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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-07109
Invesco Value Municipal Securities
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309
 
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Philip A. Taylor 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309
 
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 626-1919
Date of fiscal year end: 2/28
Date of reporting period: 8/31/12
 
 

 


 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 


 

(INVESCO LOGO)
 
Invesco Value Municipal Securities
Semiannual Report to Shareholders § August 31, 2012
NYSE: IMS
(IMAGE)
     
 
2
  Letters to Shareholders
3
  Trust Performance
3
  Trust Updates
4
  Dividend reinvestment Plan
5
  Schedule of Investments
12
  Financial Investments
14
  Notes to Financial Statements
18
  Financial Highlights
19
  Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements
21
  Results of Proxy
 
   
 
   
 
   
Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.
         
 
NOT FDIC INSURED   MAY LOSE VALUE   NO BANK GUARANTEE


 


 

 
Letters to Shareholders
(PHOTO OF BRUCE CROCKETT)
Bruce Crockett
Dear Fellow Shareholders:
One of our most important responsibilities as independent Trustees of the Invesco Funds is our annual review of the funds’ advisory and sub-advisory contracts with Invesco. This annual review is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and focuses on the nature and quality of the services Invesco has provided as adviser to the Invesco Funds and the reasonableness of the fees that it charges for those services.
     In our roles as Trustees, we spend months reviewing thousands of pages of detailed information that we request from Invesco in connection with our annual review. We focus on the quality and costs of the services to be provided by Invesco and its affiliates. Some of the most important things we look at are fund performance, expenses and fees.
     We also use information from many independent sources during the review process, including materials provided by the independent Senior Officer of the Invesco Funds, who reports directly to the independent Trustees. We also meet in private sessions with independent legal counsel and review performance and fee data on the Invesco Funds prepared by Lipper Inc., an independent, third-party firm widely recognized as a leader in its field.
     I’m pleased to report that the Invesco Funds Board determined in June that renewing the investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts with Invesco would serve the best interests of each fund and its shareholders. For more detailed information about our assessment and conclusions with respect to each of the Invesco Funds, visit invesco.com/us, click on the “About Us” section and go to “Legal Information.” Information on the recent investment advisory renewal process can be found by clicking the last item under “Corporate Governance.”
     As always, please contact me at bruce@brucecrockett.com with any questions or concerns you may have. On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to represent your interests and serving your needs.
Sincerely,
 
-s- Bruce L. Crockett
 
Bruce L. Crockett
Independent Chair, Invesco Funds Board of Trustees
 
 

(PHOTO OF PHILIP TAYLOR)
Philip Taylor
Dear Shareholders:
This report contains helpful information about your Trust, including its performance and a complete list of your Trust’s investments as of the close of the reporting period. Additional information, including timely insight and information from many of Invesco’s investment professionals, is available at our website, invesco.com/us.
     Intentional InvestingSM is the science and art of investing with purpose, prudence and diligence – and it’s how Invesco’s investment professionals manage your money every day. This highly disciplined process begins when specialized teams of investment professionals clearly define an investment objective and then establish specific investment strategies to try to achieve that objective. While our investment teams closely monitor economic and market conditions – and issues specific to individual holdings that could affect their value – they maintain a long-term investment perspective. Intentional Investing is also embedding risk controls and processes into every aspect of our business; offering a diverse combination of investment strategies and vehicles designed to meet your needs; and communicating clearly, delivering expert insights from our portfolio managers and other investment professionals, and providing a website full of tools and articles to help you stay informed. However, neither Intentional Investing nor diversification can guarantee a profit or protect against loss.
     If you have questions about your account, please contact an Invesco client services representative at 800 341 2929. If you have an Invesco-related question or comment, feel free to email me directly at phil@invesco.com. All of us at Invesco look forward to serving your investment management needs for many years to come. Thank you for investing with us.
Sincerely,
 
-s- Philip Taylor
 
Philip Taylor
Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.
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Trust Performance

 
Performance summary
Cumulative total returns, 2/29/12 to 8/31/12
         
Trust at NAV
    3.60 %
 
Trust at Market Value
    0.96  
 
Barclays Municipal Bond Index
    2.94  
 
 
       
 
Market Price Discount to NAV as of 8/31/12
    -3.07  
 
Source(s): Lipper Inc.
       
The Performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment return, net asset value and common share market price will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Please visit invesco.com/us for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect Trust expenses, the reinvestment of distributions (if any) and changes in net asset value (NAV) for performance based on NAV and changes in market price for performance based on market price.
     Since the Trust is a closed-end management investment company, shares of the Trust may trade at a discount or premium from the NAV. This characteristic is separate and distinct from the risk that NAV could decrease as a result of investment activities and may be a greater risk to investors expecting to sell their shares after a short time. The Trust cannot predict whether shares will trade at, above or below NAV. The Trust should not be viewed as a vehicle for trading purposes. It is designed primarily for risk-tolerant long-term investors.
The Barclays Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the tax-exempt bond market.
     The Trust is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) defined here, and consequently, the performance of the Trust may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).
     A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges.
      


 
Trust Updates
Mergers and Redomestication
At a shareholder meeting held on September 25, 2012, shareholders approved the merger of each of the Trust, Invesco Value Municipal Trust and Invesco Value Municipal Bond Trust (the “Target Funds”) into Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust (the “Acquiring Fund”). Shareholders also approved the redomestication of the Trust to a Delaware statutory trust. The redomestication and mergers were completed on October 15, 2012, and common shares of the Target Funds were converted into newly issued common shares of the Acquiring Fund.
     
 
NYSE Symbol
  IMS

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Dividend Reinvestment Plan
The dividend reinvestment plan (the Plan) offers you a prompt and simple way to reinvest your dividends and capital gains distributions (Distributions) into additional shares of your Trust. Under the Plan, the money you earn from dividends and capital gains distributions will be reinvested automatically in more shares of your Trust, allowing you to potentially increase your investment over time.

 
Plan benefits
n   Add to your account:
 
    You may increase the amount of shares in your Trust easily and automatically with the Plan.
 
n   Low transaction costs:
 
    Transaction costs are low because the new shares are bought in blocks and the brokerage commission is shared among all participants.
 
n   Convenience:
 
    You will receive a detailed account statement from Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (the Agent) which administers the Plan. The statement shows your total Distributions, date of investment, shares acquired, and price per share, as well as the total number of shares in your reinvestment account. You can also access your account via the Internet. To do this, please go to invesco.com/us.
 
n   Safekeeping:
 
    The Agent will hold the shares it has acquired for you in safekeeping.
 
How to participate in the Plan
If you own shares in your own name, you can participate directly in the Plan. If your shares are held in “street name” – in the name of your brokerage firm, bank, or other financial institution – you must instruct that entity to participate on your behalf. If they are unable to participate on your behalf, you may request that they reregister your shares in your own name so that you may enroll in the Plan.
 
How to enroll
To enroll in the Plan, please read the Terms and Conditions in the Plan brochure. You can enroll in the Plan by visiting invesco.com/us, calling toll-free 800 341 2929 or notifying us in writing at Invesco Closed-End Funds, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078. Please include your Trust name and account number and ensure that all shareholders listed on the account sign these written instructions. Your participation in the Plan will begin with the next Distribution payable after the Agent receives your authorization, as long as they receive it before the “record date,” which is generally one week before such Distributions are paid. If your authorization arrives after such record date, your participation in the Plan will begin with the following Distributions.
 
How the Plan Works
If you choose to participate in the Plan, whenever your Trust declares such Distributions, it will be invested in additional shares of your Trust that are purchased on the open market.
 
Costs of the Plan
There is no direct charge to you for reinvesting Distributions because the Plan’s fees are paid by your Trust. However, you will pay your portion of any per share fees incurred when the new shares are purchased on the open market. These fees are typically less than the standard brokerage charges for individual transactions, because shares are purchased for all Participants in blocks, resulting in lower commissions for each individual Participant. Any per share or service fees are averaged into the purchase price. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Agent is required to pay.
 
