Foreign Income Taxes.  The Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of the Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of March 31, 2016 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Fund. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.

The Fund may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on investment income and taxes on capital gains on investments that are accrued and paid based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the

 

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Fund invests. Foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income are reflected on the Statement of Operations as a reduction of investment income, net of amounts eligible to be reclaimed. Dividends and interest receivable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign withholding taxes where reclaims have been or will be filed are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as tax reclaims receivable. Capital gains taxes paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statement of Operations. Accrued but unpaid capital gains taxes are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable, and reduce unrealized gains on investments. In the event that realized gains on investments are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to the Fund. Such amounts, if applicable, are reflected as foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain when received.

e.  Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders.  Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as foreign currency gains and losses, premium amortization, convertible bonds, paydown gains and losses, trust preferred securities, deferred Trustees’ fees, contingent payment debt instruments and return of capital and capital gain distributions received. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to wash sales, deferred Trustees’ fees, premium amortization, return of capital distributions received, trust preferred securities, defaulted and/or non-income producing securities, contingent payment debt instruments and convertible bonds. Amounts of income and capital gain available to be distributed on a tax basis are determined annually, and at other times during the Fund’s fiscal year as may be necessary to avoid knowingly declaring and paying a return of capital distribution. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.

The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended September 30, 2015 was as follows:

 

2015 Distributions Paid From:  

Ordinary
Income

 

Long-Term
Capital Gains

   

Total

 
$660,241,145   $ 389,270,392      $ 1,049,511,537   

 

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Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets are primarily attributable to different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.

As of March 31, 2016, unrealized depreciation on a tax basis was approximately as follows:

 

Unrealized depreciation

  

Investments

   $ (388,037,731

Foreign currency translations

     (547,966,144
  

 

 

 

Total unrealized depreciation

   $ (936,003,875
  

 

 

 

Amounts exclude certain adjustments that will be made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes.

f.  Loan Participations.  The Fund may invest in loans to corporate, governmental or other borrowers. The Fund’s investments in loans may be in the form of participations in loans or assignments of all or a portion of loans. A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. When investing in a loan participation, (i) the Fund has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the party from whom the Fund has purchased the participation and only upon receipt by that party of payments from the borrower and (ii) the Fund generally has no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement or to vote on matters arising under the loan agreement. Thus, the Fund may be subject to credit risk both of the party from whom it purchased the loan participation and the borrower and the Fund may have minimal control over the terms of any loan modification. When the Fund purchases assignments from lenders, it acquires direct rights against the borrower on the loan. Loan agreements and participations outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

g.  Repurchase Agreements.  The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, under which the Fund acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. It is the Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty, including possible delays or restrictions upon the Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities. As of March 31, 2016, the Fund had investments in repurchase agreements for which the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreement. The gross value of repurchase agreements is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes.

 

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h.  Securities Lending.  The Fund has entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Fund, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Fund may bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Fund invests cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Fund and State Street Bank as lending agent. Excess collateral in the amount of $2,521,386 related to terminated loans with a bankrupt borrower is held by State Street Bank on behalf of the Fund.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Fund did not loan securities under this agreement.

i.  Indemnifications.  Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

3.  Fair Value Measurements.  In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

   

Level 2 – prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and

 

   

Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no

 

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  market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The Fund’s pricing policies and procedures are recommended by the adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Debt securities are valued based on evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used if an independent pricing service either is unable to price a security or does not provide a reliable price for a security. Broker-dealer bid prices for which the Fund does not have knowledge of the inputs used by the broker-dealer are categorized in Level 3. All security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, are reviewed on a daily basis by the adviser, subject to oversight by Fund management and the Board of Trustees. If the adviser, in good faith, believes that the price provided by an independent pricing service is unreliable, broker-dealer bid prices may be used until the price provided by the independent pricing service is considered to be reliable. Reliability of all security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, is tested in a variety of ways, including comparison to recent transaction prices and daily fluctuations, amongst other validation procedures in place. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair valued securities may be categorized in Level 3.

