N-CSR 1 v432335_ncsr.htm N-CSR

 

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 811-07254

 

Johnson Mutual Funds Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

3777 West Fork Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45247

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Marc E. Figgins, CFO, 3777 West Fork Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45247

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(513) 661-3100

 

Date of fiscal year end:12/31

 

Date of reporting period:12/31/15

 

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

 

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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

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Annual
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December 31, 2015

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Johnson Mutual Funds Trust
3777 West Fork Road  |  Cincinnati, OH  |  45247
(513) 661-3100    (800) 541-0170    fax (513) 661-4901

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JOHNSON MUTUAL FUNDS
December 31, 2015

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Our Message to You     1  
Performance Review and Management Discussion
        
Equity Income Fund     3  
Growth Fund     4  
Opportunity Fund     5  
Realty Fund     6  
International Fund     7  
Fixed Income Fund     8  
Municipal Income Fund     9  
Portfolio of Investments
        
Equity Income Fund     10  
Growth Fund     11  
Opportunity Fund     12  
Realty Fund     14  
International Fund     16  
Fixed Income Fund     18  
Municipal Income Fund     22  
Statements of Assets and Liabilities     29  
Statements of Operations     31  
Statements of Changes in Net Assets     33  
Financial Highlights
        
Equity Income Fund     35  
Growth Fund     36  
Opportunity Fund     37  
Realty Fund     38  
International Fund     39  
Fixed Income Fund     40  
Municipal Income Fund     41  
Notes to the Financial Statements     42  
Disclosure of Expenses     52  
Additional Information     53  
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm     54  
Trustees and Officers     55  
Trustees, Officers, Transfer Agent, Fund Accountant, Custodian, Auditors, Legal Counsel     Back Page  


 
 

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Letter from the Fund President
December 31, 2015

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present you with the Johnson Mutual Funds’ December 31, 2015 Annual Report. On the following pages, we have provided commentary on the performance of each of the Funds for 2015 as well as the relative performance compared to an appropriate index. The remainder of the report provides the holdings of each Johnson Mutual Fund as well as other financial data and notes.

After a dismal third quarter, stocks bounced nicely in the fourth quarter to bring the market close to where it began the year. The S&P 500 Index fell on a price-only basis, but finished 2015 with a positive total return of 1.4% including dividends. Despite the meager return, U.S. large cap stocks was one of the highest-performing asset classes for the third year in a row, outperforming mid cap, small cap, and international stocks, and taxable bonds.

The index may have finished right where it began the year, but the road was bumpy. When stocks peaked in May, the index had gained 4.3% year-to-date. It then fell almost 12% before bottoming on August 25th, marking the first correction of 10% in over 4 years. A strong October brought the index back into positive territory, but just barely.

Stock-specific performance varied widely based on several factors. The market favored growth over value, as stocks of companies with better earnings growth projections outperformed the market, despite their higher valuations. In addition, dividend-paying companies were out of favor relative to stocks with low or no dividend payouts. Also at work was a bias toward momentum stocks – meaning stocks that had been performing well continued to move higher, again regardless of valuation.

A handful of large, high-profile companies accounted for a significant portion of the S&P 500 Index gain this year. Meanwhile, a majority of stocks within the index posted negative performance. The index is weighted by market capitalization, which means that the larger companies have an outsized impact on the overall index performance. In 2015 the index overall posted a positive total return even though most index components were negative. Outside of the top 20 performers, the average stock declined 3.7%.

In all, the lackluster performance of the broad market came as a result of slow economic growth and weaker earnings and revenues from the corporate sector. While economic growth has been relatively slow, the current recovery rolls on and is one of the longest in U.S. history. Unfortunately, the drag created by the strong dollar and the weak manufacturing sector is preventing more robust, wide-spread strength. Earnings have declined from earlier in the year, thanks in large part to large declines in commodity-related industries. S&P 500 Index earnings are expected to come in lower than 2014. Excluding the energy sector, however, earnings are expected to be higher compared to 2014. Still, the slowdown in earnings is a headwind to the stock market moving forward.

The Federal Reserve (Fed) kept markets guessing throughout the year regarding the timing of its initial rate hike, but finally pulled the trigger at its December meeting by raising the Fed Funds rate from the previous range of 0.0% to 0.25% to a range of 0.25% to 0.50%. Acknowledging that slack remains in the economy and that inflation pressure is relatively low, the Fed determined that the labor market has healed enough to warrant taking the first step. For all the noise, the rate hike had little impact on the market initially. Investors are more interested in how far and how fast the Fed will move going forward. The Fed's projections seem to indicate about 1% of total rate hikes in 2016, but the market seems to doubt it will move that quickly (as indicated by Fed Funds Futures).

Despite the move, the Fed and global central banks in general are still very accommodative, and this first hike is hardly a move to “tighten.” Rather, it represents one baby step in the direction of the removal of historic levels of stimulus designed to enable the economy to stand on its own. The Fed continues to maintain its balance sheet at very high levels in an effort to hold rates lower and increase liquidity. Finally, given the data-dependent strategy, it’s possible the Fed would lower rates back to zero if the economy sputters.

Higher interest rates don’t necessarily spell doom for stocks or bonds. Historically, stocks have continued to move higher in the wake of the Fed’s initial move to raise rates. Every cycle is different, but typically the Fed is tightening policy as the economy strengthens, and the market continues to move higher until the economy appears to slow (or an unexpected shock occurs). And if the path of rate increases is slow and steady, bonds could potentially continue to post positive returns along the way. Additionally, increasing rates lead to higher total return potential for bonds in the long term.

With the initial rate hike now in the past, the focus has shifted to the pace and extent of interest rate increases, and the progress of the U.S. and global economy. While there are a few bright spots overseas, in general the global economy is struggling to gain momentum. Turmoil abroad, especially in China, has restrained stronger growth. China’s economic slowdown, currency devaluation, and ongoing transition to a consumer economy have created ripples around the world.

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Letter from the Fund President
December 31, 2015

In the long run, higher interest rates should be beneficial and restore balance to the economy and financial markets, but the process could be bumpy. The earnings slowdown and higher stock valuations are additional headwinds to the stock market. The choppy, modest performance of 2015 could spill over into the new year, making a stream of income from dividends an attractive support. Diversification can create mixed results in the short-run, and over the past several years that has been the case. However, it remains a critical component of investing success over the long term.

We want you to know how much we appreciate the confidence you have placed in us for your investment needs. As always, please feel free to call us at (513) 661-3100 or (800) 541-0170 with your comments or questions. Thank you.

Wishing you and yours a blessed new year,

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Jason O. Jackman, CFA, President

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JOHNSON EQUITY INCOME FUND
Performance Review – December 31, 2015

  

For the year, the Johnson Equity Income Fund declined -6.56%. The Fund lagged the Standard & Poors 500 Index (S&P 500) return of 1.38%.

Sector allocations and stock selection both made negative contributions to relative performance during the year with stock selection accounting for approximately ninety-percent of the underperformance. Stock selection made negative contributions in six out of the eight sectors to which the Fund had allocations, with the largest negative contributions in the Consumer Discretion, Information Technology, and Industrials sectors. These three sectors accounted for nearly all of the negative attribution from security selection. Nordstrom, Qualcomm, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern all declined greater than 20% during the year. V.F. Corp. and Western Digital were two new stock purchases in the portfolio that were notable laggards as well. Stock selection in the Financials sector contributed most positively, driven by insurance providers PartnerRe, ACE and RenaissanceRe.

The Energy sector continued its poor performance from the end of 2014, impacted by the continued fall in crude oil prices which declined 45% in 2015. The Fund’s overweight in the sector continued to be a detriment to the portfolio. Excluding the Energy sector, the allocations in the remaining nine sectors provided an overall positive contribution. The combination of stock selection and sector allocation in the Consumer Discretion, Industrials, Energy, and Information Technology sectors contributed most negatively to the Fund’s performance.

Broader style headwinds were the major factor during the year as stocks with the strongest prior 52-week price momentum, strongest earnings growth, and lowest dividend yields significantly outperformed stocks with more attractive valuations and that paid dividends. Our valuation and dividend income discipline resulted in tilting the portfolio too much toward more cyclical industries and stocks over the last couple of years, which proved to be a major headwind to the portfolio’s performance during the year as concerns increased regarding slowing global economic growth. Investors seemed to disregard valuation in favor of stocks exhibiting high growth characteristics despite lofty valuations in most cases. Very narrow market leadership was another characteristic of the market. To illustrate this we note a few statistics – four notable strong performing stocks during the year were Facebook, Amazon.com, Netflix, and Google. These four stocks had a market-cap weighted average gain of 61% and a price-to-earnings ratio of 60x. By comparison, the equal-weighted price return of the remaining 496 stocks in the S&P 500 was -4.80%.

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Average Annual Total Returns
as of December 31, 2015
  Equity
Income Fund
  S&P 500
Index
One Year     -6.56 %      1.38 % 
Three Years     9.69 %      15.13 % 
Five Years     9.35 %      12.57 % 
Ten Years     6.95 %      7.31 % 

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Above average dividend income and long-term capital growth is the objective of the Johnson Equity Income Fund, and the primary assets are stocks of large-sized U.S. companies. The data on this page is unaudited. The data on this page represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. As of the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated May 1, 2015, the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was 1.01%. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The average annual total return numbers include changes in the Fund’s or Index’s share price, plus reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains. The Fund’s performance is after all fees and expenses, whereas the Index does not incur fees or expenses. A shareholder cannot invest directly in the S&P 500 Index. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The S&P 500 Index is the established benchmark. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-541-0170.

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JOHNSON GROWTH FUND
Performance Review – December 31, 2015

  

For the year the Johnson Growth Fund Fund returned -5.65%. The Standard and Poors 500 Index (S&P 500), which is the benchmark for the Fund, gained 1.38% for the year. The positive return for the market was primarily driven by a very narrow group of stocks. The FANG stocks-Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google-gained a cap-weighted 60.7% for the year. The cap-weighted return for the 496 other members of the S&P 500 was -4.80%. In addition, 42% of stocks in the S&P 500 were down more than 20% from their 52 week highs. Needless to say, gains for the year were difficult to achieve.

The Fund’s weak relative performance was driven by stock selection. On a relative basis, we outperformed only in Energy, which was the worst performing sector in the market as oil prices approached levels not seen since 2003 – 2004. Chevron and Schlumberger performed relatively well given the weakness in the sector. Many holdings in technology also did well, as Facebook, Red Hat and the two share classes of Google (Alphabet) were four of the top five contributors of positive performance. Other top contributors of positive performance were Western Alliance Bancorp, Walt Disney, JM Smucker, Actavis and Priceline.

The worst performing sector relative to the S&P 500 was Consumer Discretionary. The health of the consumer remains strong. However, trends in buying habits and brand perception both play a large part in consumer behavior, which was evident by the weak performance of Michael Kors and Nordstrom. Polaris Industries, which was impacted primarily by unseasonably warm weather hurting demand for snowmobiles, also performed poorly. Our holdings in the Industrial sector underperformed, as the continued weakness in oil prices, the strength of the dollar and concerns about general economic growth affected returns. Union Pacific, Fluor, Dover and Emerson Electric all performed poorly. Poor relative returns of our Health Care holdings were driven primarily by Biogen, where concerns arose about slowdowns in their drugs for Multiple Sclerosis. Finally, our picks in Consumer Staples were also a performance drag. These names included The Fresh Market, Procter and Gamble and Treehouse Foods.

The Fund has its largest overweight position in the Technology sector. We would expect to remain overweight here given the solid growth opportunities we are finding in that sector. The largest underweight position is in the Health Care sector, as high valuation has limited investment opportunities. The Fund has no weight in the Telecommunications, Materials and Utility sectors.

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Average Annual Total Returns
As of December 31, 2015
  Growth
Fund
  S&P 500
Index
One Year     -5.65 %      1.38 % 
Three Years     11.51 %      15.13 % 
Five Years     8.80 %      12.57 % 
Ten Years     5.19 %      7.31 % 

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Long-term capital growth is the objective of the Johnson Growth Fund, and the primary assets are stocks of larger-sized U.S. companies. The data on this page is unaudited. The data on this page represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. As of the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated May 1, 2015, the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was 1.01%. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The average annual total return numbers include changes in the Fund’s or Index’s share price, plus reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains. The Fund’s performance is after all fees and expenses, whereas the Index does not incur fees or expenses. A shareholder cannot invest directly in the Standard & Poors 500 Index. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The S&P 500 Index is the established benchmark. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-541-0170.

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JOHNSON OPPORTUNITY FUND
Performance Review – December 31, 2015

  

The Johnson Opportunity Fund had a net total return of -2.39% in 2015, outperforming the Russell 2500 Index’s -2.90% return. Perhaps the most significant market news during the year was a persistent plunge in the price of crude oil, which fell below $40 per barrel for the first time since the depths of the 2008 – 2009 financial crisis. This fall not only negatively impacted stocks in the Energy sector, but also had challenging business ramifications for companies in a broad range of related manufacturing sectors. The three worst performing sectors in the index were Energy, Materials, and Industrials, and the Fund was overweight in these Value sectors. Even so, stock selection more than offset the poor sector positioning, and the Fund’s emphasis on investing in quality stocks with productive capital allocation, financial strength, and high earnings quality was rewarded during the year.

Many of the Fund’s best performers were growth stocks, a category that outperformed its value counterpart by a wide margin. Cynosure, a fast-growing maker of aesthetic treatment devices, was the Fund’s top contributor, gaining 40% from its point of purchase. The steady growth Health Care sector led the market and security selection was additive to returns including United Therapeutics, the Fund’s lone biotechnology holding and Natus Medical, a well-regarded provider of newborn care products and technologies. Other Fund winners included the stocks of Helen of Troy Ltd., Western Alliance Bancorporation, Red Hat, and IPG Photonics.

The Fund’s biggest return detractor was PRA Group Inc., a purchaser and collector of credit card receivables. Its stock price weakened due to lower purchase volumes and regulatory concerns in the area of debt collection practices. Commodity prices remained under pressure, which weighed on Fund holdings such as Boise Cascade, a wood & building materials company, and Circor International, a manufacturer of flow control products & valves that serves customers in the struggling oil & gas industry. Also, many consumer discretionary companies with growing competitive pressures saw stock price declines during the year, including Polaris Industries, The Fresh Market, Nordstrom, and Michael Kors.

In 2015, investors crowded into stocks that exhibited growth characteristics. As a group, these companies were relatively immune to falling oil prices and had less exposure to a slowdown in emerging markets. Biotechnology stocks and internet-related Technology stocks were strong, headline-grabbing performers, but are often the types of stocks that don’t meet our criteria of high quality and attractive valuation. But even with those style headwinds, the Fund was still able to outperform with good stock picking. With a strong correction underway as the calendar turns to 2016, the Fund’s emphasis on quality should be beneficial to relative performance as investors give more scrutiny to business cycle and valuation risks. The Fund remains focused on buying quality companies at low valuations, which is a strategy better aligned for consistent results within a long-term investment philosophy.

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Average Annual Total Returns
as of December 31, 2015
  Opportunity
Fund
  Russell 2500
Index*
One Year     -2.39 %      -2.90 % 
Three Year     13.23 %      12.46 % 
Five Years     8.77 %      10.32 % 
Ten Years     6.41 %      7.56 % 

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Long-term capital growth is the objective of the Johnson Opportunity Fund, and the primary assets are equity securities of medium sized companies. The data on this page is unaudited. The data on this page represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. As of the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated May 1, 2015, the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was 1.00%. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The average annual total return numbers include changes in the Fund’s or Index’s share price, plus reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains. The Fund’s performance is after all fees and expenses, whereas the Index does not incur fees or expenses. The Russell 2500 Index is the established benchmark. A shareholder cannot invest directly in the Index. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-541-0170.

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JOHNSON REALTY FUND
Performance Review – December 31, 2015

  

The Johnson Realty Fund posted a rate of return of 2.75% for the year ending December 31, 2015 compared to a return of 2.54% for the Standard and Poors US REIT Index (S&P US REIT).

REITs, while experiencing very modest levels of return, were one of the best performing asset class in 2015. They outperformed the broader equity market, as defined by the Standard and Poors 500 Index, which was up 1.38%. The primary driver of return was a continuation of the low interest rate environment. This may be short lived as the Federal Reserve increased interest rates and have forecasted additional rate increases for 2016. This does signal that the overall domestic economy is on a steady path of recovery and that there would be some potential for inflation. Many hold real assets and in particular real estate to protect against inflation.

In our June 30, 2015 semi-annual update, we discussed why REITs have been beneficiaries of the low interest environment. This environment persisted throughout 2015, with rates ending the year just slightly higher in 2015. There were a couple of false starts, when rates started to rise, only to see them fall again when the global economy experienced some slowdown. REITs did experience some negative volatility in those periods of rate rise. REITs historically perform best in flat to declining interest rate environments, which is the environment we have seen over the past many years. The Federal Reserve has indicated that their outlook for 2016 will remain data dependent, but with where the level of employment is currently, they anticipate that there will be potentially additional increases in short term rates in 2016.

The Fund experienced modestly better performance than the S&P US REIT index. Overall property type allocation was fairly neutral. Our slight overweight in Apartments and underweight in HealthCare and Lodging were offset by a small underweight position Self-Storage. Apartments was a strong returning property type, up 17%, with Self-Storage up even more at over 40%. Lodging & Resorts fared the worst, down over 24% followed by Health Care down 7.25%.

Overall security selection was a slight positive as our concentration on the larger, more stable names benefitted the portfolio. The largest REITs experienced a return of 4.40%, as measured by the largest 50 REITs in the FTSE Real Estate Index.

REITs continue to possess lower correlation relative to other asset classes, which should continue to portfolio diversification benefits. We would expect as interest rates rise, making other yield oriented assets classes more attractive, it may pressure returns in REITs. While initially higher interest rates are indicative of a better economy, longer term the increase in the cost of capital of REITS makes them less attractive. The Fund’s philosophy is to remain fully invested. We will continue to focus on high quality companies possessing better balance sheet which are in a better position to maintain or increase dividends in the future. We believe that the Realty Fund’s diversified approach to the real estate market will provide investors with asset class like returns.

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Average Annual Total Returns
as of December 31, 2015
  Realty Fund   S&P US REIT
Index
One Year     2.75 %      2.54 % 
Three Years     10.26 %      11.00 % 
Five Years     10.84 %      11.85 % 
Ten Years     5.80 %      7.29 % 

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Long-term capital growth and above average dividend income are the objectives of the Johnson Realty Fund, and the primary assets are real estate related equity securities. The data on this page is unaudited. The data on this page represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. As of the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated May 1, 2015, the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was 1.00%. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The average annual total return numbers include changes in the Fund’s or Index’s share price, plus reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains. The Fund’s performance is after all fees and expenses, whereas the Index does not incur fees or expenses. A shareholder cannot invest directly in the S&P US REIT Index. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The S&P US REIT Index is the primary benchmark. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-541-0170.

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JOHNSON INTERNATIONAL FUND
Performance Review – December 31, 2015

  

The Johnson International Fund had a total net return of -6.38% in 2015, underperforming the MSCI ACWI ex-US Index’s -5.66% return.

Emerging markets struggled materially as falling commodity prices suggested oversupply and weaker economic demand in key growth markets. Brazil’s market fell 12.5% and China’s dropped 7.7%, sounding an alarm for companies that have relied on those regions for growth. However, the Fund was successful with security selection in the commodity-producing Energy and Materials sectors, helping to offset some of the price decline in the market’s two worst performing sectors.

Developed European markets performed better as central banks in that continent pursued accommodative monetary policy, however, much of that benefit to the U.S. investor was erased in currency translation, as the U.S. Dollar appreciated strongly versus the Euro and most other currencies. Europe represents nearly half of the Fund’s allocation.

The Fund’s underperformance was mostly from security selection. The Fund’s two worst performers were Banco Bradesco, a Brazilian bank, and Petrochina, a Chinese oil company, both heavily influenced by global economic trends and their local market struggles. International auto sales were another emerging soft patch, leading to earnings declines and stock price corrections at Tata Motor Ltd. (India) and Magna International (Canada). Also, the Industrials sector was the Fund’s largest negative contributor with an underweight position and poor security selection detracting from performance.

A style preference for growth was evident throughout the year, and with a tepid global economic outlook, investors strongly favored stocks that relied less heavily on the production economy for earnings. Fund overweights in traditional growth sectors such as Health Care and Technology sectors were additive to relative performance. The steady growth Health Care sector led international markets for the second consecutive year, and the Fund’s largest performance contributor was Novo Nordisk A/S, a Danish pharmaceutical company marketing diabetes treatments.

Japan was the strongest major global stock market in 2015, gaining about 10%. Some of the Fund’s top contributors include Japanese stocks such as KDDI Corp., Tokio Marine Holdings, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Nitto Denko Corp., and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial. Japan is both the Fund’s largest country exposure and the Index’s largest country weight.

Foreign countries account for roughly three-fourths of global GDP, but only half of global market capitalization, and those share exposures should converge more over time as capital markets develop and investors seek a wider set of opportunities. The Fund has captured this trend through a diverse portfolio of foreign stocks with broad sector and country exposures, and the Johnson International Fund should continue to offer attractive investment attributes for long-term investors.

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Average Annual Total Returns
as of December 31, 2015
  International
Fund
  MSCI ACWI
ex US Index
One Year     -6.38 %      -5.66 % 
Three Years     2.04 %      1.50 % 
Five Years     1.16 %      1.06 % 
Since Inception*     8.03 %      8.33 % 

     
Asset Allocation by Country
as of December 31, 2015
United Kingdom     15.61 %      Denmark       3.29 % 
Switzerland     13.26 %      India       2.95 % 
Canada     10.51 %      Japan       2.73 % 
Germany     10.25 %      Ireland       2.58 % 
France     6.82 %      Mexico       2.27 % 
Netherlands     5.50 %      Brazil       2.17 % 
Australia     5.36 %      Singapore       1.93 % 
Israel     5.22 %      Indonesia       1.13 % 
China     3.92 %      Hong Kong       1.03 % 
Belgium     3.47 %                   

  

* Fund Inception was December 8, 2008.

Long-term capital growth is the objective of the Johnson International Fund, and the primary assets are equity securities of foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges and ADRs (American Depository Receipts). The data on this page is unaudited. The data on this page represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. As of the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated May 1, 2015, the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was 1.00%. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The average annual total return numbers include changes in the Fund’s or Index’s share price, plus reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains. The Fund’s performance is after all fees and expenses, whereas neither Index incurs fees nor expenses. A shareholder cannot invest directly in the MSCI ACWI ex US Index. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The MSCI ACWI ex US Index is the primary benchmark. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-541-0170.

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JOHNSON FIXED INCOME FUND
Performance Review – December 31, 2015

  

The Johnson Fixed Income Fund provided a total return of 0.32% for 2015, compared to a 0.55% return for the Barclays Capital Aggregate Index. The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to tighten its benchmark policy rate pressured short maturity US rates higher in 2015, despite concerns over global economic growth and falling energy prices.

Bond yields began the year at somewhat low levels, and the Fund shortened its duration in response. The yield curve began 2015 at relatively flat levels, but normalized during the first half of the year. During the second half of the year, longer maturity bond yields rose less than shorter maturity yields, resulting in a flattening of the yield curve, which often happens prior to and during a Fed tightening of monetary policy. The Fund’s positioning was constructed to benefit from such a curve flattening and aided the relative performance versus the benchmark.

Meanwhile, credit mostly lagged during the year with yield spreads versus Treasuries moving wider. Sector performance was uneven though, with financials widening less than industrials and utilities. Energy related industrial credits widened further, as the price of oil fell throughout the year. During the year, high quality credits outperformed low quality credits. The Fund’s overweight to financials and avoidance of most energy related names along with its focus on higher quality sectors of the bond market was a significant driver of performance relative to the Fund’s benchmark during the year. More than half of the Fund’s bond allocation is to investment-grade rated corporate securities and an additional 10% is invested in municipal bonds. This combined allocation is greater than the Fund’s benchmark index and a key reason why the yield is higher in the Fund. Over time, this yield advantage is critical to the Fund’s ability to outperform its benchmark. It can also be a helpful strategy to protect against rising market rates.

Looking forward into 2016, we expect the Fed will likely continue to tighten monetary policy, although likely at a historically slow pace. Growth in the US has been stable, but pockets of weakness emerged throughout the year. A strong U.S. Dollar and falling energy prices have held back manufacturing, but the consumer continues to gain momentum. Steadily rising wages and solid employment gains should support this trend. Stabilization of energy prices or global economic growth may lead to a tightening of credit spreads and the Fund’s overweight to corporate bonds should benefit as a result. The Fund has lowered its duration below that of its benchmark and added securities such as floating rate and step-up coupon bonds which will help serve as a cushion to higher rates. With inflation expectations extremely low due to the decline in oil, the Fund has added a position in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, which will benefit from oil stabilization along with reflationary global Central Bank policies. Finally, we anticipate upward pressure on intermediate bond yields in the near term, leading to a muted total return outlook. However, the potential move upward should provide an opportunity to enhance the Fund’s yield over time.

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Average Annual Total Returns
as of December 31, 2015
  Fixed
Income Fund
  Barclays Capital
Aggregate Index
One Year     0.32 %      0.55 % 
Three Years     1.41 %      1.44 % 
Five Years     3.12 %      3.25 % 
Ten Years     4.41 %      4.51 % 

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A high level of income over the long term consistent with preservation of capital is the objective of the Johnson Fixed Income Fund, and the primary assets are investment-grade fixed income securities. The data on this page is unaudited. The data on this page represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. As of the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated May 1, 2015, the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was 0.85%. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The average annual total return numbers include changes in the Fund’s or Index’s share price, plus reinvestment of any income and capital gains. The Fund’s performance is after all fees and expenses, whereas the Index does not incur fees or expenses. A shareholder cannot invest directly in the Barclays Capital Aggregate Index. The Barclays Capital Aggregate Index is the benchmark. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-541-0170.

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JOHNSON MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
Performance Review – December 31, 2015

  

The Johnson Municipal Income Fund provided a total return of 2.34% during 2015 compared to 2.41% for the Barclays Capital 5-Year General Obligation Municipal Index. Gradually improving US economic conditions allowed the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for the first time since 2006.

During 2015, municipal yields rose on shorter maturities, but fell on intermediate and longer maturities, leading to the Fund’s positive return which was similar to the Fund’s benchmark. The Fund’s emphasis on higher yielding and longer duration securities was additive to performance, particularly during the second half of the year, while the Fund’s shorter duration securities detracted modestly from performance. The Fund’s laddered maturity structure aided performance overall as the municipal yield curve flattened with yields on the longest maturity bonds falling the most. While the benchmark is comprised solely of 4 – 6 year maturity securities, the Fund is constructed with a more diverse laddered maturity profile of bonds primarily due within 1 to 15 years.

New issue supply of municipal securities was strong during most of 2015 as issuers took advantage of low interest rates to refinance outstanding debt obligations. This countered a trend of low supply that caused the market to shrink by about $100 billion to $3.6 trillion from 2010 to 2014. Demand for municipal securities was solid as well, particularly during the second half of the year, helping tax-exempt debt outperform the taxable fixed income markets. Defaults in the municipal sector remained low on an absolute basis despite headlines surrounding fiscal challenges in Chicago and Puerto Rico. Tax revenues for many municipalities continue to show improvement, with the majority of states and local governments reporting increased revenue from income, sales, and property tax collections. However, we continue to expect lower quality issuers, primarily in a handful of states such as New Jersey, Illinois and particularly the territory of Puerto Rico, to face financial pressure. The Fund avoids such securities maintaining a strict focus on high quality municipal issuers. Approximately 68% of the Fund is rated AA or higher. Furthermore, the Fund is diversified by issuer, sector and state with approximately 29% of its assets in states other than Ohio.

Looking forward into 2016, we expect the market will continue to focus on the Federal Reserve, placing a heavy emphasis on the expected pace of additional hikes in interest rates. Growth in the US has likely generated enough positive momentum to allow the Federal Reserve to continue the slow normalization process after several years of emergency policy measures following the financial crisis, though pockets of weakness remain. Current expectations center around a very gradual move high in interest rates which is likely to lead to muted returns from the municipal market in 2016. However, higher marginal tax rates should keep the municipal interest exemption in demand, and, while interest rates are poised to increase, municipals have historically outperformed other bond market alternatives during similar periods.

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Average Annual Total Returns
as of December 31, 2015
  Municipal
Income Fund
  Barclays 5 Year
G.O. Muni Bond
Index
One Year     2.34 %      2.41 % 
Three Years     2.04 %      1.96 % 
Five Years     3.46 %      3.01 % 
Ten Years     3.70 %      3.98 % 

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As rated by either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Rating Agencies.

  

A high level of federally tax-free income over the long term consistent with preservation of capital is the objective of the Johnson Municipal Income Fund, and the primary assets are intermediate term Ohio municipal bonds. The data on this page is unaudited. The data on this page represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. As of the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated May 1, 2015, the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was 0.66%. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The average annual total return numbers include changes in the Fund’s or Index’s share price, plus reinvestment of any income and capital gains. The Fund’s performance is after all fees and expenses, whereas the Index does not incur fees or expenses. A shareholder cannot invest directly in the Barclays Capital 5 Year General Obligation Municipal Bond Index. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-541-0170.