Tax implications
The automatic reinvestment of Distributions does not relieve you of any income tax that may be due on Distributions. You will receive tax information annually to help you prepare your federal income tax return.
     Invesco does not offer tax advice. The tax information contained herein is general and is not exhaustive by nature. It was not intended or written to be used, and it cannot be used, by any taxpayer for avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer under U.S. federal tax laws. Federal and state tax laws are complex and constantly changing. Shareholders should always consult a legal or tax adviser for information concerning their individual situation.
 
How to withdraw from the Plan
You may withdraw from the Plan at any time by calling 800 341 2929, visiting invesco.com/us or by writing to Invesco Closed-End Funds, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078. Simply indicate that you would like to withdraw from the Plan, and be sure to include your Trust name and account number. Also, ensure that all shareholders listed on the account have signed these written instructions. If you withdraw, you have three options with regard to the shares held in the Plan:
  1.   If you opt to continue to hold your non-certificated shares, whole shares will be held by the Agent and fractional shares will be sold. The proceeds will be sent via check to your address of record after deducting per share fees. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Agent is required to pay.
  2.   If you opt to sell your shares through the Agent, we will sell all full and fractional shares and send the proceeds via check to your address of record after deducting per share fees. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Agent is required to pay.
 
  3.   You may sell your shares through your financial adviser through the Direct Registration System (DRS). DRS is a service within the securities industry that allows Trust shares to be held in your name in electronic format. You retain full ownership of your shares, without having to hold a stock certificate. You should contact your financial adviser to learn more about any restrictions or fees that may apply.
     To obtain a complete copy of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, please call our Client Services department at 800 341 2929 or visit invesco.com/us.


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Schedule of Investments
 
August 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
 
 
                                 
            Principal
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Municipal Obligations–108.88%
 
 
Alabama–1.72%
 
                       
Birmingham (City of) Airport Authority; Series 2010, RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.25 %     07/01/30     $ 400     $ 450,936  
 
Birmingham (City of) Water Works Board; Series 2011, Water RB (INS–AGM)(a)(b)
    5.00 %     01/01/36       930       1,036,085  
 
Chatom (Town of) Industrial Development Board (PowerSouth Energy Cooperative); Series 2010 A, Ref. Gulf Opportunity Zone RB (INS–AGC)(a)
    5.00 %     08/01/37       225       252,367  
 
                              1,739,388  
 
 
Alaska–1.82%
 
                       
Alaska (State of) Industrial Development & Export Authority (Lake Dorothy Hydroelectric); Series 2006, RB (INS–AMBAC)(a)(c)
    5.25 %     12/01/26       1,350       1,350,459  
 
Alaska (State of) Industrial Development & Export Authority (Providence Health Services); Series 2011 A, RB(b)
    5.50 %     10/01/41       420       485,041  
 
                              1,835,500  
 
 
Arizona–3.07%
 
                       
Arizona (State of) Health Facilities Authority (Catholic Healthcare West); Series 2011 B-2, RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     03/01/41       220       238,775  
 
Arizona (State of) Health Facilities Authority (Phoenix Children’s Hospital); Series 2012, Ref. Hospital System RB
    5.00 %     02/01/42       250       263,128  
 
Arizona (State of);
                               
Series 2008 A, COP (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     09/01/26       210       231,575  
 
Series 2008 A, COP (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     09/01/27       300       329,766  
 
Glendale (City of) Industrial Development Authority (Midwestern University);
                               
Series 2010, RB
    5.00 %     05/15/35       100       106,672  
 
Series 2010, RB
    5.13 %     05/15/40       100       106,606  
 
Phoenix (City of) Industrial Development Authority (Rowan University); Series 2012, Lease RB
    5.00 %     06/01/42       290       312,840  
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Series 2002 B, Sr. Lien Airport RB (INS–NATL)(a)(c)
    5.75 %     07/01/18       1,500       1,504,800  
 
                              3,094,162  
 
 
California–18.46%
 
                       
Alameda (County of) Joint Powers Authority (Juvenile Justice Refunding); Series 2008 A, Lease RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     12/01/24       465       517,922  
 
Beverly Hills Unified School District (Election of 2008);
                               
Series 2009, Unlimited Tax CAB GO Bonds(d)
    0.00 %     08/01/26       375       221,629  
 
Series 2009, Unlimited Tax CAB GO Bonds(d)
    0.00 %     08/01/31       725       333,652  
 
California (State of) Health Facilities Financing Authority (Scripps Health); Series 2010 A, RB
    5.00 %     11/15/36       500       548,545  
 
California (State of) Statewide Communities Development Authority (Cottage Health System Obligated Group); Series 2010, RB
    5.00 %     11/01/40       1,000       1,083,160  
 
California (State of) Statewide Communities Development Authority (Kaiser Permanente); Series 2012 A, RB
    5.00 %     04/01/42       550       600,963  
 
California (State of);
                               
Series 2010, Various Purpose Unlimited Tax GO Bonds
    5.50 %     03/01/40       475       545,119  
 
Series 2012, Various Purpose Unlimited Tax GO Bonds
    5.25 %     04/01/35       260       296,881  
 
Series 2012, Various Purpose Unlimited Tax GO Bonds
    5.00 %     04/01/42       260       286,504  
 
Clovis Unified School District (Election of 2004); Series 2004 A, Unlimited Tax CAB GO Bonds (INS–NATL)(a)(d)
    0.00 %     08/01/29       190       86,087  
 
East Bay Municipal Utility District; Series 2010 A, Ref. Sub. Water System RB(b)
    5.00 %     06/01/36       480       559,454  
 
El Segundo Unified School District (Election of 2008); Series 2009 A, Unlimited Tax CAB GO Bonds(d)
    0.00 %     08/01/31       970       385,003  
 
Fontana Unified School District (Election of 2006); Series 2008 B, Unlimited Tax CAB GO Bonds (INS–AGM)(a)(d)
    0.00 %     08/01/29       1,605       711,753  
 
Huntington Beach Union High School District (Election of 2004); Series 2004, Unlimited Tax GO Bonds (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     08/01/26       2,000       2,146,520  
 
Los Angeles (City of) Department of Airports (Los Angeles International Airport); Series 2010 B, Sub. RB
    5.00 %     05/15/40       250       278,428  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
5        Invesco Value Municipal Securities


 

                                 
            Principal
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
California–(continued)
 
                       
                                 
Los Angeles (City of) Department of Water & Power;
                               
Series 2004 C, Water System RB(e)(f)
    5.00 %     07/01/14     $ 1,000     $ 1,086,150  
 
Series 2012 A, Water System RB(b)
    5.00 %     07/01/43       675       782,028  
 
Sacramento (County of) Sanitation Districts Financing Authority (Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District); Series 2006, RB (INS–NATL)(a)
    5.00 %     12/01/28       1,000       1,136,080  
 
San Jose Evergreen Community College District (Election of 2004); Series 2008 B, Unlimited Tax CAB GO Bonds (INS–AGM)(a)(d)
    0.00 %     09/01/30       1,600       693,968  
 
San Juan Unified School District (Election of 2002); Series 2010, Unlimited Tax GO Bonds (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     08/01/30       1,525       1,757,623  
 
Southern California Public Power Authority (Magnolia Power); Series 2003-1 A, RB(e)(f)
    5.00 %     07/01/13       3,500       3,640,245  
 
Twin Rivers Unified School District (School Facility Bridge Funding Program); Series 2007, COP (INS–AGM)(a)(e)(g)
    3.50 %     05/31/13       500       500,615  
 
Twin Rivers Unified School District; Series 2009, Unlimited Tax CAB GO BAN(d)
    0.00 %     04/01/14       450       440,411  
 
                              18,638,740  
 
 
Colorado–0.37%
 
                       
Colorado (State of) Regional Transportation District (Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3); Series 2010, Private Activity RB
    6.00 %     01/15/41       325       376,230  
 
 
Connecticut–0.52%
 
                       
Connecticut (State of) Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Quinnipiac University); Series 2007 K-2, RB (INS–NATL)(a)
    5.00 %     07/01/25       475       529,644  
 
