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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 811-21654
Pioneer Floating Rate Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP code)
Terrence J. Cullen, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.,
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 742-7825
Date of fiscal year end: November 30
Date of reporting period: December 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Pioneer Floating
Rate Trust
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Table of Contents
President's Letter 2
Portfolio Management Discussion 4
Portfolio Summary 10
Prices and Distributions 11
Performance Update 12
Schedule of Investments 13
Financial Statements 42
Financial Highlights 46
Notes to Financial Statements 48
Trustees, Officers and Service Providers 62
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President's Letter
Dear Shareowner,
The first half of 2016 has featured some remarkable twists and turns in the
global economy. The year began on shaky footing as surging market volatility
brought about by fears of weaker global economic growth as well as falling oil
prices depressed returns for investors. In the US, both equity and fixed-income
markets declined significantly through the first six weeks of the year, only to
recover the losses by the end of the first quarter when market sentiment
shifted, due in part to accommodative monetary policies from the world's central
banks.
Midway through the first quarter, for example, the US Federal Reserve System
(the Fed) backed off plans to raise interest rates four times in 2016, and the
European Central Bank announced a more comprehensive asset-purchasing program in
the hopes of encouraging lending, and boosting both inflation and economic
growth. The markets responded with a solid rally. By the end of May, in fact, US
equities, as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, had generated a solid
year-to-date (YTD) return of 3.55%, and the YTD return (as of 5/31/16) of the
Barclays Aggregate Bond Index, a common measure of the US fixed-income market,
was 3.45%.
As markets began to settle down, the Brexit vote - the vote confirming that the
United Kingdom (UK) would exit the European Union (EU) - surprised many, and the
rollercoaster ride began once again. The market sold off sharply in the first
few days after the vote, then rallied as investors sought bargains created by
the initial post-Brexit sell-off, and as more, less ominous information about
the implications of the Brexit results came to light.
From a macroeconomic perspective, Pioneer believes the negative economic impact
of Brexit on the US should be more limited compared with its effects on the UK
and Europe. However, we expect reduced global demand due to a higher level of
uncertainty and risk aversion among investors. While the spillover effects on
the US economy are unclear, we think it possible that, in the event of a
significant negative economic impact, the Fed might consider other monetary
policy options. Globally, we believe that central banks are ready to act and
that their initial focus will be to stabilize the markets and provide liquidity,
if needed.
While the Brexit vote is now official, the expectation is that the actual
process of separating the UK from the EU could take at least two years. Only in
the next several months may we begin to see signs of what path Europe will
follow as it adapts to the reality of an EU without one of its most prominent
members. Over the medium-term, however, we believe uncertainties over the future
of Europe and central banks' reactions will likely dominate financial markets,
and we believe the news flow surrounding Brexit will continue to weigh on
riskier assets. Competing for headlines, too, is the current financial condition
of many European banks. Ultimately, we think that the political and monetary
policy responses will be the major variables when it comes to managing an
orderly
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Brexit. In addition, as the second half of 2016 gets underway, we continue to
see central bank policies as generally supportive of the US economy -- for which
we maintain an expectation of modest growth this year.
Aside from the Brexit-caused uncertainties, economies around the world in both
developed and emerging markets are experiencing deep structural changes. Current
challenges include incomplete debt deleveraging in both emerging and developed
markets, where debt levels continue to grow, the transition of many emerging
markets economies from export/investment-driven models to more domestic
demand-driven models, and aging populations, which are reducing productivity and
limiting economic growth potential (primarily in the developed markets but also
in emerging markets such as China). Geopolitical instability on many fronts, the
rising risk of policy mistakes, and market liquidity issues combine to increase
the possibility of sharp swings in asset values. Meanwhile, in the US, as always
in a presidential election year, the political rhetoric of 2016 has the
potential to impact domestic sectors such as health care.
Throughout Pioneer's history, we have believed in the importance of active
management. During periods of market volatility, we view the value of active
management as even more compelling. Our experienced and tenured investment teams
focus on identifying value across global markets using proprietary research,
careful risk management, and a long-term perspective. We believe our shareowners
can benefit from the experience and tenure of our investment teams as well as
the insights generated from our extensive research process.
As always, and particularly during times of market uncertainty, we encourage you
to work with your financial advisor to develop an overall investment plan that
addresses both your short- and long-term goals, and to implement such a plan in
a disciplined manner.