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EQUITY INCOME FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

  

   
Common Stocks   Shares   Fair Value
Comcast Corp.     81,500     $ 4,599,045  
Nordstrom Inc.     76,550       3,812,956  
TJX Companies     38,300       2,715,853  
VF Corp.     44,100       2,745,225  
10.5% – Total For Consumer Discretionary   $ 13,873,079  
Coca Cola Co.     62,620       2,690,155  
CVS Health Corp.     45,155       4,414,804  
Hershey Foods Corp.     50,600       4,517,062  
JM Smucker Co.     22,000       2,713,480  
Nestle SA – ADR     72,100       5,365,682  
Procter & Gamble Co.     33,990       2,699,146  
Unilever PLC     63,800       2,751,056  
19.0% – Total For Consumer Staples   $ 25,151,385  
Chevron Corp.     45,335       4,078,337  
ConocoPhillips     77,200       3,604,468  
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B ADR     92,500       4,258,700  
Schlumberger Ltd.     35,150       2,451,712  
10.9% – Total For Energy   $ 14,393,217  
Ace LTD.     36,725       4,291,316  
Everbank Financial Corp.     141,100       2,254,778  
Iberiabank Corp     72,500       3,992,575  
Invesco Ltd.     125,535       4,202,912  
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.     56,800       3,149,560  
RenaissanceRE Holdings Ltd.     23,900       2,705,241  
15.6% – Total For Financial Services   $ 20,596,382  
Abbott Laboratories     92,100       4,136,211  
Owens & Minor Inc. Holding Company     112,500       4,047,750  
Zimmer Biomet Holdings     41,100       4,216,449  
9.4% – Total For Health Care   $ 12,400,410  
Danaher Corp.     36,900       3,427,272  
Emerson Electric Co.     49,950       2,389,109  
Norfolk Southern Corp.     34,200       2,892,978  
Union Pacific Corp.     49,400       3,863,080  
W.W. Grainger Inc.     12,800       2,593,152  
11.5% – Total For Industrials   $ 15,165,591  
Accenture PLC     26,120       2,729,540  
Apple Inc.     38,260       4,027,248  
Cisco Systems Inc.     151,200       4,105,836  
Linear Technology Corp.     62,850       2,669,239  
Microsoft Corp.     56,275       3,122,137  
Oracle Corp.     102,000       3,726,060  
Qualcomm Inc.     44,130       2,205,838  
SAP SE ADR     35,700       2,823,870  

   
Common Stocks   Shares   Fair Value
Western Digital Corp.     31,850     $ 1,912,593  
20.7% – Total For Information Technology   $ 27,322,361  
AT&T Inc.     78,640       2,706,002  
2.0% – Total For Telecommunication
Services
  $ 2,706,002  
Total Common Stocks 99.6%   $ 131,608,427  
(Identified Cost $118,862,260)
                 
Cash Equivalents
                 
First American Government Obligation Fund, Class Z**     676,434       676,434  
Total Cash Equivalents 0.5%   $ 676,434  
(Identified Cost $676,434)
                 
Total Portfolio Value 100.1%   $ 132,284,861  
(Identified Cost $119,538,694)
                 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets -0.1%   $ (90,395 ) 
Total Net Assets 100.0%   $ 132,194,466  
** Variable Rate Security; as of December 31, 2015, the 7 day yield was 0.01%.

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

PLC – Public Liability Company

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

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GROWTH FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

  

   
Common Stocks   Shares   Fair Value
Nordstrom Inc.     14,300     $ 712,283  
Polaris Industries Inc.     7,650       657,518  
Priceline.com Inc.*     760       968,962  
TJX Companies     13,700       971,467  
Walt Disney Co.     13,800       1,450,104  
10.2% – Total For Consumer Discretionary   $ 4,760,334  
CVS Health Corp.     13,770       1,346,293  
Hershey Company     10,445       932,425  
Nestle SA – ADR     14,000       1,041,880  
Procter & Gamble Co.     11,700       929,097  
Treehouse Foods Inc.*     8,000       627,680  
10.4% – Total For Consumer Staples   $ 4,877,375  
Chevron Corp.     10,370       932,885  
Continental Resources Inc.*     9,400       216,012  
EOG Resources Inc.     17,340       1,227,499  
Schlumberger Ltd.     18,005       1,255,849  
7.8% – Total For Energy   $ 3,632,245  
IShares Core S&P 500 Index Fund     4,333       887,702  
IShares Russell 1000 Index Fund     7,872       891,976  
3.8% – Total For Exchange Traded Funds   $ 1,779,678  
Ace Ltd.     9,800       1,145,130  
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.     20,650       1,160,943  
Everbank Financial Corp.     49,400       789,412  
Iberiabank Corp.     15,810       870,657  
Invesco Ltd.     27,500       920,700  
PRA Group Inc.*     20,835       722,766  
Western Alliance Bancorp.*     27,875       999,597  
14.2% – Total For Financial Services   $ 6,609,205  
Allergan PLC*     3,100       968,750  
Analogic Corp.     12,050       995,330  
Biogen Inc.*     4,760       1,458,226  
Mednax Inc.*     12,200       874,252  
9.2% – Total For Health Care   $ 4,296,558  
3M Co.     6,540       985,186  
Danaher Corp.     17,900       1,662,552  
Fluor Corp.     10,025       473,380  
Proto Labs Inc.*     8,100       515,889  
Union Pacific Corp.     16,500       1,290,300  
10.6% – Total For Industrials   $ 4,927,307  
Alphabet Inc. – Class A*     920       715,769  
Alphabet Inc. – Class C*     2,035       1,544,321  
Apple Inc.     16,560       1,743,106  
Avago Technologies Ltd.     7,575       1,099,511  

   
Common Stocks   Shares   Fair Value
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.*     15,620     $ 937,512  
EMC Corp.     34,550       887,244  
Facebook Inc.*     11,000       1,151,260  
FEI Co.     6,700       534,593  
Fortinet Inc.*     12,670       394,924  
IPG Photonics Corp.*     5,700       508,212  
Oracle Corp.     38,200       1,395,446  
Qualcomm Inc.     14,000       699,790  
Red Hat Inc.*     12,130       1,004,485  
Ruckus Wireless Inc.*     44,000       471,240  
SAP SE ADR     11,800       933,380  
Ultimate Software Group Inc.*     3,575       698,948  
31.5% – Total For Information Technology   $ 14,719,741  
Total Common Stocks 97.7%   $ 45,602,443  
(Identified Cost $37,712,814)
                 
Cash Equivalents
                 
First American Government Obligation Fund, Class Z**     1,091,491       1,091,491  
Total Cash Equivalents 2.3%   $ 1,091,491  
(Identified Cost $1,091,491)
                 
Total Portfolio Value 100.0%   $ 46,693,934  
(Identified Cost $38,804,305)
                 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets 0.0%   $ (19,463 ) 
Total Net Assets 100.0%   $ 46,674,471  
* Non-income producing security.
** Variable Rate Security; as of December 31, 2015, the 7 day yield was 0.01%.

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

PLC – Public Liability Company

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

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OPPORTUNITY FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

  

   
Common Stocks   Shares   Fair Value
Advance Auto Parts Inc.     2,800     $ 421,428  
AMC Networks Inc.*     7,600       567,568  
Foot Locker Inc.     6,000       390,540  
Gentex Corp.     33,600       537,936  
LKQ*     15,800       468,154  
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.*     4,300       172,258  
Polaris Industries Inc.     3,300       283,635  
Steven Madden Ltd.*     18,600       562,092  
Thor Industries Inc.     10,700       600,805  
Winmark Corp.     4,500       418,545  
11.7% – Total For Consumer Discretionary   $ 4,422,961  
Casey's General Stores Inc.     5,000       602,250  
Church & Dwight Co. Inc.     4,000       339,520  
Energizer Holdings Inc.     8,500       289,510  
Ingredion Inc.     3,600       345,024  
WD-40 Co.     6,400       631,360  
5.8% – Total For Consumer Staples   $ 2,207,664  
Helmerich & Payne Inc.     6,000       321,300  
Oceaneering International     4,400       165,088  
US Silica Holdings Inc.     6,500       121,745  
1.6% – Total For Energy   $ 608,133  
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.     9,240       552,922  
Assurant Inc.     6,000       483,240  
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.     14,500       815,190  
Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc.     22,000       640,420  
Everest RE Group LTD     3,200       585,888  
Fidelity National Financial Inc.     11,500       398,705  
German America Bancorp Inc.     20,000       666,400  
Home Bancshares Inc.     11,000       445,720  
Lakeland Bancorp Inc.     50,000       589,500  
Morningstar Inc.     6,500       522,665  
PRA Group Inc.*     10,000       346,900  
Reinsurance Group of America     4,500       384,975  
RenaissanceRE Holdings Ltd.     6,000       679,140  
Wesbanco Inc.     12,700       381,254  
Western Alliance Bancorp.*     13,000       466,180  
21.1% – Total For Financial Services   $ 7,959,099  
Analogic Corp.     6,700       553,420  
Cynosure Inc.*     18,000       804,060  
Greatbatch Inc.*     10,000       525,000  
Mednax Inc.*     10,000       716,600  
Natus Medical Inc.*     13,000       624,650  
Owens & Minor Inc. Holding Co.     17,800       640,444  

   
Common Stocks   Shares   Fair Value
United Therapeutics Corp.*     5,300     $ 830,033  
Universal Health Services Inc.     4,000       477,960  
VCA Inc.*     7,300       401,500  
14.8% – Total For Health Care   $ 5,573,667  
Alamo Group Inc.     15,000       781,500  
Copa Holdings SA     2,200       106,172  
Cubic Corp.     12,500       590,625  
Deluxe Corp.     11,100       605,394  
Dover Corp.     8,000       490,480  
Essendant Inc.     12,400       403,124  
Fluor Corp.     14,000       661,080  
Generac Holdings Inc.*     7,000       208,390  
Hillenbrand Inc.     18,000       533,340  
HNI Corp.     11,700       421,902  
Lincoln Electric     4,600       238,694  
Old Dominion Freight*     6,300       372,141  
Pentair PLC     9,000       445,770  
Proto Labs Inc.*     8,000       509,520  
Snap-On Tools Corp.     3,100       531,433  
Watsco Inc.     2,900       339,677  
19.2% – Total For Industrials   $ 7,239,242  
Amdocs Ltd.     7,300       398,361  
Brocade Communications Systems Inc.     59,300       544,374  
FEI Co.     5,300       422,887  
Flir Systems Inc.     9,800       275,086  
IPG Photonics Corp.*     7,000       624,120  
Neustar Inc.*     14,600       349,962  
PC Connection Inc.     27,000       611,280  
Red Hat Inc.*     6,600       546,546  
Ultimate Software Group*     1,700       332,367  
Ubiquiti Networks Inc.*     13,700       434,153  
12.0% – Total For Information Technology   $ 4,539,136  
Aptargroup Inc.     8,500       617,525  
Avery Dennison Corp.     9,700       607,802  
Boise Cascade Co.*     18,000       459,540  
Packaging Corp. of America     8,000       504,400  
Valspar Corp.     6,700       555,765  
Westlake Chemical Corp.     6,000       325,920  
8.1% – Total For Materials   $ 3,070,952  
UGI Corp.     10,800       364,608  
1.0% – Total For Utilities   $ 364,608  
Total Common Stocks 95.3%   $ 35,985,462  
(Identified Cost $31,779,881)
                 

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

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OPPORTUNITY FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)   Shares   Fair Value
Apartment Investment & Mangement
Co.
    14,000     $ 560,420  
Lexington Realty Trust     53,000       424,000  
Realty Income Corp.     12,000       619,560  
Total REITs 4.2%   $ 1,603,980  
(Identified Cost $1,573,553)
                 
Cash Equivalents
                 
First American Government Obligation Fund, Class Z**     187,857       187,857  
Total Cash Equivalents 0.5%   $ 187,857  
(Identified Cost $187,857)
                 
Total Portfolio Value 100.0%   $ 37,777,299  
(Identified Cost $33,541,291)
                 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets 0.0%            $ (2,492 ) 
Total Net Assets 100.0%   $ 37,774,807  
* Non-income producing security.
** Variable Rate Security; as of December 31, 2015, the 7 day yield was 0.01%.

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

PLC – Public Liability Company

  

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

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REALTY FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

  

   
Real Estate Investment  Trusts (REITs)   Shares   Fair Value
American Campus Communities Inc.     700     $ 28,938  
Apartment Investment & Management Co.     2,624       105,039  
Avalonbay Communities Inc.     1,809       333,091  
Camden Property Trust     1,200       92,112  
Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc.     1,500       100,005  
Equity Residential     5,000       407,950  
Essex Property Trust Inc.     865       207,090  
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc.     1,630       148,020  
Post Properties Inc.     850       50,286  
Senior Housing Properties Trust     3,500       51,940  
Sun Communities Inc.     650       44,544  
UDR Inc.     3,807       143,029  
16.9% – Total For Residential   $ 1,712,044  
American Tower Corp.     5,589       541,854  
Brandywine Realty Trust     3,000       40,980  
Cousins Properties Inc.     3,500       33,005  
Douglas Emmett Inc.     2,500       77,950  
Lexington Realty Trust     3,500       28,000  
National Retail Properties Inc.     2,250       90,112  
PS Business Parks Inc.     500       43,715  
Public Storage     2,300       569,710  
Retail Properties of America     3,500       51,695  
RMR Group Inc.*     74       1,062  
Urban Edge Properties     1,530       35,878  
Vornado Realty Trust     2,561       255,998  
17.5% – Total For Diversified   $ 1,769,959  
Care Capital Properties Inc.     1,100       33,627  
HCP Inc.     6,100       233,264  
Healthcare Realty Trust Inc.     1,500       42,480  
LTC Properties Inc.     650       28,041  
Medical Properties Trust Inc.     2,800       32,228  
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc.     2,000       69,960  
Universal Health Realty Income Trust     300       15,003  
Ventas Inc.     4,400       248,292  
Welltower Inc.     4,750       323,142  
10.1% – Total For Health Care Facilities   $ 1,026,037  
Diamondrock Hospitality Co.     4,000       38,600  
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.     10,354       158,830  
LaSalle Hotel Properties     1,500       37,740  
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust     1,200       33,624  
RL Lodging Trust     2,500       54,075  
Ryman Hospitality Properties     1,000       51,640  
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc.     3,027       37,807  
4.1% – Total For Hotels/Motels   $ 412,316  

   
Real Estate Investment  Trusts (REITs)   Shares   Fair Value
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc.     1,000     $ 90,360  
Boston Properties Inc.     2,020       257,631  
Corporate Office Properties Trust     2,000       43,660  
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.     2,300       173,926  
Duke Realty Corp.     5,000       105,100  
Equity Commonwealth*     1,700       47,141  
Highwoods Properties Inc.     1,700       74,120  
Kilroy Realty Corp.     1,545       97,768  
Liberty Property Trust     2,661       82,624  
Mack-Cali Realty Corp.     1,500       35,025  
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc.     3,500       66,080  
10.6% – Total For Office   $ 1,073,435  
BioMed Realty Trust Inc.     2,500       59,225  
CubeSmart     2,500       76,550  
DCT Industrial Trust Inc.     1,375       51,384  
Eastgroup Properties     600       33,366  
Extra Space Storage Inc.     1,750       154,368  
Prologis Inc.     7,306       313,574  
Sovran Self Storage Inc.     450       48,289  
7.3% – Total For Industrial   $ 736,756  
Acadia Realty Trust     1,000       33,150  
CBL & Associates Properties Inc.     1,194       14,770  
DDR Corp.     7,055       118,806  
Dupont Fabros Technology Inc.     1,800       57,222  
EPR Properties     1,000       58,450  
Equity One Inc.     1,600       43,440  
Federal Realty Investment Trust     1,000       146,100  
General Growth Properties Inc.     11,600       315,636  
Hospitality Properties Trust     2,100       54,915  
Kimco Realty Corp.     5,667       149,949  
Macerich Co.     2,192       176,872  
Realty Income Corp.     4,319       222,990  
Regency Centers Corp.     1,375       93,665  
Simon Property Group Inc.     4,279       832,009  
SL Green Realty Corp.     1,500       169,470  
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc.     2,000       65,400  
Taubman Centers Inc.     800       61,376  
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust     1,500       40,590  
Weingarten Realty Investors     2,500       86,450  
WP Glimcher Inc.     3,353       35,575  
27.5% – Total For Retail   $ 2,776,835  

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

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REALTY FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Real Estate Investment  Trusts (REITs)   Shares   Fair Value
Plum Creek Timber Co. Inc.     2,500     $ 119,300  
Rayonier Inc.     2,000       44,400  
Weyerhaeuser Co.     7,200       215,856  
3.8% – Total For Timber   $ 379,556  
Total REITs 97.8%   $ 9,886,938  
(Identified Cost $5,146,590)
                 
Cash Equivalents
                 
First American Government Obligation Fund, Class Z**     181,240       181,240  
Total Cash Equivalents 1.8%   $ 181,240  
(Identified Cost $181,240)
                 
Total Portfolio Value 99.6%   $ 10,068,178  
(Identified Cost $5,327,830)
                 
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 0.4%   $ 38,810  
Total Net Assets 100.0%   $ 10,106,988  
* Non-income producing security.
** Variable Rate Security; as of December 31, 2015, the 7 day yield was 0.01%.

  

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

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INTERNATIONAL FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

  

   
Common Stocks   Shares   Fair Value
Adidas AG ADR     2,000     $ 97,020  
Daimler AG     600       50,190  
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ADR     1,940       61,944  
Magna International Inc.     2,000       81,120  
Marks & Spencer Group PLC     5,000       66,775  
Publicis Groupe ADR     7,800       130,494  
Sky PLC ADR     3,500       230,580  
Sony Corp. ADR     2,700       66,447  
Tata Motors Ltd. ADR*     2,225       65,571  
Toyota Motor Corp. ADR     1,800       221,472  
WPP PLC ADR     1,300       149,162  
9.3% – Total For Consumer Discretionary   $ 1,220,775  
Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. ADR     4,760       32,130  
Danone ADR     6,184       84,164  
L'Oreal ADR     2,800       94,500  
Nestle SA ADR     2,400       178,608  
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC     3,800       71,212  
Unilever NV     2,500       108,300  
Unilever PLC     4,000       172,480  
Wal-Mart De Mexico SA ADR     6,300       158,445  
6.9% – Total For Consumer Staples   $ 899,839  
BG Group PLC ADR     6,100       88,572  
BP PLC ADR     2,298       71,835  
Cnooc Ltd.     780       81,416  
Lukoil Corp.     3,900       126,692  
Petrochina Co. Ltd. ADR     300       19,677  
Royal Dutch Shell PLC – Class B     1,400       64,456  
Sasol Ltd. Adr     2,800       75,096  
Statoil ASA     6,200       86,552  
Suncor Energy Inc.     3,200       82,560  
Technip SA ADR     6,200       77,531  
Total SA ADR     2,327       104,599  
Woodside Petroleum ADR     7,200       150,660  
7.9% – Total For Energy   $ 1,029,646  
Allianz AG     7,900       139,198  
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.     3,200       64,704  
Banco Bradesco ADR     11,000       52,910  
Banco Santander SA     17,770       86,540  
Bank of Montreal     1,240       69,961  
Barclays PLC ADR     6,568       85,121  
BNP Paribas ADR     5,300       149,778  
China Construction ADR     5,300       72,133  

   
Common Stocks   Shares   Fair Value
CK Hutchison Hodlings Ltd.     8,000     $ 107,520  
Credit Suisse Group ADR     3,777       81,923  
Deutsche Boerse AG     7,000       61,250  
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR     3,524       139,092  
Icici Bank Ltd. ADR     8,800       68,904  
Industrial and Commercial Bank Of China Ltd.     16,000       191,360  
Itau Unibanco Holding SA ADR     11,440       74,474  
KB Financial Group Inc. ADR*     2,400       66,888  
Manulife Financial Corp.     4,420       66,212  
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. ADR     35,200       218,944  
Mizuho Financial Group ADR     41,400       167,256  
Orix Corp. ADR     1,750       122,920  
Royal Bank of Canada     1,600       85,728  
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.     25,000       189,750  
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. ADR     5,450       66,163  
Swiss Re Ltd.     4,400       107,866  
Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. ADR     6,000       233,250  
Toronto Dominion Bank     1,400       54,838  
UBS Group     4,800       92,976  
United Overseas Bank Ltd. ADR     1,900       52,345  
Westpac Banking Corp. Ltd. ADR     4,650       112,670  
Zurich Insurance Group ADR     3,240       83,025  
24.2% – Total For Financial Services   $ 3,165,699  
Astellas Pharma Inc. ADR     16,400       234,684  
Astrazeneca PLC ADR     1,600       54,320  
Bayer AG ADR     1,300       162,285  
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.     3,340       154,609  
Novartis AG ADR     2,480       213,379  
Novo Nordisk A/S ADR     2,800       162,624  
Roche Holdings Ltd. ADR     7,100       244,737  
Shire PLC ADR     400       82,000  
Taro Pharmaceuticals*     500       77,275  
Teva Pharmaceuticals ADR     2,400       157,536  
11.7% – Total For Health Care   $ 1,543,449  
ABB Ltd.     2,900       51,417  
Atlas Copco AB ADR     3,000       73,257  
BAE Systems PLC ADR     1,600       47,128  
Bunzl PLC ADR     4,000       111,680  
Canadian National Railway Co.     1,400       78,232  
Fanuc Corp. ADR     4,300       123,862  
Itochu Corp. ADR     5,200       122,720  
Keppel Corp. Ltd. ADR     7,900       72,087  

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

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INTERNATIONAL FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Common Stocks   Shares   Fair Value
Komatsu Ltd. ADR     6,900     $ 112,677  
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ADR     300       71,430  
Schneider Elect SA ADR     10,000       113,450  
Sensata Technologies Holding NV*     3,200       147,392  
Siemens AG     900       86,558  
9.3% – Total For Industrials   $ 1,211,890  
Baidu.com*     200       37,808  
CGI Group Inc.*     6,100       244,183  
Ericsson (LM) Tele ADR     5,000       48,050  
Lenovo Group Ltd.     8,000       160,600  
Open Text Corp.     1,600       76,688  
SAP AG ADR     3,100       245,210  
Siliconware Precision Industries     4,267       33,069  
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR     10,000       227,500  
Tencent Holdings Ltd.     6,500       127,530  
United Microelectronics ADR     44,930       84,469  
9.8% – Total For Information Technology   $ 1,285,107  
Air Liquide SA ADR     3,777       84,718  
BASF SE ADR     1,350       102,620  
BHP Billiton Ltd ADR     2,550       65,688  
Newcrest Mining Ltd ADR*     12,000       113,640  
Nitto Denko Corp. ADR     5,600       204,848  
Posco ADR     1,400       49,504  
Rio Tinto PLC ADR     1,570       45,719  
Syngenta AG ADR     1,100       86,603  
5.8% – Total For Materials   $ 753,340  
America Movil – ADR Series L     4,460       62,708  
BT Group PLC     2,000       69,220  
China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd.     2,700       152,091  
Deutsche Telekom AG     4,000       71,520  
KDDI Corp.     12,700       164,402  
MTN Group Ltd. ADR     5,600       47,432  
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. ADR     2,000       79,480  
Orange SA ADR     9,296       154,592  

   
Common Stocks   Shares   Fair Value
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. ADR     1,800     $ 76,950  
SK Telecom Co. Ltd.     3,400       68,510  
SoftBank Corp.     1,800       45,333  
Telefonica SA ADR     4,992       55,207  
Telenor Asa ADR     1,500       74,662  
Vodafone Group PLC ADR     2,727       87,973  
9.2% – Total For Telecommunication
Services
  $ 1,210,080  
Centrica PLC     7,000       89,215  
Enel SPA ADR     21,100       87,354  
Enersis SA ADR     7,400       89,910  
Iberdrola SA ADR     3,578       101,329  
Korea Electric Power Corp.*     7,800       165,126  
National Grid PLC ADR     2,200       152,988  
5.2% – Total For Utilities   $ 685,922  
Total Common Stocks 99.3%   $ 13,005,747  
(Identified Cost $12,032,798)
                 
Cash Equivalents
                 
First American Government
Obligation Fund, Class Z**
    137,119       137,119  
Total Cash Equivalents 1.1%   $ 137,119  
(Identified Cost $137,119)
                 
Total Portfolio Value 100.4%   $ 13,142,866  
(Identified Cost $12,169,917)
                 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets -0.4%            $ (51,694 ) 
Total Net Assets 100.0%   $ 13,091,172  
* Non-income producing security.
** Variable Rate Security; as of December 31, 2015, the 7 day yield was 0.01%.

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

PLC – Public Liability Company

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

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FIXED INCOME FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

  

   
Fixed Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Corporate Bonds:
        
Ace Ina Holdings Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.875% Due 11/03/2022     2,375,000     $ 2,356,979  
American Express Co. Subordinated Notes, 3.6250% Due 12/05/2024     3,000,000       2,936,040  
AON Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.000% Due 11/27/2023     3,285,000       3,366,087  
BB&T Corp. Subordinated Notes, 3.950% Due 03/22/2022     1,784,000       1,863,673  
BB&T Corp. Subordinated Notes, 5.250% Due 11/01/2019     1,727,000       1,887,946  
ERP Operating LP Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.125% Due 03/15/2016     1,490,000       1,501,537  
ERP Operating LP Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 06/15/2017     1,270,000       1,341,990  
ERP Operating LP Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.125% Due 10/15/2017     885,000       963,564  
Fifth Third Bancorp Subordinated Notes, 4.300% Due 01/16/2024     3,600,000       3,687,660  
Huntington Bancshares Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.600% Due 08/02/2018     1,525,000       1,526,761  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Senior Subordinated Notes, 3.875% Due 09/10/2024     3,000,000       2,984,232  
Key Bank NA Subordinated Notes, 4.625% Due 06/15/2018**     746,000       781,296  
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.300% Due 04/01/2017     1,000,000       1,007,893  
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.800% Due 07/15/2021     3,155,000       3,434,202  
MetLife Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.750% Due 06/01/2016     2,835,000       2,899,939  
National City Corp. Subordinated Notes, 6.875% Due 05/15/2019     1,534,000       1,732,992  
Northern Trust Co. Subordinated Notes, 5.850% Due 11/09/2017     1,000,000       1,072,268  
PNC Funding Corp. Bank Guarantee Notes, 5.625% Due 02/01/2017     870,000       904,475  
Prudential Financial Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.500% Due 11/15/2020     3,135,000       3,364,473  
Prudential Financial Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.375% Due 06/21/2020     105,000       116,736  

   
Fixed Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Prudential Financial Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.100% Due 06/15/2017     630,000     $ 667,428  
Suntrust Banks Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.600% Due 04/15/2016     3,000,000       3,015,405  
Wells Fargo & Company Subordinated Notes, 5.606% Due 01/15/2044     4,500,000       4,999,045  
19.8% – Total For Corporate Bonds: Bank and Finance   $ 48,412,621  
Air Products & Chemicals Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.250% Due 04/15/2016     1,000,000       1,017,217  
AT&T Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.500% Due 02/01/2018     1,500,000       1,603,482  
Becton Dickinson Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.125% Due 11/08/2021     3,230,000       3,257,145  
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.450% Due 09/15/2021     2,780,000       2,841,302  
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.600% Due 09/01/2020     865,000       901,560  
CR Bard Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.400% Due 01/15/2021     2,110,000       2,232,895  
Eaton Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.750% Due 11/02/2022     3,166,000       3,063,555  
General Electric Capital Corp. Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes, 1.512% Due 03/15/2023     1,435,000       1,413,029  
General Electric Capital Corp. Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes, 1.422% Due 04/15/2020     3,898,000       3,899,329  
Johnson Controls Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.000% Due 03/30/2020     3,495,000       3,739,014  
Kellogg Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.000% Due 12/15/2020     3,645,000       3,832,269  
Kroger Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.200% Due 01/15/2017     92,000       92,834  
Kroger Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.400% Due 04/15/2022     1,600,000       1,620,926  
Kroger Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.000% Due 05/01/2018     1,500,000       1,667,103  
Norfolk Southern Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.900% Due 06/15/2019     1,728,000       1,920,672  
Procter & Gamble Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.000% Due 10/26/2029     2,165,000       3,080,862  

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

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FIXED INCOME FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Fixed Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Union Pacific Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.875% Due 01/15/2019     500,000     $ 578,275  
United Technologies Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.875% Due 03/01/2020     1,025,000       1,119,577  
United Technologies Junior Subordinated Notes, 1.788% Due 05/04/2018**     6,000,000       5,939,430  
Verizon Communications Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.672% Due 03/13/2055     4,392,000       3,813,139  
Wal-Mart Stores Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.550% Due 02/15/2030     4,000,000       5,639,140  
21.8% – Total For Corporate Bonds: Industrial   $ 53,272,755  
Gulf Power Co. Senior Notes, 5.300% Due 12/01/2016     1,195,000       1,239,031  
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 04/01/2018     3,000,000       3,240,996  
Enterprise Products Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.350% Due 03/15/2023     910,000       822,876  
Enterprise Products Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.050% Due 02/15/2022     2,500,000       2,445,355  
Eversource Energy Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.450% Due 05/01/2018     625,000       614,804  
Eversource Energy Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.500% Due 11/15/2019     2,511,000       2,679,425  
Mississippi Power Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.350% Due 10/15/2016     350,000       352,001  
Williams Partners Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.875% Due 15/15/2023     4,000,000       3,242,660  
National Rural Utilities Collateral Trust, 10.375% Due 11/01/2018     1,005,000       1,226,092  
Xcel Energy Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.700% Due 05/15/2020     2,636,000       2,833,038  
Xcel Energy Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.613% Due 04/01/2017     1,037,000       1,087,020  
8.1% – Total For Corporate Bonds:
Utilities
  $ 19,783,298  
United States Government Treasury Obligations
        
Treasury Inflation Protected Security, 0.125% Due 04/15/2019     8,120,240       8,072,558  
Treasury Inflation Protected Security, 0.125% Due 01/15/2022     7,881,300       7,637,366  

   
Fixed Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
United States Treasury Notes, 2.750% Due 08/15/2042     10,250,000     $ 9,797,155  
United States Treasury Notes, 2.750% Due 11/15/2042     10,000,000       9,534,770  
United States Treasury Notes, 2.000% Due 04/30/2016     1,800,000       1,809,000  
United States Treasury Notes, 3.000% Due 02/28/2017     6,000,000       6,145,314  
17.6% – Total For United States Government Treasury Obligations   $ 42,996,163  
Government Agency Obligations
        
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 10/15/2020**     4,000,000       3,992,548  
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 11/23/2020**     4,000,000       3,993,828  
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 11/25/2020**     965,000       964,268  
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 12/23/2020**     5,000,000       4,991,760  
FNMA Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 11/27/2020**     5,120,000       5,116,795  
7.8% – Total For United States Government Agency Obligations   $ 19,059,199  
Government Agency Obligations – Mortgage Backed Securities
 