 
District of Columbia–1.53%
 
                       
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority; Series 2008 A, Ref. Public Utility Sub. Lien RB (INS–AGC)(a)
    5.00 %     10/01/28       425       486,799  
 
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Series 2004 C-1, Ref. Airport System RB (INS–AGM)(a)(c)
    5.00 %     10/01/20       1,000       1,059,530  
 
                              1,546,329  
 
 
Florida–10.12%
 
                       
Broward (County of) Educational Facilities Authority (Nova Southeastern University); Series 2006, RB (INS–AGC)(a)
    5.00 %     04/01/31       2,000       2,103,240  
 
Cape Coral (City of); Series 2011, Ref. Water & Sewer RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     10/01/41       445       499,303  
 
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. (High Risk Account); Series 2010 A-1, Sr. Sec. RB
    5.00 %     06/01/14       700       749,560  
 
Citizens Property Insurance Corp.; Series 2012 A-1, Sr. Sec. RB
    5.00 %     06/01/21       540       627,556  
 
Florida (State of) Mid-Bay Bridge Authority; Series 2008 A, Ref. RB (INS–AGC)(a)
    5.00 %     10/01/27       485       520,963  
 
Jacksonville (City of); Series 2003 C, Ref. Excise Taxes RB (INS–NATL)(a)(c)
    5.25 %     10/01/20       1,700       1,774,392  
 
Martin (County of) Health Facilities Authority (Martin Memorial Medical Center); Series 2012, RB
    5.50 %     11/15/32       600       667,482  
 
Miami-Dade (County of) Expressway Authority; Series 2010 A, Ref. Toll System RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     07/01/35       365       406,044  
 
Miami-Dade (County of);
                               
Series 2010, Water & Sewer System RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     10/01/39       500       558,550  
 
Series 2012, Transit System Sales Surtax RB
    5.00 %     07/01/37       710       802,030  
 
Orange (County of); Series 2012 B, Ref. Sales Tax RB(b)
    5.00 %     01/01/31       820       949,355  
 
Port St. Lucie (City of); Series 2009, Ref. Utility System RB (INS–AGC)(a)
    5.00 %     09/01/29       500       559,925  
 
                              10,218,400  
 
 
Georgia–1.88%
 
                       
Atlanta (City of); Series 2010 A, General Airport RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     01/01/35       1,000       1,110,920  
 
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; Series 2007 B, Ref. Third Indenture Sales Tax RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     07/01/34       335       381,073  
 
Private Colleges & Universities Authority (Mercer University);
                               
Series 2012 A, RB
    5.25 %     10/01/27       230       255,035  
 
Series 2012 A, RB
    5.00 %     10/01/32       140       150,350  
 
                              1,897,378  
 
                                 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
6        Invesco Value Municipal Securities


 

                                 
            Principal
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Hawaii–5.04%
 
                       
Hawaii (State of) Department of Budget & Finance (Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc. & Subsidiary); Series 2003 B, Ref. Special Purpose RB (INS–SGI)(a)(c)
    5.00 %     12/01/22     $ 3,000     $ 3,034,440  
 
Honolulu (City & County of);
                               
Series 2003 A, Unlimited Tax GO Bonds(e)(f)
    5.25 %     03/01/13       1,720       1,763,602  
 
Series 2003 A, Unlimited Tax GO Bonds (INS–NATL)(a)
    5.25 %     03/01/26       280       286,028  
 
                              5,084,070  
 
 
Idaho–1.53%
 
                       
Idaho (State of) Health Facilities Authority (St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center); Series 2010, RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     07/01/35       550       608,256  
 
Idaho (State of) Housing & Finance Association (Federal Highway Trust Fund); Series 2008 A, Grant & RAB (INS–AGC)(a)
    5.25 %     07/15/25       790       937,051  
 
                              1,545,307  
 
 
Illinois–7.73%
 
                       
Chicago (City of) (O’Hare International Airport); Series 2001 A, Second Lien Passenger Facility Charge RB (INS–AMBAC)(a)(c)
    5.38 %     01/01/32       2,000       2,011,340  
 
Chicago (City of) Board of Education; Series 2012 A, Unlimited Tax GO Bonds
    5.00 %     12/01/42       450       491,269  
 
Chicago (City of) Transit Authority (FTA Section 5309 Fixed Guideway Modernization Formula Funds); Series 2008, Capital Grant Receipts RB (INS–AGC)(a)
    5.25 %     06/01/26       525       578,424  
 
Chicago (City of) Transit Authority; Series 2011, Sales Tax Receipts RB(b)
    5.25 %     12/01/36       480       550,152  
 
Chicago (City of); Series 2012 A, Unlimited Tax GO Bonds
    5.00 %     01/01/33       350       396,693  
 
Cook (County of) Forest Preserve District;
                               
Series 2012 B, Ref. Limited Tax GO Bonds(b)
    5.00 %     12/15/32       270       309,698  
 
Series 2012 B, Ref. Limited Tax GO Bonds(b)
    5.00 %     12/15/37       270       303,429  
 
DuPage County Community Unit School District No. 200 (Wheaton-Warrenville); Series 2003 C, Unlimited Tax GO Bonds (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.25 %     10/01/22       485       508,489  
 
Illinois (State of) Finance Authority (Northwestern Memorial Hospital); Series 2009 B, RB
    5.38 %     08/15/24       505       587,876  
 
Illinois (State of) Finance Authority (Swedish Covenant Hospital); Series 2010 A, Ref. RB
    5.75 %     08/15/29       400       450,636  
 
Illinois (State of) Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority (McCormick Place Expansion); Series 2012 B, RB(b)
    5.00 %     12/15/28       945       1,105,565  
 
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority; Series 2010, RB
    5.50 %     06/01/23       440       514,118  
 
                              7,807,689  
 
 
Iowa–1.44%
 
                       
Iowa (State of) (IJOBS Program);
                               
Series 2009 A, Special Obligation RB(b)(h)
    5.00 %     06/01/25       700       834,547  
 
Series 2009 A, Special Obligation RB(b)(h)
    5.00 %     06/01/26       525       623,900  
 
                              1,458,447  
 
 
Kansas–0.46%
 
                       
Wyandotte (County of) & Kansas City (City of) Unified Government; Series 2009 A, Utility System Improvement RB (INS–BHAC)(a)
    5.25 %     09/01/34       410       467,880  
 
 
Kentucky–0.73%
 
                       
Kentucky (State of) Turnpike Authority (Revitalization); Series 2012 A, Economic Development Road RB
    5.00 %     07/01/31       620       741,520  
 
 
Louisiana–1.70%
 
                       
Lafayette (City of) Public Trust Financing Authority (Ragin’ Cajun Facilities, Inc.-Housing & Parking); Series 2010, RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.50 %     10/01/35       500       572,320  
 
Regional Transit Authority; Series 2010, Sales Tax RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     12/01/30       1,000       1,147,920  
 
                              1,720,240  
 
                                 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
7        Invesco Value Municipal Securities


 

                                 
            Principal
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Massachusetts–3.25%
 
                       
Massachusetts (State of) Development Finance Agency (SEMASS System); Series 2001 A, Resource Recovery RB (INS–NATL)(a)
    5.63 %     01/01/16     $ 2,750     $ 2,778,435  
 
Massachusetts (State of) Development Finance Agency (Tufts University); Series 2008 N-2, VRD RB(i)
    0.15 %     08/15/34       500       500,000  
 
                              3,278,435  
 
 
Michigan–1.43%
 
                       
Michigan (State of) Finance Authority (Sparrow Obligated Group); Series 2012, RB
    5.00 %     11/15/36       425       464,963  
 
Wayne State University Board of Governors; Series 2008, Ref. General RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     11/15/29       425       470,122  
 
Western Michigan University Board of Trustees; Series 2008, General RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     11/15/23       450       512,901  
 
                              1,447,986  
 
 
Missouri–0.62%
 
                       
Kansas City (City of) Industrial Development Authority (Downtown Redevelopment District);
                               
Series 2011 A, Ref. RB
    5.50 %     09/01/24       90       109,550  
 
Series 2011 A, Ref. RB
    5.50 %     09/01/25       155       187,241  
 
Series 2011 A, Ref. RB
    5.50 %     09/01/27       100       119,347  
 
St. Louis (County of) Industrial Development Authority (Friendship Village of Sunset Hills); Series 2012, Senior Living Facilities RB
    5.00 %     09/01/42       200       209,376  
 
                              625,514  
 
 
Montana–0.26%
 
                       
Montana (State of) Facility Finance Authority (Benefis Health System Obligated Group); Series 2011 A, Hospital RB (INS–AGC)(a)
    5.75 %     01/01/31       220       257,495  
 
 
Nebraska–0.57%
 
                       
University of Nebraska (Lincoln Student Fees); Series 2012, Ref. RB
    5.00 %     07/01/38       500       578,365  
 
 
New Jersey–1.84%
 
                       
New Jersey (State of) Economic Development Authority (Provident Group-Montclair Properties LLC-Montclair State University Student Housing); Series 2010 A, RB
    5.88 %     06/01/42       210       233,047  
 
New Jersey (State of) Economic Development Authority; Subseries 2005 N-1, Ref. School Facilities Construction RB (INS–AMBAC)(a)
    5.50 %     09/01/24       465       593,196  
 
New Jersey (State of) Turnpike Authority; Series 2003 A, RB (INS–NATL)(a)
    5.00 %     01/01/27       1,000       1,031,530  
 
                              1,857,773  
 
 
New York–11.63%
 
                       
Long Island Power Authority; Series 2011 A, Electric System General RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     05/01/36       530       595,921  
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Series 2010 D, RB
    5.00 %     11/15/34       325       364,293  
 
New York (City of) Municipal Water Finance Authority; Series 2005 C, Water & Sewer System RB (INS–NATL)(a)
    5.00 %     06/15/27       1,000       1,112,220  
 
New York (City of) Transitional Finance Authority;
                               
Subseries 2012 E-1, Future Tax Sec. RB(b)
    5.00 %     02/01/42       915       1,050,777  
 
Subseries 2012 F-1, Future Tax Sec. RB
    5.00 %     05/01/39       1,000       1,150,850  
 
New York (City of); Series 2012 F, Ref. Unlimited Tax GO Bonds
    5.00 %     08/01/31       175       206,115  
 
New York (State of) Dormitory Authority (City of New York);
                               
Series 2005 A, Court Facilities Lease RB (INS–AMBAC)(a)
    5.50 %     05/15/28       750       979,560  
 
Series 2005 A, Court Facilities Lease RB (INS–AMBAC)(a)
    5.50 %     05/15/29       365       479,938  
 
New York (State of) Dormitory Authority (New York University); Series 2001 1, RB (INS–BHAC)(a)
    5.50 %     07/01/31       1,040       1,369,368  
 
New York (State of) Dormitory Authority; Series 2004 A, Hospital Insured Mortgage RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.25 %     08/15/19       1,100       1,193,555  
 
New York (State of) Thruway Authority; Series 2011 A-1, Second General Highway & Bridge Trust Fund RB(b)
    5.00 %     04/01/29       495       583,145  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
8        Invesco Value Municipal Securities


 

                                 
            Principal
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
New York–(continued)
 
                       
                                 
New York City Health & Hospital Corp.; Series 2003 A, Health System RB
(INS–AMBAC)(a)
    5.25 %     02/15/21     $ 2,000     $ 2,035,920  
 
New York Liberty Development Corp. (7 World Trade Center); Series 2012, Class 1, Ref. Liberty RB(b)
    5.00 %     09/15/40       540       615,303  
 
                              11,736,965  
 
 
North Carolina–0.88%
 
                       
North Carolina (State of) Medical Care Commission (Duke University Health System); Series 2012 A, Health Care Facilities RB(b)
    5.00 %     06/01/42       540       610,443  
 
North Carolina (State of) Medical Care Commission (Vidant Health); Series 2012 A, Ref. Heath Care Facilities RB
    5.00 %     06/01/36       250       275,203  
 
                              885,646  
 
 
Ohio–2.03%
 
                       
Allen (County of) (Catholic Health Partners); Series 2012 A, Ref. Hospital Facilities RB
    5.00 %     05/01/42       360       392,983  
 
Cleveland (City of); Series 2008 B-1, Public Power System CAB RB (INS–NATL)(a)(d)
    0.00 %     11/15/26       1,275       707,918  
 
Hamilton (County of) (Christ Hospital); Series 2012, Health Care Facilities RB
    5.50 %     06/01/42       350       389,477  
 
Ohio (State of) Higher Educational Facility Commission (Summa Health System); Series 2010, Hospital Facilities RB
    5.75 %     11/15/35       225       255,263  
 
Ohio (State of) Water Development Authority (FirstEnergy Nuclear Generation Corp.); Series 2009 A, Ref. PCR(e)(g)
    5.88 %     06/01/16       270       304,314  
 
                              2,049,955  
 
 
Oregon–1.27%
 
                       
Oregon (State of) Department of Administrative Services; Series 2005 B, COP(e)(f)
    5.00 %     11/01/15       1,120       1,281,874  
 
 
Pennsylvania–2.67%
 
                       
Pennsylvania (State of) Economic Development Financing Authority (Waste Management, Inc.); Series 2004 A, Solid Waste Disposal RB(e)(g)
    3.70 %     05/01/15       450       475,137  
 
Pennsylvania (State of) Turnpike Commission; Series 2004 A, RB (INS–AMBAC)(a)
    5.00 %     12/01/34       1,000       1,074,980  
 
Philadelphia School District; Series 2008 E, Limited Tax GO Bonds (INS–BHAC)(a)
    5.13 %     09/01/23       1,000       1,145,300  
 
                              2,695,417  
 
 
Puerto Rico–1.64%
 
                       
Puerto Rico (Commonwealth of) Aqueduct & Sewer Authority;
                               
Series 2012 A, Sr. Lien RB
    5.00 %     07/01/33       250       253,572  
 
Series 2012 A, Sr. Lien RB
    5.25 %     07/01/42       170       171,091  
 
Series 2012 A, Sr. Lien RB
    6.00 %     07/01/47       135       147,847  
 
Puerto Rico (Commonwealth of) Electric Power Authority; Series 2012 A, RB
    5.00 %     07/01/42       535       547,701  
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp.; First Subseries 2010 C, RB
    5.25 %     08/01/41       500       531,740  
 
                              1,651,951  
 
 
South Carolina–1.98%
 
                       
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency; Series 2011 C, Ref. Electric RB (INS–AGC)(a)
    5.75 %     01/01/34       805       959,439  
 
South Carolina (State of) Public Service Authority;
                               
Series 2003 A, Ref. RB(e)(f)
    5.00 %     07/01/13       245       254,798  
 
Series 2003 A, Ref. RB (INS–AMBAC)(a)
    5.00 %     01/01/21       755       781,470  
 
                              1,995,707  
 
 
Tennessee–0.94%
 
                       
Johnson City (City of) Health & Educational Facilities Board (Mountain States Health Alliance); Series 2012, Hospital RB
    5.00 %     08/15/42       600       631,476  
 
Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corp. (Pyramid & Pinch District Redevelopment); Series 2011 B, Sub. RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.25 %     11/01/30       265       315,390  
 
                              946,866  
 
                                 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
9        Invesco Value Municipal Securities


 

                                 
            Principal
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Texas–11.93%
 
                       
Alamo Community College District; Series 2012, Ref. Limited Tax GO Bonds
    5.00 %     08/15/34     $ 535     $ 636,382  
 
Austin (City of); Series 2012, Ref. Water & Wastewater System RB
    5.00 %     11/15/42       500       580,885  
 
Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (The Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin); Series 2005 B, RB
    6.13 %     04/01/45       200       219,734  
 
Dallas-Fort Worth (Cities of) International Airport; Series 2012 C, Ref. & Improvement Joint RB
    5.00 %     11/01/45       1,000       1,114,640  
 