We greatly appreciate the trust you have placed in us and look forward to
continuing to serve you in the future.
Sincerely,
/s/ Lisa M. Jones
Lisa M. Jones
President and CEO
Pioneer Investment Management USA Inc.
May 31, 2016
Any information in this shareowner report regarding market or economic trends or
the factors influencing the Fund's historical or future performance are
statements of opinion as of the date of this report. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results.
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Portfolio Management Discussion | 5/31/16
Floating-rate bank loan investments rallied over the latter half of the
six-month period ended May 31, 2016, which resulted in the asset class producing
healthy, positive returns for the full six months. In the following interview,
Jonathan Sharkey discusses the factors that affected the performance of Pioneer
Floating Rate Trust during the six-month period. Mr. Sharkey, a senior vice
president and a portfolio manager at Pioneer, is responsible for the day-to-day
management of the Trust.
Q How did the Trust perform during the six-month period ended May 31, 2016?
A Pioneer Floating Rate Trust returned 3.60% at net asset value and 6.59% at
market price during the six-month period ended May 31, 2016, while the
Trust's benchmark, the Barclays US High Yield Loans Index (the Barclays
Index), returned 3.81% at net asset value. Unlike the Trust, the Barclays
Index does not use leverage. While the use of leverage increases investment
opportunity, it also increases investment risk. During the same six-month
period, the average return (at market price) of the 22 closed end funds in
Lipper's Loan Participation Funds category (which may or may not be
leveraged) was 7.60%.
The shares of the Trust were selling at a 9.41% discount to net asset value
on May 31, 2016.
The Trust's standard, 30-day SEC yield was 5.37% at the end of the six-
month period on May 31, 2016*.
Q How would you describe the investment environment for bank loans during the
six-month period ended May 31, 2016?
A It was a difficult market for floating-rate bank loans - as well as for
credit-sensitive investments in general - over the first half of the
six-month period. The challenging environment that predominated for most of
2015 persisted, an environment in which credit-sensitive investments had
fallen into disfavor amid growing investor worries about the health of the
world economy. Several factors drove the downturn in the prices of credit-
sensitive securities, including falling prices of oil and other basic
commodities, evidence of slowing economic growth in China, and a resurgent
debt crisis in Greece that raised concerns about the prospects for the
wider European economy.
Given that backdrop, floating-rate loans, as measured by the Barclays
Index, posted negative total returns over the first half of the six-month
period (from December 2015 through February 2016). In March, however, loan
* The 30-day SEC yield is a standardized formula that is based on the
hypothetical annualized earning power (investment income only) of the
Trust's portfolio securities during the period indicated.
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prices bounced back sharply as oil prices stabilized and began to rise,
with the recovery continuing over the following two months. News that the
Chinese government's fiscal policies were becoming more accommodative in
the hopes of spurring economic growth also buoyed the loan market, as did
the more dovish stance adopted by the US Federal Reserve System (the Fed) -
at least for the short term - with regard to further tightening of domestic
monetary policy. The Fed began its tightening cycle by raising the Federal
funds rate by 0.25% in December of 2015, but then indicated a more cautious
approach as the global economy and the capital markets got off to a rocky
start in early 2016.
After losing ground in the first half of the period, the Trust's benchmark,
the Barclays Index, generated a 6.12% return over the final three months,
and finished the six months with a return of 3.81%.
Q Which of your investment decisions had the biggest effects on the Trust's
benchmark-relative performance during the six-month period ended May 31,
2016?
A Consistent with our traditional approach of favoring a somewhat higher-
quality portfolio in comparison with the makeup of the Barclays Index, the
Trust's return at net asset value outperformed the benchmark during the
market decline from December through February, but slightly lagged the
benchmark's return during the rally in the second half of the period. Over
the first five months of 2016, single B-rated loans in the Barclays Index
have returned almost 1.25% more than those rated BB, while credits rated
CCC have returned roughly 6.25% more than BBs. These figures underscore how
lower-quality "risk-on" assets have outperformed the rest of the loan
market of late, a factor that detracted from the Trust's benchmark-relative
performance in the second half of the six-month period.