FHLMC 10/1 Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage, 3.252% Due 04/01/2042     3,485,731       3,600,439  
FHLMC Gold Partner Certificate Pool G06616, 4.500% Due 12/01/2035     1,018,568       1,099,995  
FHLMC Gold Partner Certificate Pool G06616, 4.000% Due 07/01/2024     2,304,108       2,432,941  
FHLMC Gold Partner Certificate Pool G08068, 5.500% Due 07/01/2035     2,113,445       2,348,859  
FHLMC Gold Partner Certificate Pool C01005, 8.000% Due 06/01/2030     2,024       2,279  
FHLMC Partner Certificate Pool 780439, 2.473% Due 04/01/2033**     142,130       150,771  
FNMA CMO Series 2013-21 Class VA, 3.000% Due 07/25/2028     4,494,545       4,623,030  
FNMA CMO Series 2014-28 Class PA, 3.500% Due 02/25/2043     731,942       768,045  

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

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FIXED INCOME FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Fixed Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
FNMA Partner Certificate Pool 253300, 7.500% Due 05/01/2020     757     $ 773  
FHLMC CMO Series 3946 Class LN, 3.500% Due
04/15/2041
    682,501       714,702  
FHLMC CMO Series 3969 Class MP, 4.500% Due
04/15/2039
    858,786       880,563  
FHLMC CMO Series 4017 Class MA, 3.000% Due
03/15/2041
    1,609,966       1,623,394  
FNMA CMO Series 2003-79 Class NJ, 5.000% Due 08/25/2023     1,277,830       1,372,909  
FHLMC CMO Series 2877 Class AL, 5.000% Due
10/15/2024
    585,293       630,895  
FHLMC CMO Series 2985 Class GE, 5.500% Due
06/15/2025
    305,702       333,911  
FHLMC CMO Series 3499 Class PA, 4.500% Due
08/15/2036
    187,194       190,380  
FNMA Partner Certificate Pool 725027, 5.000% Due 11/01/2033     703,868       778,647  
FNMA Partner Certificate Pool 725704, 6.000% Due 08/01/2034     266,066       303,309  
FNMA Partner Certificate Pool 888223, 5.500% Due 01/01/2036     1,015,017       1,142,042  
FNMA Partner Certificate Pool 889185, 5.000% Due 12/01/2019     127,414       133,441  
FNMA Partner Certificate Pool 995112, 5.500% Due 07/01/2036     696,979       784,127  
FNMA Partner Certificate Pool AA4392, 4.000% Due
04/01/2039
    2,044,637       2,164,325  
GNMA II Pool 2658, 6.500% Due 10/20/2028     30,123       35,051  
GNMA II Pool 2945, 7.500% Due 07/20/2030     6,424       7,842  
GNMA II Pool 4187, 5.500% Due 07/20/2038     20,375       21,601  
GNMA II Pool 4847, 4.000% Due 11/20/2025     568,777       604,415  
GNMA Pool 780400, 7.000% Due 12/15/2025     3,593       4,139  
GNMA Pool 780420, 7.500% Due 08/15/2026     2,135       2,504  
GNMA Pool 781397, 5.500% Due 02/15/2017     6,049       6,145  

   
Fixed Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
GNMA CMO Series 2009-124 Class L, 4.000% Due 11/20/2038     422,874     $ 436,028  
11.1% – Total For Government Agency Obligations – Mortgage Backed
Securities
  $ 27,197,502  
Certificates of Deposit
        
Goldman Sachs Bank USA Certificate of Deposit (FDIC Insured), 1.350% Due 11/28/2017     240,000       239,569  
0.1% – Total Certificates of Deposit   $ 239,569  
Taxable Municipal Bonds
        
Columbus – Franklin County Ohio Finance Authority Revenue Bond – Ohio Capital Fund, 1.557% Due 08/15/2016     640,000       645,318  
Florida Atlantic University Capital Improvement Revenue – Build America Bonds, 6.249% Due 07/01/2020     1,000,000       1,146,630  
Florida Atlantic University Capital Improvement Revenue – Build America Bonds, 7.439% Due 07/01/2030     2,125,000       2,532,766  
Florida Atlantic University Capital Improvement Revenue – Build America Bonds, 7.589% Due 07/01/2037     2,500,000       2,935,500  
Kentucky Asset Liability Commission Revenue – Build America Bonds, 3.928% Due 04/01/2016     2,480,000       2,495,624  
Miami University Ohio General Receipts Revenue – Build America Bonds, 4.807% Due 09/01/2017     1,250,000       1,309,087  
State of Ohio Major New Infrastructure Revenue – Build America Bonds, 4.844% Due 12/15/2019     2,450,000       2,687,356  
University of Cincinnati Ohio General Receipts Revenue – Build America Bonds, 4.325% Due 06/01/2017     1,375,000       1,427,690  
University of Cincinnati Ohio General Receipts Revenue – Build America Bonds, 5.616% Due 06/01/2025     930,000       1,048,463  
University of Washington Revenue – Build America Bonds, 5.400% Due 06/01/2036     3,000,000       3,492,360  
8.1% – Total For Taxable Municipal Bonds   $ 19,720,794  

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

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FIXED INCOME FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Fixed Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Non-Taxable Municipal Bonds
        
Hamilton County OH Health Care Facilities Revenue Bond – The Christ Hospital, 5.000% Due 06/01/2019     2,735,000     $ 3,046,544  
Hamilton County OH Health Care Facilities Revenue Bond – The Christ Hospital, 5.000% Due 06/01/2020     1,165,000       1,327,937  
1.8% – Total For Non-Taxable Municipal Bonds   $ 4,374,481  
Total Fixed Income Securities – Bonds 96.2%   $ 235,056,382  
(Identified Cost $231,566,409)
                 

   
Preferred Stocks  Shares  
Allstate Corp. Subordinated Debentures, 5.100% Due 01/15/2053     154,977       3,826,382  
Total Preferred Stocks 1.6%   $ 3,826,382  
(Identified Cost $3,888,768)
                 
Cash Equivalents
                 
First American Government Obligation Fund, Class Z, 0.01%**     2,997,592       2,997,592  
Total Cash Equivalents 1.2%   $ 2,997,592  
(Identified Cost $2,997,592)
                 
Total Portfolio Value 99.0%   $ 241,880,356  
(Identified Cost $238,452,769)
                 
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 1.0%   $ 2,362,856  
Total Net Assets 100%   $ 244,243,212  
** Variable Rate Security; the rate shown is as of December 31, 2015.

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

FFCB – Federal Farm Credit Bank

FHLB – Federal Home Loan Bank

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

  

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Akron Ohio GO Limited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2024     400,000     $ 485,052  
Cincinnati Ohio GO Unlimited, 5.250% Due 12/01/2029     200,000       243,768  
Cincinnati Ohio Various Purpose GO Unlimited, 2.000% Due 12/01/2024     100,000       98,231  
Groveport Ohio GO Limited (AMBAC Insured), 3.500% Due 12/01/2023     185,000       199,828  
Mason Ohio GO Limited, 4.000% Due 12/01/2020     375,000       400,436  
Pembroke Pines Florida GO Unlimited, 5.000% Due 09/01/2024     200,000       244,780  
Sandusky Ohio GO Limited, 3.000% Due 12/01/2017     300,000       312,030  
Springboro Ohio GO Limited, 3.000% Due 12/01/2017     150,000       155,987  
Westerville Ohio GO Limited (AMBAC Insured), 5.000% Due 12/01/2024     40,000       43,214  
Xenia Ohio GO Limited, 2.000% Due 12/01/2017     200,000       204,256  
3.6% – Total For General Obligation – 
City
  $ 2,387,582  
Campbell County Kentucky GO Unlimited (XLCA Insured), 4.000% Due 12/01/2016     250,000       253,443  
Butler County Ohio General Obligation Limited, 3.500% Due 12/01/2024     160,000       196,475  
Cuyahoga County Ohio Capital Improvement GO Limited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2016     325,000       337,974  
Green County Ohio General Obligation Limited Bond Anticipation Notes, 1.750% Due 06/10/2016     500,000       502,735  
Greene County Ohio GO Limited (AMBAC Insured), 4.000% Due 12/01/2017     450,000       476,870  
Hamilton County Ohio Various Purpose GO Limited, 4.000% Due 12/01/2018     160,000       172,218  
Portage County Ohio GO Limited, 3.000% Due 12/01/2021     270,000       279,898  
Summit County Ohio GO Limited, 4.000% Due 12/01/2023     300,000       339,435  
3.8% – Total For General Obligation – 
County
  $ 2,559,048  

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Ohio GO Unlimited, 4.000% Due 05/01/2017     100,000     $ 104,326  
Ohio GO Unlimited Common Schools, 5.000% Due 09/15/2016     200,000       206,276  
Ohio GO Unlimited Common Schools – Series C, 4.250% Due 09/15/2022     845,000       985,963  
Ohio GO Unlimited Higher Education – Series C, 5.000% Due 08/01/2016     370,000       379,650  
Ohio Infrastructure Improvement GO Unlimited, 5.000% Due 08/01/2022     500,000       605,955  
3.4% – Total For General Obligation – 
State
  $ 2,282,170  
Arizona Board of Regents Revenue Arizona State University, 5.000% Due 08/01/2028     815,000       958,220  
Arizona Board of Regents Revenue Arizona State University, 5.750% Due 07/01/2023*     300,000       334,824  
Arizona Board of Regents Revenue University of Arizona, 5.000% Due 06/01/2029     125,000       146,276  
Bowling Green State University Ohio General Receipt Revenue, 3.000% Due 06/01/2016     300,000       303,036  
Colorado Board of Governors University Enterprise System Revenue, 5.000% Due 03/01/2027     225,000       281,686  
Colorado Higher Education Lease Financing Program Certificate of Participation, 5.000% Due 11/01/2025     290,000       359,902  
Florida Atlantic University Finance Corp. Capital Improvement Revenue, 5.000% Due 07/01/2016     250,000       255,493  
Florida State Board of Governors Florida Atlantic University Parking Revenue, 3.000% Due 07/01/2016     300,000       303,828  
Florida State Board of Governors Florida State University Mandatory Student Fee Revenue Series A, 4.000% Due 07/01/2018     600,000       639,960  
Kent State University Ohio General Receipt Revenue Series B (Assured Guaranty Insured), 5.000% Due 05/01/2017     700,000       738,696  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Lorain County Ohio Community College District General Receipts Revenue Bond, 3.000% Due 06/01/2020     190,000     $ 200,598  
Miami University Ohio General Receipts Revenue, 4.000% Due 09/01/2023     1,040,000       1,143,615  
Miami University Ohio General Receipts Revenue, 5.000% Due 09/01/2020     100,000       114,652  
Miami University Ohio Revenue (AMBAC Insured), 5.250% Due 09/01/2017     150,000       160,627  
Miami University Ohio Revenue, 4.000% Due 09/01/2027     300,000       326,646  
Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission Revenue – Xavier University Project, 5.000% Due 05/01/2016*     375,000       380,340  
Ohio Higher Education Facilities Revenue Case Western Reserve – Series C, 5.000% Due 12/01/2020     155,000       167,206  
Ohio Higher Education Facilities Revenue University of Dayton, 5.500% Due 12/01/2024     250,000       280,575  
Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities Revenue – University of Dayton, 4.000% Due 12/01/2017     165,000       174,242  
Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities Revenue – University of Dayton, 5.000% Due 12/01/2018     155,000       170,816  
Ohio University General Receipts Revenue Bond, 5.000% Due 12/01/2019     135,000       152,515  
Ohio University General Receipts Revenue Bond, 5.000% Due 12/01/2022     110,000       131,254  
Purdue Indiana University Certificates of Participation, 5.250% Due 07/01/2017     300,000       319,683  
University of Akron Ohio General Receipts Revenue (AGM Insured), 5.000% Due 01/01/2022     350,000       395,052  
University of Akron Ohio General Receipts Revenue, 5.000% Due 01/01/2028     410,000       485,514  
University of Akron Ohio General Receipts Revenue, 5.000% Due 01/01/2029     650,000       755,229  

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
University of Cincinnati General Receipts Revenue Series G, 5.000% Due 06/01/2017     280,000     $ 296,492  
University of Cincinnati General Receipts Revenue, 5.000% Due 06/01/2016     140,000       142,600  
University of Cincinnati General Receipts Revenue, 5.000% Due 06/01/2020     300,000       346,092  
University of Cincinnati General Receipts Revenue, 5.000% Due 06/01/2020*     250,000       269,638  
University of Cincinnati General Receipts Revenue, 5.000% Due 06/01/2026     470,000       552,706  
University of Toledo General Receipts Revenue, 5.000% Due 06/01/2017     205,000       216,185  
University of Toledo Revenue, 5.000% Due 06/01/2021     300,000       348,537  
University of Toledo Revenue, 5.000% Due 06/01/2026     885,000       1,033,007  
19.4% – Total For Higher Education   $ 12,885,742  
Allegheny County Pennsylvania Hospital Development Authority Revenue – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 5.000% Due 05/15/2016     375,000       381,266  
Allegheny County Pennsylvania Hospital Development Authority Revenue – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 5.000% Due 09/01/2017     125,000       133,366  
Allegheny County Pennsylvania Hospital Development Authority Revenue – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 5.000% Due 10/15/2024     100,000       115,750  
Allegheny County Pennsylvania Hospital Development Authority Revenue – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 6.000% Due 07/01/2027     250,000       324,112  
Butler County Ohio Hospital Facilities Revenue – Cincinnati Children's Hospital (National RE Insured), 5.000% Due 05/15/2031     400,000       404,552  
Franklin County Ohio Hospital Revenue Nationwide Childrens – Series A, 4.500% Due 11/01/2021     335,000       366,041  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Hamilton County Ohio Health Care Facilities Revenue – The Christ Hospital Obligated Group, 5.250% Due 06/01/2027     420,000     $ 486,053  
Hamilton County Ohio Health Care Facilities Revenue – The Christ Hospital, 5.250% Due 06/01/2025     950,000       1,116,563  
Hamilton County Ohio Hospital Facilities Revenue Cincinnati Children's Hospital, 5.000% Due 05/15/2027     100,000       118,915  
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Hospital Facilities Revenue – St. Elizabeth Medical Center, 5.000% Due 05/01/2024     500,000       559,040  
Monroeville Pennsylvania Finance Authority Revenue – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 5.000% Due 02/15/2027     300,000       364,866  
Ohio Hospital Facilities Revenue – Cleveland Clinic, 5.000% Due 01/01/2020     170,000       194,286  
Ohio Hospital Facilities Revenue – Cleveland Clinic, 5.000% Due 01/01/2025     430,000       477,519  
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Revenue, 5.000% Due 02/01/2025     450,000       538,205  
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Revenue, 5.000% Due 02/01/2029     250,000       289,578  
Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facility Bond – University of Pennsylvania Health System, 5.250% Due 08/15/2026     500,000       586,375  
9.7% – Total For Hospital/Health Bonds   $ 6,456,487  
Franklin County Ohio Convention Facilities Authority Revenue, 5.000% Due 12/01/2022     500,000       597,680  
Hopkins County Kentucky Public Properties Corp. Judicial Center Project First Mortgage Revenue, 3.000% Due 06/01/2019     300,000       315,588  
Kentucky Association of Counties Financing Corp. Revenue, 4.250% Due 02/01/2023     200,000       221,030  

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Mason Ohio Certificate of Participation – Community Center Project, 3.625% Due 12/01/2018     150,000     $ 158,098  
Mason Ohio Certificate of Participation, 5.000% Due 12/01/2023     750,000       871,313  
Newport Kentucky First Mortgage Court Facilities Project Revenue, 4.000% Due 10/01/2025     500,000       534,695  
Newport Kentucky First Mortgage Court Facilities Project Revenue, 4.000% Due 10/01/2026     100,000       106,457  
Ohio Capital Facilities Lease Appropriation – Parks & Recreational Improvement Revenue, 1.500% Due 08/01/2018     100,000       100,858  
Ohio Capital Facilities Lease Appropriation – Parks & Recreational Improvement Revenue, 2.000% Due 08/01/2016     200,000       201,796  
Ohio Capital Facilities Lease Appropriation Revenue, 4.000% Due 04/01/2026     150,000       162,045  
Ohio Capital Facilities Lease Appropriation Revenue, 5.000% Due 04/01/2024     275,000       319,974  
5.3% – Total For Revenue Bonds – Facility   $ 3,589,534  
Akron Ohio Sewer System Revenue (AMBAC Insured), 5.000% Due 12/01/2016     250,000       259,425  
Akron Ohio Sewer System Revenue (AMBAC Insured), 5.000% Due 12/01/2017     400,000       427,644  
Butler County Ohio Water and Sewer GO Limited, 3.500% Due 12/01/2017     400,000       420,040  
Central Ohio Solid Waste Authority GO Limited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2023     120,000       144,815  
Central Ohio Solid Waste Authority GO Limited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2023*     10,000       12,136  
Clermont County Ohio Sewer System Revenue, 2.000% Due 08/01/2018     300,000       304,221  
Evansville Indiana Waterworks District Revenue, 5.000% Due 01/01/2022     300,000       350,535  
Kentucky Rural Water Financing Corp. Public Project Revenue, 2.000% Due 02/01/2016     500,000       500,490  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Lima Ohio Sanitary Sewer Revenue, 3.000% Due 12/01/2016     280,000     $ 285,785  
Lima Ohio Sanitary Sewer Revenue, 5.000% Due 12/01/2024     200,000       234,978  
Ohio Water Development Authority Revenue, 5.000% Due 12/01/2022     275,000       336,674  
Springboro Ohio Sewer System Revenue, 4.000% Due 06/01/2022     245,000       272,903  
Toledo Ohio Water System Revenue, 5.000% Due 11/15/2025     255,000       310,029  
Toledo Ohio Waterworks Revenue, 4.000% Due 11/15/2022     365,000       410,563  
Washington County Oregon Clean Water Services Sewer Revenue Senior Lien Series A, 5.250% Due 10/01/2025     290,000       332,436  
6.9% – Total For Revenue Bonds – 
Water & Sewer
  $ 4,602,674  
Akron Ohio Income Tax Revenue Commnuity Learning Centers, 5.000% Due 12/01/2028     380,000       444,201  
Aurora Colorado Certificates of Participation, 3.500% Due 12/01/2018     280,000       296,419  
Cincinnati Ohio Economic Development Revenue U-Square-the-Loop Project, 3.500% Due 11/01/2024     110,000       115,372  
Cincinnati Ohio Economic Development Revenue, 4.200% Due 11/01/2019     150,000       161,482  
Clermont County Ohio Transportation District Roadway Improvement Revenue Bond, 2.000% Due 12/01/2017     240,000       245,244  
Escambia County Florida Solid Waste Disposal Revenue, 1.400% Due 12/01/2017     555,000       555,932  
Florida Board of Education Lottery Revenue, 4.000% Due 07/01/2022     105,000       116,927  
Hamilton County Ohio Economic Development King Highland Community Urban Redevelopment Corp. Revenue, 5.000% Due 06/01/2030     655,000       763,370  
Louisa Virginia Industrial Development Authority (Virginia Electric & Power Co.), 2.150% Due 09/01/2020     650,000       663,026  

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Mobile Alabama Industrial Development Board Pollution Control Revenue, 1.625% Due 10/02/2018     400,000     $ 401,364  
Ohio Major New Infrastructure Revenue, 5.500% Due
06/15/2020*
    600,000       666,348  
Ohio Major New State Infrastructure Project Revenue, 5.000% Due 12/15/2022     250,000       298,282  
Ohio Major New State Infrastructure Project Revenue, 5.000% Due 12/15/2023     500,000       609,635  
Ohio Major New State Infrastructure Project Revenue, 6.000% Due 06/15/2017     300,000       322,584  
Ohio Revitalization Project Revenue, 3.000% Due
10/01/2016*
    100,000       101,879  
8.7% – Total For Other Revenue Bonds   $ 5,762,065  
Boone County Kentucky SD Finance Corp. Revenue Bond, 2.500% Due 05/01/2019     500,000       517,940  
Brookville Ohio LSD GO Limited (FSA Insured), 4.000% Due 12/01/2019     120,000       125,744  
Bullitt County Kentucky SD Finance Corp. School Building Revenue Bond, 2.500% Due 07/01/2018     315,000       324,686  
Chillicothe Ohio CSD GO (FGIC Insured), 4.000% Due 12/01/2018     300,000       307,902  
Clark County Kentucky SD Finance Corp. Revenue Bond, 3.000% Due 08/01/2022     115,000       121,682  
Columbus Ohio CSD GO Limited, 2.000% Due 12/01/2016     125,000       126,550  
Columbus Ohio CSD School Facilities Construction and Improvement GO, 4.000% Due 12/01/2023     175,000       190,370  
Danville Indiana School Building Corp. First Mortgage Revenue, 4.000% Due 07/15/2017     225,000       235,399  
Dublin Ohio CSD GO Unlimited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2026     500,000       599,680  
Fairfield Ohio CSD GO Unlimited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2020     420,000       482,580  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Fort Mill South Carolina School Facilities Corp. Installment Purchase Revenue, 5.000% Due 12/01/2024     300,000     $ 364,059  
Franklin Indiana Community Middle School Building Corp., 2.000% Due 07/15/2016     150,000       151,068  
Franklin Indiana Community Multi-School Building Corp., 5.000% Due 01/15/2023     200,000       239,284  
Green County Kentucky SD Finance Corp. School Building Revenue (State Seek Insured), 2.750% Due 04/01/2017     370,000       378,347  
Greenville Ohio CSD GO Unlimited (SD Credit Program Insured), 4.000% Due 01/01/2021     110,000       120,719  
Hamilton Ohio CSD GO Unlimited (School District Credit Program), 5.000% Due 12/01/2019     300,000       340,386  
Hardin County Kentucky SD Finance Corp. Revenue, 2.500% Due 06/01/2021     100,000       103,535  
Hardin County Kentucky SD Finance Corp. Revenue, 5.000% Due 05/01/2024     500,000       604,620  
Harper Creek Michigan CSD GO Unlimited, 4.000% Due 05/01/2017     220,000       228,362  
Highland Ohio LSD GO Unlimited, 2.000% Due 12/01/2016     120,000       121,456  
Hillsborough County Florida School Board Certificates of Participation, 5.000% Due 07/01/2025     200,000       242,934  
Keller Texas ISD GO Unlimited, 4.500% Due 02/15/2020     5,000       5,507  
Kenston Ohio LSD Improvement GO Unlimited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2019     150,000       169,644  
Kenton County Kentucky SD Finance Corp. School Building Revenue, 4.500% Due 02/01/2025     300,000       325,485  
Kettering Ohio CSD GO Unlimited, 4.750% Due 12/01/2018     250,000       263,312  
Lake Ohio LSD of Stark County GO Unlimited, 2.000% Due 12/01/2016     150,000       151,820  
Lake Ohio LSD of Stark County GO Unlimited, 4.000% Due 12/01/2023     400,000       445,328  

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Lakota Ohio LSD GO Unlimited, 4.000% Due 12/01/2027     125,000     $ 137,870  
Lakota Ohio LSD GO Unlimited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2021     350,000       415,684  
Lakota Ohio LSD GO, 5.250% Due 12/01/2025     205,000       257,658  
Licking Valley Ohio LSD GO Unlimited, 2.000% Due 12/01/2017     200,000       204,178  
Mahoning County Ohio Career and Technical Center Board of Education Certificates of Participation, 3.500% Due 12/01/2018     100,000       103,948  
Mariemont Ohio CSD GO (FSA Insured), 4.400% Due
12/01/2023*
    515,000       515,778  
Mariemont Ohio CSD School Facilities Project Certificate of Participation, 1.500% Due 12/01/2017     115,000       115,936  
Marysville Ohio Exempted Village SD GO Unlimited, 4.000% Due 12/01/2023     165,000       183,251  
Meade County Kentucky SD Finance Corp. School Building Revenue (Natl-RE Seek Insured), 4.000% Due 09/01/2020     155,000       157,832  
Miamisburg Ohio CSD Certificates of Participation, 1.000% Due 12/01/2016     100,000       99,958  
Miamisburg Ohio CSD Certificates of Participation, 2.000% Due 12/01/2018     160,000       162,035  
Milford Ohio Exempt Village SD GO Unlimited (AGM Insured), 5.500% Due 12/01/2030     950,000       1,197,086  
Mt. Healthy Ohio CSD GO Unlimited (School District Credit Program), 5.000% Due 12/01/2018     250,000       275,060  
Northwest Ohio LSD Hamilton & Butler Counties Certificates of Participation, 2.500% Due 12/01/2019     150,000       153,426  
Northwest Ohio LSD Hamilton & Butler Counties GO Unlimited, 2.000% Due 12/01/2016     340,000       344,216  
Northwest Ohio LSD Hamilton & Butler Counties GO Unlimited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2028     100,000       118,534  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Northwest Ohio LSD Hamilton & Butler Counties GO Unlimited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2029     150,000     $ 176,854  
Pickerington Ohio LSD GO (National RE Insured), 4.500% Due 12/01/2023     500,000       516,100  
Princeton Ohio CSD Certificates of Participation, 3.500% Due 12/01/2026     275,000       283,135  
Reynoldsburg Ohio CSD GO, 4.375% Due 12/01/2018     200,000       216,432  
Reynoldsburg Ohio CSD GO, 5.000% Due 12/01/2020*     200,000       219,396  
Scott County Kentucky SD Finance Corp. Revenue Bond, 2.500% Due 02/01/2018     100,000       102,815  
Springboro Ohio CSD GO (AGM Insured), 5.250% Due 12/01/2018     310,000       342,990  
Switzerland Ohio LSD GO Unlimited (SDCEP Insured), 4.000% Due 12/01/2026     415,000       456,234  
Sycamore Ohio CSD GO, 4.375% Due 12/01/2018     400,000       413,388  
Talawanda Ohio SD GO Limited, 3.000% Due 12/01/2016     120,000       122,622  
Toledo Ohio CSD GO Unlimited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2029     660,000       787,954  
Vermillion Ohio LSD Certificates of Participation, 5.000% Due 12/01/2023     230,000       265,204  
Washington County Kentucky SD Finance Corp. Revenue Bond, 3.000% Due 08/01/2019     185,000       195,005  
Wayne Trace Ohio LSD GO (SDCEP Insured), 3.000% Due 12/01/2020     320,000       320,643  
Western Reserve Ohio LSD GO (SDCEP Insured), 4.000% Due 12/01/2022     240,000       264,067  
Wyoming Ohio CSD GO Unlimited, 5.000% Due 12/01/2023     200,000       242,352  
Wyoming Ohio CSD GO Unlimited, 5.750% Due 12/01/2017     460,000       502,081  
Wyoming Ohio CSD School Improvement GO Unlimited, 3.000% Due 12/01/2018     160,000       166,976  

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Zanesville Ohio CSD GO Unlimited (SDCEP Insured), 4.500% Due 12/01/2019     200,000     $ 220,578  
26.4% – Total For School District   $ 17,545,675  
Kentucky Asset and Liability Commission Revenue, 5.250% Due 09/1/2023     965,000       1,168,210  
Kentucky Property and Buildings Commission Revenue, 5.000% Due 08/01/2025     600,000       702,432  
Kentucky Property and Buildings Commission Revenue, 5.000% Due 08/01/2029     600,000       708,468  
Kentucky Property and Buildings Commission Revenue, 5.000% Due 10/01/2023     350,000       420,732  
Ohio Building Authority (FGIC Insured), 5.000% Due 10/01/2017     420,000       450,274  
Ohio Building Authority Revenue (National Re Insured), 5.000% Due 10/01/2016     100,000       103,302  
Ohio Building Authority Revenue, 5.000% Due 10/01/2020     215,000       244,421  
Ohio Building Authority State Facilities Administrative Building Fund Project B, 5.250% Due 10/01/2017     180,000       193,748  
Ohio Department of Administration Certificate of Participation –  Multi-Agency Radio Communication Project, 4.000% Due 09/01/2027     145,000       157,502  
Ohio Department of Administration Certificate of Participation –  Multi-Agency Radio Communication Project, 5.000% Due 09/01/2020     350,000       406,903  
Ohio Department of Administration Certificate of Participation, 5.000% Due 03/01/2024     300,000       356,055  
Ohio Department of Administration Certificates of Participation, 5.000% Due 03/01/2017     200,000       209,854  
7.7% – Total For State Agency   $ 5,121,901  

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

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MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Municipal Income Securities – Bonds   Face Value   Fair Value
Missouri State Housing Development Commission Single Family Mortgage Revenue (GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC Insured), 3.550% Due 05/01/2023     285,000     $ 299,230  
Missouri State Housing Development Commission Single Family Mortgage Revenue Series C (GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC Insured), 4.650% Due 09/01/2024     55,000       57,034  
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Residential Mortgage Revenue 2009 Series A, 5.550% Due 09/01/2028     170,000       177,194  
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Residential Mortgage Revenue Series F (FNMA/GNMA/FHLMC Insured), 4.500% Due 09/01/2024     240,000       248,714  
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Revenue, 5.900% Due 09/01/2023     120,000       122,563  
1.4% – Total For Housing   $ 904,735  
Total Municipal Income Securities – 
Bonds 96.3%
  $ 64,097,613  
(Identified Cost $61,682,518)
                 
Cash Equivalents     Shares           
Federated Ohio Municipal Cash Trust Money Market Fund**     1,900,341       1,900,341  
Total Cash Equivalents 2.9%   $ 1,900,341  
(Identified Cost $1,900,341)
                 
Total Portfolio Value 99.2%   $ 65,997,954  
(Identified Cost $63,582,859)
                 
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 0.8%   $ 516,578  
Total Net Assets 100.0%   $ 66,514,532  
* Pre-refunded/Escrowed-to-Maturity Bonds; as of December 31, 2015, these bonds represented 3.76% of total assets.
** Variable Rate Security; as of December 31, 2015, the 7 day yield was 0.01%.

AGM – Assured Guaranty Municipal Mortgage Association

AMBAC – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.

CSD – City School District

FGIC – Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA – Financial Security Assurance

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

GO – General Obligation

LSD – Local School District

MBIA – Municipal Bond Insurance Association

SD – School District

SDCEP – Ohio School District Credit Enhancement Program

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

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JOHNSON MUTUAL FUNDS
December 31, 2015

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     
  Equity
Income
Fund
  Growth
Fund
  Opportunity
Fund
Assets:
                          
Investment Securities at Fair Value*   $ 132,284,861     $ 46,693,934     $ 37,777,299  
Dividends and Interest Receivable     96,794       50,102       53,096  
Fund Shares Sold Receivable     21,702       5,050       1,142  
Total Assets   $ 132,403,357     $ 46,749,086     $ 37,831,537  
Liabilities:
                          
Accrued Management Fees   $ 116,737     $ 40,614     $ 34,533  
Fund Shares Redeemed Payable     92,154       34,001       22,197  
Total Liabilities   $ 208,891     $ 74,615     $ 56,730  
Net Assets   $ 132,194,466     $ 46,674,471     $ 37,774,807  
Net Assets Consist of:
                          
Paid in Capital   $ 119,573,747     $ 39,291,098     $ 33,411,528  
Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)           58,583        
Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Security Transactions     (125,448 )      (564,839 )      127,271  
Net Unrealized Gain on Investments     12,746,167       7,889,629       4,236,008  
Net Assets   $ 132,194,466     $ 46,674,471     $ 37,774,807  
Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Amount Authorized)     6,634,666       1,715,291       1,076,854  
Offering, Redemption and Net Asset Value Per Share   $ 19.92     $ 27.21     $ 35.08  
*Identified Cost of Investment Securities   $ 119,538,694     $ 38,804,305     $ 33,541,291  

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

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JOHNSON MUTUAL FUNDS
December 31, 2015

Statements of Assets and Liabilities – Continued

       
  Realty
Fund
  International
Fund
  Fixed
Income
Fund
  Municipal
Income
Fund
Assets:
                                   
Investment Securities at Fair Value*   $ 10,068,178     $ 13,142,866     $ 241,880,356     $ 65,997,954  
Dividends and Interest Receivable     47,283       25,198       1,967,090       507,316  
Securities Sold Receivable           5,123       8,729        
Fund Shares Sold Receivable     20       2,537       571,366       46,300  
Total Assets   $ 10,115,481     $ 13,175,724     $ 244,427,541     $ 66,551,570  
Liabilities:
                                   
Accrued Management Fees   $ 8,493     $ 13,612     $ 175,392     $ 36,888  
Securities Purchased Payable                 488        
Fund Shares Redeemed Payable           70,940       8,449       150  
Total Liabilities   $ 8,493     $ 84,552     $ 184,329     $ 37,038  
Net Assets   $ 10,106,988     $ 13,091,172     $ 244,243,212     $ 66,514,532  
Net Assets Consist of:
                                   
Paid in Capital   $ 5,356,966     $ 12,374,515     $ 240,907,075     $ 64,099,437  
Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income     13,662       (108,877 )             
Accumulated Net Realized (Loss) from Security Transactions     (3,988 )      (147,415 )      (91,450 )       
Net Unrealized Gain on Investments     4,740,348       972,949       3,427,587       2,415,095  
Net Assets   $ 10,106,988     $ 13,091,172     $ 244,243,212     $ 66,514,532  
Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Amount Authorized)     672,521       594,815       14,700,928       3,832,120  
Offering, Redemption and Net Asset Value Per Share   $ 15.03     $ 22.01     $ 16.61     $ 17.36  
*Identified Cost of Investment Securities   $ 5,327,830     $ 12,169,917     $ 238,452,769     $ 63,582,859  

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

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JOHNSON MUTUAL FUNDS
December 31, 2015

Statements of Operations

     
  Equity
Income Fund
  Growth
Fund
  Opportunity
Fund
     Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2015
Investment Income:
                          
Interest   $ 176     $     $ 42  
Dividends     3,921,919       767,071       609,847  
Foreign Withholding Taxes on Dividends     (87,195 )      (21,031 )       
Total Investment Income   $ 3,834,900     $ 746,040     $ 609,889  
Expenses:
                          
Management Fee   $ 1,462,479     $ 514,900     $ 435,065  
Net Expenses   $ 1,462,479     $ 514,900     $ 435,065  
Net Investment Income   $ 2,372,421     $ 231,140     $ 174,824  
Realized and Unrealized Gains/(Losses):
                          
Net Realized Gain from Security Transactions   $ 3,960,667     $ 3,363,484     $ 3,279,753  
Net Change in Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments     (16,007,013 )      (6,411,672 )      (4,354,527 ) 
Net Gain/(Loss) on Investments   $ (12,046,346 )    $ (3,048,188 )    $ (1,074,774 ) 
Net Change in Net Assets from Operations   $ (9,673,925 )    $ (2,817,048 )    $ (899,950 ) 

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

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JOHNSON MUTUAL FUNDS
December 31, 2015

Statements of Operations – Continued

       
  Realty
Fund
  International
Fund
  Fixed
Income
Fund
  Municipal
Income
Fund
     Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2015
Investment Income:
                                   
Interest   $ 12     $ 27     $ 6,203,892     $ 1,660,254  
Dividends     261,559       607,987       197,596        
Foreign Withholding Taxes on Dividends           (66,556 )             
Total Investment Income   $ 261,571     $ 541,458     $ 6,401,488     $ 1,660,254  
Expenses:
                                   
Management Fee   $ 104,046     $ 189,926     $ 1,981,008     $ 410,399  
Net Expenses   $ 104,046     $ 189,926     $ 1,981,008     $ 410,399  
Net Investment Income   $ 157,525     $ 351,532     $ 4,420,480     $ 1,249,855  
Realized and Unrealized Gains/(Losses):
                                   
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Security Transactions   $ 598,065     $ 165,310     $ 2,375,247     $ 77,983  
Net Change in Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments     (490,068 )      (1,752,796 )      (6,008,112 )      177,782  
Net Gain/(Loss) on Investments   $ 107,997     $ (1,587,486 )    $ (3,632,865 )    $ 255,765  
Net Change in Net Assets from Operations   $ 265,522     $ (1,235,954 )    $ 787,615     $ 1,505,620  

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

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JOHNSON MUTUAL FUNDS
December 31, 2015

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

           
  Equity Income Fund   Growth Fund   Opportunity Fund
     Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2014   Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2014   Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2014
Operations:
                                                     
Net Investment Income   $ 2,372,421     $ 1,818,205     $ 231,140     $ 109,133     $ 174,824     $ 84,499  
Net Realized Gain from Security Transactions     3,960,667       10,778,563       3,363,484       5,910,295       3,279,753       4,656,167  
Net Change in Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments     (16,007,013 )      (1,913,755 )      (6,411,672 )      47,362       (4,354,527 )      (2,845,863 ) 
Net Change in Net Assets from Operations   $ (9,673,925 )    $ 10,683,013     $ (2,817,048 )    $ 6,066,790     $ (899,950 )    $ 1,894,803  
Distributions to Shareholders:
                                                     
Net Investment Income   $ (2,377,158 )    $ (1,823,581 )    $ (172,557 )    $ (116,883 )    $ (197,466 )    $ (115,534 ) 
Net Realized Gain from Security Transactions     (7,125,688 )      (10,246,095 )      (2,794,295 )      (5,376,617 )      (3,129,840 )      (4,662,256 ) 
Net Change in Net Assets from Distributions   $ (9,502,846 )    $ (12,069,676 )    $ (2,966,852 )    $ (5,493,500 )    $ (3,327,306 )    $ (4,777,790 ) 
Capital Share Transactions:
                                                     
Proceeds From Sale of Shares   $ 12,518,846     $ 19,460,858     $ 3,972,082     $ 3,937,784     $ 1,857,598     $ 2,120,356  
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions     9,320,514       10,875,540       2,961,925       5,456,918       3,312,682       4,691,364  
Cost of Shares Redeemed     (20,599,274 )      (9,958,878 )      (7,817,408 )      (9,875,861 )      (8,048,976 )      (3,429,043 ) 
Net Change in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions   $ 1,240,086     $ 20,377,520     $ (883,401 )    $ (481,159 )    $ (2,878,696 )    $ 3,382,677  
Net Change in Net Assets   $ (17,936,685 )    $ 18,990,857     $ (6,667,301 )    $ 92,131     $ (7,105,952 )    $ 499,690  
Net Assets at Beginning of Year   $ 150,131,151     $ 131,140,294     $ 53,341,772     $ 53,249,641     $ 44,880,759     $ 44,381,069  
Net Assets at End of Year   $ 132,194,466     $ 150,131,151     $ 46,674,471     $ 53,341,772     $ 37,774,807     $ 44,880,759  
Including accumulated net investment income (loss) of   $     $     $ 58,583     $     $     $  

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

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JOHNSON MUTUAL FUNDS
December 31, 2015

Statements of Changes in Net Assets  – Continued

               
  Realty Fund   International Fund   Fixed Income Fund   Municipal Income Fund
     Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2014   Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2014   Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2014   Year Ended 12/31/2015   Year Ended 12/31/2014
Operations:
                                                                       
Net Investment Income   $ 157,525     $ 168,273     $ 351,532     $ 394,104     $ 4,420,480     $ 4,580,936     $ 1,249,855     $ 1,264,237  
Net Realized Gain from Security Transactions     598,065       621,952       165,310       323,227       2,375,247       1,644,776       77,983       130,780  
Net Change in Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments     (490,068 )      1,944,096       (1,752,796 )      (968,897 )      (6,008,112 )      7,656,092       177,782       1,627,587  
Net Change in Net Assets from Operations   $ 265,522     $ 2,734,321     $ (1,235,954 )    $ (251,566 )    $ 787,615     $ 13,881,804     $ 1,505,620     $ 3,022,604  
Distributions to Shareholders:
                                                                       
Net Investment Income   $ (241,860 )    $ (265,679 )    $ (398,118 )    $ (409,463 )    $ (4,888,116 )    $ (5,008,495 )    $ (1,249,855 )    $ (1,286,296 ) 
Return of Capital                                         (9,347 )       
Net Realized Gain from Security Transactions     (504,166 )      (566,399 )                  (1,763,820 )      (1,490,788 )      (81,196 )      (107,378 ) 
Net Change in Net Assets from Distributions   $ (746,026 )    $ (832,078 )    $ (398,118 )    $ (409,463 )    $ (6,651,936 )    $ (6,499,283 )    $ (1,340,398 )    $ (1,393,674 ) 
Capital Share Transactions:
                                                                       
Proceeds From Sale of Shares   $ 460,068     $ 161,548     $ 2,402,454     $ 2,794,828     $ 45,224,292     $ 22,883,622     $ 12,961,285     $ 6,546,516  
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions     665,030       643,319       393,097       229,024       4,360,311       2,324,797       636,679       141,971  
Cost of Shares Redeemed     (1,622,116 )      (1,759,994 )      (6,298,143 )      (879,660 )      (25,617,310 )      (31,118,928 )      (6,224,838 )      (5,630,383 ) 
Net Change in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions   $ (497,018 )    $ (955,127 )    $ (3,502,592 )    $ 2,144,192     $ 23,967,293     $ (5,910,509 )    $ 7,373,126     $ 1,058,104  
Net Change in Net Assets   $ (977,522 )    $ 947,116     $ (5,136,664 )    $ 1,483,163     $ 18,102,972     $ 1,472,012     $ 7,538,348     $ 2,687,034  
Net Assets at Beginning of Year   $ 11,084,510     $ 10,137,394     $ 18,227,836     $ 16,744,673     $ 226,140,240     $ 224,668,228     $ 58,976,184     $ 56,289,150  
Net Assets at End of Year   $ 10,106,988     $ 11,084,510     $ 13,091,172     $ 18,227,836     $ 244,243,212     $ 226,140,240     $ 66,514,532     $ 58,976,184  
Including accumulated net investment income (loss) of   $ 13,662     $ 4,098     $ (108,877 )    $ (83,152 )    $     $     $     $  

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

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
EQUITY INCOME FUND

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period:

         
  Year Ended December 31
     2015   2014   2013   2012   2011
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period   $ 22.93     $ 23.11     $ 19.00     $ 17.33     $ 17.14  
Operations:
                                            
Net Investment Income     0.38       0.30       0.27       0.29       0.25  
Net Gains (Losses) on Securities (Realized & Unrealized)     (1.87 )      1.51       5.63       2.38       0.19  
Total Operations   $ (1.49 )    $ 1.81     $ 5.90     $ 2.67     $ 0.44  
Distributions:
                                            
Net Investment Income     (0.38 )      (0.30 )      (0.27 )      (0.30 )      (0.25 ) 
Net Realized Capital Gains     (1.14 )      (1.69 )      (1.52 )      (0.70 )       
Total Distributions   $ (1.52 )    $ (1.99 )    $ (1.79 )    $ (1.00 )    $ (0.25 ) 
Net Asset Value End of Period   $ 19.92     $ 22.93     $ 23.11     $ 19.00     $ 17.33  
Total Return(a)     (6.56 )%      7.73 %      31.09 %      15.48 %      2.59 % 
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions)   $ 132.19     $ 150.13     $ 131.14     $ 90.12     $ 69.50  
Ratios(c)
                                            
Ratio of Expenses to
Average Net Assets
    1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 % 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
Average Net Assets
    1.62 %      1.28 %      1.27 %      1.61 %      1.58 % 
Portfolio Turnover Rate     39.41 %      27.89 %      34.31 %      35.15 %      53.70 % 

(a) Total Return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

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

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
GROWTH FUND

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period:

         
  Year Ended December 31
     2015   2014   2013   2012   2011
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period   $ 30.77     $ 30.66     $ 24.43     $ 21.70     $ 22.51  
Operations:
                                            
Net Investment Income     0.14       0.07       0.16       0.16       0.12  
Net Gains (Losses) on Securities (Realized & Unrealized)     (1.86 )      3.56       7.53       2.73       (0.79 ) 
Total Operations   $ (1.72 )    $ 3.63     $ 7.69     $ 2.89     $ (0.67 ) 
Distributions:
                                            
Net Investment Income     (0.11 )      (0.07 )      (0.16 )      (0.16 )      (0.14 ) 
Net Realized Capital Gains     (1.73 )      (3.45 )      (1.30 )             
Total Distributions   $ (1.84 )    $ (3.52 )    $ (1.46 )    $ (0.16 )    $ (0.14 ) 
Net Asset Value End of Period   $ 27.21     $ 30.77     $ 30.66     $ 24.43     $ 21.70  
Total Return(a)     (5.65 )%      11.75 %      31.50 %      13.33 %      (2.97 )% 
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions)   $ 46.67     $ 53.34     $ 53.25     $ 45.02     $ 51.13  
Ratios
                                            
Ratio of Expenses to
Average Net Assets
    1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 % 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
Average Net Assets
    0.45 %      0.20 %      0.52 %      0.58 %      0.73 % 
Portfolio Turnover Rate     31.83 %      31.74 %      41.17 %      49.03 %      68.21 % 

(a) Total Return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

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

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
OPPORTUNITY FUND

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period:

         
  Year Ended December 31
     2015   2014   2013   2012   2011
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period   $ 39.35     $ 42.14     $ 31.69     $ 27.64     $ 30.74  
Operations:
                                            
Net Investment Income     0.18       0.08       0.12       0.48        
Net Gains (Losses) on Securities (Realized & Unrealized)     (1.08 )      1.80       13.33       4.08       (3.08 ) 
Total Operations   $ (0.90 )    $ 1.88     $ 13.45     $ 4.56     $ (3.08 ) 
Distributions:
                                            
Net Investment Income     (0.20 )      (0.11 )      (0.17 )      (0.51 )       
Return of Capital                             (0.02 ) 
Net Realized Capital Gains     (3.17 )      (4.56 )      (2.83 )             
Total Distributions   $ (3.37 )    $ (4.67 )    $ (3.00 )    $ (0.51 )    $ (0.02 ) 
Net Asset Value End of Period   $ 35.08     $ 39.35     $ 42.14     $ 31.69     $ 27.64  
Total Return(a)     (2.39 )%(b)      4.37 %      42.51 %      16.54 %      (10.03 )% 
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions)   $ 37.77     $ 44.88     $ 44.38     $ 32.61     $ 32.94  
Ratios
                                            
Ratio of Expenses to
Average Net Assets
    1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 % 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
Average Net Assets
    0.40 %      0.19 %      0.30 %      1.49 %      0.01 % 
Portfolio Turnover Rate     35.17 %      38.37 %      72.36 %      97.80 %      94.32 % 

(a) Total Return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

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

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
REALTY FUND

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period:

         
  Year Ended December 31
     2015   2014   2013   2012   2011
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period   $ 15.76     $ 13.20     $ 14.05     $ 13.32     $ 12.54  
Operations:
                                            
Net Investment Income     0.21       0.26       0.29       0.21       0.32  
Net Gains (Losses) on Securities (Realized & Unrealized)*     0.21       3.54       (0.11 )      1.81       0.71  
Total Operations   $ 0.42     $ 3.80     $ 0.18     $ 2.02     $ 1.03  
Distributions:
                                            
Net Investment Income     (0.36 )      (0.39 )      (0.29 )      (0.24 )      (0.25 ) 
Net Realized Capital Gains     (0.79 )      (0.85 )      (0.74 )      (1.05 )       
Total Distributions   $ (1.15 )    $ (1.24 )    $ (1.03 )    $ (1.29 )    $ (0.25 ) 
Net Asset Value End of Period   $ 15.03     $ 15.76     $ 13.20     $ 14.05     $ 13.32  
Total Return(a)     2.75 %      28.92 %      1.19 %      15.28 %      8.25 % 
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions)   $ 10.11     $ 11.08     $ 10.14     $ 11.04     $ 9.59  
Ratios
                                            
Ratio of Expenses to
Average Net Assets
    1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 % 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
Average Net Assets
    1.51 %      1.57 %      1.43 %      1.34 %      1.10 % 
Portfolio Turnover Rate     2.28 %      1.04 %      9.97 %      25.78 %      3.19 % 

* Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.
(a) Total Return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

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

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
INTERNATIONAL FUND

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period:

         
  Year Ended December 31
     2015   2014   2013   2012   2011
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period   $ 24.23     $ 25.07     $ 22.23     $ 19.44     $ 23.50  
Operations:
                                            
Net Investment Income (Loss)     0.57       0.54       0.39       0.44       0.46  
Net Gains (Losses) on Securities (Realized & Unrealized)     (2.11 )      (0.83 )      2.90       2.82       (3.90 ) 
Total Operations   $ (1.54 )    $ (0.29 )    $ 3.29     $ 3.26     $ (3.44 ) 
Distributions:
                                            
Net Investment Income     (0.68 )      (0.55 )      (0.45 )      (0.47 )      (0.44 ) 
Return of Capital                             (0.01 ) 
Net Realized Capital Gains                             (0.17 ) 
Total Distributions   $ (0.68 )    $ (0.55 )    $ (0.45 )    $ (0.47 )    $ (0.62 ) 
Net Asset Value End of Period   $ 22.01     $ 24.23     $ 25.07     $ 22.23     $ 19.44  
Total Return(a)     (6.38 )%      (1.16 )%      14.81 %      16.80 %      (14.61 )% 
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions)   $ 13.09     $ 18.23     $ 16.74     $ 13.83     $ 11.09  
Ratios(b)
                                            
Ratio of Expenses to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     1.00 %      1.00 %      1.19 %      1.40 %      1.40 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 %      1.00 % 
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     1.85 %      2.20 %      1.51 %      1.77 %      1.67 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     1.85 %      2.20 %      1.70 %      2.17 %      2.07 % 
Portfolio Turnover Rate     20.49 %      10.25 %      5.23 %      7.15 %      24.16 % 

(a) Total Return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(b) The Adviser waived a portion of the 1.40% management fee to sustain a fee of 1.00%. Effective May 1, 2013, the Adviser removed the fee waiver, and reduced the management fee to 1.00%. (See Note #4.)

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

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FIXED INCOME FUND

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period:

         
  Year Ended December 31
     2015   2014   2013   2012   2011
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period   $ 17.03     $ 16.47     $ 17.37     $ 17.34     $ 16.89  
Operations:
                                            
Net Investment Income     0.32       0.35       0.35       0.43       0.55  
Net Gains on Securities (Realized & Unrealized)     (0.27 )      0.71       (0.76 )      0.32       0.64  
Total Operations   $ 0.05     $ 1.06     $ (0.41 )    $ 0.75     $ 1.19  
Distributions:
                                            
Net Investment Income     (0.35 )      (0.39 )      (0.41 )      (0.48 )      (0.56 ) 
Return of Capital                             0.00 (a) 
Net Realized Capital Gains     (0.12 )      (0.11 )      (0.08 )      (0.24 )      (0.18 ) 
Total Distributions   $ (0.47 )    $ (0.50 )    $ (0.49 )    $ (0.72 )    $ (0.74 ) 
Net Asset Value End of Period   $ 16.61     $ 17.03     $ 16.47     $ 17.37     $ 17.34  
Total Return(b)     0.32 %      6.48 %      (2.36 )%      4.37 %      7.12 % 
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions)   $ 244.24     $ 226.14     $ 224.67     $ 205.14     $ 192.47  
Ratios(c)
                                            
Ratio of Expenses to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     0.85 %      0.85 %      0.92 %      1.00 %      1.00 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     0.85 %      0.85 %      0.85 %      0.85 %      0.85 % 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     1.90 %      2.08 %      2.00 %      2.30 %      3.03 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     1.90 %      2.08 %      2.07 %      2.45 %      3.18 % 
Portfolio Turnover Rate     37.09 %      27.79 %      48.53 %      36.11 %      34.41 % 

(a) Return of Capital is less than $0.005 per share.
(b) Total Return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) The Adviser waived a portion of the 1.00% management fee to sustain a fee of 0.85%. Effective May 1, 2013, the Adviser removed the fee waiver, and reduced the management fee to 0.85%. (See Note #4.)

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

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period:

         
  Year Ended December 31
     2015   2014   2013   2012   2011
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period   $ 17.32     $ 16.83     $ 17.49     $ 17.35     $ 16.56  
Operations:
                                            
Net Investment Income     0.34       0.37       0.38       0.45       0.45  
Net Gains (Losses) on Securities (Realized & Unrealized)     0.06       0.53       (0.64 )      0.18       0.80  
Total Operations   $ 0.40     $ 0.90     $ (0.26 )    $ 0.63     $ 1.25  
Distributions:
                                            
Net Investment Income     (0.34 )      (0.38 )      (0.38 )      (0.45 )      (0.46 ) 
Return of Capital     0.00 (a)                        0.00 (a) 
Net Realized Capital Gains     (0.02 )      (0.03 )      (0.02 )      (0.04 )       
Total Distributions   $ (0.36 )    $ (0.41 )    $ (0.40 )    $ (0.49 )    $ (0.46 ) 
Net Asset Value End of Period   $ 17.36     $ 17.32     $ 16.83     $ 17.49     $ 17.35  
Total Return(b)     2.34 %      5.41 %      (1.52 )%      3.67 %      7.62 % 
Net Assets, End of Period (Millions)   $ 66.51     $ 58.98     $ 56.29     $ 43.79     $ 39.06  
Ratios(c)
                                            
Ratio of Expenses to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     0.65 %      0.65 %      0.81 %      1.00 %      1.00 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     0.65 %      0.65 %      0.65 %      0.65 %      0.65 % 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     1.98 %      2.19 %      2.10 %      2.23 %      2.35 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     1.98 %      2.19 %      2.26 %      2.58 %      2.70 % 
Portfolio Turnover Rate     13.31 %      18.24 %      8.96 %      13.79 %      5.49 % 

(a) Return of Capital is less than $0.005 per share.
(b) Total Return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) The Adviser waived a portion of the 1.00% management fee to sustain a fee of 0.65%. Effective May 1, 2013, the Adviser removed the fee waiver, and reduced the management fee to 0.65%. (See Note #4.)

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

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JOHNSON MUTUAL FUNDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2015

1)     Organization

The Johnson Equity Income Fund, Johnson Growth Fund, Johnson Opportunity Fund, Johnson Realty Fund, Johnson International Fund, Johnson Fixed Income Fund, and Johnson Municipal Income Fund (each individually a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) are each a series of the Johnson Mutual Funds Trust (the “Trust”), and are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as no-load, open-end investment companies. The Johnson Mutual Funds Trust was established as an Ohio business trust under an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated September 30, 1992. The Growth Fund and Fixed Income Fund began offering their shares publicly on January 4, 1993. The Opportunity Fund and Municipal Income Fund began offering their shares publicly on May 16, 1994. The Realty Fund began offering its shares publicly on January 2, 1998. The Equity Income Fund began offering its shares publicly on December 30, 2005. The International Fund began offering its shares publicly on December 8, 2008. All the Funds are managed by Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. (the “Adviser”).

The investment objectives of the Funds are as follows:

 
Equity Income Fund   Above average dividend income and long-term capital growth
Growth Fund   Long-term capital growth
Opportunity Fund   Long-term capital growth
Realty Fund   Above average dividend income and long-term capital growth
International Fund   Long-term capital growth
Fixed Income Fund   A high level of income over the long-term consistent with preservation of capital
Municipal Income Fund   A high level of federally tax-free income over the long-term consistent with preservation of capital

The Equity Income Fund, Growth Fund, Opportunity Fund, Realty Fund, International Fund, and Fixed Income Fund are diversified. The Municipal Income Fund is non-diversified and invests primarily in debt instruments of municipal issuers whose ability to meet their obligations may be affected by economic and political developments.

2)     Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Accounting:

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of America (GAAP). The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.

Investment Income and Realized Capital Gains and Losses on Investment Securities:

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Dividend and interest income are recorded net of foreign taxes. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated using the specific identification method. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective securities, using the interest method. Distributions received from investments in securities that represent a return of capital or capital gains are recorded as a reduction of the cost of investment or as a realized gain, respectively. The calendar year-end amounts of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital included in distributions received from the Funds’ investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) are reported to the Funds after the end of the calendar year; accordingly, the Funds estimate these amounts for accounting purposes until the characterization of REIT distributions is reported. Estimates are based on the most recent REIT distributions information available. Gains and losses on paydowns of mortgage-backed securities are reflected in interest income on the Statements of Operations. The ability of issuers of debt securities held by the Funds to meet their obligations may be affected by economic and political developments in a specific country or region.

Income Taxes:

It is the Funds' policy to distribute annually, prior to the end of the calendar year, dividends sufficient to satisfy excise tax requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. This Internal Revenue Service requirement may cause an excess of distributions over the book year-end accumulated income. In addition, it is the Funds' policy to distribute annually, after the end of the calendar year, any remaining taxable income to comply with the special provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) available to registered investment companies (“RICs”). Each year the Funds intend to continue to qualify as RICs under Subchapter M of the Code by making distributions as noted above, and complying with the other requirements applicable to RICs. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required.

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December 31, 2015

2)     Significant Accounting Policies, continued

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes:

As of all open tax years ended December 31, 2015, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the year, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

Distributions:

Distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Realty Fund, Fixed Income Fund and Municipal Income Fund intend to distribute net investment income on a calendar quarter basis. The Equity Income, Growth, Opportunity and International Funds intend to distribute net investment income, if any, at least once a year. The Funds intend to distribute their net realized long-term capital gains and their net realized short-term capital gains, if any, at least once a year. The treatment for financial reporting purposes of distributions made to shareholders during the year from net investment income or net realized capital gains may differ from their ultimate treatment for federal income tax purposes. These differences are caused primarily by differences in the timing of the recognition of certain components of income, expense or realized capital gain for federal income tax purposes. Where such differences are permanent in nature, they are reclassified in the components of net assets based on their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Any such reclassifications will have no effect on net assets, results of operations, or net asset values per share of the Funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Funds made the following reclassifications to increase(decrease) the components of the net assets:

     
Fund   Paid in Capital   Accumulated
Undistributed
Net Investment
Income (Loss)
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
Equity Income Fund   $ (4 )    $ 4,737     $ (4,733 ) 
Growth Fund     (28,772 )            28,772  
Opportunity Fund           22,642       (22,642 ) 
Realty Fund           93,899       (93,899 ) 
International Fund     (20,862 )      20,861       1  
Fixed Income Fund     (3,596 )      467,636       (464,040 ) 
Municipal Income Fund     (9,347 )      7,160       2,187  

3)     Security Valuation and Transactions

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis.

Securities for which representative market quotations are not readily available or are considered unreliable by the Investment Adviser are valued as determined in good faith by, or under the direction of, the Board of Trustees. Various inputs may be reviewed in order to make a good faith determination of a security's fair value. These inputs include, but are not limited to, the type and cost of the security; contractual or legal restrictions on resale of the security; relevant financial or business developments of the issuer; actively traded similar or related securities; conversion or exchange rights on the security; related corporate actions; significant events occurring after the close of trading in the security; and changes in overall market conditions. Fair valuations and valuations of investments that are not actively trading involve judgment and may differ materially from valuations of investments that would have been used had greater market activity occurred.

GAAP establish a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:

¨ Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.
¨ Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

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¨ Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund's own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Fair Value Measurements:

A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis follows:

Equity Securities (Common Stock, Real Estate Investment Trusts, Exchange Traded Funds). Securities traded on a national securities exchange (or reported on the NASDAQ national market) are stated at the last reported sales price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Corporate Bonds. The fair value of corporate bonds is estimated using quotations from pricing vendors, which may consider recently executed transactions in securities of the issuer or comparable issuers, market price quotations for similar securities (where observable), bond spreads, fundamental data relating to the issuer, and credit default swap spreads adjusted for any basis difference between cash and derivative instruments. While most corporate bonds are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where lower relative weight is placed on transaction prices, quotations, or similar observable inputs, they would be categorized in Level 3.