Friendswood Independent School District; Series 2008, Schoolhouse Unlimited Tax GO Bonds (CEP–Texas Permanent School Fund)
    5.00 %     02/15/27       310       351,388  
 
Harris County Health Facilities Development Corp. (Texas Children’s Hospital); Series 2008-3, Ref. VRD RB(i)
    0.23 %     10/01/41       3,500       3,500,000  
 
Houston (City of) Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department; Series 2001 B, Hotel Occupancy Tax & Special CAB RB (INS–AGM)(a)(d)
    0.00 %     09/01/27       1,400       725,060  
 
Houston (City of); Series 2004 A, Ref. First Lien Combined Utility System RB
(INS–NATL)(a)
    5.25 %     05/15/23       1,730       1,861,843  
 
Houston Community College System; Series 2008, Sr. Lien Student Fee RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     04/15/25       460       521,401  
 
Houston Higher Education Finance Corp. (Cosmos Foundation); Series 2012 A, RB
    5.00 %     02/15/42       220       228,734  
 
North Texas Tollway Authority; Series 2008 D, Ref. First Tier System CAB RB
(INS–AGC)(a)(d)
    0.00 %     01/01/29       2,725       1,333,233  
 
San Jacinto River Authority (Groundwater Reduction Plan Division);
                               
Series 2011, Special Project RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     10/01/32       245       273,486  
 
Series 2011, Special Project RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     10/01/37       270       298,148  
 
Waco Educational Finance Corp. (Baylor University); Series 2012, RB
    5.00 %     03/01/43       350       400,796  
 
                              12,045,730  
 
 
Utah–1.28%
 
                       
Utah (State of) Transit Authority; Series 2008 A, Sales Tax RB (INS–AGM)(a)(b)
    5.00 %     06/15/36       1,115       1,296,366  
 
 
Virginia–1.15%
 
                       
Roanoke (City of) Economic Development Authority (Carilion Clinic Obligated Group); Series 2010, Ref. Hospital RB
    5.00 %     07/01/33       275       302,145  
 
Roanoke (City of) Industrial Development Authority (Carilion Health System);
                               
Series 2005, Hospital RB(e)(f)
    5.00 %     07/01/20       5       6,308  
 
Series 2005 B, Hospital RB (INS–AGM)(a)
    5.00 %     07/01/38       295       323,485  
 
Virginia (State of) Small Business Financing Authority (Elizabeth River Crossings Opco, LLC); Series 2012, Sr. Lien RB(c)
    5.50 %     01/01/42       190       210,203  
 
Virginia (State of) Small Business Financing Authority (Express Lanes, LLC); Series 2012, Sr. Lien RB(c)
    5.00 %     01/01/40       300       314,106  
 
                              1,156,247  
 
 
Washington–4.37%
 
                       
Cowlitz (County of) Public Utility District No. 1; Series 2006, Production System RB (INS–NATL)(a)
    5.00 %     09/01/31       1,000       1,067,660  
 
Seattle (Port of); Series 2012 A, Ref. Intermediate Lien RB
    5.00 %     08/01/32       260       304,678  
 
Washington (State of);
                               
Series 2010 A, Various Purpose Unlimited Tax GO Bonds(b)
    5.00 %     08/01/29       1,225       1,480,168  
 
Series 2010 A, Various Purpose Unlimited Tax GO Bonds(b)
    5.00 %     08/01/30       1,290       1,555,921  
 
                              4,408,427  
 
 
West Virginia–0.49%
 
                       
West Virginia (State of) Economic Development Authority (Appalachian Power Co.–Amos); Series 2010 A, Ref. Solid Waste Disposal Facilities RB(e)(g)
    5.38 %     12/01/20       450       495,576  
 
                                 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
10        Invesco Value Municipal Securities


 

                                 
            Principal
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Wisconsin–0.53%
 
                       
Wisconsin (State of) Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Mercy Alliance); Series 2012, RB
    5.00 %     06/01/39     $ 500     $ 535,630  
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS(j)–108.88% (Cost $101,909,555)
                            109,928,849  
 
FLOATING RATE NOTE OBLIGATIONS–(8.35%)
                               
Notes with interest rates ranging from 0.15% to 0.27% at 08/31/2012 and contractual maturities of collateral ranging from 06/01/25 to 07/01/43 (See Note 1I)(k)
                            (8,425,000 )
 
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.53%)
                            (537,602 )
 
NET ASSETS–100.00%
                          $ 100,966,247  
 
 
Investment Abbreviations:
 
     
AGC
  – Assured Guaranty Corp.
AGM
  – Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC
  – American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
BAN
  – Bond Anticipation Notes
BHAC
  – Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
CAB
  – Capital Appreciation Bonds
CEP
  – Credit Enhancement Provider
COP
  – Certificates of Participation
FTA
  – Federal Transit Administration
GO
  – General Obligation
INS
  – Insurer
NATL
  – National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PCR
  – Pollution Control Revenue Bonds
RAB
  – Revenue Anticipation Bonds
RB
  – Revenue Bonds
Ref.
  – Refunding
Sec.
  – Secured
SGI
  – Syncora Guarantee, Inc.
Sr.
  – Senior
Sub.
  – Subordinated
VRD
  – Variable Rate Demand
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
 
(a) Principal and/or interest payments are secured by the bond insurance company listed.
(b) Underlying security related to Dealer Trusts entered into by the Trust. See Note 1I.
(c) Security subject to the alternative minimum tax.
(d) Zero coupon bond issued at a discount.
(e) Security has an irrevocable call by the issuer or mandatory put by the holder. Maturity date reflects such call or put.
(f) Advance refunded; secured by an escrow fund of U.S. Government obligations or other highly rated collateral.
(g) Interest or dividend rate is redetermined periodically. Rate shown is the rate in effect on August 31, 2012.
(h) Security is subject to a shortfall agreement which may require the Trust to pay amounts to a counterparty in the event of a significant decline in the market value of the security underlying the Dealer Trusts. In case of a shortfall, the maximum potential amount of payments the Trust could ultimately be required to make under the agreement is $825,000. However, such shortfall payment would be reduced by the proceeds from the sale of the security underlying the Dealer Trusts.
(i) Demand security payable upon demand by the Fund at specified time intervals no greater than thirteen months. Interest rate is redetermined periodically. Rate shown is the rate in effect on August 31, 2012.
(j) This table provides a listing of those entities that have either issued, guaranteed, backed or otherwise enhanced the credit quality of more than 5% of the securities held in the portfolio. In instances where the entity has guaranteed, backed or otherwise enhanced the credit quality of a security, it is not primarily responsible for the issuer’s obligations but may be called upon to satisfy the issuer’s obligations.
 
         
Entities   Percentage
 
Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
    19.1 %
 
National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
    13.6  
 
American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
    8.5  
 
Assured Guaranty Corp.
    7.3  
 
(k) Floating rate note obligations related to securities held. The interest rates shown reflect the rates in effect at August 31, 2012. At August 31, 2012, the Trust’s investments with a value of $14,731,377 are held by Dealer Trusts and serve as collateral for the $8,425,000 in the floating rate note obligations outstanding at that date.
 