The biggest positive contributors to the Trust's absolute performance
during the period were holdings in consumer cyclicals and consumer
non-cyclicals. On the other hand, holdings in the insurance and energy
sectors detracted from the Trust's returns. Energy loans benefited from
increases in oil prices only toward the end of the period, thus limiting
the positive offset to energy's poor performance earlier in the period.
In comparison with the Barclays Index, the Trust's modest overweights to
the industrials and basic industries sectors, and a moderate overweight to
capital goods made the largest positive contributions to benchmark-
relative performance during the six-month period. Security selection drove
the Trust's better benchmark-relative performance in the industrials and
basic industries sectors, while sector allocation/weighting drove stronger
relative performance in capital goods.
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The biggest detractors from the Trust's benchmark-relative performance
during the period were moderate underweights to technology, consumer
cyclicals, and communications (broadcasting, papers, cable, telecom). In
addition to the underweight allocations, security selection results also
detracted from the Trust's benchmark-relative performance in both consumer
cyclicals and communications.
In other asset classes, the Trust's performance was helped by the
portfolio's allocations to high-yield corporate bonds, equities, and
event-linked bonds issued by property casualty insurers (each asset class
representing less than 2% of the Trust's total Investment portfolio).
Individual positions in the portfolio that detracted from the Trust's
benchmark-relative performance during the period included loans to energy
corporations EP Energy, a gas company that has felt the effects of low
natural gas prices, and Dixie Electric, which provides electrical services
to oil-drilling rigs. Other underperformers that detracted from
benchmark-relative results included loans to Endemol, a producer of reality
television shows, and to managed-care health insurer Medical Card Systems.
Individual positions that aided the Trust's benchmark-relative returns
during the six-month period included loans to Securus, a telephone company
specializing in service to prisons and other correctional facilities; to
Fortescue, an iron-ore mining corporation; to Jonah Energy, an oil and gas
production company; and to Laureate, a for-profit higher-education
corporation.
Q How did the level of leverage in the Trust change over the six-month period
ended May 31, 2016?
A The Trust employs leverage through a revolving credit facility. (See Note 7
to the financial statements).
At the end of the 6-month period on May 31, 2016, 32.0% of the Trust's
total managed assets were financed by leverage (or borrowed funds),
compared with 33.1% of the Trust's total managed assets financed by
leverage at the start of the period on December 1, 2015. During the 6-month
period, the Trust reduced the borrowing from the credit facility by a total
of $7 million to $143 million as of May 31, 2016. Due to the overall
decline in prices of bank loans during the period, a reduction in the
overall borrowing on the credit line was necessary in order to maintain the
asset coverage requirements specified by the credit agreement. The
percentage of the Trust's managed assets financed by leverage decreased
during the period due to the reduction of borrowings.
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Q Did the Trust invest in any derivative securities during the six-month
period ended May 31, 2016? If so, did those investments have an effect on
performance?
A Yes, the Trust had a small exposure to Markit CDX (a high-yield credit-
default-swap index) during the period. We made the investment to increase
portfolio liquidity, and the position did not have a material impact on the
Trust's benchmark-relative performance.
Q What factors affected the Trust's distributions to shareholders during the
six-month period ended May 31, 2016?
A The Trust's distributions remained stable during the six-month period.
Shareholders should be aware, however, that the Trust's distributions could
be negatively affected as older loans with higher yields are called back by
issuers and subsequently refinanced by loans with lower yields. In
addition, the Trust drew on accumulated net investment income in paying its
dividend during the period, but these reserves will be depleted over time.
Q What is your investment outlook?
A As the second half of the Trust's fiscal year began in early June,
investors keenly awaited two events likely to have an effect on the overall
bond market: the referendum vote on "Brexit," to determine whether the UK
should leave the European Union, and the Fed's next move with regard to
interest rates. The subsequent vote in support of Brexit that occurred
after period end has added volatility to the market, although we do not
expect it to have a major, longer-term effect on the domestic bank-loan
market. In early June, the Fed put off any immediate tightening of monetary
policy in the US when it left the Federal funds rate unchanged in the wake
of a disappointing May jobs report. In that report, the US Department of
Labor reported that monthly non-farm payrolls had increased by just 38,000
in May, a stark difference from the 160,000 increase anticipated by the
markets.