Municipal Bonds. Municipal Bonds are normally valued using quotations from pricing vendors that incorporate observable market data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations. Municipal Bonds are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

U.S. Government Securities. U.S. government securities including U.S. Treasury Obligations are normally valued using market approach valuation techniques that incorporate observable market data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations. U.S. government securities are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

U.S. Agency Securities. U.S. agency securities are comprised of two main categories consisting of agency issued debt and mortgage-backed securities. Agency issued debt securities are generally valued in a manner similar to U.S. government securities. Mortgage-backed securities are generally valued based on models that consider the estimated cash flows of each tranche of the entity, establishes a benchmark yield, and develops an estimated tranche-specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. Depending on market activity levels and whether quotations or other data are used, these securities are typically categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Certificates of Deposit. Certificates of Deposit which are traded on the open market are normally valued using a market approach valuation technique that incorporates observable market data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations. Certificates of Deposit are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Preferred Stocks. Securities traded on a national securities exchange (or reported on the NASDAQ national market) are stated at the last reported sales price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Money Market. Investments in mutual funds, including money market mutual funds (notated throughout these financials as cash equivalents), are generally priced at the ending net asset value (“NAV”) provided by the service agent of the funds. These securities will be categorized as Level 1 securities.

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3)     Security Valuation and Transactions, continued

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

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value each Fund’s investment securities as of December 31, 2015:

       
Equity Income Fund   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Common Stock:
                                   
Consumer Discretionary   $ 13,873,079     $     —     $     —     $ 13,873,079  
Consumer Staples     25,151,385                   25,151,385  
Energy     14,393,217                   14,393,217  
Financial Services     20,596,382                   20,596,382  
Health Care     12,400,410                   12,400,410  
Industrials     15,165,591                   15,165,591  
Information Technology     27,322,361                   27,322,361  
Telecommunication Services     2,706,002                   2,706,002  
Cash Equivalents     676,434                   676,434  
Total   $ 132,284,861     $     $     $ 132,284,861  

       
Growth Fund   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Common Stock:
                                   
Consumer Discretionary   $ 4,760,334     $     —     $     —     $ 4,760,334  
Consumer Staples     4,877,375                   4,877,375  
Energy     3,632,245                   3,632,245  
Exchange Traded Funds     1,779,678                   1,779,678  
Financial Services     6,609,205                   6,609,205  
Health Care     4,296,558                   4,296,558  
Industrials     4,927,307                   4,927,307  
Information Technology     14,719,741                   14,719,741  
Cash Equivalents     1,091,491                         1,091,491  
Total   $ 46,693,934     $     $     $ 46,693,934  

       
Opportunity Fund   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Common Stock:
                                   
Consumer Discretionary   $ 4,422,961     $     —     $     —     $ 4,422,961  
Consumer Staples     2,207,664                   2,207,664  
Energy     608,133                   608,133  
Financial Services     7,959,099                   7,959,099  
Health Care     5,573,667                   5,573,667  
Industrials     7,239,242                   7,239,242  
Information Technology     4,539,136                   4,539,136  
Materials     3,070,952                   3,070,952  
Utilities     364,608                   364,608  
Real Estate Investment Trusts     1,603,980                   1,603,980  
Cash Equivalents     187,857                   187,857  
Total   $ 37,777,299     $     $     $ 37,777,299  

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3)     Security Valuation and Transactions, continued

       
Realty Fund   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Real Estate Investment Trusts:
                                   
Residential   $ 1,712,044     $     —     $     —     $ 1,712,044  
Diversified     1,769,959                   1,769,959  
Health Care Facilities     1,026,037                   1,026,037  
Hotels/Motels     412,316                   412,316  
Office     1,073,435                   1,073,435  
Industrial     736,756                   736,756  
Retail     2,776,835                   2,776,835  
Timber     379,556                   379,556  
Cash Equivalents     181,240                   181,240  
Total   $ 10,068,178     $     $     $ 10,068,178  

       
International Fund   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Common Stock:
                                   
Consumer Discretionary   $ 1,220,775     $     —     $     —     $ 1,220,775  
Consumer Staples     899,839                   899,839  
Energy     1,029,646                   1,029,646  
Financial Services     3,165,699                   3,165,699  
Health Care     1,543,449                   1,543,449  
Industrials     1,211,890                   1,211,890  
Information Technology     1,285,107                   1,285,107  
Materials     753,340                   753,340  
Telecommunication Services     1,210,080                   1,210,080  
Utilities     685,922                   685,922  
Cash Equivalents     137,119                   137,119  
Total   $ 13,142,866     $     $     $ 13,142,866  

       
Fixed Income Fund   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Corporate Bonds
                                   
Bank and Finance   $     $ 48,412,621     $     —     $ 48,412,621  
Industrials           53,272,755             53,272,755  
Utilities           19,783,298             19,783,298  
U.S. Government Treasury Obligations           42,996,163             42,996,163  
U.S. Government Agency Obligations           19,059,199             19,059,199  
U.S. Government Agency Obligations – Mortgage-Backed           27,197,502             27,197,502  
Certificates of Deposit           239,569                239,569  
Taxable Municipal Bonds           19,720,794             19,720,794  
Non-Taxable Municipal Bonds           4,374,481             4,374,481  
Preferred Stock     3,826,382                   3,826,382  
Cash Equivalents     2,997,592                   2,997,592  
Total   $ 6,823,974     $ 235,056,382     $     $ 241,880,356  

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3)     Security Valuation and Transactions, continued

       
Municipal Income Fund   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Municipal Bonds
                                   
General Obligation – City   $     $ 2,387,582     $     —     $ 2,387,582  
General Obligation – County           2,559,048             2,559,048  
General Obligation – State           2,282,170             2,282,170  
Higher Education           12,885,742             12,885,742  
Hospital/Health           6,456,487             6,456,487  
Revenue Bonds – Facility           3,589,534                3,589,534  
Revenue Bonds – Water & Sewer           4,602,674             4,602,674  
Other Revenue           5,762,065             5,762,065  
School District           17,545,675             17,545,675  
State Agency           5,121,901             5,121,901  
Housing           904,735             904,735  
Cash Equivalents     1,900,341                   1,900,341  
Total   $ 1,900,341     $ 64,097,613     $     $ 65,997,954  

The Funds did not hold any investments at any time during the reporting period in which unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value. Therefore, no reconciliation of Level 3 Securities is included for this reporting period. As of and during the year ended December 31, 2015, no securities were transferred into or out of Level 1 or Level 2. If any transfers between levels would occur, they would be reflected as of the end of the period.

In accordance with GAAP, the Funds are required to enhance the disclosures relating to transactions in derivatives and hedging activities, including how such activities are accounted for and their effect on the Funds’ financial position, performance, and cash flows. The Funds did not engage in any derivative transactions as of or during the year ended December 31, 2015.

4)     Investment Advisory Agreements

The investment advisory agreements provide that the Adviser will pay all of the Funds' operating expenses, excluding brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as (a) interest and (b) dividend expenses on securities sold short), any 12b-1 fees, and extraordinary expenses.

The Adviser received management fees for the year ended December 31, 2015, as indicated below.

     
Fund   Fee   Management
Fee
  Payable as of
December 31,
2015
Equity Income Fund     1.00 %    $ 1,462,479     $ 116,737  
Growth Fund     1.00 %      514,900       40,614  
Opportunity Fund     1.00 %      435,065       34,533  
Realty Fund     1.00 %      104,046       8,493  
International Fund     1.00 %      189,926       13,612  
Fixed Income Fund     0.85 %      1,981,008       175,392  
Municipal Income Fund     0.65 %      410,399       36,888  

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5)     Related Party Transactions

All officers and one trustee of the Trust are employees of the Adviser. Total compensation for the independent Trustees as a group was $40,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015, and as a group they received no additional compensation from the Trust. Compensation of the Trustees was paid by the Adviser. The Trust consists of eleven Funds: Johnson Equity Income Fund, Johnson Growth Fund, Johnson Opportunity Fund, Johnson Realty Fund, Johnson International Fund, Johnson Fixed Income Fund, Johnson Municipal Income Fund, Johnson Institutional Short Duration Bond Fund, Johnson Institutional Intermediate Bond Fund, Johnson Institutional Core Bond Fund, and Johnson Enhanced Return Fund. The Adviser is not a registered broker-dealer of securities and thus does not receive commissions on trades made on behalf of the Funds.

The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a Fund creates a presumption of control of the Fund, under Section 2(a)(9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. At December 31, 2015, client accounts managed by the Adviser with full advisory discretion, held in aggregate the following:

     
Equity Income Fund     57.32 %      International Fund       29.19 % 
Growth Fund     29.82 %      Fixed Income Fund       79.47 % 
Opportunity Fund     59.06 %      Municipal Income Fund       91.75 % 
Realty Fund     71.93 %                   

Johnson Financial, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser. Johnson Financial, Inc. provides transfer agency and administration services to the Funds. These services are paid for by the Adviser.

6)     Purchases and Sales of Securities

From January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, purchases and sales of investment securities aggregated:

       
Fund   Investment Securities Other Than
Short Term Investments and
U.S. Government Obligations
  U.S. Government Obligations
  Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales
Johnson Equity Income Fund   $ 57,152,903     $ 55,825,772     $     $  
Johnson Growth Fund     15,748,412       19,167,278              
Johnson Opportunity Fund     14,971,906       20,783,468              
Johnson Realty Fund     234,116       1,361,468              
Johnson International Fund     3,738,635       7,077,422              
Johnson Fixed Income Fund     85,704,999       71,443,785       23,054,032       13,347,822  
Johnson Municipal Income Fund     14,755,530       8,003,464              

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December 31, 2015

7)     Capital Share Transactions

As of December 31, 2015, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized for each Fund. Each Fund records purchases of its capital shares at the daily net asset value determined after receipt of a shareholder's order in proper form. Redemptions are recorded at the net asset value determined following receipt of a shareholder's written or telephone request in proper form.

               
  Johnson
Equity Income Fund
  Johnson
Growth Fund
  Johnson
Opportunity Fund
  Johnson
Realty Fund
     Year ended
12/31/2015
  Year ended
12/31/2014
  Year ended
12/31/2015
  Year ended
12/31/2014
  Year ended
12/31/2015
  Year ended
12/31/2014
  Year ended
12/31/2015
  Year ended
12/31/2014
Shares Sold to Investors     558,144       841,759       130,872       121,698       46,475       49,797       28,976       10,667  
Shares Issued on Reinvestment
of Dividends
    463,266       446,012       107,800       175,682       93,315       118,170       43,960       40,438  
Subtotal     1,021,410       1,287,771       238,672       297,380       139,790       167,967       72,936       51,105  
Shares Redeemed     (934,006 )      (416,269 )      (256,868 )      (300,658 )      (203,517 )      (80,628 )      (103,874 )      (115,743 ) 
Net Change     87,404       871,502       (18,196 )      (3,278 )      (63,727 )      87,339       (30,938 )      (64,638 ) 
Shares Outstanding:
                                                                       
Beginning of Year     6,547,262       5,675,760       1,733,487       1,736,765       1,140,581       1,053,242       703,459       768,097  
End of Period     6,634,666       6,547,262       1,715,291       1,733,487       1,076,854       1,140,581       672,521       703,459  

           
  Johnson
International Fund
  Johnson
Fixed Income Fund
  Johnson
Municipal Income Fund
     Year ended
12/31/2015
  Year ended
12/31/2014
  Year ended
12/31/2015
  Year ended
12/31/2014
  Year ended
12/31/2015
  Year ended
12/31/2014
Shares Sold to Investors     99,392       109,484       2,666,913       1,346,458       748,400       379,775  
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends     17,723       9,413       261,306       136,889       36,727       8,220  
Subtotal     117,115       118,897       2,928,219       1,483,347       785,127       387,995  
Shares Redeemed     (274,627 )      (34,536 )      (1,507,719 )      (1,843,270 )      (358,858 )      (327,023 ) 
Net Change During Year     (157,512 )      84,361       1,420,500       (359,923 )      426,269       60,972  
Shares Outstanding:
                                                     
Beginning of Year     752,327       667,966       13,280,428       13,640,351       3,405,851       3,344,879  
End of Year     594,815       752,327       14,700,928       13,280,428       3,832,120       3,405,851  

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8)     Security Transactions

As of December 31, 2015, the composition of unrealized appreciation (the excess of fair value over tax cost) and depreciation (the excess of tax cost over fair value) was as follows:

       
Fund   Cost of Securities   Appreciation   Depreciation   Net Appreciation
Johnson Equity Income Fund   $ 119,648,730     $ 18,978,460     $ (6,342,329 )    $ 12,636,131  
Johnson Growth Fund     38,381,474       10,517,000       (2,654,540 )      7,862,460  
Johnson Opportunity Fund     33,541,291       6,608,300       (2,372,292 )      4,236,008  
Johnson Realty Fund     5,352,658       4,878,028       (141,668 )      4,736,360  
Johnson International Fund     12,269,981       2,277,124       (1,404,239 )      872,885  
Johnson Fixed Income Fund     238,632,147       6,202,348       (2,954,139 )      3,248,209  
Johnson Municipal Income Fund     63,582,859       2,447,003       (31,908 )      2,415,095  

The difference between book value and tax value unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and the mark-to-market on passive Foreign Investment Companies.

9)     Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make 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 amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

10)     Distributions to Shareholders

The tax character of the distributions paid is as follows:

           
  Tax year   Ordinary Income   Net Realized
Long-Term
Capital Gain
  Net Realized
Short-Term
Capital Gain*
  Return of
Capital
  Total
Distributions
Paid
Johnson Equity Income Fund     2014     $ 1,818,205     $ 10,151,269     $ 100,202     $     $ 12,069,676  
       2015       2,372,421       7,122,506       7,919             9,502,846  
Johnson Growth Fund     2014       116,883       5,376,617                   5,493,500  
       2015       172,557       2,794,295                   2,966,852  
Johnson Opportunity Fund     2014       84,499       3,608,232       1,047,935       37,124       4,777,790  
       2015       174,824       3,152,482                   3,327,306  
Johnson Realty Fund     2014       177,457       654,621                   832,078  
       2015       147,961       598,065                   746,026  
Johnson International Fund     2014       409,463                         409,463  
       2015       398,118                         398,118  
Johnson Fixed Income Fund     2014       5,006,449       1,054,921       436,652       1,261       6,499,283  
       2015       4,887,437       1,729,742       34,757             6,651,936  
Johnson Municipal Income Fund     2014       1,266,107 **      107,198       20,369             1,393,674  
       2015       1,249,855 **      77,983       3,213       9,347       1,340,398  

* Short-Term Capital Gains can be combined with Ordinary Income, and are taxed at the Ordinary Income tax rate.
** Tax-Exempt

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10)     Distributions to Shareholders, continued

As of December 31, 2015, the following Funds had capital loss carryovers which will reduce each Fund’s taxable income arising from future net realized gain on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code and thus will reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income tax. The capital loss carryovers will expire as follows:

       
  To Expire in
2016
  Indefinite
Long-Term
  Indefinite
Short-Term
  Total Capital
Loss Carryover
Johnson Growth Fund   $ 566,469                     $ 566,469  
Johnson International Fund                       147,137       147,137  
* Due to IRC Section 382 limitations, utilization of these carryforwards is limited to a maximum of $566,469 per year.

As of December 31, 2015, the Johnson Growth Fund and International Fund utilized prior year capital loss carryovers of $566,469 and $134,191, respectively.

As of December 31, 2015, the International Fund late year net investment losses in the amount of $9,091, and the Equity Income Fund deferred $49,282 of post-October capital losses.

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, Funds will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 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, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards 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 rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law.

As of December 31, 2015, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

           
  Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Capital Loss
Carryover
  Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Post-October/
Late Year Net
Investment
Losses
  Total
Distributable
Earnings on a
tax basis
Johnson Equity Income Fund   $     $     $ 33,870     $ 12,636,131     $ (49,282 )    $ 12,620,719  
Johnson Growth Fund     58,583       (566,469 )      28,799       7,862,460             7,383,373  
Johnson Opportunity Fund                 127,271       4,236,008             4,363,279  
Johnson Realty Fund     13,662                   4,736,360             4,750,022  
Johnson International Fund           (147,137 )            872,885       (9,091 )      716,657  
Johnson Fixed Income Fund     87,928                   3,248,209             3,336,137  
Johnson Municipal Income Fund                       2,415,095             2,415,095  

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DISCLOSURE OF EXPENSES (unaudited)
December 31, 2015

Shareholders of the Funds incur ongoing operating expenses consisting solely of management fees. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses of investing in the Funds and to compare these expenses with similar costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested in the Funds on June 30, 2015 and held through December 31, 2015.

The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6) and then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

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

     
  Beginning Account Value
June 30, 2015
  Ending Account Value
December 31, 2015
  Expenses Paid During Period*
July 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Johnson Equity Income Fund
                          
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 887.31     $ 4.76  
Hypothetical Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.16     $ 5.14  
Johnson Growth Fund
                          
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 885.74     $ 4.75  
Hypothetical Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.16     $ 5.14  
Johnson Opportunity Fund
                          
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 861.07     $ 4.69  
Hypothetical Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.16     $ 5.14  
Johnson Realty Fund
                          
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,029.45     $ 5.12  
Hypothetical Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.16     $ 5.14  
Johnson International Fund
                          
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 870.65     $ 4.72  
Hypothetical Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.16     $ 5.14  
Johnson Fixed Income Fund
                          
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 984.00     $ 4.25  
Hypothetical Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.92     $ 4.37  
Johnson Municipal Income Fund
                          
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,010,48     $ 3.29  
Hypothetical Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.93     $ 3.35  

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). For the Equity Income, Growth, Opportunity, Realty and International Funds, the expense ratio is 1.00%; for the Fixed Income Fund, the expense ratio is 0.85%; and for the Municipal Income Fund, the expense ratio is 0.65%.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
December 31, 2015

Proxy Disclosure

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Funds voted those proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge: (1) upon request by calling the Funds at 513-661-3100 or toll free at 1-800-541-0170; or (2) from the Fund’s documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Availability of Schedules of Portfolio Investments:

The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available, without charge, (1) upon request by calling the Funds at 513-661-3100 or toll free at 1-800-541-0170; or (2) from the Fund’s documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Code of Ethics

The Trust's Code of Ethics is available on request without charge; please call for your copy at 513-661-3100 or 1-800-541-0170 or write us at:

Johnson Mutual Funds
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati OH 45247

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of
Johnson Mutual Funds Trust

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of Johnson Equity Income Fund, Johnson Growth Fund, Johnson Opportunity Fund, Johnson Realty Fund, Johnson International Fund, Johnson Fixed Income Fund, and Johnson Municipal Income Fund (the “Funds”), each a series of Johnson Mutual Funds Trust, as of December 31, 2015, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. 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 the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 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 December 31, 2015, by correspondence with the Funds’ custodian. 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 each of the Funds as of December 31, 2015, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

COHEN FUND AUDIT SERVICES, LTD.
Cleveland, Ohio
February 29, 2016

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS (Unaudited)
 

Information pertaining to the Trustees and Officers of the Funds is provided below. Trustees who are not deemed to be interested persons of the Funds, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, are referred to as Independent Trustees. Trustees who are deemed to be “interested persons” of the Funds are referred to as Interested Trustees. The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and may be obtained without charge by calling (513) 661-3100 or (800) 541-0170.

         
Name, Address and Age   Current
Position Held
with Trust
  Year Service
Commenced
  Principal Occupation
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Portfolios
Overseen
  Other
Directorships
Held During the
Past Five Years
Interested Trustee
                        
Timothy E. Johnson (73)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Trustee   Since 1992   Chairman of Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc., the Trust’s Adviser, and Professor of Finance at the University of Cincinnati; previously President of the Adviser until October 2013.   11   Director,
Kendle
International, Inc.
(2002 – 2011)
Independent Trustees
                        
Ronald H. McSwain (73)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Chairman
and Trustee
  Since 1992   President of McSwain Carpets, Inc. until 2001; partner of P&R Realty, a real estate development partnership since 1984   11   None
John R. Green (73)
3777 West Fork Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45247
  Trustee   Since 2006   Retired from The Procter & Gamble Company   11   None
James J. Berrens (50)
3777 West Fork Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45247
  Trustee   Since 2006   Chief Executive Officer since
May 2015, Chief Financial Officer
September 2010 to May 2015
for Christian Community Health Services.
  11   None
Dr. Jeri B. Ricketts (58)
3777 West Fork Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45247
  Trustee   Since 2013   Director of Carl H. Lindner Honors-PLUS Program, University of Cincinnati, since 2002; Associate Professor in Accounting, University of Cincinnati since 1986.   11   None

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS (Unaudited) 

         
Name, Address and Age   Current
Position Held
with Trust
  Year Service
Commenced
  Principal Occupation
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Portfolios
Overseen
  Other
Directorships
Held During the
Past Five Years
Officers
                        
Jason O. Jackman (45)
3777 West Fork Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  President   Since 2013   President and Chief Investment Officer of the Adviser since October 2013; Director of Fixed Income and Institutional Management March 2004 to October 2013.   N/A   N/A
Dale H. Coates (57)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Vice President   Since 1992   Portfolio Manager of the Trust’s Adviser   N/A   N/A
Marc E. Figgins (51)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Chief
Financial
Officer and
Treasurer
  Since 2002   Mutual Funds Manager for Johnson Financial, Inc.   NA   NA
Scott J. Bischoff (49)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Chief
Compliance
Officer
  Since 2005   Director of Operations of the Trust’s Adviser; Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser   NA   NA
Jennifer J. Kelhoffer (44)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Secretary   Since 2007   Client Service and Compliance Associate for the Adviser since March 2006   NA   NA

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Trustees and Officers

   
  Ronald H. McSwain   Independent Trustee, Chairman
     Timothy E. Johnson   Interested Trustee
     James J. Berrens   Independent Trustee
     John R. Green   Independent Trustee
     Jeri B. Ricketts   Independent Trustee
     Jason Jackman   President
     Dale H. Coates   Vice President
     Scott J. Bischoff   Chief Compliance Officer
     Marc E. Figgins   Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
     Jennifer J. Kelhoffer   Secretary

Transfer Agent and Fund Accountant

Johnson Financial, Inc.
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
(513) 661-3100 (800) 541-0170

Custodian

US Bank
425 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Cohen Fund Audit Services, Ltd.
1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 800
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Legal Counsel

Thompson Hine LLP
312 Walnut Street, 14th Floor
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when accompanied or preceded
by the Funds’ prospectus, which illustrates each Fund’s objectives, policies, management fees,
and other information that may be helpful in making an investment decision.

Investment Company Act #811-7254

 

 

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December 31, 2015

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Johnson Mutual Funds Trust
3777 West Fork Road  |  Cincinnati, OH  |  45247
(513) 661-3100  (800) 541-0170  fax (513) 661-4901

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JOHNSON MUTUAL FUNDS
December 31, 2015

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Our Message to You     1  
Performance Review and Management Discussion
        
Institutional Short Duration Bond Fund     3  
Institutional Intermediate Bond Fund     4  
Institutional Core Bond Fund     5  
Enhanced Return Fund     6  
Portfolio of Investments
        
Institutional Short Duration Bond Fund     7  
Institutional Intermediate Bond Fund     10  
Institutional Core Bond Fund     13  
Enhanced Return Fund     16  
Statements of Assets and Liabilities     19  
Statements of Operations     20  
Statements of Changes in Net Assets     21  
Financial Highlights
        
Institutional Short Duration Bond Fund     22  
Institutional Intermediate Bond Fund     23  
Institutional Core Bond Fund     24  
Enhanced Return Fund     25  
Notes to the Financial Statements     26  
Disclosure of Expenses     34  
Additional Information     35  
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm     36  
Trustees and Officers Table     37  
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Letter from the Fund President
December 31, 2015

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present you with the Johnson Mutual Funds’ December 31, 2015 Annual Report. On the following pages, we have provided commentary on the performance of each of the Funds for 2015 as well as the relative performance compared to an appropriate index. The remainder of the report provides the holdings of each Johnson Mutual Fund as well as other financial data and notes.

After a dismal third quarter, stocks bounced nicely in the fourth quarter to bring the market close to where it began the year. The S&P 500 Index fell on a price-only basis, but finished 2015 with a positive total return of 1.4% including dividends. Despite the meager return, U.S. large cap stocks was one of the highest-performing asset classes for the third year in a row, outperforming mid cap, small cap, and international stocks, and taxable bonds.

The index may have finished right where it began the year, but the road was bumpy. When stocks peaked in May, the index had gained 4.3% year-to-date. It then fell almost 12% before bottoming on August 25th, marking the first correction of 10% in over 4 years. A strong October brought the index back into positive territory, but just barely.

Stock-specific performance varied widely based on several factors. The market favored growth over value, as stocks of companies with better earnings growth projections outperformed the market, despite their higher valuations. In addition, dividend-paying companies were out of favor relative to stocks with low or no dividend payouts. Also at work was a bias toward momentum stocks – meaning stocks that had been performing well continued to move higher, again regardless of valuation.

A handful of large, high-profile companies accounted for a significant portion of the S&P 500 Index gain this year. Meanwhile, a majority of stocks within the index posted negative performance. The index is weighted by market capitalization, which means that the larger companies have an outsized impact on the overall index performance. In 2015 the index overall posted a positive total return even though most index components were negative. Outside of the top 20 performers, the average stock declined 3.7%.

In all, the lackluster performance of the broad market came as a result of slow economic growth and weaker earnings and revenues from the corporate sector. While economic growth has been relatively slow, the current recovery rolls on and is one of the longest in U.S. history. Unfortunately, the drag created by the strong dollar and the weak manufacturing sector is preventing more robust, wide-spread strength. Earnings have declined from earlier in the year, thanks in large part to large declines in commodity-related industries. S&P 500 Index earnings are expected to come in lower than 2014. Excluding the energy sector, however, earnings are expected to be higher compared to 2014. Still, the slowdown in earnings is a headwind to the stock market moving forward.

The Federal Reserve (Fed) kept markets guessing throughout the year regarding the timing of its initial rate hike, but finally pulled the trigger at its December meeting by raising the Fed Funds rate from the previous range of 0.0% to 0.25% to a range of 0.25% to 0.50%. Acknowledging that slack remains in the economy and that inflation pressure is relatively low, the Fed determined that the labor market has healed enough to warrant taking the first step. For all the noise, the rate hike had little impact on the market initially. Investors are more interested in how far and how fast the Fed will move going forward. The Fed's projections seem to indicate about 1% of total rate hikes in 2016, but the market seems to doubt it will move that quickly (as indicated by Fed Funds Futures).

Despite the move, the Fed and global central banks in general are still very accommodative, and this first hike is hardly a move to “tighten.” Rather, it represents one baby step in the direction of the removal of historic levels of stimulus designed to enable the economy to stand on its own. The Fed continues to maintain its balance sheet at very high levels in an effort to hold rates lower and increase liquidity. Finally, given the data-dependent strategy, it’s possible the Fed would lower rates back to zero if the economy sputters.

Higher interest rates don’t necessarily spell doom for stocks or bonds. Historically, stocks have continued to move higher in the wake of the Fed’s initial move to raise rates. Every cycle is different, but typically the Fed is tightening policy as the economy strengthens, and the market continues to move higher until the economy appears to slow (or an unexpected shock occurs). And if the path of rate increases is slow and steady, bonds could potentially continue to post positive returns along the way. Additionally, increasing rates lead to higher total return potential for bonds in the long term.

With the initial rate hike now in the past, the focus has shifted to the pace and extent of interest rate increases, and the progress of the U.S. and global economy. While there are a few bright spots overseas, in general the global economy is struggling to gain momentum. Turmoil abroad, especially in China, has restrained stronger growth. China’s economic slowdown, currency devaluation, and ongoing transition to a consumer economy have created ripples around the world.

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Letter from the Fund President
December 31, 2015

In the long run, higher interest rates should be beneficial and restore balance to the economy and financial markets, but the process could be bumpy. The earnings slowdown and higher stock valuations are additional headwinds to the stock market. The choppy, modest performance of 2015 could spill over into the new year, making a stream of income from dividends an attractive support. Diversification can create mixed results in the short-run, and over the past several years that has been the case. However, it remains a critical component of investing success over the long term.

We want you to know how much we appreciate the confidence you have placed in us for your investment needs. As always, please feel free to call us at (513) 661-3100 or (800) 541-0170 with your comments or questions. Thank you.

Wishing you and yours a blessed new year,

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JOHNSON INSTITUTIONAL SHORT DURATION BOND FUND
Performance Review – December 31, 2015

  

The Johnson Institutional Short Duration Bond Fund provided a total return of 0.67% during 2015, compared to a 0.67% return for the Merrill Lynch 1 – 3 Year US Corporate & Government Index. Gradually improving US economic conditions allowed the Federal Reserve (Fed) to raise interest rates for the first time since 2006, which pressured US rates higher during 2015.

Short maturity bond yields rose during the year, particular among the shortest maturity securities, resulting in a flattening of the front end of the yield curve. The Fund benefitted from a shorter duration stance than its benchmark index during 2015. In addition, the Fund’s maturity composition aided performance as yields on the Fund’s longer-dated holdings increased less as the curve flattened. While the benchmark is comprised solely of 1 – 3 year maturities, the Fund is constructed with a more diverse maturity profile, including maturities beyond 3 years.

Short duration credit outperformed despite yield spreads versus Treasuries moving modestly wider. Performance was strongest within the financials and industrials sector, and the Fund’s overweight to these sectors was additive to performance. Conversely, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities underperformed, and the Fund’s allocation to this asset class detracted from performance. More than half of the Fund’s bond allocation is to investment-grade rated corporate securities and an additional 2% is invested in municipal bonds. This combined allocation is greater than the Fund’s benchmark index and a key reason why the yield is higher in the Fund. Over time, this yield advantage is critical to the Fund’s ability to outperform its benchmark. It can also be a helpful strategy to protect against rising interest rates.

Looking forward into 2016, we expect the market will continue to focus on the Fed, placing a heavy emphasis on the expected pace of additional hikes in interest rates. Growth in the U.S. has likely generated enough positive momentum to allow the Fed to continue the slow normalization process after several years of emergency policy measures following the financial crisis, though pockets of weakness remain. The positive economic momentum is also likely to be supportive of credit spreads and the Fund’s overweight to corporate bonds should benefit as a result. The Fund has maintained an underweight duration stance relative to its benchmark and holds securities such as floating rate and step-up coupon bonds which will also help serve as a cushion to higher short term rates. With inflation expectations still low due to the decline in oil, the Fund maintains a position in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, which will benefit from declining slack in the US economy along with reflationary global Central Bank policies. Finally, we anticipate upward pressure on short and intermediate bond yields in the near term, leading to a muted total return outlook. However, the potential move upward should provide an opportunity to enhance the Fund’s yield over time.

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Average Annual Total Returns
as of December 31, 2015
  Johnson
Institutional
Short Duration
Bond Fund
  Merrill Lynch
1 – 3 Year Gov’t/Corp Index
One Year     0.67 %      0.67 % 
Five Years     1.43 %      1.04 % 
Ten Years     3.19 %      2.75 % 

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A high level of income over the long term consistent with capital preservation is the objective of the Johnson Institutional Short Duration Bond Fund. The data on this page is unaudited. The data on this page represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. As of the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated May 1, 2015, the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was 0.244%. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The average annual total return numbers include changes in the Fund’s or Index’s share price, plus reinvestment of any income and capital gains. The Fund’s performance is after all fees and expenses, whereas neither Index incurs fees or expenses. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Merrill Lynch 1 – 3 Year Government/Corporate Index is the established benchmark. A shareholder cannot invest directly in the Index. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-541-0170.

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JOHNSON INSTITUTIONAL INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND
Performance Review – December 31, 2015

  

The Johnson Institutional Intermediate Bond Fund provided a total return of 0.90% for 2015, compared to a 1.07% return for the Barclays Capital Intermediate Government Credit Index. The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to tighten its benchmark policy rate pressured short maturity US rates higher in 2015, despite concerns over global economic growth and falling energy prices.

Bond yields began the year at somewhat low levels, and the Fund shortened its duration in response. The yield curve began 2015 at relatively flat levels, but normalized during the first half of the year. During the second half of the year, longer maturity bond yields rose less than shorter maturity yields, resulting in a flattening of the yield curve, which often happens prior to and during a Fed tightening of monetary policy. The Fund’s positioning was constructed to benefit from such a curve flattening and aided the relative performance versus the benchmark.

Meanwhile, credit mostly lagged during the year with yield spreads versus Treasuries moving wider. Sector performance was uneven though, with financials widening less than industrials and utilities. Energy related industrial credits widened further, as the price of oil fell throughout the year. During the year, high quality credits outperformed low quality credits. The Fund’s overweight to financials and avoidance of most energy related names along with its focus on higher quality sectors of the bond market was a significant driver of performance relative to the Fund’s benchmark during the year. More than half of the Fund’s bond allocation is to investment-grade rated corporate securities and an additional 7% is invested in municipal bonds. This combined allocation is greater than the Fund’s benchmark index and a key reason why the yield is higher in the Fund. Over time, this yield advantage is critical to the Fund’s ability to outperform its benchmark. It can also be a helpful strategy to protect against rising market rates.

Looking forward into 2016, we expect the Fed will likely continue to tighten monetary policy, although likely at a historically slow pace. Growth in the US has been stable, but pockets of weakness emerged throughout the year. A strong U.S. Dollar and falling energy prices have held back manufacturing, but the consumer continues to gain momentum. Steadily rising wages and solid employment gains should support this trend. Stabilization of energy prices or global economic growth may lead to a tightening of credit spreads and the Fund’s overweight to corporate bonds should benefit as a result. The Fund has lowered its duration below that of its benchmark and added securities such as floating rate and step-up coupon bonds which will help serve as a cushion to higher rates. With inflation expectations extremely low, due to the decline in oil, the Fund has added a position in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, which will benefit from oil stabilization along with reflationary global Central Bank policies. Finally, we anticipate upward pressure on intermediate bond yields in the near term, leading to a muted total return outlook. However, the potential move upward should provide an opportunity to enhance the Fund’s yield over time.

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Average Annual Total Returns
as of December 31, 2015
  Johnson
Institutional
Intermediate
Bond Fund
  Barclays Capital
Intermediate
Gov’t Credit
Index
 One Year     0.90 %      1.07 % 
 Five Years     2.95 %      2.58 % 
 Ten Years     4.52 %      4.04 % 

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A high level of income over the long term consistent with capital preservation is the objective of the Johnson Institutional Intermediate Bond Fund. The data on this page is unaudited. The data on this page represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. As of the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated May 1, 2015, the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was 0.244%. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The average annual total return numbers include changes in the Fund’s or Index’s share price, plus reinvestment of any income and capital gains. The Fund’s performance is after all fees and expenses, whereas neither Index incurs fees nor expenses. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Barclays Intermediate Government Credit Index is the established benchmark. A shareholder cannot invest directly in the Index. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-541-0170.

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JOHNSON INSTITUTIONAL CORE BOND FUND
Performance Review – December 31, 2015

  

The Johnson Institutional Core Bond Fund provided a total return of 1.16% for 2015, compared to a 0.55% return for the Barclays Capital Aggregate Index. The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to tighten its benchmark policy rate pressured short maturity U.S. rates higher in 2015, despite concerns over global economic growth and falling energy prices.

Bond yields began the year at somewhat low levels, and the Fund shortened its duration in response. The yield curve began 2015 at relatively flat levels, but normalized during the first half of the year. During the second half of the year, longer maturity bond yields rose less than shorter maturity yields, resulting in a flattening of the yield curve, which often happens prior to and during a Fed tightening of monetary policy. The Fund’s positioning was constructed to benefit from such a curve flattening and aided the relative performance versus the benchmark.

Meanwhile, credit mostly lagged during the year with yield spreads versus Treasuries moving wider. Sector performance was uneven though, with financials widening less than industrials and utilities. Energy related industrial credits widened further, as the price of oil fell throughout the year. During the year, high quality credits outperformed low quality credits. The Fund’s overweight to financials and avoidance of most energy related names along with its focus on higher quality sectors of the bond market was a significant driver of performance relative to the Fund’s benchmark during the year. More than half of the Fund’s bond allocation is to investment-grade rated corporate securities and an additional 9% is invested in municipal bonds. This combined allocation is greater than the Fund’s benchmark index and a key reason why the yield is higher in the Fund. Over time, this yield advantage is critical to the Fund’s ability to outperform its benchmark. It can also be a helpful strategy to protect against rising market rates.

Looking forward into 2016, we expect the Fed will likely continue to tighten monetary policy, although likely at a historically slow pace. Growth in the US has been stable, but pockets of weakness emerged throughout the year. A strong U.S. Dollar and falling energy prices have held back manufacturing, but the consumer continues to gain momentum. Steadily rising wages and solid employment gains should support this trend. Stabilization of energy prices or global economic growth may lead to a tightening of credit spreads and the Fund’s overweight to corporate bonds should benefit as a result. The Fund has lowered its duration below that of its benchmark and added securities such as floating rate and step-up coupon bonds which will help serve as a cushion to higher rates. With inflation expectations extremely low, due to the decline in oil, the Fund has added a position in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, which will benefit from oil stabilization along with reflationary global Central Bank policies. Finally, we anticipate upward pressure on intermediate bond yields in the near term, leading to a muted total return outlook. However, the potential move upward should provide an opportunity to enhance the Fund’s yield over time.

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Average Annual Total Returns
as of December 31, 2015
  Johnson
Institutional
Core Bond Fund
  Barclays Capital
Aggregate
Index
One Year     1.16 %      0.55 % 
Five Years     3.86 %      3.25 % 
Ten Years     5.30 %      4.51 % 

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A high level of income over the long term consistent with capital preservation is the objective of the Johnson Institutional Core Bond Fund, and the primary assets are investment-grade government and corporate bonds. The data on this page is unaudited. The data on this page represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. As of the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated May 1, 2015, the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was 0.234%. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The average annual total return numbers include changes in the Fund’s or Index’s share price, plus reinvestment of any income and capital gains. The Fund’s performance is after all fees and expenses, whereas neither Index incurs fees or expenses. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The Barclays Capital Aggregate Index is the established benchmark. A shareholder cannot invest directly in the Index. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-541-0170.

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JOHNSON ENHANCED RETURN FUND
Performance Review – December 31, 2015

  

The total return for the Johnson Enhanced Return Fund for 2015 was 1.34% compared to 1.38% for the Standard & Poors (S&P) 500 Index.

Stocks grew in volatility as the year progressed and large cap stock indices experienced a market correction of 10% during the summer months – the first such correction in more than three years. This was the third longest stretch since 1950. The reason for this mid-year pullback in stocks was investors worry over the economic climate both in the US and abroad and about the potential impact from a change in Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy. In December, the Fed raised its target for short term interest rates by 25 basis points, but gave assurance that their intent was to only slowly increase yields in the quarters and even years ahead, paying strict attention to market reaction and economic signals. The pace of potential rate increases will be instrumental in our strategic positioning of the underlying bond portfolio used to enhance returns of the futures contracts.

Yields on short duration fixed income securities in the bond market generally rose during the year in anticipation of the Fed adjusting monetary policy. In addition, the yield spread on most credit securities increased. Both of these trends were a modest drag to results in the Fund which caused the modest underperformance. However, a relatively short portfolio duration stance and positive security selection in corporate bonds helped to offset this and resulted in good relative gross performance before the management fees. The Fund continues to have a yield advantage over the cost of carry in the futures contracts due to the upward sloping yield curve and relatively attractive corporate yield spreads. More than half of the Fund’s bond allocation is to investment-grade rated corporate securities. Over time, this yield advantage is critical to the Fund’s ability to outperform its benchmark. It can also be a helpful strategy to protect against rising market rates.

Looking forward into 2016, we continue to expect the Fed to slowly and modestly raise short term interest rates. The Fund is positioned defensively against this risk. The Fund has maintained a short duration stance in recent quarters and holds securities such as floating rate and step-up coupon bonds which will help serve as a cushion to higher rates. With inflation expectations still low due to the decline in oil, the Fund maintains a position in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, which will benefit from the reflationary global Central Bank policies of recent years. Finally, we anticipate upward pressure on short and intermediate bond yields to develop over time, which should provide an opportunity to extend duration in the future and further enhance the Fund’s yield advantage.

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Average Annual Total Returns
as of December 31, 2015
  Enhanced
Return Fund
  S&P 500
Index
One Year     1.34 %      1.38 % 
Five Years     15.05 %      12.57 % 
Ten Years     8.26 %      7.31 % 

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Outperforming the Fund’s benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, over a full market cycle is the objective of the Johnson Enhanced Return Fund, and the primary assets are stock index futures contracts and short-term investment-grade fixed income securities. The data on this page is unaudited. The data on this page represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. As of the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated May 1, 2015, the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was 0.36%. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The average annual total return numbers include changes in the Fund’s or Index’s share price, plus reinvestment of any income and capital gains. The Fund’s performance is after all fees and expenses, whereas the Index does not incur fees or expenses. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. A shareholder cannot invest directly in the S&P 500 Index. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-541-0170.

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JOHNSON INSTITUTIONAL SHORT DURATION BOND FUND
Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Corporate Bonds:
                 
Finance
                 
American Express Senior Usecured Notes, 6.150% Due 08/28/2017     1,000,000     $ 1,070,620  
AON Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.125% Due 05/27/2016     1,000,000       1,007,744  
BB&T Corp. Subordinated Notes, 5.250% Due 11/01/2019     520,000       568,461  
BB&T Corp. Subordinated Floating Rate Notes, 0.822% Due 09/13/2016**     1,480,000       1,476,743  
Fifth Third Bancorp Subordinated Notes, 4.500% Due 06/01/2018     819,000       862,377  
Fifth Third Bancorp Subordinated Notes, 5.450% Due 01/15/2017     1,090,000       1,129,992  
Huntington Bancshares Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.600% Due 08/02/2018     1,900,000       1,902,194  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.750% Due 06/23/2020     1,500,000       1,506,684  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subordinated Notes, 6.000% Due 10/01/2017     385,000       411,627  
Key Bank NA Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.700% Due 06/01/2018     1,100,000       1,092,299  
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co. Senior Unsecured Bank Notes, 0.527% Due 03/07/2016**     1,200,000       1,199,264  
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co. Subordinated Notes, 6.625% Due 12/04/2017     530,000       575,971  
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.300% Due 04/01/2017     1,700,000       1,713,418  
MetLife Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.750% Due 06/01/2016     1,500,000       1,534,359  
National City Corp. Subordinated Notes, 6.875% Due 05/15/2019     750,000       847,291  
PNC Bank NA Subordinated Notes, 4.875% Due 09/21/2017     1,250,000       1,310,854  
Prudential Financial Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.375% Due 06/21/2020     750,000       833,829  
Prudential Financial Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.100% Due 06/15/2017     1,250,000       1,324,262  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Suntrust Banks Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.500% Due 01/20/2017     1,100,000     $ 1,118,986  
Travelers Companies Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.250% Due 06/20/2016     1,623,000       1,662,122  
US Bank NA Junior Subordinated Notes, 3.442% Due 02/01/2016     1,437,000       1,438,838  
Wachovia Corp. Subordinated Notes, 6.000% Due 11/15/2017     1,305,000       1,407,476  
24.1% – Total Finance   $ 25,995,411  
Industrial
                 
AT&T Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.500% Due 02/01/2018     1,845,000       1,972,283  
Becton Dickinson Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.675% Due 12/15/2019     80,000       80,436  
Becton Dickinson Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.375% Due 08/01/2019     2,000,000       2,257,680  
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.875% Due 02/15/2016     845,000       850,471  
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.700% Due 10/01/2019     500,000       540,740  
CR Bard Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.375% Due 01/15/2018     2,000,000       1,974,726  
Eaton Electric Holdings Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.875% Due 12/15/2020     1,500,000       1,551,450  
General Electric Capital Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.422% Due 04/15/2020**     1,000,000       1,000,341  
General Electric Capital Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.512% Due 03/15/2023**     2,000,000       1,969,378  
Johnson Controls Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.500% Due 01/15/2016     1,746,000       1,747,893  
Kellogg Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.450% Due 05/30/2016     1,000,000       1,013,136  
Kroger Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.800% Due 12/15/2018     1,150,000       1,290,990  
McDonald's Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.200% Due 05/26/2020     1,000,000       981,882  

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

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Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Norfolk Southern Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 04/01/2018     1,000,000     $ 1,079,161  
Schlumberger Investment Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.950% Due 09/14/2016*     1,379,000       1,385,710  
Union Pacific Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.650% Due 05/01/2017     1,575,000       1,657,423  
United Technologies Junior Subordinated Notes, 1.778% Due 05/04/2018**     3,000,000       2,969,715  
Verizon Communications Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.35% Due 04/01/2019     2,000,000       2,250,068  
Williams Partners LP Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.250% Due 02/01/2017     1,205,000       1,228,781  
25.7% – Total Industrial   $ 27,802,264  
Utilities
        
Northern Natural Gas Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 07/15/2018*     1,280,000       1,398,986  
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 04/01/2018     200,000       216,066  
Duke Energy Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.050% Due 09/15/2019     1,188,000       1,292,303  
Enterprise Products Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.500% Due 01/31/2019     2,000,000       2,197,308  
Eversource Energy Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.450% Due 05/01/2018     1,600,000       1,573,898  
Eversource Energy Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.500% Due 11/15/2019     600,000       640,245  
Gulf Power Co. Senior Notes, 5.300% Due 12/01/2016     450,000       466,581  
National Rural Utilities Corp. Collateral Trust, 3.050% Due 03/01/2016     1,290,000       1,294,301  
Virginia Electric & Power Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.400% Due 01/15/2016     810,000       811,079  
Xcel Energy Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.613% Due 04/01/2017     2,023,000       2,120,579  
11.1% – Total Utilities   $ 12,011,346  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
United States Government Treasury Obligations
        
Treasury Inflation Protected Security, 0.125% Due 04/15/2018     4,115,600     $ 4,107,669  
Treasury Inflation Protected Security, 0.125% Due 04/15/2019     3,552,605       3,531,744  
United States Treasury Notes, 2.000% Due 04/30/2016     2,500,000       2,512,500  
United States Treasury Notes, 3.250% Due 06/30/2016     4,500,000       4,558,361  
United States Treasury Floating Rate Note, 0.127% Due 7/31/2017**     2,000,000       1,996,768  
15.5% – Total United States Government Treasury Obligations   $ 16,707,042  
United States Government Agency Obligations
        
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 10/15/2020     5,000,000       4,990,685  
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 11/23/2020**     1,000,000       998,457  
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 0.875% Due 07/29/2020     3,000,000       3,000,423  
FNMA Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 07/30/2019     1,010,000       1,003,779  
FNMA Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 11/27/2020**     3,000,000       2,998,122  
12.0% – Total United States Government Agency Obligations   $ 12,991,466  
United States Government Agency Obligations –  Mortgage-Backed Securities
        
FHLMC 10/1 Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage, 3.252% Due 04/01/2042**     766,743       791,975  
FHLMC CMO Series 2989 Class TG, 5.000% Due 06/15/2025     962,244       1,042,195  
FHLMC CMO Series 3925 Class VA, 4.000% Due 11/15/2022     1,005,964       1,032,583  
FHLMC CMO Series 4017 Class MA, 3.000% Due 03/01/2041     788,883       795,463  
FNMA 7/1 Hybrid ARM, 2.803% Due 12/01/2044**     1,133,787       1,162,466  
FNMA CMO Series 2003-79 Class NJ, 5.000% Due
08/25/2023
    696,417       748,236  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
FNMA CMO Series 2010-13 Class EV, 5.000% Due
01/25/2022
    967,211     $ 975,751  
GNMA CMO Pool 2004-95 Class QA, 4.500% Due 03/20/2034     81,631       86,154  
GNMA Pool 726475, 4.000% Due 11/15/2024     385,646       407,463  
6.5% – Total United States Government Agency Obligations – Mortgage-Backed Securities   $ 7,042,286  
Certificates of Deposit
                 
Goldman Sachs Bank USA Certificate of Deposit (FDIC Insured), 1.550% Due 10/17/2017     240,000       240,722  
0.2% – Total Certificates of Deposit   $ 240,722  
Taxable Municipal Bonds
        
Ohio Higher Education Facilities – Cleveland Clinic Health Systems, 2.731% Due 01/01/2017     1,110,000       1,124,530  
West Virginia University Board of Governors Revenue, 1.262% Due 10/01/2016     1,430,000       1,435,777  
2.4% – Total Taxable Municipal Bonds   $ 2,560,307  
Total Fixed Income Securities 97.5%   $ 105,350,844  
(Identified Cost $105,940,122)
                 

   
Cash Equivalents   Shares   Fair Value
First American Government Obligation Fund, Class Z, 0.01%**     2,134,434       2,134,434  
Total Cash Equivalents 2.0%   $ 2,134,434  
(Identified Cost $2,134,434)
                 
Total Portfolio Value 99.5%   $ 107,485,278  
(Identified Cost $108,074,556)
                 
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 0.5%   $ 592,599  
Total Net Assets 100.0%   $ 108,077,877  
* 144A Restricted Security. The total fair value of such securities as of December 31, 2015 was $2,784,696 and represented 2.58% of net assets.
- Schlumberger Bond, Lot 1, purchased on August 16, 2012, for $698,318; price on December 31, 2015 was $100.4866.
- Schlumberger Bond, Lot 2, purchased on October 10, 2012, for $725,389; price on December 31, 2015 was $100.4866.
- Northern Natural Gas Co. Bond, Lot 1, was purchased on October 12, 2012, for $1,223,180; price on December 31, 2015 was $109.2958.
- Northern Natural Gas Co. Bond, Lot 2, was purchased on January 15, 2013, for $72,412.80; price on December 31, 2015 was $109.2958.
- Northern Natural Gas Co. Bond, Lot 3, was purchased on November 26, 2014, for $249,766; price on December 31, 2015 was $109.2958.
** Variable Rate Security; the rate shown is as of December 31, 2015.

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FHLB – Federal Home Loan Bank

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Corporate Bonds:                  
Finance
                 
American Express Co. Subordinated Notes, 3.6250% Due 12/05/2024     1,460,000     $ 1,428,873  
AON Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.000% Due 11/27/2023     1,536,000       1,573,915  
BB&T Corp. Subordinated Notes, 3.950% Due 03/22/2022     500,000       522,330  
BB&T Corp. Subordinated Notes, 5.250% Due 11/01/2019     1,000,000       1,093,194  
ERP Operating LP Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.625% Due 12/15/2021     1,250,000       1,356,601  
Fifth Third Bancorp Subordinated Notes, 4.300% Due 01/16/2024     2,000,000       2,048,700  
Huntington National Bank Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.600% Due 08/02/2018     1,420,000       1,421,640  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Senior Subordinated Notes, 3.875% Due 09/10/2024     1,600,000       1,591,590  
Key Bank NA Subordinated Notes, 4.625% Due 06/15/2018     1,000,000       1,047,313  
Keycorp Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.100% Due 03/24/2021     500,000       546,474  
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.500% Due 06/03/2024     1,500,000       1,486,371  
MetLife Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.750% Due 06/01/2016     1,500,000       1,534,359  
PNC Bank NA Subordinated Notes, 6.875% Due 05/15/2019     1,500,000       1,694,581  
Prudential Financial Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.500% Due 11/15/2020     1,000,000       1,073,197  
Suntrust Banks Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.600% Due 04/15/2016     1,515,000       1,522,780  
US Bank NA Junior Subordinated Notes, 3.442% Due 02/01/2016     1,000,000       1,001,279  
US Bank NA Subordinated Notes, 2.950% Due 07/15/2022     1,246,000       1,238,826  
Wells Fargo & Co. Subordinated Notes, 4.300% Due 07/22/2027     1,400,000       1,430,148  
Wells Fargo & Co. Subordinated Notes, 4.480% Due 01/16/2024     1,220,000       1,283,153  
23.9% – Total Finance   $ 24,895,324  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Industrial
                 
Air Products & Chemicals Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.250% Due 04/15/2016     1,000,000     $ 1,017,217  
AT&T Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.500% Due 02/01/2018     1,500,000       1,603,482  
Becton Dickinson Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.125% Due 11/08/2021     1,500,000       1,512,606  
CR Bard Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.400% Due 01/15/2021     1,310,000       1,386,300  
Eaton Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.750% Due 11/02/2022     1,500,000       1,451,463  
General Electric Capital Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.422% Due 04/15/2020**     753,000       753,257  
General Electric Capital Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.512% Due 03/15/2023**     2,230,000       2,195,856  
Home Depot Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.625% Due 06/01/2022     910,000       909,049  
Johnson Controls Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.750% Due 12/01/2021     990,000       997,370  
Kellogg Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.000% Due 12/15/2020     1,200,000       1,261,652  
Kroger Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.800% Due 12/15/2018     1,100,000       1,234,860  
McDonald's Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.200% Due 05/26/2020     1,200,000       1,178,258  
Norfolk Southern Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 04/01/2018     1,000,000       1,079,161  
Norfolk Southern Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.900% Due 06/15/2019     500,000       555,750  
Pepsico Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.900% Due 11/01/2018     215,000       251,928  
Target Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.875% Due 05/15/2018     1,000,000       1,068,386  
Union Pacific Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.650% Due 05/01/2017     500,000       526,166  
United Technologies Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.875% Due 03/01/2020     1,000,000       1,092,270  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
United Technologies Junior Subordinated Notes, 1.778% Due 05/04/2018**     1,500,000     $ 1,484,857  
Verizon Communications Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.672% Due 03/13/2055     1,782,000       1,547,134  
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.550% Due 02/15/2030     500,000       704,892  
22.9% – Total Industrial   $ 23,811,914  
Utilities
        
Alabama Power Co. Senior Notes, 5.200% Due 01/15/2016     820,000       820,804  
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 04/01/2018     460,000       496,953  
Duke Energy Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.050% Due 09/15/2019     620,000       674,434  
Duke Energy Ohio First Mortgage, 5.450% Due 04/01/2019     1,000,000       1,099,517  
Enterprise Products Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.350% Due 03/15/2023     500,000       452,130  
Enterprise Products Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.050% Due 02/15/2022     1,000,000       978,142  
Eversource Energy Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.450% Due 05/01/2018     1,000,000       983,686  
Eversource Energy Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.500% Due 11/15/2019     500,000       533,537  
Georgia Power Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.850% Due 05/15/2022     1,111,000       1,091,014  
Mississippi Power Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.550% Due 03/01/2019     275,000       291,529  
National Rural Utilities Corp. Collateral Trust, 10.375% Due 11/01/2018     500,000       609,996  
National Rural Utilities Corp. Collateral Trust, 5.450% Due 02/01/2018     1,190,000       1,280,736  
Northern Natural Gas Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 07/15/2018*     1,000,000       1,092,958  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Virginia Electric & Power Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.950% Due 01/15/2022     415,000     $ 417,429  
Williams Partners Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.875% Due 15/15/2023     1,500,000       1,215,998  
Xcel Energy Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.700% Due 05/15/2020     1,000,000       1,074,749  
12.6% – Total Utilities   $ 13,113,612  
United States Government Treasury Obligations
 
Treasury Inflation Protected Security, 0.125% Due 04/15/2019     4,060,120       4,036,279  
Treasury Inflation Protected Security, 0.125% Due 01/15/2022     4,203,360       4,073,262  
United States Treasury Notes, 2.000% Due 04/30/2016     4,000,000       4,020,000  
United States Treasury Notes, 2.750% Due 11/15/2042     1,150,000       1,096,499  
United States Treasury Notes, 3.000% Due 02/28/2017     2,000,000       2,048,438  
14.6% – Total United States Government Treasury Obligations   $ 15,274,478  
United States Government Agency Obligations
 
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 10/15/2020     2,500,000       2,495,343  
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 11/23/2020**     2,500,000       2,496,143  
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 0.875% Due 07/29/2020     2,500,000       2,500,353  
FNMA Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 11/27/2020**     2,500,000       2,498,435  
TVA Power Series 1997 Class E, 6.250% Due 12/15/2017     825,000       904,548  
10.4% – Total United States Government Agency Obligations   $ 10,894,822  
United States Government Agency Obligations – 
Mortgage Backed Securities

 
FHLMC 10/1 Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage, 3.252% Due 04/01/2042**     821,510       848,544  
FHLMC CMO Pool J12635, 4.000% Due 07/01/2025     832,194       879,108  
FHLMC CMO Series 2985 Class GE, 5.500% Due 06/15/2025     244,561       267,129  

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

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Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
FHLMC CMO Series 3946 Class LN, 3.500% Due 04/15/2041     1,229,905     $ 1,287,932  
FHLMC CMO Series 4017 Class MA, 3.000% Due 03/15/2041     321,993       324,679  
FHLMC Gold Partner Certificate Pool G08068, 5.500% Due 07/01/2035     382,546       425,157  
FNMA 10/1 Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage, 3.272% Due 12/01/2041**     564,683       585,013  
FNMA 7/1 Hybrid ARM, 2.803% Due 12/01/2044     1,164,549       1,194,006  
FNMA CMO Pool AA4392, 4.000% Due 04/01/2039     507,984       537,720  
6.1% – Total United States Government Agency Obligations – Mortgage Backed Securities   $ 6,349,288  
Certificates of Deposit
        
Goldman Sachs Bank USA Certificate of Deposit (FDIC Insured), 1.800% Due 06/06/2017     240,000       242,149  
0.2% – Total Certificates of Deposit   $ 242,149  
Taxable Municipal Bonds
        
Bowling Green State University Ohio Revenue – Build America Bonds, 5.330% Due 06/01/2020     725,000       802,147  
Florida Atlantic University Capital Improvement Revenue – Build America Bonds, 7.589% Due 07/01/2037     1,000,000       1,174,200  
Kentucky Asset Liability Commission Revenue – Build America Bonds, 4.104% Due 04/01/2019     1,000,000       1,045,410  
Kentucky Asset Liability Commission Revenue – Build America Bonds, 5.339% Due 04/01/2022     300,000       334,515  
University of Cincinnati Ohio General Receipts Revenue – Build America Bonds, 5.117% Due 06/01/2021     1,435,000       1,583,379  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Hospital Revenue – Build America Bonds, 3.539% Due 02/01/2017     1,315,000     $ 1,348,006  
6.0% – Total Taxable Municipal Bonds   $ 6,287,657  
Non-Taxable Municipal Bonds
        
Hamilton County Ohio Health Care Facilities Revenue Bond – The Christ Hospital, 5.000% Due 06/01/2042     500,000       543,270  
0.5% – Non-Total Taxable Municipal
Bonds
  $ 543,270  
Total Fixed Income Securities 97.2%   $ 101,412,514  
(Identified Cost $101,543,218)
                 
Preferred Stocks     Shares           
Allstate Corp. Subordinated Debentures, 5.100% Due 01/15/2053     52,390       1,293,509  
Total Preferred Stocks 1.2%   $ 1,293,509  
(Identified Cost $1,248,635)
                 
Cash Equivalents
                 
First American Government Obligation Fund, Class Z, 0.01%**     1,101,957       1,101,957  
Total Cash Equivalents 1.1%   $ 1,101,957  
(Identified Cost $1,101,957)
                 
Total Portfolio Value 99.5%   $ 103,807,980  
(Identified Cost $103,893,810)
                 
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 0.5%   $ 551,943  
Total Net Assets 100%   $ 104,359,923  
* 144A Restricted Security. The total fair value of such securities as of December 31, 2015 was $1,092,958 and represented 1.05% of net assets.
- Northern Natural Gas Co. Bond was purchased on October 12, 2012, for $1,223,180; price on December 31, 2015 was $109.2958.
** Variable Rate Security; the rate shown is as of December 31, 2015.

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FHLB – Federal Home Loan Bank

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

TVA – Tennessee Valley Authority

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Corporate Bonds:                  
Finance
                 
American Express Co. Subordinated Notes, 3.6250% Due 12/05/2024     1,300,000     $ 1,272,284  
AON Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.000% Due 11/27/2023     1,000,000       1,024,684  
BB&T Corp. Subordinated Notes, 5.250% Due 11/01/2019     1,000,000       1,093,194  
ERP Operating LP Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.625% Due 12/15/2021     1,069,000       1,160,165  
Fifth Third Bancorp Subordinated Notes, 4.300% Due 01/16/2024     1,250,000       1,280,438  
Huntington National Bank Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.375% Due 04/24/2017     1,300,000       1,292,152  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Senior Subordinated Notes, 3.875% Due 09/10/2024     1,300,000       1,293,167  
Key Bank NA Subordinated Notes, 4.625% Due 06/15/2018     1,000,000       1,047,313  
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.300% Due 04/01/2017     1,270,000       1,280,024  
MetLife Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.750% Due 06/01/2016     1,339,000       1,369,671  
PNC Bank NA Subordinated Notes, 6.875% Due 05/15/2019     1,000,000       1,129,721  
PNC Financial Services Subordinated Notes, 3.900% Due 04/29/2024     500,000       511,960  
Prudential Financial Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.500% Due 11/15/2020     1,165,000       1,250,275  
US Bank NA Subordinated Notes, 2.950% Due 07/15/2022     1,640,000       1,630,557  
Wells Fargo & Company Subordinated Notes, 5.606% Due 01/15/2044     1,800,000       1,999,618  
21.4% – Total Finance   $ 18,635,223  
Industrial
                 
AT&T Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.500% Due 02/01/2018     1,500,000       1,603,482  
Becton Dickinson Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.125% Due 11/08/2021     1,400,000       1,411,766  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.450% Due 09/15/2021     1,000,000     $ 1,022,051  
CR Bard Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.400% Due 01/15/2021     1,420,000       1,502,706  
Dover Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.450% Due 03/15/2018     1,395,000       1,503,432  
General Electric Capital Corp. Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes, 1.512% Due 03/15/2023**     2,000,000       1,969,378  
Johnson Controls Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.625% Due 07/02/2024     625,000       603,358  
Johnson Controls Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.750% Due 12/01/2021     850,000       856,327  
Kellogg Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.000% Due 12/15/2020     1,200,000       1,261,652  
Kroger Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.400% Due 04/15/2022     385,000       390,035  
Kroger Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.800% Due 12/15/2018     1,000,000       1,122,600  
Norfolk Southern Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 04/01/2018     1,000,000       1,079,161  
Procter & Gamble Co., 5.500% Due 02/01/2034     1,000,000       1,194,779  
Union Pacific Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.650% Due 05/01/2017     580,000       610,353  
United Technologies Junior Subordinated Notes, 1.778% Due 05/04/2018**     1,570,000       1,554,151  
Verizon Communications Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.672% Due 03/13/2055     1,532,000       1,330,084  
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.550% Due 02/15/2030     1,500,000       2,114,678  
24.3% – Total Industrial   $ 21,129,993  
Utilities
                 
Alabama Power Co. Senior Notes, 5.200% Due 01/15/2016     715,000       715,701  
Enterprise Products Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.350% Due 03/15/2023     1,405,000       1,270,484  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Eversource Energy Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.450% Due 05/01/2018     500,000     $ 491,843  
Eversource Energy Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.500% Due 11/15/2019     500,000       533,538  
Georgia Power Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.700% Due 06/01/2017     425,000       448,603  
National Rural Utilities Corp. Collateral Trust, 5.450% Due 04/10/2017     800,000       837,780  
Williams Partners Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.875% Due 15/15/2023     1,465,000       1,187,624  
Northern Natural Gas Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 07/15/2018*     1,000,000       1,092,958  
Xcel Energy Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.700% Due 05/15/2020     1,000,000       1,074,749  
8.8% – Total Utilities   $ 7,653,280  
United States Government Treasury Obligations
 
Treasury Inflation Protected Security, 0.125% Due
04/15/2019
    3,045,090       3,027,209  
Treasury Inflation Protected Security, 0.125% Due
01/15/2022
    3,152,520       3,054,946  
United States Treasury Notes, 2.750% Due 08/15/2042     3,500,000       3,345,370  
United States Treasury Notes, 2.750% Due 11/15/2042     3,500,000       3,337,170  
14.7% – Total United States Government Treasury Obligations   $ 12,764,695  
United States Government Agency Obligations
 
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 11/25/2020**     1,000,000       999,242  
FNMA Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 11/27/2020**     4,000,000       3,997,496  
5.8% – Total United States Government Agency Obligations     4,996,738  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
United States Government Agency Obligations – 
Mortgage Backed Securities

 
FHLMC 10/1 Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage, 3.252% Due 04/01/2042**     821,510     $ 848,544  
FHLMC CMO Series 2985 Class GE, 5.500% Due
06/15/2025
    213,991       233,738  
FHLMC CMO Series 3289 Class ND, 5.500% Due
06/15/2035
    20,423       20,818  
FHLMC CMO Series 3946 Class LN, 3.500% Due
04/15/2041
    1,229,905       1,287,932  
FHLMC CMO Series 4017 Class MA, 3.000% Due 03/01/2041     643,987       649,358  
FHLMC Gold Partner Certificate Pool G06616, 4.500% Due 12/01/2035     351,040       379,103  
FHLMC Gold Partner Certificate Pool G08068, 5.500% Due 07/01/2035     864,886       961,225  
FHLMC Gold Partner Certificate Pool G13596, 4.000% Due 07/01/2024     2,274,185       2,401,344  
FNMA 10/1 Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage, 3.267% Due 12/01/2041**     564,683       585,013  
FNMA CMO Series 2003-79 Class NJ, 5.000% Due
08/25/2023
    425,943       457,636  
FNMA CMO Series 2013-21 Class VA, 3.000% Due
07/25/2028
    1,353,779       1,392,479  
FNMA CMO Series 2014-21 Class PA, 3.500% Due
02/25/2043
    731,942       768,045  
FNMA Partner Certificate Pool 889050, 6.000% Due 05/01/2037     611,582       693,189  
FNMA Partner Certificate Pool 995112, 5.500% Due 07/01/2036     348,490       392,064  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
FNMA Partner Certificate Pool AA4392, 4.000% Due 04/01/2039     507,984     $ 537,720  
GNMA Pass Thru Certificate Pool 781397, 5.500% Due 02/15/2017     6,049       6,145  
13.4% – Total United States Government Agency Obligations – Mortgage Backed Securities   $ 11,614,353  
Certificates of Deposit
        
Goldman Sachs Bank USA Certificate of Deposit (FDIC Insured), 1.800% Due 06/06/2017     240,000       242,149  
0.3% – Total Certificates of Deposit   $ 242,149  
Taxable Municipal Bonds
        
Bowling Green State University Ohio Revenue – Build America Bonds, 5.330% Due 06/01/2020     750,000       829,808  
Florida Atlantic University Capital Improvement Revenue – Build America Bonds, 7.589% Due 07/01/2037     1,785,000       2,095,947  
Miami University Ohio General Receipts Revenue – Build America Bonds, 5.263% Due 09/01/2018     1,000,000       1,080,310  
Hamilton County Ohio Health Care Facilities Revenue Bond – The Christ Hospital, 5.000% Due 06/01/2042     500,000       543,270  
Ohio Higher Education Facilities – Cleveland Clinic Health Systems, 3.849% Due 01/01/2022     945,000       1,005,404  
Ohio Major New Infrastructure Revenue – Build America Bonds, 4.994% Due 12/15/2020     850,000       950,343  
University of Cincinnati Ohio General Receipts Revenue – Build America Bonds, 4.667% Due 06/01/2018     1,000,000       1,068,160  
8.7% – Total Taxable Municipal Bonds   $ 7,573,242  
Total Fixed Income Securities 97.4%   $ 84,609,673  
(Identified Cost $83,974,697)
                 

   
Preferred Stocks   Shares   Fair Value
Allstate Corp. Subordinated Debentures, 5.100% Due 01/15/2053     54,000     $ 1,333,260  
Total Preferred Stocks 1.6%   $ 1,333,260  
(Identified Cost $1,298,315)
                 
Cash Equivalents
                 
First American Government Obligation Fund, Class Z, 0.01%**     452,107       452,107  
Total Cash Equivalents 0.5%   $ 452,107  
(Identified Cost $452,107)
                 
Total Portfolio Value 99.5%   $ 86,395,040  
(Identified Cost $85,725,119)
                 
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 0.5%   $ 500,462  
Total Net Assets 100.0%   $ 86,895,502  
* 144A Restricted Security. The total fair value of such securities as of December 31, 2015 was $1,092,958 and represented 1.26% of net assets.
- Northern Natural Gas Co. Bond was purchased on October 12, 2012, for $1,223,180; price on December 31, 2015 was $109.2958.
** Variable Rate Security; the rate shown is as of December 31, 2015.

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Corporate Bonds                  
Finance
                 
Ace Ina Holdings Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.900% Due 06/15/2019     525,000     $ 587,311  
American Express Bank Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.000% Due 09/13/2017     1,925,000       2,061,946  
AON Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.125% Due 05/27/2016     1,000,000       1,007,744  
BB&T Corp. Subordinated Notes, 4.900% Due 06/30/2017     1,383,000       1,441,566  
ERP Operating LP Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 06/15/2017     1,500,000       1,585,028  
Fifth Third Bancorp Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.450% Due 01/15/2017     1,000,000       1,036,690  
Huntington Bancshares Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.600% Due 08/02/2018     1,500,000       1,501,732  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.750% Due 06/23/2020     2,000,000       2,008,912  
Key Bank NA Subordinated Notes, 5.450% Due 03/03/2016     1,860,000       1,872,678  
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co. Senior Unsecured Bank Floating Rate Notes, 0.5416% Due 03/07/2016**     1,500,000       1,499,080  
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.300% Due 04/01/2017     1,685,000       1,698,300  
MetLife Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.750% Due 06/01/2016     2,000,000       2,045,812  
PNC Bank NA Subordinated Notes, 4.875% Due 09/21/2017     1,000,000       1,048,683  
PNC Funding Corporation Guaranteed Notes, 5.125% Due 02/01/2017     789,000       820,265  
Suntrust Banks Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.500% Due 01/20/2017     1,200,000       1,220,712  
US Bank NA Junior Subordinated Notes, 3.442% Due 02/01/2016     1,000,000       1,001,279  
Wachovia Bank NA Subordinated Notes, 5.600% Due 03/15/2016     1,435,000       1,449,495  
24.4% – Total Finance   $ 23,887,233  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Industrial
                 
AT&T Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.500% Due 02/01/2018     1,500,000     $ 1,603,482  
Becton Dickinson Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.750% Due 11/08/2016     1,389,000       1,395,984  
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.875% Due 02/15/2016     900,000       905,828  
CR Bard Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.375% Due 01/15/2018     1,330,000       1,313,193  
Eaton Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.600% Due 05/15/2018     1,000,000       1,080,989  
Eaton Electric Holdings Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.875% Due 12/15/2020     1,025,000       1,060,158  
General Electric Capital Corp. Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes, 0.6205% Due
05/13/2024**
    1,100,000       1,040,677  
General Electric Capital Corp. Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes, 1.422% Due
04/15/2020**
    1,175,000       1,175,401  
General Electric Capital Corp. Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes, 1.3205% Due
04/15/2023**
    1,000,000       986,980  
Johnson Controls Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.000% Due 03/30/2020     1,560,000       1,668,916  
Kellogg Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.450% Due
05/30/2016
    1,500,000       1,519,704  
Kroger Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.200% Due
10/17/2016
    500,000       499,007  
Kroger Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.400% Due 08/15/2017     1,000,000       1,073,819  
McDonald's Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.400% Due 05/26/2020     1,745,000       1,713,384  
Norfolk Southern Corporation Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 04/01/2018     1,564,000       1,687,808  
Northwest Pipeline Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.000% Due 06/15/2016     1,000,000       1,026,444  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Union Pacific Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.000% Due 02/01/2016     1,000,000     $ 1,004,623  
United Technologies Junior Subordinated Notes, 1.778% Due 05/04/2018**     2,000,000       1,979,810  
Verizon Communications Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.500% Due 09/15/2016     686,000       691,353  
Verizon Wireless Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.350% Due 06/09/2017     1,000,000       997,113  
Williams Partners LP Senior Unsecured Notes, 7.250% Due 02/01/2017     500,000       509,867  
25.5% – Total Industrials   $ 24,934,540  
Utilities
                 
Alabama Power Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.200% Due 01/15/2016     1,175,000       1,176,153  
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.750% Due 04/01/2018     1,000,000       1,080,332  
Duke Energy Corp. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.050% Due 09/15/2019     1,417,000       1,541,408  
Enterprise Products Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.500% Due 01/31/2019     1,500,000       1,647,981  
Eversource Energy Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.450% Due 05/01/2018     1,425,000       1,401,753  
Eversource Energy Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.500% Due 11/15/2019     480,000       512,196  
Georgia Power Co. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.700% Due 06/01/2017     825,000       870,818  
Virginia Electric & PowerCo. Senior Unsecured notes, 5.400% Due 04/30/2018     1,000,000       1,081,102  
Xcel Energy Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.613% Due 04/01/2017     1,695,000       1,776,758  
11.3% – Total Utilities   $ 11,088,501  
United States Government Treasury Obligations
        
Treasury Inflation Protected Security, 0.125% Due 04/15/2018     4,115,600       4,107,669  

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Treasury Inflation Protected Security, 0.125% Due 04/15/2019     2,537,575     $ 2,522,674  
United States Treasury Floating Rate Note, 0.127% Due 07/31/2017**     4,000,000       3,993,536  
United States Treasury Note, 0.500% Due 07/31/2016     2,000,000       1,998,672  
United States Treasury Note, 4.625% Due 11/15/2016     1,000,000       1,032,773  
13.9% – Total United States Government Treasury Obligations   $ 13,655,324  
United States Government Agency Obligations
        
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 0.875% Due 07/29/2020     2,000,000       2,000,282  
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 06/18/2020     1,918,000       1,918,934  
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 11/23/2020**     1,500,000       1,497,685  
FHLMC Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 11/25/2020**     1,000,000       999,242  
FNMA Step-up Coupon Notes, 1.000% Due 07/30/2019**     1,095,000       1,088,256  
7.7% – Total United States Government Agency Obligations   $ 7,504,399  
United States Government Agency Obligations – 
Mortgage Backed Securities

 
FHLMC Gold Partner Certificate Pool J12635, 4.000% Due 07/01/2025     261,547       276,291  
FNMA 10/1 Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage, 3.267% Due 12/01/2041**     564,683       585,013  
FNMA CMO Pool 1106, 3.000% Due 07/01/2032     1,645,509       1,689,507  
FNMA CMO Pool 833200, 5.500% Due 09/01/2035     893,493       1,009,111  
FNMA CMO Series 2010-13 Class EV, 5.000% Due 01/25/2022     1,450,817       1,463,627  
GNMA Pool 726475, 4.000% Due 11/15/2024     385,646       407,463  
GNMA Pool 728920, 4.000% Due 12/15/2024     602,660       639,844  
6.2% – Total United States Government Agency Obligations – Mortgage Backed Securities   $ 6,070,856  

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

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Portfolio of Investments as of December 31, 2015

   
Fixed Income Securities   Face Value   Fair Value
Certificates of Deposit
        
Goldman Sachs Bank USA Certificate of Deposit (FDIC Insured), 1.550% Due 10/17/2017     240,000     $ 240,722  
0.2% – Total Certificates of Deposit   $ 240,722  
Taxable Municipal Bonds
        
Columbus – Franklin County OH Finance Authority Revenue Bond – Ohio Capital Fund, 1.557% Due 08/15/2016     1,500,000       1,512,465  
Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission – Cleveland Clinic Health System, 2.731% Due 01/01/2017     1,000,000       1,013,090  
2.6% – Total Municipal Bonds   $ 2,525,555  
Total Fixed Income Securities 91.8%   $ 89,907,130  
(Identified Cost $90,478,790)
                 

   
Cash & Cash Equivalents   Shares   Fair Value
First American Government Obligation Fund, Class Z, 0.01%**     3,465,933     $ 3,465,933  
Total Cash Equivalents 3.5%   $ 3,465,933  
(Identified Cost $3,465,933)
                 
Total Portfolio Value 95.3%   $ 93,373,063  
(Identified Cost $93,944,723)
                 
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities 4.7%   $ 4,578,826  
Total Net Assets 100.0%   $ 97,951,889  
Futures Contracts     Long
Contracts
      Unrealized
Appreciation
 
E-mini Standard & Poor's 500 expiring March 2016 (50 units per contract)     950     $ 949,050  
(Notional Value of $97,087,150)
                 
** Variable Rate Security; the rate shown is as of December 31, 2015.

CMO – Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FHLB – Federal Home Loan Bank

FHLMC – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA – Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

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

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December 31, 2015

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

       
  Johnson
Institutional
Short Duration
Bond Fund
  Johnson
Institutional
Intermediate
Bond Fund
  Johnson
Institutional
Core
Bond Fund
  Johnson
Enhanced
Return Fund
Assets:
                                   
Investment Securities at Fair Value*   $ 107,485,278     $ 103,807,980     $ 86,395,040     $ 93,373,063  
Due from Broker                       4,807,000  
Interest Receivable     779,571       787,834       725,631       713,064  
Fund Shares Sold Receivable     11,066       10,734       6,845        
Receivable for CMO Paydowns     1,759       1,885       1,885        
Total Assets   $ 108,277,674     $ 104,608,433     $ 87,129,401     $ 98,893,127  
Liabilities:
                                   
Accrued Management Fee   $ 21,545     $ 20,942     $ 17,688     $ 29,238  
Payable for Variation Margin on Futures Contracts                       912,000  
Other Payables     104       111       111        
Fund Shares Redeemed Payable     178,148       227,457       216,100        
Total Liabilities   $ 199,797     $ 248,510     $ 233,899     $ 941,238  
Net Assets   $ 108,077,877     $ 104,359,923     $ 86,895,502     $ 97,951,889  
Net Assets Consist of:
                                   
Paid in Capital   $ 108,745,883     $ 104,558,669     $ 86,225,581     $ 99,974,000  
Accumulated Net Investment Income                        
Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Security Transactions & Futures Contracts     (78,728 )      (112,916 )            (2,399,980 ) 
Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments     (589,278 )      (85,830 )      669,921       (571,181 ) 
Net Unrealized Gain on Futures Contracts                       949,050  
Net Assets   $ 108,077,877     $ 104,359,923     $ 86,895,502     $ 97,951,889  
Shares Outstanding (Unlimited Amount Authorized)     7,224,651       6,770,296       5,558,046       6,458,943  
Offering, Redemption and Net Asset Value Per Share   $ 14.96     $ 15.41     $ 15.63     $ 15.17  
*Identified Cost of Investment Securities   $ 108,074,556     $ 103,893,810     $ 85,725,119     $ 93,944,723  

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

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December 31, 2015

Statements of Operations

       
  Johnson
Institutional
Short Duration
Bond Fund
  Johnson
Institutional
Intermediate
Bond Fund
  Johnson
Institutional
Core
Bond Fund
  Johnson
Enhanced
Return Fund
     Year Ended
12/31/2015
  Year Ended
12/31/2015
  Year Ended
12/31/2015
  Year Ended
12/31/2015
Investment Income:
                                   
Interest   $ 1,374,002     $ 2,208,135     $ 2,126,635     $ 1,230,938  
Dividends           65,274       66,300        
Total Investment Income   $ 1,374,002     $ 2,273,409     $ 2,192,935     $ 1,230,938  
Expenses:
                                   
Gross Management Fee   $ 299,984     $ 288,600     $ 244,045     $ 343,195  
Management Fee Waiver (Note #4)     (65,623 )      (63,308 )      (53,090 )       
Net Expenses   $ 234,361     $ 225,292     $ 190,955     $ 343,195  
Net Investment Income   $ 1,139,641     $ 2,048,117     $ 2,001,980     $ 887,743  
Realized and Unrealized Gains/(Losses):
                                   
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Security Transactions   $ 39,757     $ (36,384 )    $ 792,497     $ (25,227 ) 
Net Realized Gain from Futures Contracts                       2,580,724  
Net Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments     (627,051 )      (1,342,550 )      (1,919,456 )      (404,105 ) 
Net Change in Unrealized Gain on Futures Contracts                       (1,727,628 ) 
Net Gain/(Loss) on Investments   $ (587,294 )    $ (1,378,934 )    $ (1,126,959 )    $ 423,764  
Net Change in Net Assets from Operations   $ 552,347     $ 669,183     $ 875,021     $ 1,311,507  

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

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JOHNSON MUTUAL FUNDS
December 31, 2015

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

               
  Johnson Institutional
Short Duration Bond Fund
  Johnson Institutional
Intermediate Bond Fund
  Johnson Institutional
Core Bond Fund
  Johnson Enhanced
Return Fund
     Year Ended
12/31/2015
  Year Ended
12/31/2014
  Year Ended
12/31/2015
  Year Ended
12/31/2014
  Year Ended
12/31/2015
  Year Ended
12/31/2014
  Year Ended
12/31/2015
  Year Ended
12/31/2014
Operations:
                                                                       
Net Investment Income   $ 1,139,641     $ 960,216     $ 2,048,117     $ 1,849,631     $ 2,001,980     $ 1,875,165     $ 887,743     $ 859,082  
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Security Transactions     39,757       113,252       (36,384 )      405,231       792,497       399,051       (25,227 )      175,593  
Net Realized Gain from Futures Contracts                                         2,580,724       11,859,773  
Net Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Investments     (627,051 )      (2,284 )      (1,342,550 )      1,011,606       (1,919,456 )      2,558,697       (404,105 )      28,997  
Net Change in Unrealized Gain on Futures Contracts                                         (1,727,628 )      (413,923 ) 
Net Change in Net Assets from Operations   $ 552,347     $ 1,071,184     $ 669,183     $ 3,266,468     $ 875,021     $ 4,832,913     $ 1,311,507     $ 12,509,522  
Distributions to Shareholders:
                                                                       
Net Investment Income   $ (1,289,701 )    $ (1,041,893 )    $ (2,124,925 )    $ (1,953,115 )    $ (2,157,724 )    $ (2,019,383 )    $ (1,033,730 )    $ (895,771 ) 
Return of Capital     (11,931 )            (9,596 )            (12,314 )            (14,030 )       
Net Realized Gain from Security Transactions                       (301,471 )      (636,753 )      (255,270 )      (4,269,751 )      (13,914,437 ) 
Net Change in Net Assets from
Distributions
  $ (1,301,632 )    $ (1,041,893 )    $ (2,134,521 )    $ (2,254,586 )    $ (2,806,791 )    $ (2,274,653 )    $ (5,317,511 )    $ (14,810,208 ) 
Capital Share Transactions:
                                                                       
Proceeds From Sale of Shares   $ 45,463,374     $ 21,670,719     $ 36,414,364     $ 15,221,692     $ 24,627,392     $ 17,441,295     $ 7,083,579     $ 6,351,847  
Net Asset Value of Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions     134,461       143,560       118,872       147,780       22,023       29,539       5,315,623       14,810,208  
Cost of Shares Redeemed     (15,038,393 )      (17,685,786 )      (10,347,648 )      (12,857,739 )      (10,639,496 )      (16,515,507 )      (7,591,404 )      (5,637,871 ) 
Net Change in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions   $ 30,559,442     $ 4,128,493     $ 26,185,588     $ 2,511,733     $ 14,009,919     $ 955,327     $ 4,807,798     $ 15,524,184  
Net Change in Net Assets   $ 29,810,157     $ 4,157,784     $ 24,720,250     $ 3,523,615     $ 12,078,149     $ 3,513,587     $ 801,794     $ 13,223,498  
Net Assets at Beginning of Year   $ 78,267,720     $ 74,109,936     $ 79,639,673     $ 76,116,058     $ 74,817,353     $ 71,303,766     $ 97,150,095     $ 83,926,597  
Net Assets at End of Year   $ 108,077,877     $ 78,267,720     $ 104,359,923     $ 79,639,673     $ 86,895,502     $ 74,817,353     $ 97,951,889     $ 97,150,095  
Accumulated (Distribution in Excess of) Undistributed Net Investment Income   $     $ 13,801     $     $     $     $     $     $ 23,877  

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

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
JOHNSON INSTITUTIONAL SHORT DURATION BOND FUND

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period:

         
  Year Ended December 31
     2015   2014   2013   2012   2011
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period   $ 15.05     $ 15.03     $ 15.27     $ 15.27     $ 15.27  
Operations:
                                            
Net Investment Income     0.17       0.18       0.25       0.32       0.36  
Net Gains (Losses) on Securities (Realized and Unrealized)     (0.07 )      0.04       (0.22 )      0.04       0.03  
Total Operations   $ 0.10     $ 0.22     $ 0.03     $ 0.36     $ 0.39  
Distributions:
                                            
Net Investment Income     (0.19 )      (0.20 )      (0.25 )      (0.32 )      (0.37 ) 
Return of Capital     0.00 (a)                         
Net Realized Capital Gains                 (0.02 )      (0.04 )      (0.02 ) 
Total Distributions   $ (0.19 )    $ (0.20 )    $ (0.27 )    $ (0.36 )    $ (0.39 ) 
Net Asset Value at End of Period   $ 14.96     $ 15.05     $ 15.03     $ 15.27     $ 15.27  
Total Return(b)     0.67 %      1.44 %      0.16 %      2.35 %      2.56
Net Assets End of Period (Millions)   $ 108.08     $ 78.27     $ 74.11     $ 70.08     $ 67.44  
Ratios(c)
                                            
Ratio of Expenses to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     0.30 %      0.30 %      0.30 %      0.30 %      0.30 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     0.23 %      0.24 %      0.24 %      0.26 %      0.27 % 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     1.07 %      1.14 %      1.57 %      2.02 %      2.33 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     1.14 %      1.20 %      1.63 %      2.06 %      2.36 % 
Portfolio Turnover Rate     42.30 %      42.41 %      56.49 %      43.98 %      37.61 % 

(a) Return of Capital is less than $0.005 per share.
(b) Total Return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) In 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Adviser waived a portion of the 0.30% management fee to sustain a net fee of 0.23%, 0.24%, 0.24%, 0.26%, and 0.27%, respectively. The Adviser intends this fee waiver to be permanent, although the Adviser retains the right to remove the waiver after April 30, 2016. (Note #4)

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

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 
JOHNSON INSTITUTIONAL INTERMEDIATE BOND FUND

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period:

         
  Year Ended December 31
     2015   2014   2013   2012   2011
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period   $ 15.61     $ 15.40     $ 16.24     $ 16.06     $ 15.86  
Operations:
                                            
Net Investment Income     0.33       0.37       0.45       0.52       0.56  
Net Gains on Securities (Realized and Unrealized)     (0.19 )      0.29       (0.56 )      0.22       0.33  
Total Operations   $ 0.14     $ 0.66     $ (0.11 )    $ 0.74     $ 0.89  
Distributions:
                                            
Net Investment Income     (0.34 )      (0.39 )      (0.45 )      (0.52 )      (0.57 ) 
Return of Capital     0.00 (a)                         
Net Realized Capital Gains           (0.06 )      (0.28 )      (0.04 )      (0.12 ) 
Total Distributions   $ (0.34 )    $ (0.45 )    $ (0.73 )    $ (0.56 )    $ (0.69 ) 
Net Asset Value at End of Period   $ 15.41     $ 15.61     $ 15.40     $ 16.24     $ 16.06  
Total Return(b)     0.90 %      4.31 %      (0.68 )%      4.70 %      5.66 % 
Net Assets End of Period (Millions)   $ 104.36     $ 79.64     $ 76.12     $ 73.63     $ 68.04  
Ratios(c)
                                            
Ratio of Expenses to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     0.30 %      0.30 %      0.30 %      0.30 %      0.30 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     0.23 %      0.24 %      0.24 %      0.26 %      0.27 % 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     2.06 %      2.30 %      2.79 %      3.05 %      3.45 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     2.13 %      2.36 %      2.85 %      3.09 %      3.48 % 
Portfolio Turnover Rate     32.75 %      34.31 %      55.78 %      21.08 %      26.91 % 

(a) Return of Capital is less than $0.005 per share.
(b) Total Return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) In 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Adviser waived a portion of the 0.30% management fee to sustain a net fee of 0.23%, 0.24%, 0.24%, 0.26%, and 0.27%, respectively. The Adviser intends this fee waiver to be permanent, although the Adviser retains the right to remove the waiver after April 30, 2016. (Note #4)

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

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
JOHNSON INSTITUTIONAL CORE BOND FUND

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period:

         
  Year Ended December 31
     2015   2014   2013   2012   2011
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period   $ 15.98     $ 15.43     $ 16.52     $ 16.54     $ 16.03  
Operations:
                                            
Net Investment Income     0.39       0.40       0.49       0.56       0.64  
Net Gains on Securities (Realized and Unrealized)     (0.21 )      0.63       (0.80 )      0.26       0.70  
Total Operations   $ 0.18     $ 1.03     $ (0.31 )    $ 0.82     $ 1.34  
Distributions:
                                            
Net Investment Income     (0.42 )      (0.43 )      (0.49 )      (0.56 )      (0.67 ) 
Return of Capital     0.00 (a)                         
Net Realized Capital Gains     (0.11 )      (0.05 )      (0.29 )      (0.28 )      (0.16 ) 
Total Distributions   $ (0.53 )    $ (0.48 )    $ (0.78 )    $ (0.84 )    $ (0.83 ) 
Net Asset Value at End of Period   $ 15.63     $ 15.98     $ 15.43     $ 16.52     $ 16.54  
Total Return(b)     1.16 %      6.79 %      (1.87 )%      5.05 %      8.51
Net Assets End of Period (Millions)   $ 86.90     $ 74.82     $ 71.30     $ 73.55     $ 60.57  
Ratios(c)
                                            
Ratio of Expenses to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     0.30 %      0.30 %      0.30 %      0.30 %      0.30 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     0.23 %      0.24 %      0.24 %      0.26 %      0.27 % 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     2.39 %      2.46 %      2.99 %      3.19 %      3.87 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     2.46 %      2.52 %      3.04 %      3.23 %      3.90 % 
Portfolio Turnover Rate     29.51 %      28.30 %      67.39 %      23.33 %      20.08 % 

(a) Return of Capital is less than $0.005 per share.
(b) Total Return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) In 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Adviser waived a portion of the 0.30% management fee to sustain a net fee of 0.23%, 0.24%, 0.24%, 0.26%, and 0.27%, respectively. The Adviser intends this fee waiver to be permanent, although the Adviser retains the right to remove the waiver after April 30, 2016. (Note #4)

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

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
JOHNSON ENHANCED RETURN FUND

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout each Period:

         
  Year Ended December 31
     2015   2014   2013   2012   2011
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period   $ 15.82     $ 16.27     $ 15.50     $ 13.43     $ 13.30  
Operations:
                                            
Net Investment Income     0.15       0.16       0.24       0.23       0.29  
Net Gains (Losses) on Securities and Futures Contracts
(Realized and Unrealized)
    0.07       2.21       4.58       2.24       0.13  
Total Operations   $ 0.22     $ 2.37     $ 4.82     $ 2.47     $ 0.42  
Distributions:
                                            
Net Investment Income     (0.17 )      (0.17 )      (0.24 )      (0.23 )      (0.29 ) 
Return of Capital     0.00 (a)                         
Net Realized Capital Gains     (0.70 )      (2.65 )      (3.81 )      (0.17 )       
Total Distributions   $ (0.87 )    $ (2.82 )    $ (4.05 )    $ (0.40 )    $ (0.29 ) 
Net Asset Value at End of Period   $ 15.17     $ 15.82     $ 16.27     $ 15.50     $ 13.43  
Total Return(b)     1.34 %      14.42 %      31.31 %      18.43 %      3.16 % 
Net Assets End of Period (Millions)   $ 97.95     $ 97.15     $ 83.93     $ 65.19     $ 51.13  
Ratios(c)
                                            
Ratio of Expenses to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     0.35 %      0.35 %      0.67 %      1.00 %      1.00 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     0.35 %      0.35 %      0.35 %      0.35 %      0.35 % 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to
                                            
Average Net Assets before Waiver     0.91 %      0.93 %      1.00 %      0.85 %      1.48 % 
Average Net Assets after Waiver     0.91 %      0.93 %      1.32 %      1.50 %      2.13 % 
Portfolio Turnover Rate     57.75 %      56.32 %      33.09 %      49.63 %      68.09 % 

(a) Return of Capital is less than $0.005 per share.
(b) Total Return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.
(c) Prior to May 1, 2013, the Adviser waived a portion of the 1.00% management fee to sustain a fee of 0.35%. Effective May 1, 2013, the Adviser removed the fee waiver, and reduced the management fee to 0.35%. (Note #4)

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

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JOHNSON MUTUAL FUNDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2015

1)     Organization

The Johnson Institutional Short Duration Bond Fund, Johnson Institutional Intermediate Bond Fund, Johnson Institutional Core Bond Fund (the “Bond Funds,”) and Johnson Enhanced Return Fund (each individually a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) are each a diversified series of the Johnson Mutual Funds Trust (the “Trust”), and are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as no-load, open-end investment companies. The Johnson Mutual Funds Trust was established as an Ohio business trust under an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated September 30, 1992. The Bond Funds began offering their shares publicly on August 31, 2000. The Johnson Enhanced Return Fund began offering shares publicly on December 30, 2005. All Funds are managed by Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. (the “Adviser”).

The investment objective of the Bond Funds is a high level of income over the long term consistent with preservation of capital. The investment objective of the Johnson Enhanced Return Fund is to outperform the Fund’s benchmark, the S&P 500 Composite Stock Index, over a full market cycle.

2)     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Accounting:

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of America (GAAP). The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.

Financial Futures Contracts:

The Enhanced Return Fund invests in stock index futures (equity risk) only for the replication of returns, not speculation. The Fund enters into S&P 500 E-Mini contracts four times a year generally near the time the contracts would expire (contracts expire the third Friday of March, June, September and December). The contracts are generally held until it is time to roll into the next contracts. The average daily notional value for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $97,105,852. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash, U.S. government securities, or other assets, equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount (initial margin deposit). Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the fair value of the futures contract. The Fund recognizes an unrealized gain or loss equal to the daily variation margin. The amount of the daily variation margin is reflected as an asset or liability within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, while the cumulative change in unrealized gain/loss on futures contracts is reported separately within the Statements of Operations. The Net Unrealized Gains on futures contracts, as of December 31, 2015, is presented separately within the components of next assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Should market conditions move unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss at the contract settlement date. A realized gain or loss is recognized when a contract is sold, and is the difference between the fair value of the contract at purchase and the fair value of the contract when sold. Realized gains/losses on futures contracts are reported separately within the Statements of Operations. The use of futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts, interest rates, and the underlying hedged asset, as well as the risk that the counterparty will fail to perform its obligations.

As of December 31, 2015, Due from Broker includes cash held as collateral in the amount of $4,807,000, and is restricted from withdrawal. Net variation margin payable on futures contracts as of December 31, 2015 was $912,000.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities:

The Enhanced Return Fund has adopted financial reporting rules regarding offsetting assets and liabilities and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. The Fund’s policy is to recognize a net asset/liability equal to the net variation margin for the futures contracts. As of December 31, 2015, the Fund only has one position and the variation margin applicable to that position is presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund has no master netting agreements in place as of December 31, 2015.

Investment Income and Realized Capital Gains and Losses on Investment Securities:

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Gains and losses on sales of investments are calculated using the specific identification method. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective securities, using the interest method. Gains and losses on paydowns of mortgage-backed securities are reflected in interest income on the Statements of Operations. The ability of issuers of debt securities held by the Funds to meet their obligations may be affected by economic and political developments in a specific country or region.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2015

2)     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

Income Taxes:

It is the Funds' policy to distribute annually, prior to the end of the year, dividends sufficient to satisfy excise tax requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. This Internal Revenue Service requirement may cause an excess of distributions over the book year-end accumulated income. In addition, it is the Funds' policy to distribute annually, after the end of the calendar year, any remaining net investment income and net capital gains to comply with the special provisions of the Internal Revenue Code available to registered investment companies (“RICs”). Each year, each Fund intends to continue to qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code by making distributions as noted above and complying with other requirements applicable to RICs. As a result, no provision for income taxes is required.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes:

As of all open tax years ended December 31, 2015, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the year, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

Distributions:

Distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Funds intend to distribute net investment income on a calendar quarter basis. The Funds intend to distribute their net realized long-term capital gains and their net realized short-term capital gains, if any, at least once a year. The treatment for financial reporting purposes of distributions made to shareholders during the year from net investment income or net realized capital gains may differ from their ultimate treatment for federal income tax purposes. These differences are caused primarily by differences in the timing of the recognition of certain components of income, expense or realized capital gain for federal income tax purposes. Where such differences are permanent in nature, they are reclassified in the components of net assets based on their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. Any such reclassifications will have no effect on net assets, results of operations, or net asset values per share of the Funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Funds made the following reclassifications to increase (decrease) the components of the net assets:

     
  Paid in Capital   Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss)   Accumulated Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
Short Duration Bond Fund   $ (11,931 )    $ 148,190     $ (136,259 ) 
Intermediate Bond Fund     (9,596 )      86,404       (76,808 ) 
Core Bond Fund     (12,314 )      163,583       (151,269 ) 
Enhanced Return Fund     (14,031 )      133,433       (119,402 ) 

3)     Security Valuation and Transactions

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of most of their investments on a recurring basis.

Securities for which representative market quotations are not readily available or are considered unreliable by the Investment Adviser are valued as determined in good faith by, or under the direction of, the Board of Trustees. Various inputs may be reviewed in order to make a good faith determination of a security's fair value. These inputs include, but are not limited to, the type and cost of the security; contractual or legal restrictions on resale of the security; relevant financial or business developments of the issuer; actively traded similar or related securities; conversion or exchange rights on the security; related corporate actions; significant events occurring after the close of trading in the security; and changes in overall market conditions. Fair valuations and valuations of investments that are not actively trading involve judgment and may differ materially from valuations of investments that would have been used had greater market activity occurred.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2015

3)     Security Valuation and Transactions, continued

GAAP establish a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:

¨ Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.
¨ Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
¨ Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund's own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level of the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Fair Value Measurements:

A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis follows.

Corporate Bonds. Corporate bonds are generally valued at prices obtained from pricing vendors. The fair value of corporate bonds is estimated using market approach valuation techniques, which may consider recently executed transactions in securities of the issuer or comparable issuers, market price quotations for similar securities (where observable), bond spreads, fundamental data relating to the issuer, and credit default swap spreads adjusted for any basis difference between cash and derivative instruments. While most corporate bonds are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where lower relative weight is placed on transaction prices, quotations, or similar observable inputs, they will be categorized in Level 3.

U.S. Government Securities. U.S. government securities are generally valued at prices obtained from pricing vendors. U.S. government securities, including U.S. Treasury Obligations, are normally valued using market approach valuation techniques that incorporate observable market data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations. U.S. government securities are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

U.S. Agency Securities. U.S. agency securities are generally valued at prices obtained from pricing vendors. U.S. agency securities are comprised of two main categories consisting of agency issued debt and mortgage-backed securities. Agency issued debt securities are generally valued in a manner similar to U.S. government securities. Mortgage-backed securities are generally valued based on models that consider the estimated cash flows of each tranche of the entity, establish a benchmark yield, and develop an estimated tranche-specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. Depending on market activity levels and whether quotations or other data are used, these securities are typically categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Municipal Bonds. Municipal bonds are generally valued at prices obtained from pricing vendors. Municipal Bonds are normally valued using a market approach valuation technique that incorporates observable market data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations. Municipal Bonds are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Preferred Stocks. Securities traded on a national securities exchange (or reported on the NASDAQ national market) are stated at the last reported sales price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

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3)     Security Valuation and Transactions, continued

Certificates of Deposit. Certificates of Deposit are generally valued at prices obtained from pricing vendors. Certificates of Deposit which are traded on the open market are normally valued using a market approach valuation technique that incorporates observable market data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data. Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations. Certificates of Deposit are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Money Market. Investments in mutual funds, including money market mutual funds (notated throughout these financials as cash equivalents), are generally priced at the ending net asset value (“NAV”) provided by the service agent of the funds. These securities will be categorized as Level 1 securities.

Derivative Instruments. Listed derivatives, including futures contracts that are actively traded, are valued based on quoted prices from the exchange and are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value each Fund’s investments as of December 31, 2015:

       
Short Duration Bond Fund   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Totals
Corporate Bonds
                                   
Finance   $     $ 25,995,411     $       —     $ 25,995,411  
Industrial           27,802,264             27,802,264  
Utilities           12,011,346             12,011,346  
U.S. Treasury Obligations           16,707,042             16,707,042  
U.S. Agency Obligations           12,991,466             12,991,466  
U.S. Agency Obligations – Mortgage-Backed           7,042,286             7,042,286  
Certificates of Deposit           240,722             240,722  
Taxable Municipal Bonds           2,560,307             2,560,307  
Cash Equivalents     2,134,434                   2,134,434  
Total   $ 2,134,434     $ 105,350,844     $     $ 107,485,278  

       
Intermediate Bond Fund   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Totals
Corporate Bonds
                                   
Finance   $     $ 24,895,324     $       —     $ 24,895,324  
Industrial           23,811,914             23,811,914  
Utilities           13,113,612             13,113,612  
U.S. Treasury Obligations           15,274,478             15,274,478  
U.S. Agency Obligations           10,894,822             10,894,822  
U.S. Agency Obligations – Mortgage-Backed           6,349,288             6,349,288  
Certificates of Deposit           242,149             242,149  
Taxable Municipal Bonds           6,287,657             6,287,657  
Non-Taxable Municipal Bonds           543,270             543,270  
Preferred Stocks     1,293,509                   1,293,509  
Cash Equivalents     1,101,957                   1,101,957  
Total   $ 2,395,466     $ 101,412,514     $     $ 103,807,980  

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3)     Security Valuation and Transactions, continued

       
Core Bond Fund   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Totals
Corporate Bonds
                                   
Finance   $     $ 18,635,223     $       —     $ 18,635,223  
Industrial           21,129,993             21,129,993  
Utilities           7,653,280             7,653,280  
U.S. Treasury Obligations           12,764,695             12,764,695  
U.S. Agency Obligations           4,996,738             4,996,738  
U.S. Agency Obligations – Mortgage-Backed           11,614,353             11,614,353  
Certificates of Deposit           242,149             242,149  
Taxable Municipal Bonds           7,573,242             7,573,242  
Preferred Stocks     1,333,260                   1,333,260  
Cash Equivalents     452,107                   452,107  
Total   $ 1,785,367     $ 84,609,673     $     $ 86,395,040  

       
Enhanced Return Fund   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Totals
Corporate Bonds
                                   
Finance   $     $ 23,887,233     $       —     $ 23,887,233  
Industrial           24,934,540             24,934,540  
Utilities           11,088,501             11,088,501  
U.S. Treasury Obligations           13,655,324             13,655,324  
U.S. Agency Obligations           7,504,399             7,504,399  
U.S. Agency Obligations – Mortgage-Backed           6,070,856             6,070,856  
Certificates of Deposit           240,722             240,722  
Taxable Municipal Bonds           2,525,555             2,525,555  
Cash Equivalents     3,465,933                   3,465,933  
Sub-Total   $ 3,465,933     $ 89,907,130     $     $ 93,373,063  
Other Financial Instruments*     949,050                   949,050  
Total   $ 4,414,983     $ 89,907,130     $     $ 94,322,113  

* Other financial instruments are futures contracts reflected separately in the Portfolio of Investments, and are reflected at the net unrealized appreciation on the futures contracts.

The Funds did not hold any investments at any time during the reporting period in which unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value. Therefore, no reconciliation of Level 3 securities is included for this reporting period. As of and during the year ended December 31, 2015, no securities were transferred into or out of Level 1 or Level 2. If any transfers between levels would occur, they would be reflected as of the end of the period.

4)    Investment Advisory Agreement

The investment advisory agreements provide that the Adviser will pay all of the Funds' operating expenses, excluding brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, borrowing costs (such as (a) interest and (b) dividend expenses on securities sold short), any 12b-1 fees, and extraordinary expenses. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreements, each of the Bond Funds pays the Adviser a management fee at the annual rate of 0.30% (before the contractual waiver described below) of the Fund's average daily net assets, which is accrued daily and paid monthly. The Johnson Enhanced Return Fund pays the Adviser a management fee at the annual rate of 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

The Adviser received management fees for the year ended December 31, 2015 as indicated below. The Adviser has agreed to waive a part of the management fee for the Bond Funds from a maximum of 0.30% to an effective fee ratio of 0.234%. This is a change from the fee for the prior period (May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015) of 0.236%. The Adviser has the right to remove this fee waiver any time after April 30, 2016.

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4)    Investment Advisory Agreement, continued

As of December 31, 2015, information regarding fees was as follows:

           
Fund   Fee   Fee Waiver   Effective
Fee Ratio
  Management
Fee After
Waiver
  Contractual
Waiver
  Payable
Short Duration Bond Fund     0.30 %      0.066 %      0.234 %    $ 234,361     $ 65,623     $ 21,545  
Intermediate Bond Fund     0.30 %      0.066 %      0.234 %      225,292       63,308       20,942  
Core Bond Fund     0.30 %      0.066 %      0.234 %      190,955       53,090       17,688  
Enhanced Return Fund     0.35 %            0.35 %      343,195             29,238  

5)    Related Party Transactions

All officers and one Trustee of the Trust are employees of the Adviser. Total compensation for the Independent Trustees as a group was $40,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015, which was paid by the Adviser, and as a group they received no additional compensation from the Trust. The Trust consists of eleven Funds: Johnson Equity Income Fund, Johnson Growth Fund, Johnson Opportunity Fund, Johnson Realty Fund, Johnson International Fund, Johnson Fixed Income Fund, Johnson Municipal Income Fund, Johnson Institutional Short Duration Bond Fund, Johnson Institutional Intermediate Bond Fund, Johnson Institutional Core Bond Fund, and Johnson Enhanced Return Fund. The Adviser is not a registered broker-dealer of securities and thus does not receive commissions on trades made on behalf of the Funds. The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a fund creates a presumption of control of the Fund, under Section 2(a)(9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. As of December 31, 2015, Covie and Company owned in aggregate 66.06% of the Short Duration Bond Fund, 73.54% of the Intermediate Bond Fund, and 86.02% of the Core Bond Fund. At December 31, 2015, client accounts managed by the Adviser, with full advisory discretion, held in aggregate 81.74% of the Enhanced Return Fund.

Johnson Financial, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc., the Adviser. Johnson Financial, Inc. provides transfer agency and administration services to the Funds. Fund accounting services are provided by Ultimus Fund Solutions, Cincinnati, Ohio. These services are paid for by the Adviser.

6)    Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2015, purchases and sales of investment securities aggregated:

       
  Investment Securities Other Than
Short Term Investments and
U.S. Government Obligations
  U.S. Government Obligations
Fund   Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales
Short Duration Bond Fund   $ 55,550,691     $ 36,558,212     $ 10,383,917     $ 3,379,642  
Intermediate Bond Fund     47,082,213       27,914,272       9,085,224       2,221,860  
Core Bond Fund     31,426,301       17,470,293       8,824,412       5,979,423  
Enhanced Return Fund     37,520,318       34,188,901       14,560,196       15,504,271  

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7)    Capital Share Transactions

As of December 31, 2015, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest authorized for each Fund. Each Fund records purchases of its shares at the daily net asset value determined after receipt of a shareholder's order in proper form. Redemptions are recorded at the net asset value determined following receipt of a shareholder's written or telephone request in proper form.

               
  Short Duration
Bond Fund
  Intermediate
Bond Fund
  Core
Bond Fund
  Enhanced
Return Fund
     Year
ended
12/31/2015
  Year
ended
12/31/2014
  Year
ended
12/31/2015
  Year
ended
12/31/2014
  Year
ended
12/31/2015
  Year
ended
12/31/2014
  Year
ended
12/31/2015
  Year
ended
12/31/2014
Shares Sold to Investors     3,012,855       1,433,478       2,324,335       972,202       1,542,013       1,099,637       442,597       379,135  
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends     8,939       9,504       7,629       9,447       1,396       1,846       347,143       922,154  
Subtotal     3,021,794       1,442,982       2,331,964       981,649       1,543,409       1,101,483       789,740       1,301,289  
Shares Redeemed     (999,272 )      (1,170,297 )      (664,012 )      (821,245 )      (666,187 )      (1,041,427 )      (470,652 )      (318,222 ) 
Net Increase During Period     2,022,522       272,685       1,667,952       160,404       877,222       60,056       319,088       983,067  
Shares Outstanding:
                                                                       
Beginning of Year     5,202,129       4,929,444       5,102,344       4,941,940       4,680,824       4,620,768       6,139,855       5,156,788  
End of Period     7,224,651       5,202,129       6,770,296       5,102,344       5,558,046       4,680,824       6,458,943       6,139,855  

8)    Security Transactions

For Federal income tax purposes, the cost of investment securities owned on December 31, 2015 and the composition of unrealized appreciation (the excess of value over tax cost) and depreciation (the excess of tax cost over value), excluding futures contracts, was as follows:

       
Fund   Tax Cost of
Securities
  Appreciation   Depreciation   Net Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Short Duration Bond Fund   $ 108,074,556     $ 137,154     $ (726,432 )    $ (589,278 ) 
Intermediate Bond Fund     103,893,810       1,138,510       (1,224,340 )      (85,830 ) 
Core Bond Fund     85,725,119       1,816,798       (1,146,877 )      669,921  
Enhanced Return Fund     93,949,245       111,177       (682,358 )      (571,181 ) 

9)     Estimates

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

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10)     Distributions to Shareholders

The tax character of the distributions paid is as follows:

           
    Ordinary
Income
  Net Realized
Long-Term
Capital Gain
  Net Realized
Short-Term
Capital Gain*
  Return of
Capital
  Total
Distributions
Paid
Short Duration Bond Fund     2014       1,041,893                         1,041,893  
       2015       1,271,927             17,774       11,931       1,301,632  
Intermediate Bond Fund     2014       1,910,080       301,471       43,035             2,254,586  
       2015       2,124,649       241       35       9,596       2,134,521  
Core Bond Fund     2014       2,019,383       171,918       83,035       437       2,274,653  
       2015       2,157,724       441,659       195,094       12,314       2,806,791  
Enhanced Return Fund     2014       895,771       8,348,667       5,565,770             14,810,208  
       2015       1,033,730       2,529,054       1,740,697       14,030       5,317,511  

* Short-Term Capital Gains can be combined with Ordinary Income, and are taxed at the Ordinary Income tax rate.

As of December 31, 2015, the Enhanced Return Fund deferred post-October capital losses in the amount of $1,450,930.

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 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, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards 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 rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law.

As of December 31, 2015, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

           
  Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Short-Term
Capital Loss
Carryover
  Long-Term
Capital Loss
Carryover
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Post-October
Capital Loss
  Total
Distributable
Income on a
Tax Basis
Short Duration Bond Fund   $   —     $ (7,085 )    $ (71,643 )    $ (589,278 )    $     $ (668,006 ) 
Intermediate Bond Fund           (11,719 )      (101,197 )      (85,830 )            (198,746 ) 
Core Bond Fund                       669,921             669,921  
Enhanced Return Fund                       (571,181 )      (1,450,930 )      (2,022,111 ) 


 
 

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DISCLOSURE OF EXPENSES (Unaudited)
December 31, 2015

Shareholders of the Funds incur ongoing operating expenses consisting solely of management fees. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses of investing in the Funds and to compare these expenses with similar costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested in the Funds on June 30, 2015 and held through December 31, 2015.

The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. In order to estimate the expenses a shareholder paid during the period covered by this report, shareholders can divide their account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6) and then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”

The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses paid by a shareholder for the period. Shareholders may use this information to compare the ongoing expenses of investing in the Funds and other funds 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in other funds' shareholder reports.

     
  Beginning Account Value
June 30, 2015
  Ending Account Value
December 31, 2015
  Expenses Paid During Period*
July 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Institutional Short Duration Bond Fund
                          
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 992.70     $ 1.18  
Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.03     $ 1.21  
Institutional Intermediate Bond Fund
                          
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 991.63     $ 1.17  
Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.03     $ 1.21  
Institutional Core Bond Fund
                          
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 984.26     $ 1.17  
Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,024.03     $ 1.21  
Enhanced Return Fund
                          
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 949,31     $ 1.72  
Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.44     $ 1.81  

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). For the Institutional Bond Funds, the expense ratio (after waiver) is 0.234%, and for the Enhanced Return Fund, the expense ratio is 0.35%.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
December 31, 2015

Proxy Disclosure

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Funds voted those proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge: (1) upon request by calling the Funds at 513-661-3100 or toll free at 1-800-541-0170; or (2) from the Fund’s documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Availability of Schedules of Portfolio Investments:

The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available, without charge, (1) upon request by calling the Funds at 513-661-3100 or toll free at 1-800-541-0170; or (2) from the Fund’s documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Code of Ethics

The Trust's Code of Ethics is available on request without charge; please call for your copy at 513-661-3100 or 1-800-541-0170 or write us at:

Johnson Mutual Funds
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, OH 45247

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board Trustees of
Johnson Mutual Funds Trust

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of Johnson Institutional Short Duration Bond Fund (formerly known as JIC Institutional Bond Fund I), Johnson Institutional Intermediate Bond Fund (formerly known as JIC Institutional Bond Fund II), Johnson Institutional Core Bond Fund (formerly known as JIC Institutional Bond Fund III), and Johnson Enhanced Return Fund (the “Funds”), each a series of Johnson Mutual Funds Trust, as of December 31, 2015, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. 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 the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 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 December 31, 2015, by correspondence with the Funds’ custodian and broker. 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 each of the Funds as of December 31, 2015, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

COHEN FUND AUDIT SERVICES, LTD.
Cleveland, Ohio
February 29, 2016

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS (Unaudited)

Information pertaining to the Trustees and Officers of the Funds is provided below. Trustees who are not deemed to be interested persons of the Funds, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, are referred to as Independent Trustees. Trustees who are deemed to be “interested persons” of the Funds are referred to as Interested Trustees. The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Funds’ Trustees and may be obtained without charge by calling (513) 661-3100 or (800) 541-0170.

         
Name, Address and Age   Current
Position Held
with Trust
  Year Service
Commenced
  Principal Occupation
During Past Five Years
  Number of Portfolios Overseen   Other
Directorships
Held During the
Past Five Years
Interested Trustee
                        
Timothy E. Johnson (73)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Trustee   Since 1992   Chairman of Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc., the Trust’s Adviser, and Professor of Finance at the University of Cincinnati; previously President of the Adviser until October 2013.   11   Director,
Kendle
International, Inc.
(2002 – 2011)
Independent Trustees
                        
Ronald H. McSwain (73)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Chairman
and Trustee
  Since 1992   President of McSwain Carpets, Inc. until 2001; partner of P&R Realty, a real estate development partnership since 1984   11   None
John R. Green (73)
3777 West Fork Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45247
  Trustee   Since 2006   Retired from The Procter & Gamble Company   11   None
James J. Berrens (50)
3777 West Fork Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45247
  Trustee   Since 2006   Chief Executive Officer since
May 2015, Chief Financial Officer
September 2010 to May 2015
for Christian Community Health Services.
  11   None
Dr. Jeri B. Ricketts (58)
3777 West Fork Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45247
  Trustee   Since 2013   Director of Carl H. Lindner Honors-PLUS Program, University of Cincinnati, since 2002; Associate Professor in Accounting, University of Cincinnati since 1986.   11   None

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS (Unaudited)

         
Name, Address and Age   Current
Position Held
with Trust
  Year Service
Commenced
  Principal Occupation
During Past Five Years
  Number of Portfolios Overseen   Other
Directorships
Held During the
Past Five Years
Officers
                        
Jason O. Jackman (45)
3777 West Fork Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  President   Since 2013   President and Chief Investment Officer of the Adviser since October 2013; Director of Fixed Income and Institutional Management March 2004 to October 2013.   N/A   N/A
Dale H. Coates (57)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Vice President   Since 1992   Portfolio Manager of the Trust’s Adviser   N/A   N/A
Marc E. Figgins (51)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Chief
Financial
Officer and
Treasurer
  Since 2002   Mutual Funds Manager for Johnson Financial, Inc.   NA   NA
Scott J. Bischoff (49)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Chief
Compliance
Officer
  Since 2005   Director of Operations of the Trust’s Adviser; Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser   NA   NA
Jennifer J. Kelhoffer (44)
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
  Secretary   Since 2007   Client Service and Compliance Associate for the Adviser since March 2006   NA   NA

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Trustees and Officers

   
  Ronald H. McSwain   Independent Trustee, Chairman
     Timothy E. Johnson   Interested Trustee
     James J. Berrens   Independent Trustee
     John R. Green   Independent Trustee
     Jeri B. Ricketts   Independent Trustee
     Jason Jackman   President
     Dale H. Coates   Vice President
     Scott J. Bischoff   Chief Compliance Officer
     Marc E. Figgins   Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
     Jennifer J. Kelhoffer   Secretary

Transfer Agent and Fund Accountant

Johnson Financial, Inc.
3777 West Fork Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
(513) 661-3100 (800) 541-0170

Custodian

US Bank
425 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Cohen Fund Audit Services, Ltd.
1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 800
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Legal Counsel

Thompson Hine LLP
312 Walnut Street, 14th Floor
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when accompanied or preceded
by the Funds' prospectus, which illustrates each Fund's objectives, policies, management fees,
and other information that may be helpful in making an investment decision.

Investment Company Act #811-7254

 

 

 

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a)            As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.

 

(b)            For purposes of this item, “code of ethics” means written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:

 

(1)Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;

 

(2)Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;

 

(3)Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;

 

(4)The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and

 

(5)Accountability for adherence to the code.

 

(c)            Amendments: During the period covered by the report, the code of ethics was not amended.

 

(d)            Waivers: During the period covered by the report, the registrant has not granted any express or implicit waivers from the provisions of the code of ethics.

 

(e)            Not applicable.

 

(f)            The Trust's Code of Ethics is available on request without charge; please call for your copy at 513-661-3100 or 1-800-541-0170 or write us at:

 

Johnson Mutual Funds

3777 West Fork Road

Cincinnati OH 45247

 

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that that the registrant does not have an audit committee financial expert serving on its Audit Committee as defined by the SEC. The board determined that, although none of the Audit Committee members meet the technical definition of an audit committee financial expert as defined by the SEC, the members have sufficient financial expertise to address any issues that are likely to come before the committee. It was the consensus of the Trustees that it is not necessary at the present time for the committee to have an audit committee financial expert and that, if an issue ever arises, the committee will consider hiring an expert to assist as needed.

 

 

 

  

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

  

(a)Audit Fees

 

FY 2014   $     68,000.00  
FY 2015   $     68,000.00  

  

(b)Audit-Related Fees

 

    Registrant   Adviser
         
         
FY 2014   $     5,600.00   $        9,500.00
FY 2015   $     5,600.00   $        9,500.00

 

(c)Tax Fees

 

    Registrant   Adviser
         
FY 2014   $     23,250.00   $        0.00
FY 2015   $     23,250.00   $        0.00

 

Nature of the services: The auditor completed the annual tax returns.

 

(d)All Other Fees

 

    Registrant   Adviser
         
         
FY 2014   $     0.00   $            0.00
FY 2015   $     0.00   $            0.00

 

(e)(1)Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies

 

The audit committee has not adopted pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. All non-audit services provided to the Trust or the Adviser by the Trust’s principal accountant are specifically approved in advance on a case-by-case basis by the Board’s audit committee.

 

(2)Percentages of Services Approved by the Audit Committee

 

None of the services described in paragraph (b) through (d) of this Item were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. All non-audit services were pre-approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(A) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

 

 

 

 

(f)            During audit of registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year, less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.

 

(g)            The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant:

 

    Registrant   Adviser
         
FY 2014   $        23,250.00        $        0.00
FY 2015   $        23,250.00        $        0.00

 

(h) Not applicable.

  

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

 

Not applicable – schedule filed with Item 1.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Funds.

 

Not applicable.

 

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

 

The registrant has not adopted procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of trustees.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)            Based on an evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of February 18, 2016, the disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Forms N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.

 

 

 

 

(b)            There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Not applicable.

 

(a)(2) Certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) are filed herewith.

 

(a)(3) Not applicable.

 

(b) Certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) are filed herewith.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Johnson Mutual Funds Trust

 

 

By: /s/Jason O. Jackman

Jason O. Jackman, President

Date March 10, 2016

 

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

 

By: /s/Jason O. Jackman

Jason O. Jackman, President

Date March 10, 2016

 

 

By: /s/ Marc E. Figgins

Marc E. Figgins, Treasurer

Date March 10, 2016