Portfolio Composition
 
By credit sector, based on Total Investments
As of August 31, 2012
 
 
         
Revenue Bonds
    77.6 %
 
General Obligation Bonds
    11.5  
 
Pre-refunded Bonds
    7.3  
 
Other
    3.6  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
11        Invesco Value Municipal Securities


 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
August 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
 
 
         
 
Assets:
 
Investments, at value (Cost $101,909,555)
  $ 109,928,849  
 
Receivable for interest
    1,108,690  
 
Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans
    7,168  
 
Total assets
    111,044,707  
 
 
Liabilities:
 
Floating rate note obligations
    8,425,000  
 
Payable for:
       
Investments purchased
    878,091  
 
Amount due custodian
    689,843  
 
Accrued other operating expenses
    18,571  
 
Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans
    66,955  
 
Total liabilities
    10,078,460  
 
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
  $ 100,966,247  
 
 
Net assets consist of:
 
Shares of beneficial interest
  $ 94,895,227  
 
Undistributed net investment income
    662,206  
 
Undistributed net realized gain (loss)
    (2,610,480 )
 
Unrealized appreciation
    8,019,294  
 
    $ 100,966,247  
 
 
Shares outstanding, $0.01 par value per share, with an unlimited number of shares authorized:
 
Outstanding
    6,591,387  
 
Net asset value per share
  $ 15.32  
 
Market value per share
  $ 14.85  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
12        Invesco Value Municipal Securities


 

Statement of Operations
 
For the six months ended August 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
 
 
         
 
Investment income:
 
Interest
  $ 2,296,774  
 
 
Expenses:
 
Advisory fees
    135,538  
 
Administrative services fees
    25,206  
 
Custodian fees
    1,705  
 
Interest, facilities and maintenance fees
    26,396  
 
Transfer agent fees
    4,634  
 
Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits
    16,018  
 
Registration and filing fees
    18,520  
 
Other
    34,157  
 
Total expenses
    262,174  
 
Net investment income
    2,034,600  
 
 
Realized and unrealized gain from:
 
Net realized gain from investment securities
    453,336  
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation of investment securities
    945,095  
 
Net realized and unrealized gain
    1,398,431  
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 3,433,031  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
 
For the six months ended August 31, 2012 and the year ended February 29, 2012
(Unaudited)
 
 
                 
    August 31,
  February 29,
    2012   2012
 
 
Operations:
 
Net investment income
  $ 2,034,600     $ 4,095,640  
 
Net realized gain (loss)
    453,336       (336,106 )
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation
    945,095       8,732,176  
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    3,433,031       12,491,710  
 
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from net investment income
    (1,977,415 )     (3,888,917 )
 
Net increase in net assets
    1,456,616       8,602,793  
 
 
Net assets:
 
Beginning of period
    99,510,631       90,907,838  
 
End of period (includes undistributed net investment income of $662,206 and $605,021, respectively)
  $ 100,966,247     $ 99,510,631  
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements
 
August 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
 
 
NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies
 
Invesco Value Municipal Securities (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as a diversified, closed-end series management investment company.
  The Trust’s investment objective is to provide current income which is exempt from federal income tax.
  The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.
    Securities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, individual trading characteristics and other market data. Securities with a demand feature exercisable within one to seven days are valued at par. Debt securities are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt securities involve some risk of default with respect to interest and principal payments.
    Securities for which market quotations either are not readily available or are unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Some of the factors which may be considered in determining fair value are fundamental analytical data relating to the investment; the nature and duration of any restrictions on transferability or disposition; trading in similar securities by the same issuer or comparable companies; relevant political, economic or issuer specific news; and other relevant factors under the circumstances.
    Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Bond premiums and discounts are amortized and/or accreted for financial reporting purposes.
    The Trust may periodically participate in litigation related to Trust investments. As such, the Trust may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
    Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Trust’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Trust’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Trust and the investment adviser.
 
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C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from income are declared and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized capital gain, if any, are generally paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Trust may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Trust intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Trust’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Trust will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.
    In addition, the Trust intends to invest in such municipal securities to allow it to qualify to pay shareholders “exempt dividends”, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.
    The Trust files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Trust is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Trust monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
G. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts, including the Trust’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
H. Interest, Facilities and Maintenance Fees — Interest, Facilities and Maintenance Fees include interest and related borrowing costs such as commitment fees and other expenses associated with lines of credit and interest and administrative expenses related to establishing and maintaining floating rate note obligations, if any.
I. Floating Rate Note Obligations — The Trust invests in inverse floating rate securities, such as Residual Interest Bonds (“RIBs”) or Tender Option Bonds (“TOBs”) for investment purposes and to enhance the yield of the Trust. Inverse floating rate investments tend to underperform the market for fixed rate bonds in a rising interest rate environment, but tend to outperform the market for fixed rate bonds when interest rates decline or remain relatively stable. Such transactions may be purchased in the secondary market without first owning the underlying bond or by the sale of fixed rate bonds by the Trust to special purpose trusts established by a broker dealer (“Dealer Trusts”) in exchange for cash and residual interests in the Dealer Trusts’ assets and cash flows, which are in the form of inverse floating rate securities. The Dealer Trusts finance the purchases of the fixed rate bonds by issuing floating rate notes to third parties and allowing the Trust to retain residual interests in the bonds. The floating rate notes issued by the Dealer Trusts have interest rates that reset weekly and the floating rate note holders have the option to tender their notes to the Dealer Trusts for redemption at par at each reset date. The residual interests held by the Trust (inverse floating rate investments) include the right of the Trust (1) to cause the holders of the floating rate notes to tender their notes at par at the next interest rate reset date, and (2) to transfer the municipal bond from the Dealer Trusts to the Trust, thereby collapsing the Dealer Trusts.
    TOBs are presently classified as private placement securities. Private placement securities are subject to restrictions on resale because they have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or are otherwise not readily marketable. As a result of the absence of a public trading market for these securities, they may be less liquid than publicly traded securities. Although these securities may be resold in privately negotiated transactions, the prices realized from these sales could be less than those originally paid by the Trust or less than what may be considered the fair value of such securities.
    The Trust accounts for the transfer of bonds to the Dealer Trusts as secured borrowings, with the securities transferred remaining in the Trust’s investment assets, and the related floating rate notes reflected as Trust liabilities under the caption Floating rate note obligations on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Trust records the interest income from the fixed rate bonds under the caption Interest and records the expenses related to floating rate obligations and any administrative expenses of the Dealer Trusts as a component of Interest, facilities and maintenance fees on the Statement of Operations.
    The Trust generally invests in inverse floating rate securities that include embedded leverage, thus exposing the Trust to greater risks and increased costs. The primary risks associated with inverse floating rate securities are varying degrees of liquidity and the changes in the value of such securities in response to changes in market rates of interest to a greater extent than the value of an equal principal amount of a fixed rate security having similar credit quality, redemption provisions and maturity which may cause the Trust’s net asset value to be more volatile than if it had not invested in inverse floating rate securities. In certain instances, the short-term floating rate interests created by the special purpose trust may not be able to be sold to third parties or, in the case of holders tendering (or putting) such interests for repayment of principal, may not be able to be remarketed to third parties. In such cases, the special purpose trust holding the long-term fixed rate bonds may be collapsed. In the case of RIBs or TOBs created by the contribution of long-term fixed income bonds by the Trust, the Trust will then be required to repay the principal amount of the tendered securities. During times of market volatility, illiquidity or uncertainty, the Trust could be required to sell other portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time to raise cash to meet that obligation.
 
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J. Other Risks — The value of, payment of interest on, repayment of principal for and the ability to sell a municipal security may be affected by constitutional amendments, legislative enactments, executive orders, administrative regulations, voter initiatives and the economics of the regions in which the issuers are located.
    Since many municipal securities are issued to finance similar projects, especially those relating to education, health care, transportation and utilities, conditions in those sectors can affect the overall municipal securities market and a Trust’s investments in municipal securities.
    There is some risk that a portion or all of the interest received from certain tax-free municipal securities could become taxable as a result of determinations by the Internal Revenue Service.
 
NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
 
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Trust pays an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of 0.27% of the Trust’s average weekly net assets.
  Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Trust, may pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Trust based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Sub-Adviser(s).
  The Adviser had contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit the Trust operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) to 0.54%. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the Trust’s expenses to exceed the limit reflected above: (1) interest, facilities and maintenance fees; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Trust has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. The fee waiver agreement terminated on June 30, 2012. The Advisor did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under this limitation.
  The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Trust has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Trust. For the six months ended August 31, 2012, expenses incurred under these agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees.
  Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of Invesco.
 
NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information
 
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
    Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
    Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
    Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Trust’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.
  The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of August 31, 2012. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
 
                                 
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
 
Municipal Obligations
  $     $ 109,928,849     $     $ 109,928,849  
 
 
NOTE 4—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
 
“Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits” include amounts accrued by the Trust to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Trust. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Trust, and “Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits” also include amounts accrued by the Trust to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Trusts in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees are eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provides for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Trust may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. “Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits” include amounts accrued by the Trust to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Trust.
 
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NOTE 5—Cash Balances and Borrowings
 
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”), the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.
  Inverse floating rate obligations resulting from the transfer of bonds to Dealer Trusts are accounted for as secured borrowings. The average floating rate notes outstanding and average annual interest and fees related to inverse floating rate note obligations during the six months ended August 31, 2012 were $6,470,714 and 0.81%, respectively.
 
NOTE 6—Tax Information
 
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. Reclassifications are made to the Trust’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Trust’s fiscal year-end.
  Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Trust to utilize. The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) eliminated the eight-year carryover period for capital losses that arise in taxable years beginning after its enactment date of December 22, 2010. Consequently, these capital losses can be carried forward for an unlimited period. However, capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Additionally, post-enactment capital loss carryovers will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
  The Trust had a capital loss carryforward as of February 29, 2012 which expires as follows:
 
                         
Capital Loss Carryforward*
Expiration   Short-Term   Long-Term   Total
 
February 28, 2017
  $ 2,611,249     $     $ 2,611,249  
 
February 28, 2019
    123,639             123,639  
 
Not subject to expiration
          194,079       194,079  
 
    $ 2,734,888     $ 194,079     $ 2,928,967  
 
Capital loss carryforward as of the date listed above is reduced for limitations, if any, to the extent required by the Internal Revenue Code.
 
NOTE 7—Investment Securities
 
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Trust during the six months ended August 31, 2012 was $18,830,902 and $15,571,212, respectively. Cost of investments on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
 
         
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investment Securities on a Tax Basis
 
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investment securities
  $ 7,904,501  
 
Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investment securities
    (253 )
 
Net unrealized appreciation of investment securities
  $ 7,904,248  
 
Cost of investments for tax purposes is $102,024,601.        
 
NOTE 8—Shares of Beneficial Interest
 
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:
 
                 
    August 31,
  February 29,
    2012   2012
 
Beginning shares
    6,591,387       6,591,387  
 
Shares issued through dividend reinvestment
           
 
Ending shares
    6,591,387       6,591,387  
 
 
  The Trustees have approved share repurchases whereby the Trust may, when appropriate, purchase shares in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at a price not above market value or net asset value, whichever is lower at the time of purchase.
 
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NOTE 9—Dividends
 
The Trust declared the following dividends to shareholders from net investment income subsequent to August 31, 2012:
 
                         
Declaration Date   Amount Per Share   Record Date   Payable Date
 
September 4, 2012
  $ 0.05       September 18, 2012       September 28, 2012  
 
October 8, 2012
  $ 0.13       October 12, 2012       October 31, 2012  
 
 
NOTE 10—Financial Highlights
 
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Trust outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
 
                                                         
    Six months
      Four months
               
    ended
  Year ended
  ended
               
    August 31,
  February 29,
  February 28,
  Years ended October 31,
    2012   2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 15.10     $ 13.79     $ 14.63     $ 14.14     $ 13.31     $ 15.00     $ 15.30  
 
Net investment income(a)
    0.31       0.62       0.20       0.58       0.60       0.62       0.63  
 
Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized)
    0.21       1.28       (0.85 )     0.49       0.87       (1.63 )     (0.27 )
 
Total income (loss) from investment operations
    0.52       1.90       (0.65 )     1.07       1.47       (1.01 )     0.36  
 
Less distributions from:
                                                       
Dividends from net investment income
    (0.30 )     (0.59 )     (0.19 )     (0.57 )     (0.61 )     (0.66 )     (0.63 )
 
Distributions from net realized gains
                      (0.01 )     (0.03 )     (0.03 )     (0.04 )
 
Total distributions
    (0.30 )     (0.59 )     (0.19 )     (0.58 )     (0.64 )     (0.69 )     (0.67 )
 
Anti-dilutive effect of shares repurchased(a)
                                  0.01       0.01  
 
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 15.32     $ 15.10     $ 13.79     $ 14.63     $ 14.14     $ 13.31     $ 15.00  
 
Market value, end of period
  $ 14.85     $ 15.01     $ 12.78     $ 14.12     $ 13.25     $ 12.47     $ 14.11  
 
Total return at net asset value(b)
    3.53 %     14.21 %     (4.36 )%     7.90 %                        
 
Total return at market value(c)
    0.96 %     22.50 %     (8.16 )%     11.14 %     11.52 %     (7.17 )%     2.94 %
 
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)
  $ 100,966     $ 99,511     $ 90,908     $ 96,402     $ 93,218     $ 87,744     $ 99,471  
 
Portfolio turnover rate(d)
    15 %     15 %     5 %     9 %     13 %     11 %     12 %
 
 
Ratios/supplemental data based on average net assets:
 
Ratio of expenses:
                                                       
With fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements
    0.52 %(e)     0.47 %     0.56 %(f)     0.54 %     0.56 %(g)     0.66 %(g)     0.90 %(g)
 
With fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements excluding interest, facilities and maintenance fees(h)
    0.47 %(e)     0.45 %     0.54 %(f)     0.51 %     0.54 %(g)     0.53 %(g)     0.52 %(g)
 
Without fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements
    0.52 %(e)     0.47 %     0.56 %(f)     0.55 %     0.56 %(g)     0.66 %(g)     0.90 %(g)
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
    4.05 %(e)     4.31 %     4.42 %(f)     4.03 %     4.42 %(g)     4.27 %(g)     4.21 %(g)
 
Rebate from Morgan Stanley affiliate
                            0.00 %(i)     0.00 %(i)     0.01 %(i)
 
(a) Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b) Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(c) Total return assumes an investment at the share market price at the beginning of the period indicated, reinvestment of all distributions for the period in accordance with the Trust’s dividend reinvestment plan, and sale of all shares at the closing share market price at the end of the period indicated. Not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(e) Ratios are annualized and based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $99,639.
(f) Annualized.
(g) The ratios reflect the rebate of certain Fund expenses in connection with investments in a Morgan Stanley affiliate during the period. The effect of the rebate on the ratios is disclosed in the above table as “Rebate from Morgan Stanley affiliate”.
(h) For the years ended October 31, 2010 and prior, ratio does not exclude facilities and maintenance fees.
(i) Amount is less than 0.005%.
 
NOTE 11—Significant Event
 
The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) and the shareholders of the Trust have approved the redomestication of the Trust, a Massachusetts business trust, into a Delaware statutory trust pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Redomestication (the “Redomestication”). The Board and the shareholders also approved an Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which the Trust merged with and into Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust (the “Acquiring Trust”) in accordance with the Delaware Statutory Trust Act (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, all of the assets and liabilities of the Trust became assets and liabilities of the Acquiring Trust, the Trust’s shareholders became shareholders of the Acquiring Trust and the Trust ceased operations. The Redomestication and the Merger was consummated on October 15, 2012.
 
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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
 
 
The Board of Trustees (the Board) of Invesco Value Municipal Securities (the Fund) is required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to approve annually the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds (the sub-advisory contracts) with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers). During contract renewal meetings held on June 19-20, 2012, the Board as a whole, and the disinterested or “independent” Trustees, who comprise 80% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts for another year, effective July 1, 2012. In doing so, the Board considered the process that it follows in reviewing and approving the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts and the information that it is provided. The Board determined that the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts are in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and the compensation to Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the agreements is fair and reasonable.
 
The Board’s Fund Evaluation Process
The Board’s Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees, each of which is primarily responsible for overseeing the management of a number of the closed-end funds and all of the open-end funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet throughout the year to review the performance of their assigned funds, including reviewing materials prepared under the direction of the independent Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. Over the course of each year, the Sub-Committees meet with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review the performance, investment objective(s), policies, strategies, limitations and investment risks of these funds. The Sub-Committees meet regularly and at designated contract renewal meetings each year to conduct a review of the performance, fees, expenses and other matters related to their assigned Invesco Funds. Each Sub-Committee recommends to the Investments Committee, which in turn recommends to the full Board, whether and on what terms to approve the continuance of each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts for another year.
  During the contract renewal process, the Trustees receive comparative performance and fee data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Invesco Advisers and an independent company, Lipper Inc. (Lipper). The Trustees also receive an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. The independent Trustees are assisted in their annual evaluation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement by the Senior Officer and by independent legal counsel. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel, the independent Trustees also discuss the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in private sessions with the Senior Officer and independent legal counsel.
  In evaluating the fairness and reasonableness of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, the Board considered, among other things, the factors discussed below. The Trustees also considered information provided in connection with fund mergers approved by the Trustees. The Trustees recognized that the advisory fees for the Invesco Funds include advisory fees that are the result of years of review and negotiation between the Trustees and Invesco Advisers as well as advisory fees previously approved by a different board that, at the time, was responsible for overseeing Morgan Stanley funds, which have become Invesco Funds following the acquisition of the retail mutual fund business of Morgan Stanley. The Trustees’ deliberations and conclusions in a particular year may be based in part on their deliberations and conclusions regarding these same arrangements throughout the year and in prior years. One Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee.
  The discussion below serves as the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. Unless otherwise stated, this information is current as of June 20, 2012, and may not reflect consideration of factors that became known to the Board after that date, including, for example, changes to the Fund’s performance, advisory fees, expense limitations and/or fee waivers.
 
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A.  Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers
The Board reviewed the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the performance of Invesco Advisers in providing these services, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager or managers, with whom the Sub-Committees met during the year. The Board’s review of the qualifications of Invesco Advisers to provide advisory services included the Board’s consideration of Invesco Advisers’ performance and investment process oversight, independent credit analysis and investment risk management.
  In determining whether to continue the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the Board considered the prior relationship between Invesco Advisers and the Fund, as well as the Board’s knowledge of Invesco Advisers’ operations, and concluded that it is beneficial to maintain the current relationship, in part because of such prior relationship and knowledge. The Board also considered services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds such as various back office support functions, equity and fixed income trading operations, internal audit, and legal and compliance. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory and consistent with the terms of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement.
  The Board reviewed the services provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory and consistent with the terms of the Fund’s sub-advisory contracts.
 
B.  Fund Performance
The Board considered Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve
 
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the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
  The Board compared the Fund’s performance during the past one, three and five calendar years to the performance of funds in the Lipper performance. The Board noted that there was only one other fund in the performance universe and that the Fund’s performance was above the performance of the other fund in the one, three and five year periods. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.
 
C.  Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fee Waivers
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual advisory fee rate to the contractual advisory fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Lipper expense group at a common asset level. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual advisory fee rate was below the contractual advisory fee rate of the one other fund in its expense group.
  The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other funds or client accounts in a manner substantially similar to the management of the Fund.
  The Board also considered the services provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the allocation of fees between Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provides services to sub-advised Invesco Funds, including oversight of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as well as the additional services described above other than day-to-day portfolio management. The Board also noted that the sub-advisory fees have no direct effect on the Fund or its shareholders, as they are paid by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.
  Based upon the information and considerations described above, the Board concluded that the Fund’s advisory and sub-advisory fees are fair and reasonable.
 
D.  Economies of Scale
The Board noted that most closed-end funds do not have fund level breakpoints because closed-end funds generally do not experience substantial asset growth after the initial public offering. The Board noted that although the Fund does not benefit from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints, the Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds and other clients advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers proposes sharing economies of scale in administration expenses by lowering per class administrative fees.
 
E.  Profitability and Financial Resources
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Board reviewed with Invesco Advisers the methodology used to prepare the profitability information. The Board considered the profitability of Invesco Advisers in connection with managing the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its subsidiaries provide to the Invesco Funds. The Board noted that although Invesco Advisers received a minimal amount of revenues from advising the Fund, Invesco Advisers and its subsidiaries did not make a profit from managing the Fund as a result of expenses. The Board received and accepted information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and each Affiliated Sub-Adviser are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
 
F.  Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for their provision of administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; that the services are required for the operation of the Fund; that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates can provide services, the nature and quality of which are at least equal to those provided by others offering the same or similar services; and that the fees for such services are fair and reasonable in light of the usual and customary charges by others for services of the same nature and quality.
  The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. Invesco Advisers noted that the Fund does not execute brokerage transactions through “soft dollar” arrangements to any significant degree.
  The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the Fund’s investment of uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
 
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Proxy Results
 
 
An Annual Meeting (“Meeting”) of Shareholders of Invesco Value Municipal Securities (the “Fund”) was held on July 17, 2012. The Meeting was held for the following purpose:
 
(1)  Elect six Trustees to its Board of Trustees, each of whom will serve for a three-year term or until a successor has been duly elected and qualified.
 
The results of the voting on the above matter were as follows:
 
                                     
                    Votes
    Matter           Votes For   Against
 
 
(1)
  James T. Bunch     6,206,993       161,295  
    Bruce L. Crockett     6,201,404       166,884  
    Rodney F. Dammeyer     6,187,602       180,686  
    Jack M. Fields     6,194,552       173,736  
    Martin L. Flanagan     6,193,690       174,598  
    Carl Frischling     6,175,148       193,140  
 
The Meeting was adjourned until August 14, 2012, with respect to the following proposal:
 
(1)  Approval of an Agreement and Plan of Redomestication that provides for the reorganization of the Fund as a Delaware statutory trust.
 
The results of the voting on the above matter were as follows:
 
                                     
            Votes
  Votes
  Broker
    Matter   Votes For   Against   Abstain   Non-Votes
 
 
(1)
  Approval of an Agreement and Plan of Redomestication that provides for the reorganization of the Fund as a Delaware statutory trust     3,311,178       97,057       138,488       2,865,881  
 
The merger proposal was adjourned until September 25, 2012. Results from the adjourned meeting will be reflected in the next report to shareholders.
 
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Trust holdings and proxy voting information
The Trust provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Trust’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Trust files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. Shareholders can also look up the Trust’s Forms N-Q on the SEC website at sec.gov. Copies of the Trust’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file number for the Trust is shown below.
     A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 341 2929 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.
     Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12 months ended June 30, 2012, is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. In addition, this information is available on the SEC website at sec.gov.
     Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
There were no amendments to the Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that applies to the Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) and Principal Financial Officer (“PFO”) during the period covered by the report. The Registrant did not grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from any provisions of the Code to the PEO or PFO during the period covered by this report.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included as part of the reports to stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a)   As of August 13, 2012, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the officers of the Registrant, including the Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) and Principal Financial Officer (“PFO”), to assess the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures, as that term is defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”), as amended. Based on that evaluation, the Registrant’s officers, including the PEO and PFO, concluded that, as of August 13, 2012, the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were reasonably designed to ensure: (1) that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is

 


 

    recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (2) that material information relating to the Registrant is made known to the PEO and PFO as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
(b)   There have been no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by the report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12.   EXHIBITS.
     
12(a)(1)
  Not applicable.
 
   
12(a)(2)
  Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
 
   
12(a)(3)
  Not applicable.
 
   
12(b)
  Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 


 

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.
Registrant: Invesco Value Municipal Securities
         
By:
  /s/ Philip A. Taylor    
 
 
 
     Philip A. Taylor
   
 
       Principal Executive Officer    
 
       
Date:
  November 8, 2012    
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and 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/ Philip A. Taylor    
 
 
 
     Philip A. Taylor
   
 
       Principal Executive Officer    
 
       
Date:
  November 8, 2012    
 
       
By:
  /s/ Sheri Morris    
 
 
 
     Sheri Morris
   
 
       Principal Financial Officer    
 
       
Date:
  November 8, 2012    

 


 

EXHIBIT INDEX
     
12(a) (1)
  Not applicable.
 
   
12(a) (2)
  Certifications of principal executive officer and Principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
 
   
12(a) (3)
  Not applicable.
 
   
12(b)
  Certifications of principal executive officer and Principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.