It appears the current market consensus is that the Fed will likely act
cautiously, perhaps raising rates only once or twice during the remainder
of 2016, with any actions to tighten monetary policy based on the US
central bank's assessment of the strength of the domestic economy.
Despite getting off to a slow start in the first quarter, during which
gross domestic product (GDP) growth fell short of 1%, we still believe US
GDP should be able to grow at a moderate pace of 2.00% to 2.25% in 2016.
Poor sales figures and a slowdown in capital spending - both tied to
weakness in the energy markets - played a role in the disappointing GDP
numbers in the first quarter; however, we still see persuasive evidence
that the domestic economy is strengthening. Even after the sluggish
employment numbers for May, new-job creation continues and employment
growth has been solid overall. (May's job numbers were eventually revised
even lower, to 11,000,
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but the picture was much rosier in June, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics
reported that non-farm payrolls increased by a seasonally adjusted 287,000
for the month.) Meanwhile, household formation and new-home construction
figures have been encouraging, and we are beginning to see early signs of
wage inflation.
While interest-rate hikes tend to be a problem for fixed-rate securities in
general, they can actually lead to improved performance for floating-rate
securities, as their rates can reset upward. In addition, floating-rate
loans, at current prices, have the potential for price appreciation.
Currently, about two-thirds of all floating-rate loans are priced either at
discounts to par (face) value, or at par value. We believe the prices of
these securities have the opportunity to move higher, especially given the
shortage of new-loan supply in today's market.
Going forward, we will continue to monitor carefully the factors that can
affect the performance of floating-rate investments, including supply and
demand, the strength of the economy, and the interest-rate outlook. We
continue to believe floating-rate loans, at current prices, offer
attractive investment value, especially when compared with more traditional
income-oriented investment alternatives, such as bond funds, which are
more vulnerable to price pressures in a rising-rate environment.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments on pages 13-41 for a full listing of
Trust securities.
All investments are subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal.
In the past several years, financial markets have experienced increased
volatility, depressed valuations, decreased liquidity, and heightened
uncertainty. These conditions may continue, recur, worsen, or spread.
The Trust may invest in derivative securities, which may include futures and
options, for a variety of purposes, including: in an attempt to hedge against
adverse changes in the marketplace of securities, interest rates or currency
exchange rates; as a substitute for purchasing or selling securities; to attempt
to increase the Trust's return as a non-hedging strategy that may be considered
speculative; and to manage portfolio characteristics. Using derivatives can
increase fund losses and reduce opportunities for gains when the market prices,
interest rates or the derivative instruments themselves behave in a way not
anticipated by the Trust. These types of instruments can increase price
fluctuation.
The Trust is not limited in the percentage of its assets that may be invested in
floating-rate senior loans and other securities which may be less liquid or
illiquid. Illiquid securities may be difficult to sell at a price reflective of
their value at times when the Trust believes it is desirable to do so and the
market price of illiquid securities is generally more volatile than that of more
liquid securities. Illiquid securities may be difficult to value, and investment
of the Trust's assets in illiquid securities may restrict the Trust's ability to
take advantage of market opportunities.
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The Trust employs leverage through a revolving credit facility. Leverage creates
significant risks, including the risk that the Trust's income or capital
appreciation from investments purchased with the proceeds of leverage will not
be sufficient to cover the cost of leverage, which may adversely affect the
return for shareowners.
The Trust is required to maintain certain regulatory and other asset coverage
requirements in connection with its use of leverage. In order to maintain
required asset coverage levels, the Trust may be required to reduce the amount
of leverage employed by the Trust, alter the composition of its investment
portfolio or take other actions at what might be inopportune times in the
market. Such actions could reduce the net earnings or returns to shareowners
over time, which is likely to result in a decrease in the market value of the
Trust's shares.
Investments in high-yield or lower-rated securities are subject to greater-than-
average risk. The Trust may invest in securities of issuers that are in default
or that are in bankruptcy.
Investing in foreign and/or emerging markets securities involves risks relating
to interest rates, currency exchange rates and economic and political
conditions.
These risks may increase share price volatility.
Any information in this shareholder report regarding market or economic trends
or the factors influencing the Trust's historical or future performance are
statements of opinion as of the date of this report. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results.
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Portfolio Summary | 5/31/16
Portfolio Diversification*
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(As a percentage of total investment portfolio)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A PIE CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Senior Secured Floating Rate Loan Interests 91.1%
Corporate Bonds & Notes 3.7%
Collateralized Loan Obligations 1.9%
Treasury Bill 0.8%
Exchange-Traded Funds 0.7%
Commercial Paper 0.7%
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations 0.6%
Common Stocks 0.3%
Repurchase Agreements 0.2%
* Includes investments in Insurance Linked Securities totaling 0.9% of total
investment portfolio.
10 Largest Holdings
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(As a percentage of long-term holdings)**
1. Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC, Term B Loan, 3.75%, 1/30/20 0.79%
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2. Telesat Canada, US Term B-2 Loan, 3.5%, 3/28/19 0.77
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3. McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 5.0%, 5/4/22 0.69
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4. Scientific Games International, Inc., Initial Term B-2 Loan, 6.0%, 10/1/21 0.68
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5. American Airlines, Inc., 2015 New Term Loan, 3.25%, 6/27/20 0.67
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6. Allison Transmission, Inc., Term Loan B-3, 3.5%, 8/23/19 0.66
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7. Affinion Group, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan, 6.75%, 4/30/18 0.64
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8. Evergreen Skills Lux S.a.r.l., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 5.75%, 4/28/21 0.64
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9. Altice US Finance I Corp. (Cequel Communications, LLC), Initial Term Loan,
4.25%, 12/14/22 0.58
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10. Nord Anglia Education Finance LLC, Initial Term Loan, 5.0%, 3/31/21 0.58
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** This list excludes temporary cash investments and derivative instruments.
The portfolio is actively managed, and current holdings may be different.
The holdings listed should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell
any security listed.
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Prices and Distributions | 5/31/16
Market Value per Common Share
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5/31/16 11/30/15
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Market Value $11.17 $10.83
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(Discount) (9.41)% (11.95)%
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Net Asset Value per Common Share
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5/31/16 11/30/15
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Net Asset Value $12.33 $12.30
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Distributions per Common Share:* 12/1/15-5/31/16
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Net Investment Short-Term Long-Term
Income Capital Gains Capital Gains
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$0.36 $ -- $ --
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Yields
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5/31/16 11/30/15
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30-day SEC Yield 5.37% 5.39%
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The data shown above represents past performance, which is no guarantee of
future results.
* The amount of distributions made to shareowners during the period was in
excess of the net investment income earned by the Trust during the period.
The Trust has accumulated undistributed net investment income which is part
of the Trust's NAV. A portion of this accumulated net investment income was
distributed to shareowners during the period. A decrease in distributions
may have a negative effect on the market value of the Trust's shares.
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Performance Update | 5/31/16
Investment Returns
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The mountain chart on the right shows the change in market value, including
reinvestment of dividends and distributions, of a $10,000 investment made in
shares of Pioneer Floating Rate Trust during the periods shown, compared with
the value of the Barclays U.S. High Yield Loans Index, an unmanaged index which
measures the performance of high-yield loans.
Average Annual Total Returns
(As of May 31, 2016)
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Barclays
Net U.S. High
Asset Yield
Value Market Loans
Period (NAV) Price Index
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10 Years 4.37% 3.89% 4.62%
5 Years 5.44 2.15 3.80
1 Year 2.21 2.11 0.65
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[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A MOUNTAIN CHART IN THE PRINTED MATERIAL]
Value of $10,000 Investment
Pioneer Floating Barclays U.S. High
Rate Trust Yield Loans Index
5/06 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
5/07 $ 12,128 $ 10,768
5/08 $ 9,990 $ 10,551
5/09 $ 6,740 $ 9,654
5/10 $ 10,516 $ 11,907
5/11 $ 13,166 $ 13,036
5/12 $ 12,914 $ 13,306
5/13 $ 14,877 $ 14,529
5/14 $ 14,322 $ 15,147
5/15 $ 14,343 $ 15,604
5/16 $ 14,646 $ 15,706
Call 1-800-225-6292 or visit us.pioneerinvestments.com for the most recent
month-end performance results. Current performance may be lower or higher than
the performance data quoted.
Performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results. Investment return and market price will fluctuate,
and your shares may trade below NAV, due to such factors as interest rate
changes, and the perceived credit quality of borrowers.
Total investment return does not reflect broker sales charges or commissions.
All performance is for shares of the Trust.
Shares of closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered.
There is a one-time public offering and, once issued, shares of closed-end funds
are bought and sold in the open market through a stock exchange and frequently
trade at prices lower than their NAV. NAV per share is total assets less total
liabilities, which include preferred shares, or borrowings, as applicable,
divided by the number of shares outstanding.
When NAV is lower than market price, dividends are assumed to be reinvested at
the greater of NAV or 95% of the market price. When NAV is higher, dividends are
assumed to be reinvested at prices obtained through open-market purchases under
the Trust's dividend reinvestment plan.
The performance table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes
that a shareowner would pay on Trust distributions or the sale of Trust shares.
Had these fees and taxes been reflected, performance would have been lower.
Index returns are calculated monthly, assume reinvestment of dividends and,
unlike Trust returns, do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. The
indices do not use leverage. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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Schedule of Investments | 5/31/16 (unaudited)
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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SENIOR SECURED FLOATING RATE LOAN
INTERESTS -- 132.3% of Net Assets*(a)
AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS -- 6.9%
Auto Parts & Equipment -- 5.6%
2,844,582 Allison Transmission, Inc., Term Loan B-3, 3.5%, 8/23/19 $ 2,854,894
2,376,000 BBB Industries US Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial
Term Loan, 6.0%, 11/3/21 2,376,295
1,886,830 Cooper Standard Intermediate Holdco 2 LLC, Term
Loan, 4.0%, 4/4/21 1,890,564
1,014,320 Electrical Components International, Inc., Term Loan B,
5.75%, 5/28/21 1,015,588
1,684,917 Federal-Mogul Corp., Tranche C Term Loan, 4.75%,
4/15/21 1,599,969
912,595 Gates Global LLC, Initial Dollar Term Loan, 4.25%, 7/6/21 882,936
1,674,500 Key Safety Systems, Inc., Initial Term Loan,
4.75%, 8/29/21 1,680,779
1,642,227 MPG Holdco I, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 3.75%, 10/20/21 1,643,694
1,148,200 TI Group Automotive Systems LLC, Initial US Term Loan,
4.5%, 6/30/22 1,153,941
2,052,144 Tower Automotive Holdings USA LLC, Refinancing Term
Loan, 4.0%, 4/23/20 2,047,013
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$ 17,145,673
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Automobile Manufacturers -- 0.8%
1,885,645 Chrysler Group LLC, Term Loan B, 3.5%, 5/24/17 $ 1,888,844
466,667 Visteon Corp., Initial Term Loan, 3.5%, 4/9/21 466,302
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$ 2,355,146
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Tires & Rubber -- 0.5%
1,500,000 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Second Lien Term Loan,
3.75%, 4/30/19 $ 1,503,516
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Total Automobiles & Components $ 21,004,335
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BANKS -- 0.3%
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance -- 0.3%
1,034,718 Ocwen Loan Servicing, Initial Term Loan, 5.5%, 2/15/18 $ 1,014,670
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Total Banks $ 1,014,670
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CAPITAL GOODS -- 15.3%
Aerospace & Defense -- 4.9%
1,323,822 Accudyne Industries Borrower SCA/Accudyne
Industries LLC, Refinancing Term Loan, 4.0%, 12/13/19 $ 1,207,987
1,240,625 Allion Science and Technology Corp., First Lien Term
Loan, 5.5%, 8/19/21 1,209,609
1,571,455 BE Aerospace, Inc., Term Loan, 3.75%, 12/16/21 1,584,213
350,687 DAE Aviation Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan,
5.25%, 7/7/22 350,687
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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Aerospace & Defense -- (continued)
1,987,249 Digitalglobe, Inc., Term Loan, 4.75%, 1/31/20 $ 2,000,498
1,364,470 DynCorp International, Inc., Term Loan, 7.0%, 7/7/16 1,350,826
247,529 IAP Worldwide Services, Inc., First Lien Term Loan,
8.0%, 7/18/19 245,982
894,673 TASC, Inc., First Lien New Term Loan, 7.0%, 5/22/20 896,530
869,965 TASC, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 7.0%, 5/22/20 871,770
1,857,250 Turbocombustor Technology, Inc., Initial Term Loan,
5.5%, 12/2/20 1,671,525
1,486,791 Vencore, