N-CSR 1 dncsr.htm SIT MUTUAL FUNDS, INC. Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-06373

Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

3300 IDS Center

80 South Eighth Street

Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Address of principal executive offices)

Paul E. Rasmussen, VP Treasurer

Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.

3300 IDS Center

80 South Eighth Street

Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Name and address of agent for service)

Copy to:

Mike Radmer, Esq.

Dorsey & Whitney

Suite 1500

50 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (612) 332-3223

Date of fiscal year end: June 30, 2011

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2011

 

 

 


Item 1: Reports to Stockholders


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Sit Mutual Funds

STOCK FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     Page  

Chairman’s Letter

     2   

Fund Reviews and Schedules of Investments

  

Balanced Fund

     4   

Dividend Growth Fund

     10   

Global Dividend Growth Fund

     14   

Large Cap Growth Fund

     20   

Mid Cap Growth Fund

     24   

Small Cap Growth Fund

     28   

International Growth Fund

     32   

Developing Markets Growth Fund

     38   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     44   

Statements of Operations

     46   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     48   

Financial Highlights

     52   

Notes to Financial Statements

     60   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     68   

Expense Example

     69   

Federal Tax Information

     70   

Information About Directors and Officers

     71   

Additional Information

     73   

This document must be preceded or accompanied by a Prospectus.


CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

August 8, 2011

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

Despite an increase in volatility in recent months, equity markets are significantly higher compared to this time last year. While higher stock valuations and economic challenges may limit significant upside potential, we believe stock prices can climb higher in the year ahead.

U.S. economic growth has decelerated in recent months, likely due to a number of factors, including the fading of fiscal stimulus, high energy prices, the Japan earthquake disrupting the supply chain, and continued weakness in housing and labor markets. After averaging roughly 2.8% growth during the second half of 2010, as measured by real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the U.S. economy has slowed in the first half of 2011. Real GDP growth for the first quarter was only 0.4%, and 1.3% based on the preliminary estimate for the second quarter. Our view is that the current economic recovery will continue at a positive, but subpar, pace in the months ahead. However, we regard the recent spate of weaker economic data as a temporary soft patch. Some of the weakness can be explained by unusual transitory factors, such as supply disruptions resulting from the Japanese earthquake. But, in many respects, this choppiness in growth may simply be part of the “two steps forward, one step back” scenario that characterizes this weaker-than-normal recovery. One positive factor that may boost growth in the second half is that gasoline prices have fallen quite sharply since the beginning of May, at a time when they typically increase for seasonal reasons. High gas prices have undoubtedly impacted consumer spending, which accounts for nearly 70% of the GDP calculation. One other longer-term positive is that the pace of consumer deleveraging is beginning to slow. For example, the ratio of consumer credit-to-GDP, which peaked around 25%, has now returned to the levels of the mid-1990s of closer to 20%. And, while improvement in labor markets is critical for consumer confidence and spending, slower deleveraging should increase disposable income over time. Taking all these factors into consideration, we expect GDP growth to moderately accelerate during the second half of 2011.

Coinciding with the recent economic soft patch, interest rates have declined in recent months. In terms of monetary policy, the Federal Reserve’s plan to purchase $600 billion of long-term Treasuries was completed at the end of June. Although there is much speculation of another round of quantitative easing (or “QE3”), given recent economic data, we believe this is quite unlikely. There is significant debate on whether the program was effective and worth the risks, given the Federal Reserve’s ballooning balance sheet. In addition, our expectation for a pickup in economic activity in the months ahead should serve to reduce speculation.

Despite the recent compromise reached by political officials to increase the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling, very little was accomplished to change the trajectory of costs and the resultant budget deficits. This was the primary factor that led to Standard & Poor’s momentous decision to downgrade U.S. debt to AA+ from AAA. While the “ripple effects” of the downgrade will take time to fully play out, it is clear that the direction of the markets may hinge on perceptions

of whether or not Republicans and Democrats can compromise to develop a fiscal plan that will tackle both the long-term structural problems of entitlement spending and the imperative of long-term economic growth.

Equity Strategy

Despite headwinds emerging in recent months, stock prices moved significantly higher over the past twelve months, as corporate earnings generally surprised on the upside and monetary policy remained highly accommodative.

Many investors have been perplexed by the strong performance of stocks, given stubbornly high unemployment and low consumer confidence. First, it is important to note that the U.S. stock market is quite different than the U.S. economy. For example, while consumer spending accounts for the majority of U.S. GDP (70%), the consumer sector’s weighting within the S&P 500 Index is significantly less. In addition, while high oil prices pose a headwind to consumer spending, high prices are good for earnings in the energy sector, which represents about 10% of the S&P 500. A second fact to consider is that almost 45% of S&P 500 earnings come from outside the U.S. Many large multinationals are benefiting from faster growth in developing markets, with earnings further boosted by the weak U.S. dollar. An important final consideration is that corporate America has become significantly productive and efficient over the last decade. Companies can simply produce more with fewer employees (therefore keeping labor costs down), largely due to a combination of technology, globalization and business processes (i.e., Six Sigma). In short, even in the ongoing tepid recovery, we expect corporate profits to remain resilient.

In terms of investment strategy, we believe a focus on quality is more critically important at this point in the market cycle. In general terms, investors have “chased risk” (i.e., sought low-quality or high-beta stocks) over the past couple of years, which is quite typical at the beginning of an economic recovery. As valuations for stocks are somewhat higher and earnings comparisons are becoming difficult, our expectation is that investors will rotate to high-quality growth companies that can deliver predictable earnings growth. Quality, as we define it, refers to companies with strong balance sheets, predictable earnings growth, consistent cash flow generation and management teams that focus on improving returns on capital. The Funds remain well-diversified, given our expectation for an increase in volatility in the months ahead. In general, overweighted sectors include technology, healthcare, producer manufacturing and energy. Conversely, the Funds remain underweighted in sectors most dependent on the U.S, consumer, including retail trade and consumer services. We believe growth in these sectors will be more difficult over the long term due to a subpar recovery in labor markets and weak housing markets.

 

 

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Most equity markets outside the U.S. have generally performed well over the past year, and we continue to see attractive opportunities. In terms of strategy, we continue to underweight the European region, with an emphasis on companies with exposure to emerging markets, with domestic consumption growth and on global exporters. Given the ongoing debt crisis in Europe, and potential ramifications for the banking sector, the Funds remain underweighted European banks. While we continue to significantly underweight Japan, we have added selectively to Japan by increasing exposure in export-related and infrastructure-rebuilding companies that will benefit from rebuilding efforts following the devastating earthquake. We continue to overweight Asia ex-Japan, with exposure to material-related stocks that are set to benefit from the resumption of exports to China, India, and now Japan.

With best wishes,

LOGO

Roger J. Sit

Chairman, President, CEO and Global CIO

    

 

 

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Sit Balanced Fund

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The Sit Balanced Fund’s dual objectives are to seek long-term growth of capital consistent with the preservation of principal and to provide regular income. It pursues its objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds. The Fund may emphasize either equity securities or fixed-income securities, or hold equal amounts of each, dependent upon the Adviser’s analysis of market, financial and economic conditions.

The Fund’s permissible investment allocation is: 35-65% in equity securities and 35-65% in fixed-income securities. At all times at least 25% of the fixed-income assets will be invested in fixed-income senior securities.

 

 

The Sit Balanced Fund’s twelve-month return was +18.46%. The S&P 500® Index return was +30.69% over the period, while the Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index gained +3.90%. The Lipper Balanced Fund Index returned +20.32%.

Stock prices moved significantly higher over the past twelve months, as corporate earnings generally surprised on the upside and monetary policy remained highly accommodative. Despite the strong advance in equities since the market bottom in early 2009, we believe underlying fundamentals support further gains for stocks in the year ahead. However, we remain aware of the risks (i.e., excessive government debt, housing, high commodity prices) that may, at a minimum, result in increased market volatility in the months ahead. In addition, earnings comparisons are becoming more difficult, given the strong gains experienced the past twelve months. In this environment, we believe investors will seek out companies that can provide sustainable, predictable earnings growth and consistent cash flow generation, and that have management teams that focus on improving returns on capital. Our largest sector weightings are in electronic technology, technology services and producer manufacturing. In terms of performance, the equity portion of the Fund lagged the S&P 500 Index over the past twelve months, largely due to the underperformance of holdings within the energy minerals sector. The Fund’s emphasis on natural gas companies, including Southwestern Energy and Ultra Petroleum, hurt performance during the period. Also, relative returns were impacted by the absence in the Fund of Exxon Mobil, which is heavily-weighted in the Index and gained 46% over the period.

The fixed income portion of the Fund modestly outperformed the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index during the second half of the year, largely due to the Fund’s underweighted position in U.S. Treasuries and the strong performance of its mortgage-backed security holdings. Despite some volatility along the way, interest rates remained relatively stable over the past year and virtually all segments of the bond market posted positive single-digit returns. Yields on U.S. Treasuries remain exceptionally low and, therefore, we remain underweighted in the sector. Conversely, we believe high-quality

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

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The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years (or for the life of the Fund if shorter) as compared to the performance of the S&P 500® Index and the Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

1

S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2 Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged market value-weighted index which measures the performance of investment grade debt securities with maturities of at least one year.

 

corporate bonds, closed-end funds and mortgages continue to provide investors with attractive risk-adjusted return potential.

As of June 30th, the asset allocation of the Fund was 63% equities, 34% fixed income, and 3% cash and other net assets.

Roger J. Sit

Bryce A. Doty

John M. Bernstein

Portfolio Managers

 

 

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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2011

 

     Sit
Balanced
Fund
    S&P 500®
Index 1
    Barclays
Capital
Aggregate
Bond
Index 2
 

One Year

     18.46     30.69     3.90

Five Year

     4.18        2.94        6.52   

Ten Year

     3.06        2.72        5.74   

Since Inception

(12/31/93)

     6.44        8.15        6.16   

 

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

 

1

S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2 Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged market value-weighted index which measures the performance of investment grade debt securities with maturities of at least one year.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/11:

   $16.47 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/10:

   $14.18 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $11.2 Million

TOP HOLDINGS

 

Stocks:

 

  1. International Business Machines Corp.

 

  2. Occidental Petroleum Corp.

 

  3. Oracle Corp.

 

  4. Qualcomm, Inc.

 

  5. Apple, Inc.

Bonds:

 

  1. U.S. Treasury Strips, 2.64%, 2/15/19

 

  2. GNR Series 2005-74 HA, 7.50%, 9/16/35

 

  3. Pepsi Bottling, Inc., 5.50%, 4/1/16

 

  4. Continental Airlines 2009-1 Pass Thru, 9.00%, 7/8/16

 

  5. Procter & Gamble ESOP, 9.36%, 1/1/21

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    5


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Balanced Fund

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Common Stocks - 63.1%

  

Communications - 1.9%

  

2,000

  

Rogers Communications, Inc.

     79,040   

3,700

  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     137,751   
     

 

 

 
        216,791   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Durables - 0.4%

  

600

  

Tupperware Brands Corp.

     40,470   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Non-Durables - 5.7%

  

700

  

Coach, Inc.

     44,751   

2,100

  

Coca-Cola Co.

     141,309   

1,100

  

General Mills, Inc.

     40,942   

350

  

NIKE, Inc.

     31,493   

2,000

  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     140,860   

1,800

  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     120,186   

1,800

  

Procter & Gamble Co.

     114,426   
     

 

 

 
        633,967   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services - 1.9%

  

1,900

  

McDonald’s Corp.

     160,208   

650

  

Visa, Inc.

     54,769   
     

 

 

 
        214,977   
     

 

 

 

Electronic Technology - 10.2%

  

550

  

Apple, Inc. *

     184,618   

4,900

  

Applied Materials, Inc.

     63,749   

4,700

  

Atmel Corp. *

     66,129   

2,150

  

Broadcom Corp. *

     72,326   

3,450

  

Ciena Corp. *

     63,411   

1,200

  

EMC Corp. *

     33,060   

400

  

F5 Networks, Inc. *

     44,100   

5,400

  

Intel Corp.

     119,664   

1,300

  

International Business Machines Corp.

     223,015   

1,200

  

Juniper Networks, Inc. *

     37,800   

3,300

  

Qualcomm, Inc.

     187,407   

925

  

VeriFone Systems, Inc. *

     41,024   
     

 

 

 
        1,136,303   
     

 

 

 

Energy Minerals - 6.1%

  

800

  

Apache Corp.

     98,712   

1,775

  

Chevron Corp.

     182,541   

1,900

  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     197,676   

1,325

  

Southwestern Energy Co. *

     56,816   

2,100

  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

     82,110   

1,250

  

Ultra Petroleum Corp. *

     57,250   
     

 

 

 
        675,105   
     

 

 

 

Finance - 5.9%

  

850

  

ACE, Ltd.

     55,947   

900

  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

     23,058   

125

  

CME Group, Inc.

     36,449   

725

  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

     95,185   

455

  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

     60,556   

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

2,800

  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     114,632   

500

  

M&T Bank Corp.

     43,975   

500

  

PartnerRe, Ltd.

     34,425   

800

  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     50,872   

1,500

  

US Bancorp

     38,265   

3,700

  

Wells Fargo & Co.

     103,822   
     

 

 

 
        657,186   
     

 

 

 

Health Services - 0.9%

  

600

  

McKesson Corp.

     50,190   

900

  

Medco Health Solutions, Inc. *

     50,868   
     

 

 

 
        101,058   
     

 

 

 

Health Technology - 5.5%

  

850

  

Allergan, Inc.

     70,763   

1,575

  

Celgene Corp. *

     95,004   

1,100

  

Gilead Sciences, Inc. *

     45,551   

200

  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *

     74,422   

700

  

Johnson & Johnson

     46,564   

1,800

  

Pfizer, Inc.

     37,080   

2,000

  

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

     95,360   

600

  

Stryker Corp.

     35,214   

900

  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. *

     57,951   

750

  

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. *

     52,515   
     

 

 

 
        610,424   
     

 

 

 

Industrial Services - 1.5%

  

1,400

  

Schlumberger, Ltd.

     120,960   

1,200

  

Seadrill, Ltd.

     42,336   
     

 

 

 
        163,296   
     

 

 

 

Non-Energy Minerals - 0.8%

  

650

  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

     41,256   

1,000

  

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

     52,900   
     

 

 

 
        94,156   
     

 

 

 

Process Industries - 1.4%

  

1,500

  

Ecolab, Inc.

     84,570   

700

  

Praxair, Inc.

     75,873   
     

 

 

 
        160,443   
     

 

 

 

Producer Manufacturing - 6.8%

  

600

  

3M Co.

     56,910   

2,600

  

ABB, Ltd., ADR *

     67,470   

1,675

  

Danaher Corp.

     88,758   

1,400

  

Deere & Co.

     115,430   

1,350

  

Eaton Corp.

     69,458   

1,400

  

Emerson Electric Co.

     78,750   

3,400

  

General Electric Co.

     64,124   

600

  

Goodrich Corp.

     57,300   

400

  

Precision Castparts Corp.

     65,860   
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Balanced Fund (Continued)

 

Quantity/

Principal

Amount ($)

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

1,100

  

United Technologies Corp.

     97,361   
     

 

 

 
        761,421   
     

 

 

 

Retail Trade - 4.6%

  

325

  

Amazon.com, Inc. *

     66,459   

650

  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

     52,806   

900

  

CVS Caremark Corp.

     33,822   

700

  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. *

     26,915   

1,500

  

Home Depot, Inc.

     54,330   

1,300

  

Kohl’s Corp.

     65,013   

2,100

  

Target Corp.

     98,511   

800

  

TJX Cos., Inc.

     42,024   

1,300

  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     69,082   
     

 

 

 
        508,962   
     

 

 

 

Technology Services - 6.9%

  

1,600

  

Accenture, PLC

     96,672   

1,100

  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. *

     80,674   

350

  

Google, Inc. *

     177,233   

5,800

  

Oracle Corp.

     190,878   

140

  

priceline.com, Inc. *

     71,670   

525

  

Salesforce.com, Inc. *

     78,214   

700

  

VMware, Inc. *

     70,161   
     

 

 

 
        765,502   
     

 

 

 

Transportation - 1.9%

  

1,100

  

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

     56,309   

1,100

  

Union Pacific Corp.

     114,840   

625

  

United Parcel Service, Inc.

     45,581   
     

 

 

 
        216,730   
     

 

 

 

Utilities - 0.7%

  

1,350

  

Calpine Corp. *

     21,776   

1,800

  

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

     56,430   
     

 

 

 
        78,206   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $5,293,510)

     7,034,997   
     

 

 

 

Bonds - 33.7%

  

Asset-Backed Securities - 3.9%

  

40,909

  

Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust,

  
  

2006-D 1A2, 5.66%, 12/28/36

     40,225   

100,000

  

Centex Home Equity,

  
  

2004-D AF4, 4.68%, 6/25/32

     97,041   

43,004

  

Chase Funding Mtge. Loan Asset-Backed Certs.,

  
  

2003-6 1A4, 4.50%, 11/25/34

     42,770   

81,091

  

Citifinancial Mortgage Securities, Inc.,

  
  

2003-1 AF5, 4.28%, 1/25/33

     80,969   

50,000

  

First Franklin Mtge. Loan Asset-Backed Certs.,

  
  

2005-FF2 M2, 0.63%, 3/25/351

     43,999   
  

Green Tree Financial Corp.:

  

16,420

  

1997-6 A10, 6.87%, 1/15/29

     17,632   

Principal

Amount ($)

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

12,651

  

1997-1 A6, 7.29%, 3/15/28

     13,497   

35,282

  

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust,

  
  

2005-A A4W, 5.04%, 8/25/35

     32,644   
  

Origen Manufactured Housing:

  

8,338

  

2002-A A3, 6.17%, 5/15/32 1

     8,609   

6,203

  

2001-A A5, 7.08%, 3/15/32 1

     6,257   

19,947

  

Residential Asset Securities Corp.,

  
  

2004 KS2 AI4, 4.18%, 12/25/311

     19,768   

25,650

  

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II, Inc.,

  
  

2003-HI2 A6, 4.76%, 7/25/28

     25,423   
     

 

 

 
        428,834   
     

 

 

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - 4.3%

  

60,063

  

Fannie Mae,

  
  

2010-108 AP, 7.00%, 9/25/40

     68,497   

27,629

  

Fannie Mae Grantor Trust,

  
  

2004-T3, 1A3, 7.00%, 2/25/44

     32,386   

115,628

  

Government National Mortgage Association,

  
  

2005-74 HA, 7.50%, 9/16/35

     131,607   

12,923

  

Master Asset Securitization Trust,

  
  

2003-4 CA1, 8.00%, 5/25/18

     13,600   

39,653

  

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I,

  
  

2005-S6 A2, 5.25%, 8/25/35

     41,054   

34,849

  

Specialty Underwriting & Residential Finance,

  
  

2004-AA1 2A2, 5.50%, 10/25/34

     34,918   
  

Vendee Mortgage Trust:

  

74,310

  

2011-1 DA, 3.75%, 2/15/35

     77,679   

67,466

  

2008-1 B, 8.09%, 3/15/25 1

     84,554   
     

 

 

 
        484,295   
     

 

 

 

Corporate Bonds - 8.7%

  

25,000

  

BlackRock, Inc.,

  
  

4.25%, 5/24/21

     24,587   

25,000

  

Comerica Bank (Subordinated),

  
  

8.38%, 7/15/24

     27,450   

93,937

  

Continental Airlines 2009-1 Pass Thru Certs.,

  
  

9.00%, 7/8/16

     107,558   

25,000

  

eBay, Inc.,

  
  

3.25%, 10/15/20

     23,322   

25,000

  

First Maryland Capital I (Subordinated),

  
  

1.28%, 1/15/27 1

     21,253   

100,000

  

Genworth Financial, Inc.,

  
  

7.70%, 6/15/20

     104,197   

50,000

  

International Business Machines Corp.,

  
  

8.38%, 11/1/19

     66,443   

50,000

  

JPMorgan Chase Capital XXV (Subordinated),

  
  

6.80%, 10/1/37

     49,456   

45,000

  

NTC Capital I (Subordinated),

  
  

0.80%, 1/15/27 1

     38,510   

25,000

  

PartnerRe Finance B LLC,

  
  

5.50%, 6/1/20

     25,247   

100,000

  

Pepsi Bottling, Inc.,

  
  

5.50%, 4/1/16

     114,384   
 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    7


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Balanced Fund (Continued)

 

Principal

Amount ($)

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

50,000

  

Pitney Bowes, Inc.,

  
  

5.25%, 1/15/37

     51,798   

80,771

  

Procter & Gamble ESOP,

  
  

9.36%, 1/1/21

     104,469   

50,000

  

RenRe North America Holdings, Inc.,

  
  

5.75%, 3/15/20

     50,616   

25,000

  

Susa Partnership LP,

  
  

8.20%, 6/1/17

     30,027   

50,000

  

Sysco Corp.,

  
  

6.63%, 3/17/39

     61,490   

50,000

  

Tosco Corp.,

  
  

8.13%, 2/15/30

     65,331   
     

 

 

 
        966,138   
     

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation - 2.5%

  

50,050

  

7.00%, 7/1/32

     57,453   

39,476

  

7.00%, 5/1/34

     45,742   

55,995

  

7.00%, 11/1/37

     64,278   

23,439

  

7.00%, 1/1/39

     26,958   

36,456

  

7.50%, 11/1/36

     42,538   

18,577

  

8.00%, 9/1/15

     20,587   

19,415

  

8.38%, 5/17/20

     22,429   
     

 

 

 
        279,985   
     

 

 

 

Federal National Mortgage Association - 6.2%

  

99,132

  

4.00%, 1/1/41

     99,272   

64,341

  

6.63%, 11/1/30

     73,911   

50,764

  

6.63%, 1/1/31

     58,315   

35,876

  

7.00%, 12/1/32

     41,940   

46,544

  

7.00%, 12/1/36

     54,271   

38,071

  

7.00%, 11/1/38

     43,787   

56,775

  

7.23%, 12/1/30

     66,313   

10,118

  

7.50%, 6/1/32

     11,925   

33,367

  

7.50%, 4/1/33

     38,425   

34,858

  

7.50%, 11/1/33

     40,879   

50,836

  

7.50%, 1/1/34

     59,617   

16,815

  

7.50%, 4/1/38

     19,719   

44,518

  

8.00%, 2/1/31

     52,413   

14,796

  

8.45%, 7/15/26

     17,741   

7,674

  

9.50%, 5/1/27

     9,295   

1,094

  

9.75%, 1/15/13

     1,169   

593

  

10.25%, 6/15/13

     636   
     

 

 

 
        689,628   
     

 

 

 

Government National Mortgage Association - 2.9%

  

51,538

  

6.63%, 4/20/31

     59,329   

33,093

  

7.00%, 12/15/24

     38,675   

53,623

  

7.23%, 12/20/30

     62,295   

60,626

  

8.00%, 7/15/24

     71,746   

75,025

  

8.38%, 3/15/31

     91,071   

1,164

  

9.50%, 9/20/18

     1,384   
     

 

 

 
        324,500   
     

 

 

 

Principal

Amount ($)/
Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Taxable Municipal Securities - 1.5%

  

100,000

  

Academica Charter Schools,

  
  

8.00%, 8/15/244

     74,203   

50,000

  

Coalinga-Huron Joint Unified Sch. Dist. G.O.,

  
  

5.43%, 8/1/21

     48,207   

50,000

  

Texas St. Pub. Fin. Auth. Charter Sch. Fin. Rev.,

  
  

8.75%, 8/15/27

     49,906   
     

 

 

 
        172,316   
     

 

 

 

U.S. Government / Federal Agency Securities - 3.7%

  

100,000

  

U.S. Treasury Note,

  
  

2.63%, 11/15/20

     96,312   
  

U.S. Treasury Strips:

  

340,000

  

2.64%, 2/15/19 6

     276,204   

125,000

  

4.21%, 2/15/36 6

     40,364   
     

 

 

 
        412,880   
     

 

 

 

Total Bonds
(cost: $3,643,845)

     3,758,576   
     

 

 

 

Closed-End Mutual Funds - 0.5%

  

4,300

  

American Strategic Income Portfolio II

     39,646   

1,703

  

American Strategic Income Portfolio, Inc.

     19,857   
     

 

 

 

Total Closed-End Mutual Funds
(cost: $57,538)

     59,503   
     

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities - 3.6%

  

399,879

  

Wells Fargo Adv. Govt. Money Mkt., 0.01%

  

Total Short-Term Securities
(cost: $399,879)

     399,879   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - 100.9%
(cost: $9,394,772)

     11,252,955   

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - (0.9%)

     (102,542
     

 

 

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $ 11,150,413   
     

 

 

 

 

* 

Non-income producing security.

1 

Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of June 30, 2011.

4 

144A Restricted Security. The total value of such security as of June 30, 2011 was $74,203 and represented 0.7% of net assets. This security has have been determined to be liquid by the Adviser in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Directors.

6 

Zero coupon security. Rate disclosed is the effective yield on purchase date.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

PLC — Public Limited Company

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
8    SIT MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Balanced Fund (Continued)

 

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s net assets as of June 30, 2011 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
     Level 1
Quoted
Price ($)
     Level 2
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
     Level 3
Significant
unobservable inputs ($)
     Total ($)  
           
           

Common Stocks **

     7,034,997         —           —           7,034,997   

Asset-Backed Securities

     —           428,834         —           428,834   

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

     —           484,295         —           484,295   

Corporate Bonds

     —           966,138         —           966,138   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

     —           279,985         —           279,985   

Federal National Mortgage Association

     —           689,628         —           689,628   

Government National Mortgage Association

     —           324,500         —           324,500   

Taxable Municipal Securities

     —           172,316         —           172,316   

U.S. Government / Federal Agency Securities

     —           412,880         —           412,880   

Closed-End Mutual Funds

     59,503         —           —           59,503   

Short-Term Securities

     399,879         —           —           399,879   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total:

     7,494,379         3,758,576         —           11,252,955   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

** For equity securities categorized in a single level, refer to the Schedule of Investments for further breakdown.

 

JUNE 30, 2011    9


Sit Dividend Growth Fund - Class I and Class S

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the Dividend Growth Fund is to provide current income that exceeds the dividend yield of the S&P 500® Index and that grows over a period of years. Secondarily, the Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying common stocks. The Fund may invest the balance of its assets in preferred stocks, convertible bonds, and U.S. Treasury securities.

 

 

The Sit Dividend Growth Fund Class I posted a +32.58% return over the last twelve months, compared to the +30.69% return for the S&P 500® Index.

Stock prices surged ahead over the past twelve months, on the heels of strong profit growth and continued low interest rates. While we believe further gains for equities are likely in the year ahead, it is also clear that we are entering a somewhat more challenging environment. Consistent with our expectations, the U.S. economy has downshifted in recent months, as the stimulus impact (both monetary and fiscal) has faded. In addition, the combination of high unemployment and weak real estate markets is hurting consumer confidence. The good news, however, is that stocks are not priced for an economic “boom” and corporate profitability remains exceptional. We continue to believe that high quality, dividend paying companies are attractive, given our projections for a continuation of modest economic growth in the year ahead. Our research team remains highly focused on identifying opportunities, emphasizing companies with strong financial characteristics and an ability to deliver consistent earnings growth, even in a slow economic growth environment. It is encouraging to note that dividend increases, once again, are on the rise. Over the past twelve months, 83 companies within the Fund (out of 94 current holdings) have increased the dividend, with a median increase of +13%. The finance sector remains the heaviest weighting in the Fund (with an emphasis on insurance stocks), followed by producer manufacturing and health technology.

Despite its lower risk orientation, the Fund outperformed the S&P 500® Index during the strong market rally over the past twelve months. Strong stock selection in the finance, electronic technology and industrial services sectors were keys to the Fund’s positive relative performance versus the S&P 500® Index. Top performers in these sectors included Ameriprise Financial (+62% 12-month return), Franklin Resources (+54%), Qualcomm (+76%), IBM (+41%), National

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years (or for the life of the Fund if shorter) as compared to the performance of the S&P 500® Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

1

S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

Oilwell Varco (+138%) and Halliburton (+110%). In addition to the cash position modestly detracting from performance over the period, sectors that hurt relative performance included retail trade and consumer non-durables. Laggards within these sectors were Target (-3%), General Mills (+8%) and Colgate-Palmolive (+14%).

Our research effort is highly focused on companies that will deliver strong earnings and dividend growth over the longer term.

Roger J. Sit

Kent L. Johnson

Michael J. Stellmacher

Portfolio Managers

 

 

  
10    SIT MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2011

 

     Sit Dividend
Growth Fund
       
     Class I     Class S     S&P 500®
Index 1
 

One Year

     32.58     32.27     30.69

Five Year

     6.65        6.36        2.94   

Since Inception - Class I

(12/31/03)

     8.01        n/a        4.40   

Since Inception - Class S

(3/31/06)

     n/a        6.10        2.52   

 

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

 

1

S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Class I:

 

  

Net Asset Value 6/30/11:

   $13.91 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/10:

   $10.64 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $328.1 Million

 

Class S:

 

  

Net Asset Value 6/30/11:

   $13.87 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/10:

   $10.61 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $56.3 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

   $69.8 Billion

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

 

1. Chevron Corp.

 

2. International Business Machines Corp.

 

3. Procter & Gamble Co.

 

4. PepsiCo, Inc.

 

5. Occidental Petroleum Corp.

 

6. Qualcomm, Inc.

 

7. Johnson & Johnson

 

8. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

9. Verizon Communications, Inc.

 

10. EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    11


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Dividend Growth Fund

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Common Stocks - 94.7%

  

Communications - 2.8%

  

89,800

  

Rogers Communications, Inc.

     3,548,896   

192,500

  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     7,166,775   
     

 

 

 
        10,715,671   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Durables - 3.2%

  

80,700

  

Snap-On, Inc.

     5,042,136   

61,200

  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     4,409,460   

41,000

  

Tupperware Brands Corp.

     2,765,450   
     

 

 

 
        12,217,046   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Non-Durables - 9.1%

  

30,600

  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     2,674,746   

46,500

  

Diageo, PLC, ADR

     3,806,955   

139,000

  

General Mills, Inc.

     5,173,580   

27,400

  

NIKE, Inc.

     2,465,452   

111,200

  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     7,831,816   

77,000

  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     5,141,290   

123,400

  

Procter & Gamble Co.

     7,844,538   
     

 

 

 
        34,938,377   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services - 1.9%

  

53,200

  

McDonald’s Corp.

     4,485,824   

151,400

  

Pearson, PLC, ADR

     2,878,114   
     

 

 

 
        7,363,938   
     

 

 

 

Electronic Technology - 9.1%

  

218,400

  

Applied Materials, Inc.

     2,841,384   

81,800

  

Broadcom Corp. *

     2,751,752   

240,000

  

Intel Corp.

     5,318,400   

66,400

  

International Business Machines Corp.

     11,390,920   

107,300

  

Linear Technology Corp.

     3,543,046   

133,000

  

Qualcomm, Inc.

     7,553,070   

40,000

  

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

     1,470,400   
     

 

 

 
        34,868,972   
     

 

 

 

Energy Minerals - 9.8%

  

31,300

  

Apache Corp.

     3,862,107   

116,000

  

Chevron Corp.

     11,929,440   

58,400

  

EQT Corp.

     3,067,168   

81,800

  

Marathon Oil Corp.

     4,309,224   

29,300

  

Murphy Oil Corp.

     1,923,838   

74,200

  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     7,719,768   

34,400

  

Sasol, Ltd., ADR

     1,819,416   

53,600

  

Total SA, ADR

     3,100,224   
     

 

 

 
        37,731,185   
     

 

 

 

Finance - 14.3%

  

66,700

  

ACE, Ltd.

     4,390,194   

75,700

  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     4,366,376   

174,400

  

Apollo Investment Corp.

     1,780,624   

34,200

  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

     4,490,118   

177,300

  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     7,258,662   

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

39,700

  

M&T Bank Corp.

     3,491,615   

138,400

  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

     4,316,696   

211,100

  

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

     2,655,638   

68,800

  

PartnerRe, Ltd.

     4,736,880   

166,800

  

PennantPark Investment Corp.

     1,869,828   

38,600

  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     2,454,574   

56,100

  

Travelers Cos., Inc.

     3,275,118   

178,400

  

US Bancorp

     4,550,984   

57,900

  

Validus Holdings, Ltd.

     1,792,005   

131,300

  

Wells Fargo & Co.

     3,684,278   
     

 

 

 
        55,113,590   
     

 

 

 

Health Services - 1.8%

  

36,700

  

McKesson Corp.

     3,069,955   

50,650

  

Owens & Minor, Inc.

     1,746,919   

77,200

  

Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc.

     2,072,048   
     

 

 

 
        6,888,922   
     

 

 

 

Health Technology - 10.0%

  

73,500

  

Abbott Laboratories

     3,867,570   

68,100

  

Baxter International, Inc.

     4,064,889   

44,200

  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

     3,808,714   

70,200

  

Covidien, PLC

     3,736,746   

109,800

  

Johnson & Johnson

     7,303,896   

67,200

  

Medtronic, Inc.

     2,589,216   

145,600

  

Merck & Co., Inc.

     5,138,224   

234,600

  

Pfizer, Inc.

     4,832,760   

63,300

  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR

     3,052,326   
     

 

 

 
        38,394,341   
     

 

 

 

Industrial Services - 2.8%

  

86,800

  

Halliburton Co.

     4,426,800   

48,000

  

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

     3,754,080   

71,900

  

Seadrill, Ltd.

     2,536,632   
     

 

 

 
        10,717,512   
     

 

 

 

Non-Energy Minerals - 1.3%

  

26,800

  

BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR

     2,536,084   

44,400

  

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

     2,348,760   
     

 

 

 
        4,884,844   
     

 

 

 

Process Industries - 2.2%

  

107,900

  

EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.

     5,831,995   

49,900

  

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.

     2,560,369   
     

 

 

 
        8,392,364   
     

 

 

 

Producer Manufacturing - 11.5%

  

46,900

  

3M Co.

     4,448,465   

121,500

  

ABB, Ltd., ADR *

     3,152,925   

45,800

  

Autoliv, Inc.

     3,593,010   

70,100

  

Cooper Industries, PLC

     4,182,867   

59,500

  

Deere & Co.

     4,905,775   

75,200

  

Eaton Corp.

     3,869,040   

75,500

  

Emerson Electric Co.

     4,246,875   
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
12    SIT MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Dividend Growth Fund (Continued)

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

199,400

  

General Electric Co.

     3,760,684   

49,600

  

Goodrich Corp.

     4,736,800   

35,600

  

Raytheon Co.

     1,774,660   

62,600

  

United Technologies Corp.

     5,540,726   
     

 

 

 
        44,211,827   
     

 

 

 

Retail Trade - 4.3%

  

94,700

  

Cato Corp.

     2,727,360   

78,300

  

Home Depot, Inc.

     2,836,026   

73,700

  

Target Corp.

     3,457,267   

45,000

  

TJX Cos., Inc.

     2,363,850   

95,800

  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     5,090,812   
     

 

 

 
        16,475,315   
     

 

 

 

Technology Services - 4.9%

  

82,300

  

Accenture, PLC

     4,972,566   

47,000

  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     2,475,960   

154,600

  

Microsoft Corp.

     4,019,600   

155,100

  

Oracle Corp.

     5,104,341   

41,700

  

Syntel, Inc.

     2,465,304   
     

 

 

 
        19,037,771   
     

 

 

 

Transportation - 2.2%

  

39,400

  

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

     2,016,886   

30,400

  

Union Pacific Corp.

     3,173,760   

45,000

  

United Parcel Service, Inc.

     3,281,850   
     

 

 

 
        8,472,496   
     

 

 

 

Utilities - 3.5%

  

157,500

  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

     4,524,975   

68,700

  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

     3,947,502   

69,645

  

UGI Corp.

     2,220,979   

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

83,700

  

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

     2,623,995   
     

 

 

 
        13,317,451   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $331,123,322)

     363,741,622   
     

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks - 0.6%

  

Consumer Durables - 0.6%

  

48,700

  

General Motors Co., Series B *

  

Total Preferred Stocks
(cost: $2,502,836)

     2,373,638   
     

 

 

 

Closed-End Mutual Funds - 1.8%

  

136,200

  

Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Co.

     4,120,050   

101,100

  

Tortoise Energy Capital Corp.

     2,670,051   
     

 

 

 

Total Closed-End Mutual Funds
(cost: $6,381,498)

     6,790,101   
     

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities - 3.8%

  

14,724,677

  

Wells Fargo Adv. Govt. Money Mkt., 0.01%

  

Total Short-Term Securities
(cost: $14,724,677)

     14,724,677   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - 100.9%
(cost: $354,732,333)

     387,630,038   

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - (0.9%)

     (3,292,873
     

 

 

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $ 384,337,165   
     

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

PLC — Public Limited Company

 

 

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s net assets as of June 30, 2011 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
     Level 1
Quoted
Price ($)
     Level 2
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
     Level 3
Significant
unobservable inputs ($)
     Total ($)  

Common Stocks **

     363,741,622         —           —           363,741,622   

Preferred Stocks **

     2,373,638         —           —           2,373,638   

Closed-End Mutual Funds

     6,790,101         —           —           6,790,101   

Short-Term Securities

     14,724,677         —           —           14,724,677   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total:

     387,630,038         —           —           387,630,038   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

** For equity securities categorized in a single level, refer to the Schedule of Investments for further breakdown.

 

JUNE 30, 2011    13


Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund - Class I and Class S

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the Global Dividend Growth Fund is to provide current income that exceeds the dividend yield of a composite index (comprised of 60% S&P 500® Index and 40% MSCI EAFE Index) and that grows over a period of years. Secondarily, the Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying common stocks issued by U.S. and foreign companies. The Fund may invest the balance of its assets in preferred stocks, convertible bonds, and U.S. Treasury securities.

 

The Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund Class I posted a +30.55% return over the last twelve months, essentially in line with the +30.64% return for the Composite Index (60% S&P 500® Index and 40% MSCI EAFE Index). The Fund along with most global equity markets experienced strong performance for the last six months of 2010, as stocks positively responded to improved economic data, optimism over another round of quantitative easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the passage of a $858 billion tax-cut extension in late 2010, and better-than-expected earnings. This positive market sentiment fluctuated with news surrounding the European debt crisis and the impact on world markets along with a sustained global recovery and the impact from the Chinese and other Asian country tightening measures. Conversely, the first six months of 2011 was a completely different trading environment with much more volatile equity markets. Thus far, 2011 equity market performance has been led by less speculative, financially strong, and lower-beta stocks. The escalating European debt crisis, the increased tightening measures in China, and the deficit ceiling negotiations in the U.S. contributed to the single-digit equity market returns in the first half of 2011.

Regionally, Asia was clearly the largest contributor to absolute and relative performance. Within Asia, Japan was a strong contributor due to our materially underweight position and positive stock selection. The rest of Asia also positively impacted the portfolio given strong stock selection. The performance was driven by the material-exposed stocks. North America remains the largest absolute weight and while stock selection was modestly negative the overweight position positively contributed to the portfolio.

On a sector basis, the Fund’s twelve-month performance was driven by strong stock selection, good industry allocation, and positive currency translation in the materials, technology hardware, and utilities industries. The overweight position and positive stock selection also added value in the energy and capital goods industries. The financial sector positively contributed due to good stock selection. Within the financial sector we have a bias towards insurance stocks over bank stocks and look for companies with more exposure to North American and less exposure to Europe. Poor stock selection in the health care sector detracted from relative performance; however, we believe these stocks have considerable value and provide good portfolio diversification in this volatile market environment.

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years (or for the life of the Fund if shorter) as compared to the performance of the Composite Index, S&P 500® Index and MSCI EAFE Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

1

A composite index comprised of 60% S&P 500® Index and 40% MSCI EAFE Index.

2

S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

3 MSCI EAFE Index (Europe Australasia, Far East) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US & Canada.

 

The Fund contains larger cap and high quality stocks. It is diversified on a regional and industry basis and is comprised of companies with dominant market shares, strong sales and earnings growth, operating margin leverage, free cash flow, and healthy balance sheets. The focus is on companies with strong operational and financial characteristics that generate solid and predictable earnings and dividend growth. Dividend increases remain on the rise and over the past twelve months, 87% of the companies within the Fund increased their dividends.

 

Roger J. Sit    Michael J. Stellmacher
Kent L. Johnson    Tasha M. Murdoff
Raymond E. Sit   
Portfolio Managers   

 

 

 

  
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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2011

 

    Sit Global
Dividend
Growth Fund
    Composite
Index 1
    S&P  500®
Index 2
    MSCI
EAFE
Index 3
 
    Class I     Class S        

One Year

    30.55     30.17     30.64     30.69     30.36

Since Inception (9/30/08)

    12.76        12.45        6.96        7.00        6.64   

 

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

 

1

A composite index comprised of 60% S&P 500® Index and 40% MSCI EAFE Index.

2

S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

3 MSCI EAFE Index (Europe Australasia, Far East) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US & Canada.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Class I:   
Net Asset Value 6/30/11:    $13.26 Per Share
Net Asset Value 6/30/10:    $10.41 Per Share
Total Net Assets:    $7.8 Million
Class S:   
Net Asset Value 6/30/11:    $13.24 Per Share
Net Asset Value 6/30/10:    $10.40 Per Share
Total Net Assets:    $1.4 Million
Weighted Average Market Cap:    $76.1 Billion

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

 

1. BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR

 

2. International Business Machines Corp.

 

3. Rio Tinto, PLC, ADR

 

4. Verizon Communications, Inc.

 

5. Chevron Corp.

 

6. Qualcomm, Inc.

 

7. Intel Corp.

 

8. McDonald’s Corp.

 

9. Rogers Communications, Inc.

 

10. Siemens AG, ADR

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund

 

 

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Common Stocks - 97.4%

  

Africa/Middle East - 0.7%

  

Israel - 0.7%

  

1,425

  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR

     68,714   
     

 

 

 

Asia - 8.2%

  

Australia - 5.5%

  

2,600

  

BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR

     246,038   

2,575

  

Rio Tinto, PLC, ADR

     186,224   

600

  

Westpac Banking Corp., ADR

     72,096   
     

 

 

 
        504,358   
     

 

 

 

China/Hong Kong - 1.0%

  

1,850

  

HSBC Holdings, PLC, ADR

     91,797   
     

 

 

 

Japan - 1.7%

  

3,600

  

Komatsu, Ltd.

     112,403   

1,100

  

Oracle Corp.

     47,938   
     

 

 

 
        160,341   
     

 

 

 

Europe - 26.3%

  

Denmark - 0.7%

  

2,200

  

Pandora A/S

     69,122   
     

 

 

 

France - 2.4%

  

1,525

  

Schlumberger, Ltd.

     131,760   

1,650

  

Total SA, ADR

     95,436   
     

 

 

 
        227,196   
     

 

 

 

Germany - 2.8%

  

615

  

Muenchener Rueckver

     93,883   

1,200

  

Siemens AG, ADR

     165,036   
     

 

 

 
        258,919   
     

 

 

 

Ireland - 1.0%

  

1,550

  

Accenture, PLC

     93,651   
     

 

 

 

Italy - 1.5%

  

14,600

  

Enel SPA

     95,400   

1,050

  

Tenaris SA, ADR

     48,016   
     

 

 

 
        143,416   
     

 

 

 

Norway - 0.8%

  

2,000

  

Seadrill, Ltd.

     70,560   
     

 

 

 

Spain - 1.8%

  

8,300

  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, ADR

     97,442   

730

  

Inditex SA

     66,513   
     

 

 

 
        163,955   
     

 

 

 

Sweden - 1.5%

  

1,200

  

Autoliv, Inc.

     94,140   

450

  

Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR

     47,146   
     

 

 

 
        141,286   
     

 

 

 

Switzerland - 4.9%

  

1,800

  

ABB, Ltd., ADR *

     46,710   

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

1,400

  

ACE, Ltd.

     92,148   

600

  

Kuehne & Nagel International

     91,155   

2,150

  

Nestle SA

     133,791   

46

  

SGS SA

     87,379   
     

 

 

 
        451,183   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 8.9%

  

1,000

  

British American Tobacco, PLC

     43,852   

2,050

  

Burberry Group, PLC

     47,672   

11,100

  

Carphone Warehouse Group, PLC

     75,357   

21,100

  

Centrica, PLC

     109,562   

1,400

  

Diageo, PLC, ADR

     114,618   

2,700

  

GlaxoSmithKline, PLC, ADR

     115,830   

6,100

  

Pearson, PLC, ADR

     115,961   

1,600

  

Royal Dutch Shell, PLC, ADR

     114,800   

13,320

  

Tesco, PLC

     86,061   
     

 

 

 
        823,713   
     

 

 

 

North America - 62.2%

  

Bermuda - 0.7%

  

950

  

PartnerRe, Ltd.

     65,407   
     

 

 

 

Canada - 1.8%

  

4,200

  

Rogers Communications, Inc.

     165,984   
     

 

 

 

United States - 59.7%

  

950

  

3M Co.

     90,108   

1,300

  

Abbott Laboratories

     68,406   

525

  

Apache Corp.

     64,780   

4,100

  

Applied Materials, Inc.

     53,341   

1,300

  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     68,484   

1,600

  

Baxter International, Inc.

     95,504   

1,075

  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

     92,633   

2,150

  

Broadcom Corp. *

     72,326   

600

  

Caterpillar, Inc.

     63,876   

1,800

  

Chevron Corp.

     185,112   

1,200

  

Covidien, PLC

     63,876   

1,400

  

Deere & Co.

     115,430   

1,700

  

Eaton Corp.

     87,465   

1,800

  

EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.

     97,290   

1,625

  

Emerson Electric Co.

     91,406   

925

  

EQT Corp.

     48,581   

700

  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

     91,903   

1,850

  

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

     97,865   

2,350

  

General Mills, Inc.

     87,467   

600

  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

     79,854   

2,350

  

Home Depot, Inc.

     85,117   

2,050

  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     115,804   

8,100

  

Intel Corp.

     179,496   

1,225

  

International Business Machines Corp.

     210,149   

2,400

  

Johnson & Johnson

     159,648   

3,300

  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     135,102   

3,075

  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

     88,345   
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund (Continued)

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

2,100

  

Linear Technology Corp.

     69,342   

1,000

  

M&T Bank Corp.

     87,950   

1,700

  

Marathon Oil Corp.

     89,556   

3,200

  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

     99,808   

2,000

  

McDonald’s Corp.

     168,640   

825

  

McKesson Corp.

     69,011   

1,750

  

Medtronic, Inc.

     67,428   

2,450

  

Merck & Co., Inc.

     86,460   

2,575

  

Microsoft Corp.

     66,950   

1,550

  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     161,262   

3,500

  

Oracle Corp.

     115,185   

2,000

  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     140,860   

4,300

  

Pfizer, Inc.

     88,580   

1,700

  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     113,509   

1,800

  

Procter & Gamble Co.

     114,426   

1,050

  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     66,770   

3,200

  

Qualcomm, Inc.

     181,728   

1,425

  

Snap-On, Inc.

     89,034   

925

  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     66,646   

2,300

  

Target Corp.

     107,893   

1,725

  

TJX Cos., Inc.

     90,614   

1,100

  

Travelers Cos., Inc.

     64,218   

1,025

  

Tupperware Brands Corp.

     69,136   

650

  

Union Pacific Corp.

     67,860   

1,100

  

United Technologies Corp.

     97,361   

3,500

  

US Bancorp

     89,285   

5,000

  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     186,150   

1,250

  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     66,425   

2,400

  

Wells Fargo & Co.

     67,344   
     

 

 

 
        5,538,799   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $7,843,993)

     9,038,401   
     

 

 

 

Closed-End Mutual Funds - 1.4%

  

2,125

  

Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Co.

     64,281   

2,600

  

Tortoise Energy Capital Corp.

     68,666   
     

 

 

 

Total Closed-End Mutual Funds
(cost: $108,312)

     132,947   
     

 

 

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Short-Term Securities - 1.2%

  

108,337

  

Wells Fargo Adv. Govt. Money Mkt., 0.01%

  

Total Short-Term Securities
(cost: $108,337)

     108,337   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - 100.0%
(cost: $8,060,642)

     9,279,685   

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - 0.0%

     (2,006
     

 

 

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $ 9,277,679   
     

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

MLP — Master Limited Partnership

PLC — Public Limited Company

SDR — Swedish Depositary Receipt

 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    17


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund (Continued)

 

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s net assets as of June 30, 2011 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
     Level 1
Quoted
Price ($)
     Level 2*
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
     Level 3
Significant
unobservable inputs ($)
     Total ($)  

Common Stocks

           

Australia

     504,358         —           —           504,358   

Bermuda

     65,407         —           —           65,407   

Canada

     165,984         —           —           165,984   

China/Hong Kong

     91,797         —           —           91,797   

Denmark

     69,122         —           —           69,122   

France

     227,196         —           —           227,196   

Germany

     165,036         93,883         —           258,919   

Ireland

     93,651         —           —           93,651   

Israel

     68,714         —           —           68,714   

Italy

     48,016         95,400         —          
143,416
  

Japan

     —           160,341         —           160,341   

Norway

     70,560         —           —           70,560   

Spain

     97,442         66,513         —           163,955   

Sweden

     94,140         47,146         —           141,286   

Switzerland

     138,858         312,325         —           451,183   

United Kingdom

     536,566         287,147         —           823,713   

United States

     5,538,799         —           —           5,538,799   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     7,975,646         1,062,755         —           9,038,401   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Closed-End Mutual Funds

     132,947         —           —           132,947   

Short-Term Securities

     108,337         —           —           108,337   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total:

     8,216,930         1,062,755         —           9,279,685   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Level 2 equity securities are primarily foreign securities where the closing price has been adjusted by application of a systematic process for events occurring after the close of the foreign exchange.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
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Sit Large Cap Growth Fund

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the Large Cap Growth Fund is to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund pursues this objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks of domestic growth companies with capitalizations of $5 billion or more at the time of purchase.

 

The Sit Large Cap Growth Fund’s one-year return was +27.18%, compared to the +35.01% return for the Russell 1000® Growth Index.

U.S. equities posted exceptional gains over the past twelve months, as corporate profits responded to the improvement in economic conditions and monetary policy remained highly accommodative. In general terms, investors have continued to “chase risk” (i.e., seek low-quality and/or high-beta stocks) over the past year, which is quite typical at the beginning of an economic recovery. However, we continue to believe that investor hopes for a “typical” and strong economic recovery are misplaced. The inter-related problems of too much debt (at both the government and consumer level), poor real estate markets, and high unemployment rates are likely to persist for quite some time, therefore limiting economic growth potential. The economic data released in the most recent quarter supported our viewpoint, as market sentiment shifted more defensively. However, the good news, from our perspective, is that high-quality growth companies are inexpensive and earnings expectations are beginning to reflect a slower growth economic backdrop. We continue to emphasize the electronic technology sector within the Fund, but we also see opportunities in other sectors, such as producer manufacturing, health technology and consumer non-durables, which we are overweighting. Regardless of the sector, we continue to emphasize “quality,” favoring companies with strong balance sheets, predictable earnings growth and consistent cash flow generation.

Relative to the Russell 1000® Growth Index, stock selection in finance, retail trade, energy minerals and consumer non-durables negatively impacted performance during the past six months. In finance, concerns over regulations and “mortgage put-backs” weighed on share prices. Our defensive positioning in the retail trade and consumer non-durable sectors was detrimental during the second half of the year, as the Fund’s holdings in conservative growth stocks, including Procter & Gamble, General Mills, PepsiCo and CVS Caremark, underperformed. Conversely, strong stock selection in electronic technology and transportation contributed to relative performance over the period. Top performers in these sectors included F5 Networks (+90% six-month return), Ciena (+66%), Expeditors International (+59%) and Qualcomm (+52%).

Relative to the Russell 1000® Growth Index, performance over the past year was negatively impacted by stock selection in the retail trade, finance and energy minerals sectors. Target and Kohl’s were laggards in the retail sector, while performance of some of the larger

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years (or for the life of the Fund if shorter) as compared to the performance of the Russell 1000® Growth Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

1

Russell 1000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

banks (JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs) also disappointed. In energy, our overweighted position in natural gas stocks (Southwestern Energy, Ultra Petroleum, EQT) hurt relative performance, along with the absence in the Fund of Exxon Mobil, which carries a large weight in the benchmark and outperformed during the period. On the positive side, strong stock selection in the transportation, communications and non-energy minerals sectors aided performance over the past twelve months. Union Pacific, Verizon Communications and Newmont Mining were key outperformers in these sectors.

We appreciate shareholders’ continued interest in the Fund.

Roger J. Sit

Ronald D. Sit

Michael J. Stellmacher

Portfolio Managers

 

 

  
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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2011

 

     Sit Large
Cap  Growth

Fund
    Russell
1000®
Growth
Index 1
    Russell
1000®
Index 2
 

One Year

     27.18     35.01     31.93

Five Year

     3.75        5.33        3.30   

Ten Year

     1.65        2.24        3.21   

Since Inception 3 (9/2/82)

     9.65        10.61        11.54   

 

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

 

1

Russell 1000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2

Russell 1000® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of approximately 1,000 of the largest U.S. companies by market capitalization.

3 On 6/6/93, the Fund’s investment objective changed to allow for a portfolio of 100% stocks. Prior to that time, the portfolio was required to contain no more than 80% stocks.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/11:    $43.96 Per Share
Net Asset Value 6/30/10:    $34.75 Per Share
Total Net Assets:    $365.0 Million
Weighted Average Market Cap:    $79.2 Billion

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

 

1. International Business Machines Corp.

 

2. Apple, Inc.

 

3. Oracle Corp.

 

4. Qualcomm, Inc.

 

5. Occidental Petroleum Corp.

 

6. Chevron Corp.

 

7. Google, Inc.

 

8. McDonald’s Corp.

 

9. PepsiCo, Inc.

 

10. Coca Cola Co.

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    21


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Large Cap Growth Fund

 

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Common Stocks - 98.7%

  

Communications - 1.4%

  

57,500

  

Rogers Communications, Inc.

     2,272,400   

77,200

  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     2,874,156   
     

 

 

 
        5,146,556   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Durables - 0.6%

  

34,700

  

Tupperware Brands Corp.

     2,340,515   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Non-Durables - 9.2%

  

40,600

  

Coach, Inc.

     2,595,558   

104,800

  

Coca-Cola Co.

     7,051,992   

59,200

  

General Mills, Inc.

     2,203,424   

37,600

  

NIKE, Inc.

     3,383,248   

103,200

  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     7,268,376   

93,200

  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     6,222,964   

75,700

  

Procter & Gamble Co.

     4,812,249   
     

 

 

 
        33,537,811   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services - 2.9%

  

94,600

  

McDonald’s Corp.

     7,976,672   

30,300

  

Visa, Inc.

     2,553,078   
     

 

 

 
        10,529,750   
     

 

 

 

Electronic Technology - 18.2%

  

38,800

  

Apple, Inc. *

     13,023,996   

275,200

  

Applied Materials, Inc.

     3,580,352   

268,800

  

Atmel Corp. *

     3,782,016   

110,800

  

Broadcom Corp. *

     3,727,312   

191,300

  

Ciena Corp. *

     3,516,094   

74,900

  

EMC Corp. *

     2,063,495   

19,700

  

F5 Networks, Inc. *

     2,171,925   

168,100

  

Intel Corp.

     3,725,096   

84,700

  

International Business Machines Corp.

     14,530,285   

95,800

  

Juniper Networks, Inc. *

     3,017,700   

212,000

  

Qualcomm, Inc.

     12,039,480   

30,700

  

VeriFone Systems, Inc. *

     1,361,545   
     

 

 

 
        66,539,296   
     

 

 

 

Energy Minerals - 8.7%

  

39,100

  

Apache Corp.

     4,824,549   

109,500

  

Chevron Corp.

     11,260,980   

110,200

  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     11,465,208   

50,100

  

Southwestern Energy Co. *

     2,148,288   

41,500

  

Ultra Petroleum Corp. *

     1,900,700   
     

 

 

 
        31,599,725   
     

 

 

 

Finance - 3.9%

  

34,600

  

ACE, Ltd.

     2,277,372   

35,000

  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

     4,595,150   

22,400

  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

     2,981,216   

51,600

  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     2,112,504   

35,700

  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     2,270,163   
     

 

 

 
        14,236,405   
     

 

 

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Health Services - 1.2%

  

28,000

  

McKesson Corp.

     2,342,200   

37,800

  

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.*

     2,136,456   
     

 

 

 
        4,478,656   
     

 

 

 

Health Technology - 8.4%

  

43,600

  

Allergan, Inc.

     3,629,700   

18,900

  

Baxter International, Inc.

     1,128,141   

76,000

  

Celgene Corp. *

     4,584,320   

68,600

  

Gilead Sciences, Inc. *

     2,840,726   

8,100

  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *

     3,014,091   

143,500

  

Pfizer, Inc.

     2,956,100   

104,400

  

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

     4,977,792   

47,300

  

Stryker Corp.

     2,776,037   

36,800

  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.*

     2,369,552   

35,940

  

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*

     2,516,519   
     

 

 

 
        30,792,978   
     

 

 

 

Industrial Services - 2.6%

  

52,200

  

McDermott International, Inc. *

     1,034,082   

72,200

  

Schlumberger, Ltd.

     6,238,080   

67,900

  

Seadrill, Ltd.

     2,395,512   
     

 

 

 
        9,667,674   
     

 

 

 

Non-Energy Minerals - 1.4%

  

19,600

  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

     1,244,012   

74,600

  

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

     3,946,340   
     

 

 

 
        5,190,352   
     

 

 

 

Process Industries - 3.2%

  

25,200

  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     3,570,084   

70,700

  

Ecolab, Inc.

     3,986,066   

36,700

  

Praxair, Inc.

     3,977,913   
     

 

 

 
        11,534,063   
     

 

 

 

Producer Manufacturing - 11.7%

  

43,000

  

3M Co.

     4,078,550   

115,400

  

ABB, Ltd., ADR *

     2,994,630   

91,600

  

Danaher Corp.

     4,853,884   

68,400

  

Deere & Co.

     5,639,580   

78,800

  

Eaton Corp.

     4,054,260   

87,800

  

Emerson Electric Co.

     4,938,750   

45,300

  

Goodrich Corp.

     4,326,150   

74,300

  

Johnson Controls, Inc.

     3,095,338   

17,000

  

Precision Castparts Corp.

     2,799,050   

66,300

  

United Technologies Corp.

     5,868,213   
     

 

 

 
        42,648,405   
     

 

 

 

Retail Trade - 8.0%

  

18,400

  

Amazon.com, Inc. *

     3,762,616   

44,661

  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

     3,628,259   

65,400

  

CVS Caremark Corp.

     2,457,732   

37,700

  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. *

     1,449,565   

91,800

  

Home Depot, Inc.

     3,324,996   
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
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June 30, 2011

Sit Large Cap Growth Fund (Continued)

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

87,000

  

Kohl’s Corp.

     4,350,870   

77,100

  

Target Corp.

     3,616,761   

47,900

  

TJX Cos., Inc.

     2,516,187   

75,000

  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     3,985,500   
     

 

 

 
        29,092,486   
     

 

 

 

Technology Services - 13.6%

  

99,100

  

Accenture, PLC

     5,987,622   

74,000

  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. *

     5,427,160   

19,500

  

Google, Inc. *

     9,874,410   

375,300

  

Oracle Corp.

     12,351,123   

9,000

  

priceline.com, Inc. *

     4,607,370   

39,000

  

Salesforce.com, Inc. *

     5,810,220   

56,000

  

VMware, Inc. *

     5,612,880   
     

 

 

 
        49,670,785   
     

 

 

 

Transportation - 2.4%

  

39,300

  

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

     2,011,767   

44,800

  

Union Pacific Corp.

     4,677,120   

28,100

  

United Parcel Service, Inc.

     2,049,333   
     

 

 

 
        8,738,220   
     

 

 

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Utilities - 1.3%

  

86,000

  

Calpine Corp. *

     1,387,180   

102,800

  

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

     3,222,780   
     

 

 

 
        4,609,960   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $278,896,553)

     360,353,637   
     

 

 

 

Rights - 0.1%

  

54,900

  

Sanofi, Price 2.35, Expires 12/31/20 *

  

Total Rights
(cost: $ — )

     132,309   
     

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities - 1.4%

  

5,213,399

  

Wells Fargo Adv. Govt. Money Mkt., 0.01%

  

Total Short-Term Securities
(cost: $5,213,399)

     5,213,399   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - 100.2%
(cost: $284,109,952)

     365,699,345   

Other Assets and Liabilities, net (0.2%)

     (654,748
     

 

 

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $ 365,044,597   
     

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

PLC — Public Limited Company

 

 

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s net assets as of June 30, 2011 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
     Level 1
Quoted

Price ($)
     Level 2
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
     Level 3
Significant
unobservable inputs ($)
     Total ($)  

Common Stocks **

     360,353,637         —           —           360,353,637   

Rights

     132,309         —           —           132,309   

Short-Term Securities

     5,213,399         —           —           5,213,399   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total:

     365,699,345         —           —           365,699,345   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

** For equity securities categorized in a single level, refer to the Schedule of Investments for further breakdown.

 

JUNE 30, 2011    23


Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund is to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund pursues this objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks of growth companies with capitalizations of $2 billion to $15 billion at the time of purchase.

 

 

The Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund’s twelve-month return was +37.25%, which compares to +43.25% for the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. The Russell Midcap® Index gained +38.47% during the period.