 

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The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2016, at value:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Bonds and Notes

       

Non-Convertible Bonds

       

ABS Other

  $      $ 11,461,813      $ 32,496,640 (b)    $ 43,958,453   

Airlines

           311,077,685        43,238,707 (c)      354,316,392   

Chemicals

           328,566,985        8,992,960 (d)      337,559,945   

Finance Companies

    2,131,564        571,750,727               573,882,291   

Independent Energy

           151,038,218        2,234,310 (c)      153,272,528   

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

           110,071,980        28,099,942 (c)      138,171,922   

Retailers

           83,753,362        11,558,563 (d)      95,311,925   

Transportation Services

           7,037,010        11,005,352 (d)      18,042,362   

All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a)

           6,829,904,610               6,829,904,610   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

    2,131,564        8,404,662,390        137,626,474        8,544,420,428   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Convertible Bonds(a)

           603,061,214               603,061,214   

Municipals(a)

           203,218,102               203,218,102   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Bonds and Notes

    2,131,564        9,210,941,706        137,626,474        9,350,699,744   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Asset Valuation Inputs (continued)

 

Description

 

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Loan Participations(a)

  $      $      $ 13,387,890 (c)    $ 13,387,890   

Senior Loans(a)

           294,699,259               294,699,259   

Common Stocks(a)

    1,600,364,823                      1,600,364,823   

Preferred Stocks

       

Convertible Preferred Stocks

       

Midstream

    3,089,280        6,672,064        10,871,433 (c)      20,632,777   

REITs – Mortgage

           1,626,663               1,626,663   

All Other Convertible Preferred Stocks(a)

    125,413,395                      125,413,395   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks

    128,502,675        8,298,727        10,871,433        147,672,835   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks

       

Electric

           39,607               39,607   

REITs – Office Property

           2,008,466               2,008,466   

REITs – Warehouse/Industrials

           7,472,598               7,472,598   

All Other Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks(a)

    7,272,090                      7,272,090   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks

    7,272,090        9,520,671               16,792,761   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks

    135,774,765        17,819,398        10,871,433        164,465,596   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closed-End Investment Companies

    3,073,590                      3,073,590   

Short-Term Investments

           300,239,621               300,239,621   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,741,344,742      $ 9,823,699,984      $ 161,885,797      $ 11,726,930,523   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
(b) Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser using broker-dealer bid prices for which the inputs are unobservable to the Fund.
(c) Valued using broker-dealer bid prices.
(d) Fair valued by the Fund’s adviser.

 

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The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of September 30, 2015 and/or March 31, 2016:

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in Securities

 

Balance as of
September 30,
2015

   

Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)

   

Realized
Gain
(Loss)

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Purchases

 

Bonds and Notes

         

Non-Convertible Bonds

         

ABS Other

  $ 53,844,406      $      $      $ (17,519,202   $   

Airlines

    46,132,152                      (854,366       

Chemicals

           149,210               (10,693,328       

Independent Energy

                                2,234,310   

Metals & Mining

    2,624,679                               

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

    30,346,820                      (2,129,744       

Oil Field Services

    205,000                               

Retailers

    11,273,545        20,069               264,949          

Transportation Services

    12,632,376               231,511        (340,530       

Loan Participations

    13,995,223               (3,019     (201,840       

Preferred Stocks

         

Convertible Preferred Stocks

         

Midstream

                         (17,984,082       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 171,054,201      $ 169,279      $ 228,492      $ (49,458,143   $ 2,234,310   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Asset Valuation Inputs (continued)

 

Investments in Securities

 

Sales

   

Transfers
into Level 3

   

Transfers
out of

Level 3

   

Balance as of
March 31,
2016

   

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
from
Investments
Still Held at
March 31,
2016

 

Bonds and Notes

         

Non-Convertible Bonds

         

ABS Other

  $ (3,828,564   $      $      $ 32,496,640      $ (19,096,396

Airlines

    (2,039,079                   43,238,707        (579,090

Chemicals

           19,537,078               8,992,960        (10,693,328

Independent Energy

                         2,234,310          

Metals & Mining

                  (2,624,679              

Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

    (117,134                   28,099,942        (2,128,784

Oil Field Services

                  (205,000              

Retailers

                         11,558,563        264,949   

Transportation Services

    (1,518,005                   11,005,352        (71,685

Loan Participations

    (402,474                   13,387,890        (202,848

Preferred Stocks

         

Convertible Preferred Stocks

         

Midstream

           28,855,515               10,871,433        (17,984,082
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (7,905,256   $ 48,392,593      $ (2,829,679   $ 161,885,797      $ (50,491,264
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Debt securities valued at $19,537,078 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At March 31, 2016, these securities were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s adviser as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities.

Debt securities valued at $2,829,679 were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser as an

 

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independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities. At March 31, 2016, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies.

Preferred stocks valued at $28,855,515 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended March 31, 2016. At September 30, 2015, these securities were valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies. At March 31, 2016, these securities were valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service did not provide a reliable price for the securities.

All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.

4.  Purchases and Sales of Securities.  For the six months ended March 31, 2016, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government/Agency securities and including paydowns) were $270,618,281 and $3,690,595,229 respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government/Agency securities (excluding short-term investments and including paydowns) were $1,083,724,804 and $279,307,197 respectively.

5.  Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

a.  Management Fees.  Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund. Under the terms of the management agreement, the Fund pays a management fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on the Fund’s average daily net assets:

 

Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets  

First
$200 million

    

Next

$1.8 billion

   

Next
$13 billion

   

Next
$10 billion

   

Over
$25 billion

 
  0.65%         0.60     0.55     0.54     0.53

Loomis Sayles has given a binding undertaking to the Fund to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Fund’s operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes, organizational and extraordinary expenses such as litigation and indemnification expenses. This undertaking is in effect until January 31, 2017, may be terminated before then only with the consent of the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and is reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to this undertaking.

 

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For the six months ended March 31, 2016 (period ending close of business January 11, 2016, for Class B) the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreement were as follows:

 

Expense Limit as a Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets

 

Class A

  

Class B

    

Class C

    

Class N

    

Class Y

    

Admin Class

 

1.25%

     2.00%         2.00%         0.95%         1.00%         1.50%   

Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses it has borne under the expense limitation agreement (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the management fees for the Fund were $36,753,207 (effective rate of 0.56% of average daily net assets).

No expenses were recovered during the six months ended March 31, 2016 under the terms of the expense limitation agreement.

Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trust. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.

b.  Service and Distribution Fees.  NGAM Distribution, L.P. (“NGAM Distribution”), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trust. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trust.

Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trust has adopted a Service Plan relating to the Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plan”), a Distribution and Service Plan relating to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares (the “Class B and Class C Plans”), and a Distribution Plan relating to its Admin Class shares (the “Admin Class Plan”).

Under the Class A Plan, the Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

Under the Class B and Class C Plans, the Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class B and Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

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Also under the Class B and Class C Plans, the Fund pays (or paid) NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Class B and Class C shares.

Under the Admin Class Plan, the Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Admin Class shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Admin Class shares or for payments made by NGAM Distribution to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Admin Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

In addition, the Admin Class shares of the Fund may pay NGAM Distribution an administrative service fee, at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Admin Class shares. These fees are subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries for providing personal services and/or account maintenance for their customers who hold such shares.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the service and distribution fees for the Fund were as follows:

 

Service Fees

    Distribution Fees  

Class A

 

Class B

   

Class C

   

Admin Class

   

Class B

   

Class C

   

Admin Class

 

$3,681,158

    $447        $4,909,635        $161,897        $1,343        $14,728,904        $173,576   

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, NGAM Distribution refunded the Fund $11,679 of prior year Admin Class service fees paid to NGAM Distribution in excess of amounts subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries. Service and distribution fees on the Statement of Operations have been reduced by this amount.

c.  Administrative Fees.  NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”) provides certain administrative services for the Fund and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. NGAM Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and NGAM Advisors, the Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion, 0.0350% of the next $30 billion and 0.0325% of such assets in excess of $90 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.

 

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For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the administrative fees for the Fund were $2,887,126.

d.  Sub-Transfer Agent Fees.  NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the Fund and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Fund primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Fund. These services would have been provided by the Fund’s transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly at the Fund’s transfer agent. Accordingly, the Fund has agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the Fund’s transfer agent and other service providers. Class N shares do not bear such expenses.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations) for the Fund were $5,125,748.

As of March 31, 2016, the Fund owes NGAM Distribution $106,143 in reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as payable to distributor).

Sub-transfer agent fees attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.

e.  Commissions.  Commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by NGAM Distribution during the six months ended March 31, 2016 amounted to $236,435.

f.  Trustees Fees and Expenses.  The Trust does not pay any compensation directly to its officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $325,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $155,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, the chairperson of the Contract Review Committee and the chairperson of the Audit Committee each receive an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $17,500. The

 

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chairperson of the Governance Committee receives an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.

Prior to January 1, 2016, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $300,000 and each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $130,000. The chairperson of the Governance Committee received an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $5,000. All other Trustee fees remained unchanged.

A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Fund under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

g.  Payment by Affiliates.  For the six months ended March 31, 2016, Loomis Sayles reimbursed the Fund $5,861 in connection with a trading error.

6.  Class-Specific Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses.  For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Fund incurred the following class-specific transfer agent fees and expenses (including sub-transfer agent fees, where applicable):

 

   

Class A

   

Class B

   

Class C

   

Class N

   

Class Y

   

Admin Class

 

Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses

  $ 1,241,996      $ 140      $ 1,659,510      $ 491      $ 2,545,322      $ 58,896   

Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class Y and Admin Class are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes. Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class N are allocated to Class N.

 

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7.  Line of Credit.  The Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, participates in a $150,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank and Trust. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $150,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $150,000,000 limit at any time). Interest is charged to each participating Fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

For the six months ended March 31, 2016, the Fund had no borrowings under this agreement.

Effective April 14, 2016, the line of credit with State Street Bank and Trust Company expired, and the Funds, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts and Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, entered into a 364-day, $400,000,000 syndicated, committed, unsecured line of credit with Citibank, N.A. to be used for temporary or emergency purposes only. Any one Fund may borrow up to the full $400,000,000 under the line of credit (as long as all borrowings by all Funds in the aggregate do not exceed the $400,000,000 limit at any time), subject to each Fund’s investment restrictions. Interest is charged to the Funds based upon the terms set forth in the agreement. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. The Funds paid an arrangement fee, an upfront fee, and other fees in connection with the new line of credit agreement.

8.  Concentration of Risk.  The Fund’s investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign currency fluctuations, higher volatility than U.S. securities, varying degrees of regulation and limited liquidity. Greater political, economic, credit and information risks are also associated with foreign securities.

 

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9.  Capital Shares.  The Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

    

 

Six Months Ended

March 31, 2016

  

  

   

 

Year Ended

September 30, 2015

  

  

       Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount   
Class A         

Issued from the sale of shares

     14,725,822      $ 204,187,690        55,230,250      $ 895,787,000   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     12,653,940        173,646,499        12,108,946        193,880,215   

Redeemed

     (60,478,493     (850,674,538     (104,911,251     (1,667,771,545
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (33,098,731   $ (472,840,349     (37,572,055   $ (578,104,330
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class B(a)         

Issued from the sale of shares

     2      $ 26        13,353      $ 217,477   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     2,043        28,399        34,044        554,036   

Redeemed

     (67,108     (965,088     (1,803,775     (29,572,377
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (65,063   $ (936,663     (1,756,378   $ (28,800,864
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class C         

Issued from the sale of shares

     11,453,160      $ 159,658,206        28,023,664      $ 458,267,601   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     12,057,275        166,589,206        9,349,838        150,703,635   

Redeemed

     (53,183,239     (751,904,442     (67,101,029     (1,075,601,545
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (29,672,804   $ (425,657,030     (29,727,527   $ (466,630,309
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class N         

Issued from the sale of shares

     3,680,214      $ 53,903,673        3,222,100      $ 51,850,092   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     582,146        7,975,476        254,881        4,061,246   

Redeemed

     (1,330,006     (18,574,123     (1,251,091     (19,905,109
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     2,932,354      $ 43,305,026        2,225,890      $ 36,006,229   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Y         

Issued from the sale of shares

     60,622,781      $ 836,712,147        147,913,821      $ 2,394,839,842   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     24,198,505        332,000,342        23,049,791        368,639,532   

Redeemed

     (173,017,837     (2,437,328,036     (215,997,923     (3,425,312,747
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     (88,196,551   $ (1,268,615,547     (45,034,311   $ (661,833,373
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Admin Class         

Issued from the sale of shares

     1,148,981      $ 15,930,735        2,751,269      $ 44,257,130   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     617,858        8,449,231        426,236        6,794,161   

Redeemed

     (1,416,747     (19,711,184     (1,850,865     (29,378,191
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

     350,092      $ 4,668,782        1,326,640      $ 21,673,100   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     (147,750,703   $ (2,120,075,781     (110,537,741   $ (1,677,689,547
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) On January 11, 2016, Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

Included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed as Item 1 herewith.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders.

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are sufficient to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in this Form N-CSR was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, based upon such officers’ evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report.

There was no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal quarter of the period covered by the report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

        (a)    (1)    Not applicable.
        (a)    (2)    Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), filed herewith as Exhibits (a)(2)(1) and (a)(2)(2), respectively.
        (a)    (3)    Not applicable.
        (b)       Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are filed herewith as Exhibit (b).


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Loomis Sayles Funds II

By:  

/s/ David Giunta

Name:   David Giunta
Title:   Chief Executive Officer
Date:   May 23, 2016

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:  

/s/ David Giunta

Name:   David Giunta
Title:   Chief Executive Officer
Date:   May 23, 2016
By:  

/s/ Michael C. Kardok

Name:   Michael C. Kardok
Title:   Treasurer
Date:   May 23, 2016