Despite a setback in the past two months, mid-cap stocks posted very strong returns over the past year. While we continue to see many attractive long-term investment opportunities, we believe that investors should expect more modest gains in the year ahead. Earnings comparisons are becoming more difficult, unemployment remains stubbornly high, and elevated government debt levels are resulting in austerity measures that will likely dampen growth prospects in many key regions around the world, including the U.S. Fortunately, our investment team continues to identify many mid-sized companies that do not require a robust economy to deliver earnings growth. In the producer manufacturing sector, for example, we prefer companies leveraged to commercial aerospace, where a combination of rebounding traffic growth, emerging market demand and the need for greater fuel efficiency is driving demand. We also continue to see multiple growth drivers for technology, emphasizing companies with exposure to key secular growth areas, including mobile commerce, the proliferation of touchscreen mobile devices, and the deployment of upgraded telecommunications infrastructure. Finally, our analysis of long-term supply and demand trends points to a very positive outlook for commodities, particularly those relating to agriculture and energy.

Compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index, the Fund’s one-year relative performance was negatively impacted by stock selection in the electronic technology, health technology and technology services sectors. Lagging stocks in these sectors included Synaptics, Broadcom, NuVasive, Dolby Laboratories and priceline.com. These negatives were partially offset by favorable stock selection in the consumer durables and retail trade sectors, led by strong performances in shares of Fossil, Tupperware Brands, Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance and Lululemon Athletica.

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years (or for the life of the Fund if shorter) as compared to the performance of the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

1

Russell Midcap® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

Our research effort is highly focused on companies with strong, experienced management teams, sound balance sheets, and sustainable earnings growth potential. We strongly believe that this focus will reward our shareholders over time.

Roger J. Sit

Kent L. Johnson

Matthew T. Loucks

Robert W. Sit

Portfolio Managers

 

 

  
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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2011

 

     Sit
Mid Cap
Growth  Fund
    Russell
Midcap®
Growth
Index 1
    Russell
Midcap®
Index 2
 

One Year

     37.25     43.25     38.47

Five Year

     4.94        6.28        5.30   

Ten Year

     3.18        5.52        7.59   

Since Inception (9/2/82)

     12.06        n/a        n/a   

 

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains and all fee waivers. Without the fee waivers total return and yield figures would have been lower. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

 

1

Russell Midcap® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

2

Russell Midcap® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of approximately 800 of the smallest companies in the Russell 1000® Index.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/11:

   $15.88 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/10:

   $11.57 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $165.3 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

   $11.9 Billion

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

 

1. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.

 

2. Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

 

3. Salesforce.com, Inc.

 

4. Cummins, Inc.

 

5. Snap-On, Inc.

 

6. Tupperware Brands Corp.

 

7. Albemarle Corp.

 

8. Fossil, Inc.

 

9. Coach, Inc.

 

10. Ecolab, Inc.

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    25


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Common Stocks - 98.0%

  

Commercial Services - 0.5%

  

7,600

  

Factset Research Systems, Inc.

     777,632   
     

 

 

 

Communications - 0.5%

  

23,650

  

Akamai Technologies, Inc. *

     744,266   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Durables - 5.4%

  

24,300

  

Fossil, Inc. *

     2,860,596   

49,900

  

Snap-On, Inc.

     3,117,752   

44,700

  

Tupperware Brands Corp.

     3,015,015   
     

 

 

 
        8,993,363   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Non-Durables - 5.5%

  

44,100

  

Coach, Inc.

     2,819,313   

62,300

  

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

     1,817,914   

28,000

  

Guess?, Inc.

     1,177,680   

18,000

  

Hansen Natural Corp. *

     1,457,100   

72,500

  

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. *

     1,754,500   
     

 

 

 
        9,026,507   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services - 2.5%

  

5,500

  

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. *

     1,695,045   

60,600

  

International Game Technology

     1,065,348   

39,532

  

Marriott International, Inc.

     1,402,991   
     

 

 

 
        4,163,384   
     

 

 

 

Electronic Technology - 10.6%

  

137,500

  

Atmel Corp. *

     1,934,625   

64,200

  

Broadcom Corp. *

     2,159,688   

89,800

  

Ciena Corp. *

     1,650,524   

22,800

  

F5 Networks, Inc. *

     2,513,700   

49,900

  

Juniper Networks, Inc. *

     1,571,850   

46,700

  

Linear Technology Corp.

     1,542,034   

35,500

  

NetApp, Inc. *

     1,873,690   

35,000

  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. *

     804,300   

42,200

  

Synaptics, Inc. *

     1,086,228   

31,900

  

Veeco Instruments, Inc. *

     1,544,279   

19,800

  

VeriFone Systems, Inc. *

     878,130   
     

 

 

 
        17,559,048   
     

 

 

 

Energy Minerals - 4.4%

  

11,000

  

Apache Corp.

     1,357,290   

20,200

  

EQT Corp.

     1,060,904   

22,400

  

Murphy Oil Corp.

     1,470,784   

32,800

  

Southwestern Energy Co. *

     1,406,464   

17,700

  

Ultra Petroleum Corp. *

     810,660   

9,900

  

Walter Energy, Inc.

     1,146,420   
     

 

 

 
        7,252,522   
     

 

 

 

Finance - 7.0%

  

24,950

  

ACE, Ltd.

     1,642,209   

20,500

  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. *

     2,079,725   

29,000

  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     1,672,720   

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

15,300

  

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. *

     1,908,063   

47,700

  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

     1,487,763   

27,100

  

T Rowe Price Group, Inc.

     1,635,214   

86,700

  

TCF Financial Corp.

     1,196,460   
     

 

 

 
        11,622,154   
     

 

 

 

Health Services - 3.6%

  

43,500

  

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. *

     844,770   

25,200

  

Covance, Inc. *

     1,496,124   

37,800

  

Express Scripts, Inc. *

     2,040,444   

9,400

  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings *

     909,826   

7,500

  

Stericycle, Inc. *

     668,400   
     

 

 

 
        5,959,564   
     

 

 

 

Health Technology - 8.6%

  

28,500

  

Allergan, Inc.

     2,372,625   

92,100

  

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *

     1,230,456   

35,500

  

Celgene Corp. *

     2,141,360   

13,800

  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. *

     1,203,084   

13,400

  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. *

     1,039,304   

5,446

  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *

     2,026,511   

44,088

  

NuVasive, Inc. *

     1,449,613   

29,450

  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     1,896,285   

12,600

  

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. *

     882,252   
     

 

 

 
        14,241,490   
     

 

 

 

Industrial Services - 4.0%

  

36,700

  

Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV

     1,427,630   

55,000

  

McDermott International, Inc. *

     1,089,550   

17,100

  

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

     1,337,391   

14,950

  

Schlumberger, Ltd.

     1,291,680   

43,000

  

Seadrill, Ltd.

     1,517,040   
     

 

 

 
        6,663,291   
     

 

 

 

Non-Energy Minerals - 2.8%

  

13,600

  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

     863,192   

18,400

  

Haynes International, Inc.

     1,139,512   

116,000

  

Stillwater Mining Co. *

     2,553,160   
     

 

 

 
        4,555,864   
     

 

 

 

Process Industries - 7.8%

  

17,200

  

Airgas, Inc.

     1,204,688   

43,300

  

Albemarle Corp.

     2,996,360   

18,800

  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     2,663,396   

49,500

  

Ecolab, Inc.

     2,790,810   

15,600

  

FMC Corp.

     1,341,912   

36,700

  

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.

     1,883,077   
     

 

 

 
        12,880,243   
     

 

 

 

Producer Manufacturing - 12.2%

  

31,600

  

AGCO Corp. *

     1,559,776   

40,125

  

AMETEK, Inc.

     1,801,612   

30,000

  

Cooper Industries, PLC

     1,790,100   
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund (Continued)

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

31,300

  

Cummins, Inc.

     3,239,237   

16,000

  

Eaton Corp.

     823,200   

14,800

  

Flowserve Corp.

     1,626,372   

10,000

  

Goodrich Corp.

     955,000   

16,400

  

Precision Castparts Corp.

     2,700,260   

24,700

  

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

     1,523,743   

29,000

  

SPX Corp.

     2,397,140   

45,000

  

Trimble Navigation, Ltd. *

     1,783,800   
     

 

 

 
        20,200,240   
     

 

 

 

Retail Trade - 9.2%

  

33,400

  

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. *

     1,681,690   

65,200

  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. *

     2,506,940   

19,400

  

Lululemon Athletica, Inc. *

     2,169,308   

76,900

  

Macy’s, Inc.

     2,248,556   

18,300

  

Nordstrom, Inc.

     859,002   

47,300

  

TJX Cos., Inc.

     2,484,669   

51,100

  

Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. *

     3,300,038   
     

 

 

 
        15,250,203   
     

 

 

 

Technology Services - 9.8%

  

47,100

  

ANSYS, Inc. *

     2,574,957   

52,800

  

Autodesk, Inc. *

     2,038,080   

15,700

  

Citrix Systems, Inc. *

     1,256,000   

47,200

  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. *

     3,461,648   

4,100

  

priceline.com, Inc. *

     2,098,913   

21,800

  

Salesforce.com, Inc. *

     3,247,764   

27,500

  

Ultimate Software Group, Inc. *

     1,496,825   
     

 

 

 
        16,174,187   
     

 

 

 

Transportation - 2.1%

  

19,700

  

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

     1,553,148   

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

38,700

  

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

     1,981,053   
     

 

 

 
        3,534,201   
     

 

 

 

Utilities - 1.5%

  

51,500

  

Calpine Corp. *

     830,695   

25,100

  

UGI Corp.

     800,439   

25,600

  

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

     802,560   
     

 

 

 
        2,433,694   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $111,959,559)

     162,031,853   
     

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities - 2.6%

  

4,183,623

  

Wells Fargo Adv. Govt. Money Mkt., 0.01%

  

Total Short-Term Securities
(cost: $4,183,623)

     4,183,623   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - 100.6%
(cost: $116,143,182)

     166,215,476   

Other Assets and Liabilities, net (0.6%)

     (927,795
     

 

 

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $ 165,287,681   
     

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

PLC — Public Limited Company

 

 

 

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s net assets as of June 30, 2011 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
     Level 1
Quoted

Price ($)
     Level 2
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
     Level 3 Significant
unobservable inputs ($)
     Total ($)  

Common Stocks **

     162,031,853         —           —           162,031,853   

Short-Term Securities

     4,183,623         —           —           4,183,623   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total:

     166,215,476         —           —           166,215,476   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

** For equity securities categorized in a single level, refer to the Schedule of Investments for further breakdown.

 

JUNE 30, 2011    27


Sit Small Cap Growth Fund

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the Sit Small Cap Growth Fund is to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of companies with capitalizations at the time of purchase of up to $3.0 billion, or up to the market capitalization of the largest company included in the Russell 2000 Index measured at the end of the previous twelve months ($6.0 billion as of June 30, 2011).

The Adviser invests in a diversified group of growing small companies it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth. The Adviser believes that a company’s earnings growth is the primary determinant of its potential long-term return and evaluates a company’s potential for above average long-term earnings and revenue growth.

 

 

The Sit Small Cap Growth Fund return was +40.04% over the past twelve months. This compares to the return of +43.50% for the Rus-sell 2000® Growth Index and the +37.41% gain for the Russell 2000® Index.

Small cap stocks continued to outperform the broader market over the past twelve months, as investors have sought out small, fast-growing companies that are benefitting from improvements in economic conditions. Despite the strong recent price momentum, we expect returns to be more modest in the year ahead for two key reasons. First, valuations for small stocks, in particular, have increased significantly since the market lows in March 2009 and now trade at notable premium to large cap stocks. Second, earnings comparisons are now becoming more difficult, as the economic recovery has been underway for several quarters.

In terms of our current strategy, nothing has materially changed our key investment themes and sector strategies, which we have highlighted over the past several quarters. We continue to believe that an emphasis on “quality” is particularly important, as risks (e.g., housing, excessive government/consumer debt, geopolitics) to the fragile economic recovery still exist. The Fund remains well-diversified among sectors, with the largest sector weights in health technology, electronic technology and technology services. We feel these sectors offer the most attractive combination of cyclical and secular growth. For example, the technology sectors are benefitting from a cyclical increase in corporate capital spending and secular trends, such as growth in wireless communications and continued deployment of upgraded telecommunications infrastructure. Long-term growth prospects are also excellent for healthcare companies, given demographic trends and innovations within the sector. Our investments in the sector reflect our belief that successful companies going forward will have business models that focus on developing innovative products (devices, drugs or services) with data supportive of reducing associated healthcare costs. Conversely, the Fund remains underweighted in sectors most dependent on the U.S. consumer, including retail trade and consumer services. We believe growth in these

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years (or for the life of the Fund if shorter) as compared to the performance of the Russell 2000® Growth Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

1

Russell 2000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

sectors will be more difficult over the long term due to a subpar recovery in labor markets and elevated consumer debt levels.

Despite strong absolute returns, the Fund underperformed the Rus-sell 2000® Growth Index over the past twelve months. Stock selection in the health technology, electronic technology and energy minerals sectors were the largest detractors from performance. The underperformance of these sectors was partially offset by strong stock selection in the retail trade and consumer durables sectors.

 

Roger J. Sit   Matt T. Loucks   Michael J. Stellmacher
Kent L. Johnson   Robert W. Sit   Portfolio Managers
 

 

  
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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2011

 

     Sit
Small Cap
Growth
Fund
    Russell
2000®
Growth Index 1
    Russell
2000®
Index 2
 

One Year

     40.04     43.50     37.41

Five Year

     5.56        5.79        4.08   

Ten Year

     4.24        4.63        6.27   

Since Inception (7/1/94)

     11.03        7.00        8.96   

 

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

 

1

Russell 2000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2

Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, an index consisting of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on market capitalization.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/11:

   $43.86 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/10:

   $31.32 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $94.7 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

   $4.2 Billion

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

 

1. Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Frangrance, Inc.

 

2. Informatica Corp.

 

3. Tupperware Brands Corp.

 

4. Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.

 

5. ANSYS, Inc.

 

6. Snap-On, Inc.

 

7. Concur Technologies, Inc.

 

8. Solera Holdings, Inc.

 

9. Syntel, Inc.

 

10. AMETEK, Inc.

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    29


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Small Cap Growth Fund

 

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Common Stocks - 98.5%

  

Commercial Services - 1.0%

  

9,000

  

Factset Research Systems, Inc.

     920,880   
     

 

 

 

Communications - 0.9%

  

9,250

  

SBA Communications Corp. *

     353,258   

25,600

  

TW Telecom, Inc. *

     525,568   
     

 

 

 
        878,826   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Durables - 6.2%

  

6,900

  

Fossil, Inc. *

     812,268   

10,500

  

Polaris Industries, Inc.

     1,167,285   

27,900

  

Snap-On, Inc.

     1,743,192   

31,300

  

Tupperware Brands Corp.

     2,111,185   
     

 

 

 
        5,833,930   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Non-Durables - 4.6%

  

29,400

  

Central European Distribution Corp. *

     329,280   

15,900

  

Guess?, Inc.

     668,754   

16,400

  

Hansen Natural Corp. *

     1,327,580   

41,000

  

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. *

     992,200   

34,600

  

True Religion Apparel, Inc. *

     1,006,168   
     

 

 

 
        4,323,982   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services - 1.8%

  

16,900

  

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. *

     1,120,639   

17,300

  

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. *

     629,374   
     

 

 

 
        1,750,013   
     

 

 

 

Electronic Technology - 12.4%

  

52,700

  

Atmel Corp. *

     741,489   

60,400

  

Ciena Corp. *

     1,110,152   

10,000

  

F5 Networks, Inc. *

     1,102,500   

27,600

  

Meru Networks, Inc. *

     331,476   

20,800

  

MICROS Systems, Inc. *

     1,033,968   

27,600

  

Riverbed Technology, Inc. *

     1,092,684   

27,200

  

Rubicon Technology, Inc. *

     458,592   

49,400

  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. *

     1,135,212   

27,400

  

Synaptics, Inc. *

     705,276   

17,900

  

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Assoc., Inc. *

     1,099,776   

20,700

  

Veeco Instruments, Inc. *

     1,002,087   

22,400

  

VeriFone Systems, Inc. *

     993,440   

39,800

  

Volterra Semiconductor Corp. *

     981,468   
     

 

 

 
        11,788,120   
     

 

 

 

Energy Minerals - 4.1%

  

40,500

  

Brigham Exploration Co. *

     1,212,165   

84,900

  

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. *

     1,880,535   

17,600

  

Southwestern Energy Co. *

     754,688   
     

 

 

 
        3,847,388   
     

 

 

 

Finance - 5.3%

  

15,575

  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. *

     1,580,084   

20,300

  

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings, Ltd.

     1,168,874   

24,800

  

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

     935,208   

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

13,350

  

Stifel Financial Corp. *

     478,731   

65,300

  

TCF Financial Corp.

     901,140   
     

 

 

 
        5,064,037   
     

 

 

 

Health Services - 2.2%

  

46,800

  

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. *

     908,856   

14,300

  

Covance, Inc. *

     848,991   

3,400

  

Stericycle, Inc. *

     303,008   
     

 

 

 
        2,060,855   
     

 

 

 

Health Technology - 12.5%

  

34,600

  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *

     1,627,238   

69,400

  

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *

     927,184   

16,400

  

Celgene Corp. *

     989,248   

15,400

  

Gen-Probe, Inc. *

     1,064,910   

12,000

  

Haemonetics Corp. *

     772,440   

2,800

  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *

     1,041,908   

28,400

  

NuVasive, Inc. *

     933,792   

19,400

  

PerkinElmer, Inc.

     522,054   

9,600

  

Techne Corp.

     800,352   

39,000

  

Thoratec Corp. *

     1,279,980   

14,600

  

United Therapeutics Corp. *

     804,460   

34,700

  

Volcano Corp. *

     1,120,463   
     

 

 

 
        11,884,029   
     

 

 

 

Industrial Services - 7.3%

  

16,300

  

Atwood Oceanics, Inc. *

     719,319   

4,700

  

CARBO Ceramics, Inc.

     765,865   

27,000

  

Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV

     1,050,300   

12,400

  

Core Laboratories NV

     1,383,096   

13,900

  

Lufkin Industries, Inc.

     1,196,095   

47,500

  

McDermott International, Inc. *

     940,975   

19,300

  

URS Corp. *

     863,482   
     

 

 

 
        6,919,132   
     

 

 

 

Non-Energy Minerals - 2.3%

  

7,150

  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

     453,810   

9,500

  

Haynes International, Inc.

     588,335   

53,300

  

Stillwater Mining Co. *

     1,173,133   
     

 

 

 
        2,215,278   
     

 

 

 

Process Industries - 2.9%

  

11,100

  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     1,572,537   

22,300

  

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.

     1,144,213   
     

 

 

 
        2,716,750   
     

 

 

 

Producer Manufacturing - 10.9%

  

36,900

  

AMETEK, Inc.

     1,656,810   

15,700

  

Anixter International, Inc.

     1,025,838   

7,900

  

Esterline Technologies Corp. *

     603,560   

25,800

  

IDEX Corp.

     1,182,930   

23,600

  

Kaydon Corp.

     880,752   

14,200

  

MTS Systems Corp.

     593,986   

29,500

  

Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc. *

     1,007,425   
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Small Cap Growth Fund (Continued)

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

10,500

  

Thomas & Betts Corp. *

     565,425   

27,400

  

Trimble Navigation, Ltd. *

     1,086,136   

10,500

  

Wabtec Corp.

     690,060   

28,300

  

Woodward Governor Co.

     986,538   
     

 

 

 
        10,279,460   
     

 

 

 

Retail Trade - 9.9%

  

22,800

  

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. *

     1,147,980   

33,300

  

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

     1,465,200   

39,500

  

Cato Corp.

     1,137,600   

37,100

  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. *

     1,426,495   

19,600

  

GameStop Corp. *

     522,732   

11,000

  

Lululemon Athletica, Inc. *

     1,230,020   

37,600

  

Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. *

     2,428,208   
     

 

 

 
        9,358,235   
     

 

 

 

Technology Services - 12.2%

  

33,300

  

ANSYS, Inc. *

     1,820,511   

13,200

  

Citrix Systems, Inc. *

     1,056,000   

33,900

  

Concur Technologies, Inc. *

     1,697,373   

36,900

  

Informatica Corp. *

     2,156,067   

28,500

  

Solera Holdings, Inc.

     1,686,060   

28,400

  

Syntel, Inc.

     1,679,008   

27,300

  

Ultimate Software Group, Inc. *

     1,485,939   
     

 

 

 
        11,580,958   
     

 

 

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Transportation - 0.8%

  

19,900

  

HUB Group, Inc. *

     749,434   
     

 

 

 

Utilities - 1.2%

  

20,800

  

Gas Natural, Inc.

     240,240   

6,600

  

ITC Holdings Corp.

     473,682   

13,800

  

UGI Corp.

     440,082   
     

 

 

 
        1,154,004   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $66,999,944)

     93,325,311   
     

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities - 1.5%

  

1,436,960

  

Wells Fargo Adv. Govt. Money Mkt., 0.01%

  

Total Short-Term Securities
(cost: $1,436,960)

     1,436,960   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - 100.0%
(cost: $68,436,904)

     94,762,271   

Other Assets and Liabilities, net 0.0%

     (18,151
     

 

 

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $ 94,744,120   
     

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

 

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s net assets as of June 30, 2011 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
     Level 1
Quoted
Price ($)
     Level 2
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
     Level 3
Significant
unobservable inputs ($)
     Total ($)  

Common Stocks **

     93,325,311         —           —           93,325,311   

Short-Term Securities

     1,436,960         —           —           1,436,960   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total:

     94,762,271         —           —           94,762,271   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

** For equity securities categorized in a single level, refer to the Schedule of Investments for further breakdown.

 

JUNE 30, 2011    31


Sit International Growth Fund

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the International Growth Fund is long-term growth. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 90% of its net assets in common stocks of growth companies domiciled outside the United States.

In selecting investments for the Fund, the Adviser begins by selecting countries or regions in which to invest by considering several factors affecting the economy and equity market of foreign countries and regions. After the country and regional allocations are determined, the Adviser seeks industries and sectors that it believes have earnings growth prospects that are greater than the average. Within the selected industries and sectors, the Adviser invests in foreign growth-oriented companies it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth.

 

 

The Sit International Growth Fund posted strong absolute performance for the twelve month period ended June 30, 2011. The Fund returned +31.08%, while the MSCI EAFE Growth Index returned +31.25%. Most of the positive performance was garnered in the last six months of 2010, with the first six months of 2011 experiencing much more volatile and less stellar positive performance. While improved economic data and better-than-expected earnings drove the international equity markets higher in 2010, mixed global economic data and concerns of a global economic slowdown muted returns and created much more volatile markets in 2011. The European debt crisis, impact of tightening measures in China, and deficit ceiling negotiations in the U.S. contributed to the single-digit market returns thus far in 2011.

The Fund continues to maintain a diversified portfolio consisting of attractively valued and high quality stocks across a wide variety of sectors. Technology hardware, banks, and capital goods stocks added value due to good stock selection. Energy was positive from both a stock selection and overweight standpoint. Conversely, the Fund experienced negative stock selection in the food, beverage & tobacco, software, and pharmaceutical industries. Automobiles & components also had a negative impact given the Fund’s underweight stance.

On a regional basis, Japan was the largest positive contributor due to both stock selection and the underweight position relative to the Index. The translation from Japanese yen to U.S. dollar also had a positive impact. The Fund’s UK holdings were the next best contributors due to good stock selection and position currency translation from British pounds to U.S. dollar. The Asia ex-Japan region added value to the Fund from both a stock selection and allocation standpoint. Unlike the Japanese yen and British pound, the currencies in Asia ex-Japan (mostly U.S. dollar pegged) detracted from relative performance. Non-euroland negatively impacted the Fund due to poor stock selection.

In the Fund, our strategy is to maintain a significant weight in Europe, but underweight the region versus the Index. The European weight composition includes companies with exposure to emerging markets, global exporters, and domestic consumption growth. Given the still uncertain debt crisis in Europe, and potential ramifications to the banking sector, the Fund remains underweighted European banks. While the Fund remains significantly underweighted in Japan,

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years (or for the life of the Fund if shorter) as compared to the performance of the MSCI EAFE Growth Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

1 MSCI EAFE Growth Index (Europe Australasia, Far East) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures the equity market performance of growth oriented developed market stocks within Europe, Australasia and the Far East. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

we are materially reducing the underweight by increasing exposure in export-related and infrastructure-rebuilding companies. We believe these companies will outperform over the next twelve months as the rebuilding in Japan takes hold. Conversely, the Fund continues to overweight Asia ex-Japan, with exposure to material-related stocks that are set to benefit from the resumption of exports to China, India, and now Japan. Moreover, we continue to hold consumer stocks that should benefit from increased spending by the lower, middle, and upper classes. We believe it is prudent in this volatile market to have a diversified and high-quality Fund focused on companies with dominant market shares, strong sales and earnings growth, operating margin leverage, free cash flow, and healthy balance sheets.

Roger J. Sit         Tasha M. Murdoff         Janet K. Kinzler

Portfolio Managers

 

 

  
32    SIT MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2011

 

     Sit
International
Growth
Fund
  MSCI EAFE
Growth
Index 1
  MSCI EAFE
Index 2

One Year

   31.08%   31.25%   30.36%

Five Year

   0.68   2.51   1.48

Ten Year

   1.08   5.28   5.66

Since Inception (11/1/91)

   4.14   4.10   5.60

 

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains and all fee waivers. Without the fee waivers total return and yield figures would have been lower. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

 

1 MSCI EAFE Growth Index (Europe Australasia, Far East) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures the equity market performance of growth oriented developed market stocks within Europe, Australasia and the Far East. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
2 MSCI EAFE Index (Europe Australasia, Far East) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US & Canada.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION - BY REGION

 

 

     Sit Int’l
Growth Fund
    MSCI EAFE
Growth Index
 

Europe

     56.0     58.8

Asia

     29.6     40.5

Other

     11.8     0.7

Cash & Other Net Assets

     2.6     —     

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/11:

   $15.16 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/10:

   $11.67 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $24.8 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

   $57.7 Billion

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

 

1. BHP Billiton, Ltd.

 

2. Rio Tinto, PLC, ADR

 

3. Royal Dutch Shell, PLC, ADR

 

4. Nestle SA

 

5. Siemens AG

 

6. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

 

7. Diageo, PLC, ADR

 

8. Reckitt Benckiser Group, PLC

 

9. Pearson, PLC, ADR

 

10. Komatsu, Ltd.

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    33


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit International Growth Fund

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Common Stocks - 97.4%

  

Africa/Middle East - 1.5%

  

Israel - 1.0%

  

5,000

  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR

     241,100   
     

 

 

 

South Africa - 0.5%

  

2,600

  

Sasol, Ltd., ADR

     137,514   
     

 

 

 

Asia - 29.6%

  

Australia - 8.4%

  

10,100

  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.

     239,418   

21,125

  

BHP Billiton, Ltd.

     998,384   

8,700

  

Rio Tinto, PLC, ADR

     629,184   

1,800

  

Westpac Banking Corp., ADR

     216,288   
     

 

 

 
        2,083,274   
     

 

 

 

China/Hong Kong - 7.1%

  

11,900

  

China Unicom Hong Kong, Ltd., ADR

     241,213   

10,600

  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd.

     223,203   

16,270

  

HSBC Holdings, PLC

     161,313   

27,150

  

HSBC Holdings, PLC

     270,004   

17,000

  

Hutchison Whampoa, Ltd.

     184,194   

80,000

  

Li & Fung, Ltd.

     159,895   

1,300

  

New Oriental Education & Tech. Group, ADR *

     145,236   

6,900

  

Standard Chartered, PLC

     181,248   

13,600

  

Sun Hung Kai Properties, Ltd.

     198,799   
     

 

 

 
        1,765,105   
     

 

 

 

Japan - 11.5%

  

41,000

  

Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd.

     270,859   

1,600

  

Fanuc, Ltd.

     267,557   

12,400

  

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

     477,734   

17,000

  

Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.

     236,996   

13,400

  

Komatsu, Ltd.

     418,390   

32,000

  

Kubota Corp.

     283,890   

5,400

  

Makita Corp.

     251,634   

5,500

  

Oracle Corp.

     239,688   

2,200

  

SMC Corp.

     396,594   
     

 

 

 
        2,843,342   
     

 

 

 

South Korea - 1.9%

  

675

  

Hyundai Mobis

     253,972   

550

  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., GDR

     212,757   
     

 

 

 
        466,729   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan - 0.7%

  

5,500

  

HTC Corp.

     185,962   
     

 

 

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Europe - 56.0%

  

Denmark - 1.0%

  

7,900

  

Pandora A/S

     248,209   
     

 

 

 

France - 9.0%

  

3,260

  

Alstom SA

     200,800   

6,925

  

AXA SA

     157,200   

4,150

  

BNP Paribas

     320,004   

4,900

  

Dassault Systemes SA

     416,701   

8,270

  

Ingenico

     402,433   

3,550

  

Schlumberger, Ltd.

     306,720   

7,200

  

Total SA

     416,259   
     

 

 

 
        2,220,117   
     

 

 

 

Germany - 6.9%

  

4,050

  

Adidas AG

     321,093   

2,125

  

Allianz SE

     296,326   

2,270

  

Muenchener Rueckver

     346,529   

930

  

Rational AG

     245,508   

3,715

  

Siemens AG

     510,521   
     

 

 

 
        1,719,977   
     

 

 

 

Italy - 2.1%

  

44,700

  

Enel SPA

     292,079   

5,000

  

Tenaris SA, ADR

     228,650   
     

 

 

 
        520,729   
     

 

 

 

Netherlands - 1.6%

  

5,400

  

ASML Holding NV

     199,584   

15,100

  

ING Groep NV *

     186,086   
     

 

 

 
        385,670   
     

 

 

 

Norway - 0.8%

  

5,800

  

Seadrill, Ltd.

     204,624   
     

 

 

 

Poland - 0.4%

  

9,300

  

Central European Distribution
Corp.
*

     104,160   
     

 

 

 

Spain - 3.5%

  

27,700

  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, ADR

     325,198   

3,305

  

Inditex SA

     301,133   

10,155

  

Telefonica SA

     248,024   
     

 

 

 
        874,355   
     

 

 

 

Sweden - 2.2%

  

3,300

  

Autoliv, Inc.

     258,885   

2,700

  

Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR

     282,877   
     

 

 

 
        541,762   
     

 

 

 

Switzerland - 10.9%

  

11,500

  

ABB, Ltd., ADR *

     298,425   

3,100

  

Credit Suisse Group AG *

     120,814   

1,550

  

Kuehne & Nagel International

     235,484   

8,445

  

Nestle SA

     525,520   

3,959

  

Novartis AG

     242,636   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
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June 30, 2011

Sit International Growth Fund (Continued)

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

1,300

  

Roche Holding AG

     217,647   

192

  

SGS SA

     364,711   

1,925

  

Sulzer AG

     313,871   

1,140

  

Syngenta AG *

     385,264   
     

 

 

 
        2,704,372   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 17.6%

  

5,000

  

Anglo American, PLC

     247,971   

5,100

  

Autonomy Corp., PLC *

     139,700   

8,025

  

British American Tobacco, PLC

     351,910   

12,150

  

Burberry Group, PLC

     282,545   

49,100

  

Carphone Warehouse Group, PLC

     333,338   

70,500

  

Centrica, PLC

     366,071   

5,800

  

Diageo, PLC, ADR

     474,846   

7,100

  

GlaxoSmithKline, PLC, ADR

     304,590   

22,100

  

Pearson, PLC, ADR

     420,121   

8,125

  

Reckitt Benckiser Group, PLC

     448,762   

8,600

  

Royal Dutch Shell, PLC, ADR

     617,050   

37,850

  

Tesco, PLC

     244,549   

54,000

  

Vodafone Group, PLC

     143,189   
     

 

 

 
        4,374,642   
     

 

 

 

Latin America - 3.3%

  

Brazil - 1.7%

  

5,500

  

AGCO Corp. *

     271,480   

4,500

  

Petrobras, ADR

     152,370   
     

 

 

 
        423,850   
     

 

 

 

Mexico - 0.8%

  

63,020

  

Wal-Mart de Mexico

     187,039   
     

 

 

 

Peru - 0.8%

  

6,300

  

Southern Copper Corp.

     207,081   
     

 

 

 

North America - 7.0%

  

Bermuda - 1.2%

  

4,350

  

PartnerRe, Ltd.

     299,498   
     

 

 

 

Canada - 4.6%

  

3,300

  

Canadian National Railway Co.

     263,670   

1,750

  

Lululemon Athletica, Inc. *

     195,685   

7,900

  

Rogers Communications, Inc.

     312,208   

4,250

  

Royal Bank of Canada

     242,377   

3,000

  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

     117,300   
     

 

 

 
        1,131,240   
     

 

 

 

United States - 1.2%

  

5,600

  

Covidien, PLC

     298,088   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $18,589,327)

     24,168,439   
     

 

 

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Short-Term Securities - 1.0%

  
250,066   

Wells Fargo Adv. Govt. Money Mkt., 0.01%

  

Total Short-Term Securities
(cost: $250,066)

     250,066   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - 98.4%
(cost: $18,839,393)

     24,418,505   

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - 1.6%

     404,480   
     

 

 

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $ 24,822,985   
     

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

PLC — Public Limited Company

SDR — Swedish Depositary Receipt

 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    35


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit International Growth Fund (Continued)

 

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s net assets as of June 30, 2011 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
     Level 1
Quoted
Price ($)
     Level 2*
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
     Level 3
Significant
unobservable inputs ($)
     Total ($)  

Common Stocks

           

Australia

     845,472         1,237,802         —           2,083,274   

Bermuda

     299,498         —           —           299,498   

Brazil

     423,850         —           —           423,850   

Canada

     1,131,240         —           —           1,131,240   

China/Hong Kong

     386,449         1,378,656         —           1,765,105   

Denmark

     248,209         —           —           248,209   

France

     306,720         1,913,397         —           2,220,117   

Germany

     —           1,719,977         —           1,719,977   

Israel

     241,100         —           —           241,100   

Italy

     228,650         292,079         —           520,729   

Japan

     —           2,843,342         —           2,843,342   

Mexico

     187,039         —           —           187,039   

Netherlands

     199,584         186,086         —           385,670   

Norway

     204,624         —           —           204,624   

Peru

     207,081         —           —           207,081   

Poland

     104,160         —           —           104,160   

South Africa

     137,514         —           —           137,514   

South Korea

     212,757         253,972         —           466,729   

Spain

     325,198         549,157         —           874,355   

Sweden

     258,885         282,877         —           541,762   

Switzerland

     298,425         2,405,947         —           2,704,372   

Taiwan

     —           185,962         —           185,962   

United Kingdom

     2,149,945         2,224,697         —           4,374,642   

United States

     298,088         —           —           298,088   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     8,694,488         15,473,951         —           24,168,439   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities

     250,066         —           —           250,066   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total:

     8,944,554         15,473,951         —           24,418,505   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Level 2 equity securities are primarily foreign securities where the closing price has been adjusted by application of a systematic process for events occurring after the close of the foreign exchange.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
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JUNE 30, 2011    37


Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The Fund seeks to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of companies domiciled or operating in a developing market. In selecting investments for the Fund, the Adviser begins by selecting countries or regions in which to invest by considering several factors affecting the economy and equity market of foreign countries and regions. After the country and regional allocations are determined, the Adviser seeks industries and sectors that appear to have strong earnings growth prospects. Within the selected industries and sectors, the Adviser invests in foreign growth-oriented companies it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth.

 

 

The Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund outperformed the MSCI Emerging Markets Index with a twelve-month return of +25.95% versus +24.86%. Unlike the last six months of 2010, the first six months of 2011 saw emerging market stocks underperform developed market stocks. Much of this relative underperformance was driven by China and China-related holdings and markets. The slowdown in China and ramifications for the rest of the region and world forced the equity markets lower.

There was no clear industry leadership in the last twelve months. In general, higher-beta and cyclical stocks performed well in the last six months of 2010, while lower-beta and defensive-type stocks outperformed in the first six months of 2011. In aggregate, the top performing industries for the last twelve months were software & services, consumer services, food & staples retailing, and media. The worst performing industries were technology hardware, utilities, real estate, and energy. In what we believe will continue to be a more volatile trading environment, good stock picking will be essential. We maintain our focus on companies with strong, experienced management teams, sound balance sheets, cash flow generation, and sustainable earnings and revenue growth.

Regionally, the Fund had significant positive stock selection in Latin America. The resource-related and consumer-related stocks were significant contributors. Latin America marginally negatively impacted the Fund on an allocation basis, given the overweight position, as the region was the poorest performer over the last twelve months in emerging markets. Within Latin America, Brazilian holdings were the best performers, some include: Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Group Pao deAcucar (food retailing),Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo (telecommunications), and Banco Bradesco (banking). The Fund was negatively impacted by poor stock selection in emerging or Eastern Europe. While the region represents approximately 10% of the Index, the outperformance of the region along with the less-than-stellar stock selection materially detracted from absolute and relative performance. Asia remains the largest weighted region in the Fund.

In the Fund, we are maintaining an overweight in consumer-related, energy, and material stocks. The consumer theme is still intact in the Asian emerging economies. The population is large and consumption until now has been minimal, but should increase as economic growth continues and consumers upgrade their lifestyles. Con-

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years (or for the life of the Fund if shorter) as compared to the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

1 MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures equity market performance of emerging markets. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

sumer stocks should benefit from increased spending by the lower, middle, and upper classes. We are underweighted the Chinese banks due to tightening concerns and renewed asset quality concerns, but valuations make the group interesting. In Latin America, we remain positive on resource-related securities along with consumer-related stocks. The higher energy and commodity prices are contributing significantly to growth in Latin America and are driving consumer strength. As the middle class continues to grow, our consumer-related holdings should benefit. The Fund is underweighted emerging or Eastern Europe, as we see better growth opportunities elsewhere.

Roger J. Sit

Raymond E. Sit

Portfolio Managers

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURN

 

as of June 30, 2011

 

     Sit
Developing
Markets
Growth
Fund
    MSCI
Emerging
Markets
Index 1
    MSCI
Emerging
Markets
Growth
Index 2
 

One Year

     25.95     24.86     26.67

Five Year

     8.33        8.92        7.91   

Ten Year

     11.07        13.51        12.15   

Since Inception (7/1/94)

     5.87        5.26        n/a   

 

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

 

1 MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures equity market performance of emerging markets. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
2 MSCI Emerging Markets Growth Index is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures equity market performance of growth oriented emerging market stocks.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION - BY REGION

 

 

     Sit
Developing
Markets
Growth
Fund
    MSCI
Emerging
Markets
Index
 

Asia

     56.0     58.6

Latin America

     28.3     22.9

Europe

     7.5     10.7

Africa/Middle East

     7.0     7.8

Cash & Other Net Assets

     1.2     —     

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/11:

  $23.24 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/10:

  $19.00 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

  $15.4 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

  $40.7 Billion

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

 

1. Vale SA, ADR

 

2. BHP Bilton, Ltd., ADR

 

3. Petrobas

 

4. Rio Tinto, Ltd.

 

5. CNOOC, Ltd., ADR

 

6. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

7. Banco Bradesco SA

 

8. Cia de Bebidas das Americas, ADR

 

9. Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.

 

10. Astra International Tbk PT

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2011. Subject to change.

 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    39


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Common Stocks - 97.8%

  

Africa/Middle East - 7.0%

  

Israel - 0.8%

  

3,200

  

NICE Systems, Ltd., ADR *

     116,352   
     

 

 

 

South Africa - 6.2%

  

8,854

  

Bidvest Group, Ltd.

     197,215   

11,500

  

MTN Group, Ltd.

     244,994   

4,450

  

Naspers, Ltd.

     251,310   

5,000

  

Sasol, Ltd., ADR

     264,450   
     

 

 

 
        957,969   
     

 

 

 

Asia - 55.0%

  

Australia - 6.6%

  

5,700

  

BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR

     539,391   

5,400

  

Rio Tinto, Ltd.

     483,346   
     

 

 

 
        1,022,737   
     

 

 

 

China/Hong Kong - 22.4%

  

81,000

  

Belle International Holdings, Ltd.

     171,128   

3,400

  

China Life Insurance Co., Ltd., ADR

     176,256   

24,000

  

China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd.

     81,045   

78,000

  

China Oilfield Services, Ltd.

     142,698   

43,500

  

China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd.

     208,449   

11,300

  

China Unicom Hong Kong, Ltd., ADR

     229,051   

1,950

  

CNOOC, Ltd., ADR

     460,063   

144,000

  

Daphne International Holdings, Ltd.

     128,711   

52,000

  

ENN Energy Holdings, Ltd.

     176,983   

26,000

  

Hengan International Group Co., Ltd.

     233,794   

2,900

  

Home Inns & Hotels Management, Inc., ADR *

     110,316   

6,800

  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd.

     143,187   

108,000

  

Huabao International Holdings, Ltd.

     98,261   

76,000

  

Li & Fung, Ltd.

     151,900   

1,950

  

New Oriental Education & Tech. Group, ADR *

     217,854   

88,000

  

PetroChina Co., Ltd.

     129,253   

55,000

  

Ports Design, Ltd.

     130,578   

10,000

  

Sun Hung Kai Properties, Ltd.

     146,176   

7,100

  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

     193,776   

192,000

  

Travelsky Technology, Ltd.

     121,146   
     

 

 

 
        3,450,625   
     

 

 

 

India ** - 4.6%

  

5,900

  

ICICI Bank, Ltd., ADR

     290,870   

3,100

  

Infosys Technologies, Ltd., ADR

     202,213   

5,400

  

Reliance Industries, Ltd., GDR 4

     217,075   
     

 

 

 
        710,158   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia - 2.1%

  

44,000

  

Astra International Tbk PT

     327,072   
     

 

 

 

Phillipines - 1.1%

  

386,000

  

Manila Water Co., Inc.

     166,033   
     

 

 

 

Singapore - 0.5%

  

7,000

  

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.

     83,736   
     

 

 

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

South Korea - 11.0%

  

14,375

  

Cheil Worldwide, Inc.

     213,928   

443

  

E-Mart Co., Ltd. *

     101,542   

360

  

Hyundai Mobis

     135,452   

9,007

  

Industrial Bank of Korea, GDR 4

     157,337   

2,100

  

POSCO, ADR

     228,102   

570

  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

     443,021   

7,600

  

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.

     363,429   

157

  

Shinsegae Co., Ltd.

     49,797   
     

 

 

 
        1,692,608   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan - 5.0%

  

54,954

  

Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

     85,287   

27,309

  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., GDR

     186,373   

7,523

  

HTC Corp.

     254,362   

94,482

  

Taiwan Semiconductor Co.

     238,119   
     

 

 

 
        764,141   
     

 

 

 

Thailand - 1.7%

  

51,300

  

Bangkok Bank PCL

     265,478   
     

 

 

 

Europe - 7.5%

  

Austria - 0.6%

  

1,930

  

Raiffeisen International Bank Holding AG

     99,417   
     

 

 

 

Poland - 0.5%

  

7,000

  

Central European Distribution Corp. *

     78,400   
     

 

 

 

Russia - 4.3%

  

18,500

  

Gazprom OAO, ADR

     269,175   

9,550

  

Mobile Telesystems, ADR

     181,641   

5,400

  

X5 Retail Group NV, GDR *

     211,509   
     

 

 

 
        662,325   
     

 

 

 

Sweden - 1.4%

  

2,100

  

Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR

     220,016   
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom - 0.7%

  

2,100

  

Anglo American, PLC

     104,148   
     

 

 

 

Latin America - 28.3%

  

Brazil - 20.3%

  

9,400

  

AES Tiete SA

     152,987   

5,600

  

AGCO Corp. *

     276,416   

3,600

  

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc.

     75,924   

21,477

  

Banco Bradesco SA

     434,866   

4,200

  

Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar, ADR

     197,190   

11,200

  

Cia de Bebidas das Americas, ADR

     377,776   

6,983

  

Embraer SA, ADR

     214,937   

34,680

  

Petrobras

     524,428   

8,990

  

Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo SA, ADR

     267,003   

19,100

  

Vale SA, ADR

     610,245   
     

 

 

 
        3,131,772   
     

 

 

 

Chile - 1.7%

  

2,700

  

Banco Santander Chile, ADR

     253,287   
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
40    SIT MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund (Continued)

 

Quantity

  

Name of Issuer

   Fair Value ($)  

Mexico - 4.3%

  

5,500

  

America Movil SAB de CV, ADR

     296,340   

3,800

  

Grupo Televisa SA, ADR

     93,480   

92,280

  

Wal-Mart de Mexico

     273,880   
     

 

 

 
        663,700   
     

 

 

 

Peru - 2.0%

  

9,550

  

Southern Copper Corp.

     313,908   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $9,051,400)

     15,083,882   
     

 

 

 

Exchange-Traded Funds - 1.0%

  

22,000

  

iShares MSCI India *, **

  

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost: $90,947)

     163,020   
     

 

 

 

Short-Term Securities - 1.3%

  

194,193

  

Wells Fargo Adv. Govt. Money Mkt., 0.01%

  

Total Short-Term Securities
(cost: $194,193)

     194,193   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - 100.1%
(cost: $9,336,540)

     15,441,095   

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - (0.1%)

     (21,415
     

 

 

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $ 15,419,680   
     

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.
** The Fund’s total investment in India including the iShares comprises 5.7% of the Fund’s net assets.
4 

144A Restricted Security. The total value of such securities as of June 30, 2011 was $374,412 and represented 2.4% of net assets. These securities have have been determined to be liquid by the Adviser in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Directors.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

PLC — Public Limited Company

SDR — Swedish Depositary Receipt

    

 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    41


SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2011

Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund (Continued)

 

A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s net assets as of June 30, 2011 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
     Level 1
Quoted
Price ($)
    

Level 2*
Other significant

observable inputs ($)

   Level 3
Significant
unobservable inputs ($)
     Total ($)  

Common Stocks

           

Australia

     539,391       483,346      —           1,022,737   

Austria

     —         99,417      —           99,417   

Brazil

     3,131,772       —        —           3,131,772   

Chile

     253,287       —        —           253,287   

China/Hong Kong

     1,291,801       2,158,824      —           3,450,625   

India

     710,158       —        —           710,158   

Indonesia

     —         327,072      —           327,072   

Israel

     116,352       —        —           116,352   

Mexico

     663,700       —        —           663,700   

Peru

     313,908       —        —           313,908   

Phillipines

     166,033       —        —           166,033   

Poland

     78,400       —        —           78,400   

Russia

     450,816       211,509      —           662,325   

Singapore

     —         83,736      —           83,736   

South Africa

     264,450       693,519      —           957,969   

South Korea

     536,778       1,155,830      —           1,692,608   

Sweden

     —         220,016      —           220,016   

Taiwan

     —         764,141      —           764,141   

Thailand

     —         265,478      —           265,478   

United Kingdom

     —         104,148      —           104,148   
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     8,516,846       6,567,036      —           15,083,882   
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

     163,020       —        —           163,020   

Short-Term Securities

     194,193       —        —           194,193   
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total:

     8,874,059       6,567,036      —           15,441,095   
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Level 2 equity securities are primarily foreign securities where the closing price has been adjusted by application of a systematic process for events occurring after the close of the foreign exchange.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
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JUNE 30, 2011    43


STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

June 30, 2011

 

     Sit
Balanced
Fund
    Sit
Dividend
Growth
Fund
     Sit
Global
Dividend
Growth
Fund
 

ASSETS

       

Investments in securities, at identified cost

   $ 9,394,772      $ 354,732,333       $ 8,060,642   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investments in securities, at fair value - see accompanying schedule for detail

   $ 11,252,955      $ 387,630,038       $ 9,279,685   

Cash in bank on demand deposit

     —          —           —     

Accrued interest and dividends receivable

     41,179        445,998         19,320   

Receivable for investment securities sold

     —          —           —     

Receivable for principal paydowns

     1,287        —           —     

Other receivables (note 5)

     —          —           —     

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     —          3,290,348         —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     11,295,421        391,366,384         9,299,005   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

       

Disbursements in excess of cash balances

     24,151        2,663,107         2,633   

Payable for investment securities purchased

     111,710        3,807,936         9,248   

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     —          267,384         —     

Cash portion of dividends payable to shareholders

     —          —           —     

Accrued investment management fees and advisory fees

     9,147        279,761         9,007   

Accrued 12b-1 fees (Class S)

     —          11,031         438   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     145,008        7,029,219         21,326   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

   $ 11,150,413      $ 384,337,165       $ 9,277,679   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets consist of:

       

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

   $ 11,079,507      $ 350,214,396       $ 7,903,710   

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

     21,559        1,154,505         42,402   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) from security transactions and foreign currency transactions

     (1,808,836     70,559         112,244   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     1,858,183        32,897,705         1,219,323   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 11,150,413      $ 384,337,165       $ 9,277,679   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding shares:

       

Common Shares (Class I) *

     677,213        23,588,743         590,884   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Common Shares (Class S) *

     —          4,057,927         109,022   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets applicable to outstanding shares:

       

Common Shares (Class I) *

   $ 11,150,413      $ 328,056,805       $ 7,833,760   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Common Shares (Class S) *

     —          56,280,360         1,443,919   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share of outstanding capital stock:

       

Common Shares (Class I) *

   $ 16.47      $ 13.91       $ 13.26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Common Shares (Class S) *

     —        $ 13.87       $ 13.24   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Dividend Growth and Global Dividend Growth Funds offer multiple share classes (I and S). All other Funds offer a single share class.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
44    SIT MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


                             

                        

 

Sit
Large Cap
Growth
Fund
     Sit
Mid Cap
Growth
Fund
    Sit
Small Cap
Growth
Fund
    Sit
International
Growth
Fund
    Sit
Developing
Markets
Growth
Fund
 
                  
$ 284,109,952       $ 116,143,182      $ 68,436,904      $ 18,839,393      $ 9,336,540   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 365,699,345       $ 166,215,476      $ 94,762,271      $ 24,418,505      $ 15,441,095   
  —           8,447        —          71,748        —     
  379,863         101,619        22,022        128,011        40,838   
  3,788,088         —          —          59,582        —     
  —           —          —          —          —     
  —           2,188        14,142        343,245        —     
  82,667         269        66,530        75        414   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  369,949,963         166,327,999        94,864,965        25,021,166        15,482,347   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                  
  1,231,374         —          7,323        —          2,839   
  1,875,583         804,918        —          159,617        34,493   
  1,490,954         63,627        1,216        3,895        —     
  —           —          —          2        —     
  307,455         171,773        112,306        34,667        25,335   
  —           —          —          —          —     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  4,905,366         1,040,318        120,845        198,181        62,667   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 365,044,597       $ 165,287,681      $ 94,744,120      $ 24,822,985      $ 15,419,680   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                  
$ 312,290,442       $ 119,016,965      $ 80,670,023      $ 28,688,813      $ 8,354,751   
  1,152,889         —          —          248,883        28,067   
                  
  (29,988,127)         (3,801,578     (12,251,270     (9,703,015     932,214   
                  
  81,589,393         50,072,294        26,325,367        5,588,304        6,104,648   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 365,044,597       $ 165,287,681      $ 94,744,120      $ 24,822,985      $ 15,419,680   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                  
  8,304,735         10,409,381        2,160,122        1,637,820        663,630   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  —           —          —          —          —     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                  
$ 365,044,597       $ 165,287,681      $ 94,744,120      $ 24,822,985      $ 15,419,680   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  —           —          —          —          —     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                  
$ 43.96       $ 15.88      $ 43.86      $ 15.16      $ 23.24   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  —           —          —          —          —     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    45


STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Year Ended June 30, 2011

 

     Sit
Balanced
Fund
     Sit
Dividend
Growth
Fund
     Sit
Global
Dividend
Growth
Fund
 

Investment income:

        

Income:

        

Dividends*

   $ 141,340       $ 4,912,566       $ 163,476   

Interest

     166,667         1,379         34   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total income

     308,007         4,913,945         163,510   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses (note 4):

        

Investment management and advisory service fee

     111,965         1,897,034         72,512   

12b-1 fees (Class S)

     —           94,383         2,892   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     111,965         1,991,417         75,404   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less fees and expenses waived by investment adviser

     —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net expenses

     111,965         1,991,417         75,404   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     196,042         2,922,528         88,106   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss):

        

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     259,850         3,665,498         149,841   

Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions

     —           —           68   

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

     1,429,713         33,423,934         1,019,265   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investments

     1,689,563         37,089,432         1,169,174   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 1,885,605       $ 40,011,960       $ 1,257,280   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Foreign taxes withheld on dividends received

   $ 609       $ 34,647       $ 6,263   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
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Sit
Large Cap
Growth
Fund
     Sit
Mid Cap
Growth
Fund
    Sit
Small Cap
Growth
Fund
    Sit
International
Growth
Fund
    Sit
Developing
Markets
Growth
Fund
 
                  
                  
$ 6,367,514       $ 1,198,864      $ 454,862      $ 628,618      $ 343,543   
  544         707        415        61        449   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  6,368,058         1,199,571        455,277        628,679        343,992   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                  
  4,145,426         1,955,804        1,165,414        386,352        319,301   
  —           —          —          —          —     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  4,145,426         1,955,804        1,165,414        386,352        319,301   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  —           (73,986     —          (27,041     —     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  4,145,426         1,881,818        1,165,414        359,311        319,301   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  2,222,632         (682,247     (710,137     269,368        24,691   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        
  16,383,200         9,559,375        5,818,321        1,546,552        1,072,798   
  —           —          —          7,442        3,376   

 

82,886,395

  

     38,339,256        18,521,998        4,265,504        2,547,316   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  99,269,595         47,898,631        24,340,319        5,819,498        3,623,490   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 101,492,227       $ 47,216,384      $ 23,630,182      $ 6,088,866      $ 3,648,181   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

$

 

20,994

 

  

   $ 488      $ 3,600      $ 54,907      $ 39,023   

 

JUNE 30, 2011    47


STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

     Sit Balanced Fund     Sit Dividend Growth Fund  
     Year
Ended
June 30,
2011
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2010
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2011
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2010
 

Operations:

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 196,042      $ 276,203      $ 2,922,528      $ 953,362   

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

     259,850        (434,743     3,665,498        1,675,499   

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

     1,429,713        1,476,636        33,423,934        2,901,091   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     1,885,605        1,318,096        40,011,960        5,529,952   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from:

        

Net investment income

        

Common shares (Class I)

     (220,001     (293,000     (1,576,972     (548,746

Common shares (Class S)

     —          —          (394,029     (330,254

Net realized gains on investments

        

Common shares (Class I)

     —          —          —          —     

Common shares (Class S)

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (220,001     (293,000     (1,971,001     (879,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

        

Proceeds from shares sold

        

Common shares (Class I)

     563,638        714,605        285,199,007        11,452,027   

Common shares (Class S)

     —          —          29,799,433        16,562,200   

Capital share proceeds (note 5)

     —          —          —          —     

Reinvested distributions

                  

Common shares (Class I)

     218,217        291,180        755,122        522,134   

Common shares (Class S)

     —          —          393,299        328,928   

Payments for shares redeemed

        

Common shares (Class I)

     (1,846,872     (1,829,957     (26,676,725     (3,637,969

Common shares (Class S)

     —          —          (7,497,899     (9,589,022
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions.

     (1,065,017     (824,172     281,972,237        15,638,298   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     600,587        200,924        320,013,196        20,289,250   

Net assets:

        

Beginning of period

     10,549,826        10,348,902        64,323,969        44,034,719   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period *

   $ 11,150,413      $ 10,549,826      $ 384,337,165      $ 64,323,969   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital transactions in shares:

        

Sold

        

Common shares (Class I)

     35,186        49,409        21,928,647        1,042,818   

Common shares (Class S)

     —          —          2,260,496        1,530,590   

Reinvested distributions

        

Common shares (Class I)

     14,144        20,558        60,038        48,739   

Common shares (Class S)

     —          —          31,617        30,536   

Redeemed

        

Common shares (Class I)

     (116,291     (124,370     (2,107,311     (332,759

Common shares (Class S)

     —          —          (581,199     (856,775
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (66,961     (54,403     21,592,288        1,463,149   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

* includes undistributed net investment income (loss)

   $ 21,559      $ 54,913      $ 1,154,505      $ 292,944   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
48    SIT MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


                        

                    

 

Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund     Sit Large Cap Growth Fund     Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund  
Year
Ended
June 30,
2011
     Year
Ended
June 30,
2010
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2011
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2010
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2011
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2010
 
                    
$ 88,106       $ 53,143      $ 2,222,632      $ 2,471,926      ($ 682,247   ($ 590,430
 

 

    

149,909

  

  

     52,534        16,383,200        (6,406,205     9,559,375        5,885,385   
 

 

    

1,019,265

  

  

     126,766        82,886,395        28,265,518        38,339,256        16,424,075   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

1,257,280

  

  

     232,443        101,492,227        24,331,239        47,216,384        21,719,030   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                    
                    
  (55,448)         (35,594     (2,300,000     (2,475,000     —          —     
  (12,552)         (9,406     —          —          —          —     
                    
  (35,832)         —          —          —          —          —     
  (11,279)         —          —          —          —          —     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (115,111)         (45,000     (2,300,000     (2,475,000     —          —     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                    
                    
  4,339,721         800,548        33,666,154        168,575,536        6,380,037        3,455,887   
  293,993         87,287        —          —          —          —     
  —           —          —          —          2,188        —     
                    
  85,993         38,856        2,229,695        2,388,780        —          —     
  23,818         9,406        —          —          —          —     
                    
  (311,304)         (438,850     (177,402,967     (109,531,746     (18,568,538     (22,394,021
  (10,601)         —          —          —          —          —     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
 

 

    

4,421,620

  

  

     497,247        (141,507,118     61,432,570        (12,186,313     (18,938,134

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  5,563,789         684,690        (42,314,891     83,288,809        35,030,071        2,780,896   
                    
  3,713,890         3,029,200        407,359,488        324,070,679        130,257,610        127,476,714   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 9,277,679       $ 3,713,890      $ 365,044,597      $ 407,359,488      $ 165,287,681      $ 130,257,610   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                    
                    
  336,133         71,957        841,449        4,598,800        427,046        295,669   
  23,061         7,643        —          —          —          —     
                    
  7,107         3,662        53,151        63,112        —          —     
  1,974         889        —          —          —          —     
                    
  (24,351)         (39,538     (4,313,565     (2,934,489     (1,273,523     (1,919,160
  (820)         —          —          —          —          —     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  343,104         44,613        (3,418,965     1,727,423        (846,477     (1,623,491

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
$ 42,402       $ 24,203      $ 1,152,889      $ 1,230,257        —          —     

 

JUNE 30, 2011    49


STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued)

 

     Sit Small Cap Growth Fund     Sit International Growth Fund  
     Year
Ended
June 30,
2011
    Year
Ended
June 30,
2010
    Year
Ended
June  30,

2011
    Year
Ended
June  30,

2010
 

Operations:

        

Net investment income (loss)

   ($ 710,137   ($ 504,900   $ 269,368      $ 197,740   

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     5,818,321        2,158,857        1,553,994        411,873   

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

     18,521,998        10,263,345        4,265,504        1,060,153   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     23,630,182        11,917,302        6,088,866        1,669,766   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from:

        

Net investment income

        

Common shares (Class I)

     —          —          (215,000     (228,000

Net realized gains on investments

        

Common shares (Class I)

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     —          —          (215,000     (228,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

        

Proceeds from shares sold Common shares (Class I)

     20,574,826        4,964,717        659,523        701,521   

Capital share proceeds (note 5)

     14,142        —          114,003        229,242   

Reinvested distributions

        

Common shares (Class I)

     —          —          212,964        225,692   

Payments for shares redeemed

        

Common shares (Class I)

     (9,322,805     (15,386,598     (2,623,522     (3,021,002
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

     11,266,163        (10,421,881     (1,637,032     (1,864,547
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     34,896,345        1,495,421        4,236,834        (422,781

Net assets:

        

Beginning of period

     59,847,775        58,352,354        20,586,151        21,008,932   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period*

   $ 94,744,120      $ 59,847,775      $ 24,822,985      $ 20,586,151   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital transactions in shares:

        

Sold

        

Common shares (Class I)

     484,884        164,198        43,420        55,740   

Reinvested distributions

        

Common shares (Class I)

     —          —          15,114        17,496   

Redeemed

        

Common shares (Class I)

     (235,906     (507,131     (184,894     (236,170
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     248,978        (342,933     (126,360     (162,934
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

* includes undistributed net investment income (loss)

     —          —        $ 248,883      $ 187,073   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.   
50    SIT MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund

     
Year
Ended
June  30,

2011
    Year
Ended
June  30,

2010
   
   
$ 24,691      $ 8,636     

 

1,076,174

  

    1,309,830     

 

2,547,316

  

    999,287     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

3,648,181

  

    2,317,753     

 

 

   

 

 

   
   
   
  (10,903     (34,186  
   
  (469,086     —       

 

 

   

 

 

   
  (479,989     (34,186  

 

 

   

 

 

   
   
  2,891,484        2,723,237     
  —          —       
   
  474,459        33,593     
   
  (5,157,147     (4,200,831  

 

 

   

 

 

   
  (1,791,204     (1,444,001  

 

 

   

 

 

   
  1,376,988        839,566     
   
  14,042,692        13,203,126     

 

 

   

 

 

   
$ 15,419,680      $ 14,042,692     

 

 

   

 

 

   
   
   
  128,031        136,017     
   
  20,683        1,635     
   
  (224,006     (217,329  

 

 

   

 

 

   
  (75,292     (79,677  

 

 

   

 

 

   
$ 28,067      $ 10,903     

 

JUNE 30, 2011    51


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Sit Balanced Fund

 

 

           Years Ended June 30,        
     2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

   $ 14.18      $ 12.96      $ 16.32      $ 16.93      $ 15.14   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.27        0.35        0.41        0.38        0.34   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

     2.32        1.24        (3.32     (0.66     1.78   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from operations

     2.59        1.59        (2.91     (0.28     2.12   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.30     (0.37     (0.45     (0.33     (0.33
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

   $ 16.47      $ 14.18      $ 12.96      $ 16.32      $ 16.93   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return 2

     18.46     12.33     (17.84 %)      (1.72 %)      14.24
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

   $ 11,150      $ 10,550      $ 10,349      $ 12,939      $ 12,529   

Ratios:

          

Expenses 3

     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00

Net investment income

     1.75     2.44     3.12     2.22     2.13

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     40.84     46.79     30.26     54.96     41.63

 

1 

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

3 

In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

 

52    SIT MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit Dividend Growth Fund

 

 

     Years Ended June 30,  

Class I

   2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

   $ 10.64      $ 9.60      $ 13.11      $ 14.42      $ 12.26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.21        0.19        0.23        0.23        0.24   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

     3.23        1.03        (3.09     (0.63     2.35   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from operations

     3.44        1.22        (2.86     (0.40     2.59   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redemption fees 2

     —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.17     (0.18     (0.26     (0.22     (0.23

From net realized gains

     —          —          (0.39     (0.69     (0.20
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.17     (0.18     (0.65     (0.91     (0.43
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

   $ 13.91      $ 10.64      $ 9.60      $ 13.11      $ 14.42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return 3

     32.58     12.71     (21.59 %)      (3.06 %)      21.48
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

   $ 328,057      $ 39,430      $ 28,305      $ 41,239      $ 37,674   

Ratios:

          

Expenses 4

     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00

Net investment income

     1.59     1.70     2.35     1.68     1.81

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities) 5

     14.67     31.84     69.10     38.86     34.02
     Years Ended June 30,  

Class S

   2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

   $ 10.61      $ 9.58      $ 13.08      $ 14.39      $ 12.26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.17        0.16        0.21        0.20        0.21   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

     3.23        1.02        (3.09     (0.63     2.33   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from operations

     3.40        1.18        (2.88     (0.43     2.54   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redemption fees 2

     —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.14     (0.15     (0.23     (0.19     (0.21

From net realized gains

     —          —          (0.39     (0.69     (0.20
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.14     (0.15     (0.62     (0.88     (0.41
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

   $ 13.87      $ 10.61      $ 9.58      $ 13.08      $ 14.39   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return 3

     32.27     12.37     (21.79 %)      (3.27 %)      21.02
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

   $ 56,280      $ 24,894      $ 15,730      $ 14,300      $ 2,823   

Ratios:

          

Expenses 4

     1.25     1.25     1.25     1.25     1.25

Net investment income

     1.34     1.45     2.10     1.43     1.56

 

1 

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

3 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

4 

In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

5 

The portfolio turnover rate presented is for the entire Fund.

 

JUNE 30, 2011    53


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund

 

 

     Years Ended June 30,    

Nine Months

Ended

June 30,

 

Class I

   2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

      

Beginning of period

   $ 10.41      $ 9.70      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operations:

      

Net investment income 1

     0.20        0.17        0.15   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

     2.95        0.68        (0.36
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from operations

     3.15        0.85        (0.21
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders:

      

From net investment income

     (0.17     (0.14     (0.09

From net realized gains

     (0.13     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.30     (0.14     (0.09
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value:

      

End of period

   $ 13.26      $ 10.41      $ 9.70   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return 2

     30.55     8.79     (2.06 %)3 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

   $ 7,834      $ 2,832      $ 2,290   

Ratios:

      

Expenses 4

     1.25     1.25     1.25 %5 

Net investment income

     1.57     1.48     2.30 %5 

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities) 6

     21.84     21.60     17.69 %3 
     Years Ended June 30,    

Nine Months

Ended

June 30,

 

Class S

   2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

      

Beginning of period

   $ 10.40      $ 9.70      $ 10.00   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operations:

      

Net investment income 1

     0.16        0.14        0.13   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

     2.95        0.68        (0.36
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from operations

     3.11        0.82        (0.23
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders:

      

From net investment income

     (0.14     (0.12     (0.07

From net realized gains

     (0.13     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.27     (0.12     (0.07
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value:

      

End of period

   $ 13.24      $ 10.40      $ 9.70   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return 2

     30.17     8.47     (2.18 %)3 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

   $ 1,444      $ 882      $ 740   

Ratios:

      

Expenses 4

     1.50     1.50     1.50 %5 

Net investment income

     1.32     1.23     2.05 %5 

 

1 

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

3 

Not annualized.

4 

In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

5 

Annualized.

6 

The portfolio turnover rate presented is for the entire Fund.

 

54    SIT MUTUAL FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit Large Cap Growth Fund

 

 

     Years Ended June 30,  
     2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

   $ 34.75      $ 32.42      $ 43.41      $ 43.99      $ 37.60   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.22        0.22        0.28        0.20        0.24   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

     9.21        2.33        (11.06     (0.65     6.43   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from operations

     9.43        2.55        (10.78     (0.45     6.67   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redemption fees

     —   2      —   2      0.01        —   2      —   2 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.22     (0.22     (0.22     (0.13     (0.28
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

   $ 43.96      $ 34.75      $ 32.42      $ 43.41      $ 43.99   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return 3

     27.18     7.80     (24.77 %)      (1.03 %)      17.79
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

   $ 365,045      $ 407,359      $ 324,071      $ 287,695      $ 125,741   

Ratios:

          

Expenses 4

     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00

Net investment income

     0.54     0.58     0.85     0.46     0.59

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     25.36     15.93     27.98     21.97     27.80

 

1 

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

3 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

4 

In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

 

     Years Ended June 30,  
     2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

   $ 11.57      $ 9.90      $ 14.83      $ 15.71      $ 13.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operations:

          

Net investment loss 1

     (0.06     (0.05     (0.03     (0.07     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

     4.37        1.72        (4.81     (0.31     2.74   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from operations

     4.31        1.67        (4.84     (0.38     2.70   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share proceeds 2, 3

     —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redemption fees 3

     —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net realized gains

     —          —          (0.09     (0.50     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

   $ 15.88      $ 11.57      $ 9.90      $ 14.83      $ 15.71   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return 4

     37.25 %5      16.87     (32.51 %)      (2.63 %)      20.75
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

   $ 165,288      $ 130,258      $ 127,477      $ 210,880      $ 205,256   

Ratios: 6

          

Expenses (without waiver) 7

     1.25     1.25     1.25     1.25     1.25

Expenses (with waiver) 7

     1.20     1.15     1.15     1.15     1.15

Net investment loss (without waiver)

     (0.49 %)      (0.52 %)      (0.40 %)      (0.52 %)      (0.41 %) 

Net investment loss (with waiver)

     (0.44 %)      (0.42 %)      (0.30 %)      (0.42 %)      (0.31 %) 

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     26.98     20.39     18.07     34.61     40.08

 

1 

The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

The Fund accounted for proceeds during the year from market timing settlements. See Note 5.

3 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

4 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

5 

Impact on total return from capital share proceeds was less than 0.01%.

6 

The ratio information is calculated based on average daily net assets. Total Fund expenses are calculated at 1.25% of average daily net assets. The investment adviser voluntarily limited expenses to 1.15% of average daily net assets through December 31, 2010 at which time the agreement was terminated.

7 

In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

 

  
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Sit Small Cap Growth Fund

 

 

     Years Ended June 30,  
     2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

   $ 31.32      $ 25.89      $ 37.44      $ 40.14      $ 33.46   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operations:

          

Net investment loss 1

     (0.36     (0.24     (0.16     (0.37     (0.27

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

     12.89        5.67        (11.39     (2.33     6.95   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from operations

     12.53        5.43        (11.55     (2.70     6.68   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share proceeds 2

     0.01        —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redemption fees 3

     —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

   $ 43.86      $ 31.32      $ 25.89      $ 37.44      $ 40.14   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return 4

     40.04 %5      20.97     (30.85 %)      (6.73 %)      19.96
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

   $ 94,744      $ 59,848      $ 58,352      $ 93,527      $ 105,800   

Ratios:

          

Expenses 6

     1.50     1.50     1.50     1.50     1.50

Net investment loss

     (0.91 %)      (0.80 %)      (0.61 %)      (0.93 %)      (0.79 %) 

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     30.33     22.41     26.19     37.20     38.79

 

1 

The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

The Fund accounted for proceeds during the year from market timing settlements. See Note 5.

3 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

4 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

5 

Impact on total return from capital share proceeds was 0.03%.

6 

In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

 

JUNE 30, 2011    57


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit International Growth Fund

 

 

     Years Ended June 30,  
     2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

   $ 11.67      $ 10.90      $ 17.80      $ 18.70      $ 15.48   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.16        0.11        0.13        0.15        0.20   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

     3.39        0.65        (6.95     (0.85     3.17   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from operations

     3.55        0.76        (6.82     (0.70     3.37   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share proceeds 2

     0.07        0.13        0.10        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redemption fees 3

     —          —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.13     (0.12     (0.18     (0.20     (0.15
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

   $ 15.16      $ 11.67      $ 10.90      $ 17.80      $ 18.70   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return 4

     31.08 %5      8.10 %5      (37.71 %)5      (3.82 %)      21.87
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

   $ 24,823      $ 20,586      $ 21,009      $ 37,714      $ 39,511   

Ratios: 6

          

Expenses (without waiver) 7

     1.61     1.85     1.85     1.85     1.85

Expenses (with waiver) 7

     1.50     1.50     1.50     1.50     1.50

Net investment income (without waiver)

     1.01     0.50     0.74     0.43     0.84

Net investment income (with waiver)

     1.12     0.85     1.09     0.78     1.19

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     35.95     25.09     33.12     16.83     17.25

 

1 

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

The Fund accounted for proceeds during the year from market timing settlements. See Note 5.

3 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

4 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

5 

Impact on total return from capital share proceeds was 0.60%, 1.20%, and 0.57% for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

6 

The ratio information is calculated based on average daily net assets. Effective November 1, 2010, total Fund expenses are limited to 1.50% of average daily net assets. Prior to this date, expenses were calculated at a higher rate. However, during all of the periods above, the investment adviser voluntarily absorbed expenses that were otherwise payable by the Fund.

7 

In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

 

  
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund

 

 

     Years Ended June 30,  
     2011     2010     2009     2008     2007  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

   $ 19.00      $ 16.13      $ 25.97      $ 24.94      $ 17.38   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operations:

          

Net investment income (loss) 1

     0.03        0.01        0.04        (0.07     0.05   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

     4.90        2.90        (9.15     1.40        7.55   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from operations

     4.93        2.91        (9.11     1.33        7.60   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share proceeds 2

     —          —          0.09        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redemption fees

     —          —   3      —          0.01        0.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.02     (0.04     —          (0.04     (0.05

From net realized gains

     (0.67     —          (0.82     (0.27     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.69     (0.04     (0.82     (0.31     (0.05
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

   $ 23.24      $ 19.00      $ 16.13      $ 25.97      $ 24.94   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment return 4

     25.95     18.05     (33.73 %)5      5.26     43.82
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

   $ 15,420      $ 14,043      $ 13,203      $ 23,195      $ 18,430   

Ratios:

          

Expenses 6

     2.00     2.00     2.00     2.00     2.00

Net investment income (loss)

     0.15     0.06     0.24     (0.27 %)      0.25

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     19.14     19.90     13.56     9.40     16.25

 

1 

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

The Fund accounted for proceeds during the year from market timing settlements. See Note 5.

3 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

4 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

5 

Impact on total return from capital share proceeds was 0.37%.

6 

In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

 

JUNE 30, 2011    59


NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Year Ended June 30, 2011

 

 

(1) Organization

Sit Mutual Funds are no-load funds, and are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (as amended) as diversified, open-end management investment companies, or series thereof. The Sit Balanced, Sit Dividend Growth, Sit Global Dividend Growth, Sit Small Cap Growth, Sit International Growth, and Sit Developing Markets Growth are series funds of Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.

This report covers the equity funds of the Sit Mutual Funds (the Funds). Each fund has 10 billion authorized shares of capital stock with a par value of $0.001. The investment objective for each Fund is as follows:

 

Fund

  

Investment Objective

Balanced    Long-term growth consistent with the preservation of principal and to provide regular income.
Dividend Growth    Provide current income that exceeds the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index and that grows over a period of years. Secondarily, maximize long-term capital appreciation.
Global Dividend Growth    Provide current income that exceeds the dividend yield of a composite index (60% S&P 500 Index and 40% MSCI EAFE Index) and that grows over a period of years. Secondarily, maximize long-term capital appreciation.
Large Cap Growth Fund    Maximize long-term capital appreciation.
Mid Cap Growth Fund    Maximize long-term capital appreciation.
Small Cap Growth    Maximize long-term capital appreciation.
International Growth    Maximize long-term growth.
Developing Markets Growth    Maximize long-term capital appreciation.

The Dividend Growth and Global Dividend Growth Funds offer Class I and Class S shares. Both classes of shares have identical voting, dividend, and liquidation rights. The distribution fee differs among classes, the Class S shares have a 0.25% distribution fee, whereas Class I has no distribution fee. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based upon its relative net assets.

 

(2) Significant Accounting Policies

Investments in Securities

Investments in securities traded on national or international securities exchanges are valued at the last reported sales price prior to the time when assets are valued. Securities traded on the over-the-counter market are valued at the last reported sales price or if the last sales price is not available at the last reported bid price. The sale and bid prices or prices deemed best to reflect fair value quoted by dealers who make markets in these securities are obtained from independent pricing services. Debt securities maturing in more than 60 days are priced by an independent pricing service. The pricing service may use models that price securities based on current yields and relative security characteristics, such as coupon rate, maturity date, issuer credit quality, and prepayment speeds as applicable. When market quotations are not readily available, or when the Adviser becomes aware that a significant event impacting the value of a security or group of securities has occurred after the closing of the exchange on which the security or securities principally trade, but before the calculation of the daily net asset value, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith using procedures established by the Board of Directors. The procedures consider, among others, the following factors to determine a security’s fair value: the nature and pricing history (if any) of the security; whether any dealer quotations for the security are available; and possible valuation methodologies that could be used to determine the fair value of the security. Debt securities of sufficient credit quality maturing in less than 60 days when acquired, or which subsequently are within 60 days of maturity, are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Securities gains and losses are calculated on the identified-cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or upon the receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities. Interest, including level-yield amortization of long-term bond premium and discount, is recorded on the accrual basis.

 

  
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Fair Value Measurements

The inputs and valuations techniques used to measure fair value of the Funds’ net assets are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices for active markets for identical securities. An active market for the security is a market in which transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value.

 

   

Level 2 – debt securities are valued based on evaluated prices received from independent pricing services or from dealers who make markets in such securities. For corporate bonds, U.S. government and government agency obligations, and municipal securities the pricing services utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, and type as well as dealer supplied prices. For asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities, the pricing services utilize matrix pricing which considers prepayment speed assumptions, attributes of the collateral, yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, and type as well as dealer supplied prices. All of these inputs are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. An adjustment to any observable input that is significant to the fair value may render the measurement a Level 3 measurement.

 

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs, including the Adviser’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

For the year ended June 30, 2011, there were no transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

A summary of the levels for the Funds’ investments as of June 30, 2011 is included with the Funds’ schedule of investments.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2011, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04 “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.” ASU 2011-04 includes common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to disclose the following information for fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement, the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs and the interrelationships between those unobservable inputs. In addition, ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to make disclosures about amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Management is currently evaluating the implications of ASU No. 2011-04 and its impact on the financial statements.

Foreign Currency Translations and Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

The fair value of securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies for Global Dividend Growth, International Growth and Developing Markets Growth Funds are translated daily into U.S. dollars at the closing rate of exchange (approximately 4:00 p.m. E.S.T). Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated at the exchange rate on the transaction date. Dividend and interest income includes currency exchange gains (losses) realized between the accrual and payment dates on such income. Exchange gains (losses) may also be realized between the trade and settlement dates on security and forward contract transactions. For securities denominated in foreign currencies, the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on realized and unrealized gains or losses is reflected as a component of such gains or losses.

The Global Dividend Growth, International Growth and Developing Markets Growth Funds may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts generally for operational purposes, but the Adviser may occasionally utilize contracts to protect against adverse exchange rate fluctuation. Any gains (losses) generated by these contracts are disclosed separately on the statement of operations. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by the Funds and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation is determined using foreign currency exchange rates from an independent pricing service. The Funds are subject to the credit risk that the other party will not complete the obligations of the contract.

 

JUNE 30, 2011    61


NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Year Ended June 30, 2011 (Continued)

 

Federal Taxes

The Funds’ policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of their taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no income tax provision is required. Also, in order to avoid the payment of any federal excise taxes, the Funds will distribute substantially all of their net investment income and net realized gains on a calendar year basis.

Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken in federal tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that as of June 30, 2011, no provision for income would be required in the Funds’ financial statements. The Funds’ federal and state income and federal excise returns for the 2008, 2009 and 2010 tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

At June 30, 2011, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and cost of securities on a tax basis for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Cost of
Securities on a
Tax Basis
 

Balanced

   $ 2,027,284       ($ 175,697   $ 1,851,587       $ 9,401,368   

Dividend Growth

     34,976,061         (3,135,120     31,840,941         355,789,097   

Global Dividend Growth

     1,324,998         (108,039     1,216,959         8,062,726   

Large Cap Growth

     83,919,495         (2,446,732     81,472,763         284,226,582   

Mid Cap Growth

     54,603,128         (4,530,834     50,072,294         116,143,182   

Small Cap Growth

     29,437,826         (3,145,631     26,292,195         68,470,076   

International Growth

     6,164,365         (623,652     5,540,713         18,877,792   

Developing Markets Growth

     6,458,080         (377,982     6,080,098         9,360,997   

Net investment income and net realized gains differ for financial statement and tax purposes because of losses deferred due to “wash sale” transactions. A “wash sale” occurs when a Fund sells a security that it has acquired within a period beginning thirty days before and ending thirty days after the date of sale (a sixty one day period). The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may also differ from its ultimate characterization for tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the year that the income or realized gains (losses) were recorded by the Funds. The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

Year Ended June 30, 2011:

 

     Ordinary Income      Long Term
Capital  Gain
     Total  

Balanced

   $ 220,001         —         $ 220,001   

Dividend Growth (Class I)

     1,576,972         —           1,576,972   

Dividend Growth (Class S)

     394,029            394,029   

Global Dividend Growth (Class I)

     56,472       $ 34,809         91,281   

Global Dividend Growth (Class S)

     12,874         10,956         23,830   

Large Cap Growth

     2,300,000         —           2,300,000   

Mid Cap Growth

     —           —           —     

Small Cap Growth

     —           —           —     

International Growth

     215,000         —           215,000   

Developing Markets Growth

     10,903         469,086         479,989   

 

  
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Year Ended June 30, 2010:

 

     Ordinary Income      Long Term
Capital  Gain
     Total  

Balanced

   $ 293,000         —         $ 293,000   

Dividend Growth (Class I)

     548,746         —           548,746   

Dividend Growth (Class S)

     330,254         —           330,254   

Global Dividend Growth (Class I)

     35,594         —           35,594   

Global Dividend Growth (Class S)

     9,406         —           9,406   

Large Cap Growth

     2,475,000         —           2,475,000   

Mid Cap Growth

     —           —           —     

Small Cap Growth

     —           —           —     

International Growth

     228,000         —           228,000   

Developing Markets Growth

     34,186         —           34,186   

As of June 30, 2011, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Accumulated
Gain (Loss)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Balanced

   $ 21,559       ($ 1,802,240   $ 1,851,587   

Dividend Growth

     1,154,505         1,127,323        31,840,941   

Global Dividend Growth

     42,402         114,328        1,217,239   

Large Cap Growth

     1,152,889         (29,871,497     81,472,763   

Mid Cap Growth

     —           (3,801,578     50,072,294   

Small Cap Growth

     —           (12,218,098     26,292,195   

International Growth

     248,883         (9,664,616     5,549,905   

Developing Markets Growth

     28,979         955,759        6,080,191   

On the statement of assets and liabilities, as a result of permanent book-to-tax differences, reclassification adjustments were made to the following capital accounts:

 

     Undistributed
Net  Investment
Income
    Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Additional
Paid-in Capital
 

Balanced

   ($ 9,395   $ 2,763,393      ($ 2,753,998

Dividend Growth

     (89,966     89,966        —     

Global Dividend Growth

     (1,907     (2,043     3,950   

Large Cap Growth

     —          1        (1

Mid Cap Growth

     682,247        —          (682,247

Small Cap Growth

     710,137        18,838,279        (19,548,416

International Growth

     7,442        13,382,831        (13,390,273

Developing Markets Growth

     3,376        (3,375     (1

These differences were primarily attributable to return of capital dividends received, non-deductible net operating losses and capital loss carryforwards expiring.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Year Ended June 30, 2011 (Continued)

 

Net capital loss carryovers and post-October capital losses, if any, as of June 30, 2011, are available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. The net capital loss carryovers and the post-October capital losses deferred as of June 30, 2011, were as follows:

 

     Capital Loss Carryover
Expiring in:
     Net Capital
Loss Carryover
     Post-October
Capital Loss
Deferral
     Accumulated
Capital and
Other Losses
 
      2012      2013      2014-2019           

Balanced

   $ 1,023,296       $ 117,820       $ 661,124       $ 1,802,240         —         $ 1,802,240   

Large Cap Growth

     3,060,968         —           26,810,529         29,871,497         —           29,871,497   

Mid Cap Growth

     —           —           3,801,578         3,801,578         —           3,801,578   

Small Cap Growth

     3,736,397         —           8,481,701         12,218,098         —           12,218,098   

International Growth

     5,988,227         63,389         3,613,000         9,664,616         —           9,664,616   

For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Funds had utilized capital losses and expired capital losses as follows:

 

     Utilized      Expiring In    Expired  

Balanced

   $ 156,536       2011    $ 2,753,998   

Dividend Growth

     1,250,228       2017      —     
     2,016,823       2018   

Large Cap Growth

     8,969,766       2011      —     
     1,554,183       2012   

Mid Cap Growth

     1,264,618       2011      —     
     250,465       2012   
     8,042,330       2018   

Small Cap Growth

     5,817,241       2011      18,838,279   

International Growth

     1,543,373       2011      13,390,272   

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (“Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. In general, the provisions of the Act will be effective for Funds with fiscal years ending after December 22, 2011. Under the Act, a Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carry forwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses, and will not be considered exclusively short-term as under previous law.

Distributions

Distributions to shareholders are recorded as of the close of business on the record date. Such distributions are payable in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds’ capital stock. Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly for the Balanced, Dividend Growth and Global Dividend Growth Funds and declared and paid annually for Developing Markets Growth, Small Cap Growth, International Growth, Mid Cap Growth, and Large Cap Growth Funds. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, will be made annually for each of the Funds.

Concentration of Investments

The Developing Markets Growth Fund may concentrate investments in countries with limited or developing capital markets which may involve greater risks than investments in more developed markets and the prices of such investments may be volatile. The consequences of political, social or economic changes in these markets may have disruptive effects on the market prices of the Fund’s investments and the income it generates, as well as the Fund’s ability to repatriate such amounts.

 

  
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Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported results. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under each Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to each Fund. In addition, certain of each Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against each Fund cannot be determined and each Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

 

(3) Investment Security Transactions

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities, other than short-term securities, for the year ended June 30, 2011, were as follow:

 

     Purchases      Proceeds  
   U.S. Government      Other      U.S. Government      Other  

Balanced

   $ 223,756       $ 4,229,924       $ 330,208       $ 5,130,711   

Dividend Growth

     —           299,734,697         —           27,662,555   

Global Dividend Growth

     —           5,574,252         —           1,253,182   

Large Cap Growth

     —           103,590,429         —           248,096,725   

Mid Cap Growth

     —           41,570,765         —           56,403,373   

Small Cap Growth

     —           33,376,832         —           23,153,023   

International Growth

     —           8,360,726         —           10,087,149   

Developing Markets Growth

     —           2,991,887         —           5,155,268   

 

(4) Affiliated Fees and Transactions

Investment Adviser

The Funds each have entered into an investment management agreement with Sit Investment Associates, Inc. (SIA), under which SIA manages the Funds’ assets and provides research, statistical and advisory services, and pays related office rental, executive expenses and executive salaries. The current fee for investment management and advisory services is based on the average daily net assets of the Funds at the annual rate of:

 

Balanced

     1.00

Dividend Growth Fund Class I and Class S

     1.00

Global Dividend Growth Fund Class I and Class S

     1.25

Large Cap Growth

     1.00

Mid Cap Growth

     1.25 %* 

Small Cap Growth

     1.50

International Growth

     1.50 %** 

Developing Markets Growth

     2.00

 

* The Adviser agreed to limit the management fee of the Mid Cap Growth Fund to 1.15% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the period July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010, at which time the agreement was terminated.
** The Adviser agreed to limit the management fee of the International Growth Fund to 1.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets for the period July 1, 2010 to October 31, 2010, at which time the agreement was terminated.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Year Ended June 30, 2011 (Continued)

 

SIA is obligated to pay all of the Funds’ expenses (excluding extraordinary expenses, stock transfer taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, 12b-1 fees and other transaction charges relating to investing activities).

In addition to the annual management fees, the Class S shares of Global Dividend Growth and Dividend Growth Funds also have a 0.25% annual distribution (12b-1) fee, which is used to pay for distribution fees related to the sale and distribution of its shares.

Transactions with affiliates

The investment adviser, affiliates of the investment adviser, directors and officers of the Funds as a whole owned the following shares as of June 30, 2011:

 

     Shares      % Shares
Outstanding
 

Balanced

     200,449         29.6   

Dividend Growth

     700,078         2.5   

Global Dividend Growth

     302,325         43.2   

Large Cap Growth

     332,514         4.0   

Mid Cap Growth

     2,295,910         22.1   

Small Cap Growth

     636,473         29.5   

International Growth

     550,059         33.6   

Developing Markets Growth

     190,382         28.7   

 

(5) Capital Share Activity

Market Timing Settlements

The International Growth Fund expects to receive a settlement for approximately $229,242 from market timing settlements payable to the Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. The Mid Cap Growth Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund and International Growth Fund expect to receive a settlement for approximately $2,188, $14,142 and $114,003, respectively from market timing settlements payable to the Funds for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. These amounts are recorded upon notification of settlement proceeds from an appropriate authority and separately reflected on the statements of changes in net assets and in the financial highlights.

The impact on the Funds’ performance for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was:

 

     Year Ended June 30, 2011     Year Ended June 30, 2010  
     Proceeds      Impact on
Total Return
    Proceeds      Impact on
Total Return
 

Mid Cap Growth

   $ 2,188         —       —           —     

Small Cap Growth

     14,142         0.03     —           —     

International Growth

     114,003         0.60   $ 229,242         1.20

*  less than 0.01%

          

 

  
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Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees

The Funds (except Balanced) charge a redemption fee equal to 2.00% of the proceeds on shares held for less than 30 calendar days. The fee is retained by the Fund for the benefit of its long-term shareholders and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital. For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Funds received the following redemptions fees:

 

     Class I      Class S  

Dividend Growth

   $ 1,187       $ 295   

Large Cap Growth

     1,929         —     

Mid Cap Growth

     95         —     

Small Cap Growth

     2,366         —     

International Growth

     17         —     

 

(6) Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no subsequent events that would require disclosure in or adjustments to the financial statements.

 

JUNE 30, 2011    67


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders:

Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.

Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc.

Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Sit Balanced Fund, Sit Dividend Growth Fund, Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund, Sit Small Cap Growth Fund, Sit International Growth Fund, Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund (each a series of Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.), Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc., and Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Inc., as of June 30, 2011, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2011, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Sit Balanced Fund, Sit Dividend Growth Fund, Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund, Sit Small Cap Growth Fund, Sit International Growth Fund, Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund, Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, and Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund as of June 30, 2011, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

KPMG LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

August 22, 2011

 

  
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs (redemption fees) were included, your costs would have been higher.

Fund

   Beginning
Account
Value
(1/1/11)
     Ending
Account
Value
(6/30/11)
     Expenses
Paid  During
Period*

(1/1/11-
6/30/11)
 
Balanced Fund   

Actual

   $ 1,000       $ 1,037.40       $ 5.05   

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000       $ 1,019.84       $ 5.01   
 
Dividend Growth Fund   

Actual

        

Class I

   $ 1,000       $ 1,068.20       $ 5.13   

Class S

   $ 1,000       $ 1,066.20       $ 6.40   

Hypothetical

        

Class I

   $ 1,000       $ 1,019.84       $ 5.01   

Class S

   $ 1,000       $ 1,018.60       $ 6.26   
 
Global Dividend Growth Fund   

Actual

        

Class I

   $ 1,000       $ 1,055.50       $ 6.37   

Class S

   $ 1,000       $ 1,053.30       $ 7.64   

Hypothetical

        

Class I

   $ 1,000       $ 1,018.60       $ 6.26   

Class S

   $ 1,000       $ 1,017.36       $ 7.50   
 
Large Cap Growth   

Actual

   $ 1,000       $ 1,040.50       $ 5.06   

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000       $ 1,019.84       $ 5.01   
 
Mid Cap Growth Fund   

Actual

   $ 1,000       $ 1,058.00       $ 6.38   

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000       $ 1,018.60       $ 6.26   
 
Small Cap Growth Fund   

Actual

   $ 1,000       $ 1,102.00       $ 7.82   

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000       $ 1,017.36       $ 7.50   
 
International Growth Fund   

Actual

   $ 1,000       $ 1,054.20       $ 7.64   

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000       $ 1,017.36       $ 7.50   
 
Developing Markets Growth Fund   

Actual

   $ 1,000       $ 981.00       $ 9.82   

Hypothetical

   $ 1,000       $ 1,014.88       $ 9.99   

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.00%, for the Balanced, Dividend Growth, Class I and Large Cap Growth Funds; 1.25% for Dividend Growth Fund, Class S, Global Dividend Growth Fund, Class I and Mid Cap Growth Fund; 1.50% for Global Dividend Growth, Class S, Small Cap Growth and International Growth Funds; and 2.00% for Developing Markets Growth Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period.)
 

 

JUNE 30, 2011    69


FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION (Unaudited)

Sit Equity Funds

 

For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income and short-term gains, if any), for each of the Funds that qualify for the Dividends Received Deductions for the period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 is as follows:

 

Fund

   Percentage  

Balanced Fund

     54.8

Dividend Growth Fund

     100.0   

Global Dividend Growth Fund

     95.2   

Large Cap Growth Fund

     100.0   

Mid Cap Growth Fund

     —     

Small Cap Growth Fund

     —     

International Growth Fund

     0.6   

Developing Markets Growth Fund

     —     

For the year ended June 30, 2011, certain dividends paid by the Funds may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 15%, as provided by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. Of the distributions made by the following Funds, the corresponding percentages represent the amount of each distribution which may qualify for the 15% dividend income tax rate.

 

Fund

   Percentage  

Balanced Fund

     59.1

Dividend Growth Fund

     100.0   

Global Dividend Growth Fund

     100.0   

Large Cap Growth Fund

     100.0   

Mid Cap Growth Fund

     —     

Small Cap Growth Fund

     —     

International Growth Fund

     100.0   

Developing Markets Growth Fund

     100.0   

The following Funds designated the listed amounts as long-term capital gain dividends during the year ended June 30, 2011. Distributable long-term gains are based on net realized long term gains determined on a tax basis and may differ from such amounts for financial reporting purposes.

 

Fund

   Amount  

Balanced Fund

     —     

Dividend Growth Fund

   $ 1,127,323   

Global Dividend Growth Fund

     148,604   

Large Cap Growth Fund

     —     

Mid Cap Growth Fund

     —     

Small Cap Growth Fund

     —     

International Growth Fund

     —     

Developing Markets Growth Fund

     1,058,759   
 

 

  
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INFORMATION ABOUT DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS (Unaudited)

The Sit Mutual Funds are a family of 12 no-load mutual funds. The eight Stock Funds described in this Annual Report are the Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Sit International Growth Fund, Sit Balanced Fund, Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund, Sit Small Cap Growth Fund, Sit Dividend Growth Fund, and the Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund (the “Funds” or individually, a “Fund”). The four bond funds within the Sit Mutual Fund family are described in a Bond Funds’ Annual Report. The Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund and Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, and the corporate issuer of the Sit International Growth Fund, Sit Balanced Fund, Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund, Sit Small Cap Growth Fund, Sit Dividend Growth Fund, and Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund have a Board of Directors and officers. Pursuant to Minnesota law, the Boards of Directors are responsible for the management of the Funds and the establishment of the Funds’ policies. The officers of the Funds manage the day-to-day operation of the Funds. Information pertaining to the directors and officers of the Funds is set forth below as of the date of this report. The business address, unless otherwise noted below, is that of the Funds’ investment adviser – 3300 IDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. The Boards have a separate Audit Committee. The Stock Funds’ SAI has additional information about the Funds’ directors and is available without charge upon request by calling the Sit Funds at 800-332-5580.

 

Name, Age, and

Position with

the Fund

  

Term of

Office (1)

and Length of Time

Served

  

Principal Occupation(s) During

Past Five Years

  

Number of Funds

in Fund Complex

Overseen by

Director

  

Other Directorships

Held by Director (3)

INTERESTED DIRECTORS:

        

Roger J. Sit (2)

Age: 49

Chairman and President

   Chairman since 10/08; Officer since 1998.    Chairman, President, CEO and Global CIO of Sit Investment Associates, Inc. (the “Adviser”); Chairman and CEO of Sit Investment Fixed Income Advisors, Inc. (“SF”); Chairman of SIA Securities Corp. (the “Distributor”).    12    None.

William E. Frenzel (2)

Age: 82

Director

   Director since 1991 or the Fund’s inception if later.    Guest Scholar at The Brookings Institution and member of several government policy committees, foundations and organizations; Director of the Adviser; Director of SF.    12    None.

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

        

John P. Fagan

Age: 81

Director

   Director since 2006 or the Fund’s inception, if later.    Honorary member of Board of St. Joseph’s College in Rensselar, Indiana.    12    None.

Sidney L. Jones

Age: 77

Director

   Director since 1993 or the Fund’s inception, if later: Director from 1988 to 1989.    Lecturer, Washington Campus Consortium of 17 Universities.    12    None.

Bruce C. Lueck

Age: 70

Director

   Director since 2004 or the Fund’s inception, if later.    Consultant for Zephyr Management, L.P. (investment management) and committee member of several investment funds and foundations.    12    None.

Donald W. Phillips

Age: 63

Director

   Director of the International Fund since 1993, and since 1990 or the Fund’s inception if later for all other Funds.    Chairman and CEO of WP Global Partners Inc., 7/05 to present; CEO and CIO of WestLB Asset Management (USA) LLC, 4/00 to 4/05.    12    None.

Barry N. Winslow

Age: 63

Director

   Director since 2010.    Vice-Chairman of TCF Financial Corporation, 7/08 to present; COO 2006 to 2007; President of the national charter 2001-2006.    12    TCF Financial Corporation.

 

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INFORMATION ABOUT DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Name, Age, and

Position with

the Fund

  

Term of

Office (1)

and Length of Time

Served

  

Principal Occupation(s) During

Past Five Years

  

Number of Funds

in Fund Complex

Overseen by

Director

  

Other Directorships

Held by Director (3)

OFFICERS:

           

Mark H. Book

Age: 48

Vice President – Investments of Balanced Fund only

   Officer since 2002; Re-Elected by the Boards annually.    Vice President and Portfolio Manager of SF.    N/A    N/A

Kelly K. Boston

Age: 42

Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer

   Officer since 2000; Re-Elected by the Boards annually.    Staff Attorney of the Adviser; Secretary of the Distributor.    N/A    N/A

Bryce A. Doty

Age: 44

Vice President – Investments of Balanced Fund only.

   Officer since 1996; Re-Elected by the Boards annually.    Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager of SF.    N/A    N/A

Kent L. Johnson

Age: 45

Vice President – Investments

   Officer since 2003; Re-Elected by the Boards annually.    Senior Vice President - Research and Investment Management of the Adviser.    N/A    N/A

Michael J. Radmer

50 S. 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Age: 66

Secretary

   Officer since 1984; Re-Elected by the Boards annually.    Partner of the Funds’ general counsel, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP.    N/A    N/A

Paul E. Rasmussen

Age: 50

Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Compliance Officer

   Officer since 1994; Re-Elected by the Boards annually.    Vice President, Secretary, Controller and Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser; Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer of SF; President and Treasurer of the Distributor.    N/A    N/A

Carla J. Rose

Age: 45

Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer

   Officer since 2000; Re-Elected by the Boards annually.    Vice President, Administration & Deputy Controller of the Adviser; Vice President, Controller, Treasurer & Assistant Secretary of SF; Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the Distributor.    N/A    N/A

Robert W. Sit

Age: 42

Vice President – Investments

   Officer since 1997; Re-Elected by the Boards annually.    Vice President - Research and Investment Management of the Adviser.    N/A    N/A

Ronald D. Sit (3)

Age: 51

Vice President – Investments

   Officer since 1985; Re-Elected by the Boards annually.    Vice President - Research and Investment Management of the Adviser.    N/A    N/A

 

1 

Each Director serves until their resignation, removal or the next meeting of the shareholders at which election of directors is an agenda item and his successor is duly elected and shall qualify.

2 

Directors who are deemed to be “interested persons” of the Funds as that term is defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940. Mr. Sit is considered an “interested person” because he is a an officer of Sit Investment Associates, Inc., the Fund’s investment adviser. Mr. Frenzel is deemed to be an interested person because he is a director and shareholder of the Fund’s investment adviser.

3 

Includes only directorships of companies required to report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i.e., public companies) or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.

 

  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

PROXY VOTING

Each fund follows certain policies and procedures for voting proxies for securities held in each portfolio. A description of the Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580.

Information regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to its portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580, and is available on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES

The Funds’ file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Form N-Qs are available without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580 and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the Funds’ Form N-Qs may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-202-551-8090.

 

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Item 2: Code of Ethics.

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, and persons performing similar functions. The registrant has not made any amendment to its code of ethics during the period covered by this report which must be described herein pursuant to Item 2. The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of the code of ethics during the period covered by this report.

A copy of the registrant’s code of ethics is available without charge upon request by calling the registrant at 612-332-3223 or 1-800-332-5580, or by mail at Sit Mutual Funds, 3300 IDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402.

Item 3: Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The registrant’s Board of Directors has determined that Mr. John P. Fagan, Mr. Sidney L. Jones, Mr. Bruce C. Lueck, Mr. Donald W. Phillips and Mr. Barry N. Winslow are audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee. Mr. Fagan, Mr. Jones, Mr. Lueck, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Winslow are independent for purposes of this item.

Item 4: Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

(a) – (d) Aggregate fees billed to the registrant for the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the registrant’s principal accountant were as follows:

 

     2011      2010  
     Audit      Audit      Tax      Other      Audit      Audit      Tax      Other  
     Fees      Related      Fees      Fees      Fees      Related      Fees      Fees  

Fiscal year ended June 30

                       

Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.

                       

Sit International Growth Fund (series A)

     23,200         0         3,825         0         22,700         0         5,200         0   

Sit Balanced Fund (series B)

     15,800         0         3,825         0         15,500         0         5,200         0   

Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund (series C)

     15,100         0         3,825         0         14,800         0         5,200         0   

Sit Small Cap Growth Fund (series D)

     18,700         0         3,825         0         18,300         0         5,200         0   

Sit Dividend Growth Fund (series G)

     15,200         0         3,825         0         14,900         0         5,200         0   

Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund (series H)

     15,200         0         3,825         0         14,900         0         5,200         0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds, Inc.

     103,200         0         22,950         0         101,100         0         31,200         0   

Audit fees include amounts related to the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements and services normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings. Audit-related fees include amounts reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements, and/or are traditionally performed by the auditor. Tax fees include amounts related to tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advice. Other Fees include services provided to review the Fund’s order processing and trading procedures.

(e) (1) The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve audit and non-audit services performed for the registrant by the independent auditor in order to assure that the provision of such services does not impair the auditor’s independence. The audit committee also is required to pre-approve certain non-audit services performed by the registrant’s independent auditor for the registrant’s investment adviser and certain of the adviser’s affiliates if the services relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant. Services to be provided by the auditor must receive general pre-approval or specific pre-approval by the audit committee. Any proposed services exceeding pre-approved cost levels will require separate pre-approval by the audit committee.

The audit committee may delegate pre-approval authority to the audit committee chairman. The chairman shall report any pre-approval decisions to the audit committee at its next scheduled meeting. The audit committee does not delegate its responsibility to pre-approve services performed by the independent auditor to management.

(2) No services included in (b) – (d) were approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

(f) Not applicable.

(g) The aggregate fees billed for the most recent fiscal year and the preceding fiscal year by the registrant’s principal accountant for non-audit services rendered to the registrant, its investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant were $4,000 and $4,000, respectively.

(h) The registrant’s audit committee has determined that the provision of non-audit services rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is considered compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.

Item 5: Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.


Item 6: Schedule of Investments.

The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

Item 7: Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8: Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investments Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9: Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

Item 11: Controls and Procedures -

(a) Based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the Filing Date, the Registrant’s Chairman and Treasurer have determined that the Disclosure Controls and Procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by the filing Date, and that information required to be disclosed in the report is communicated to the Registrant’s management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, and there were no corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Item 12: Exhibits:

(a) The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:

(2) A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) (certification required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

(b) Certification required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).


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.

Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.

 

By (Signature and Title)*   

/s/ Paul E. Rasmussen

   Paul E. Rasmussen
   Vice President, Treasurer

Date August 30, 2011

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)   

/s/ Paul E. Rasmussen

   Paul E. Rasmussen
   Vice President, Treasurer

Date August 30, 2011

 

By (Signature and Title)   

/s/ Roger J. Sit

   Roger J. Sit
   Chairman

Date August 30, 2011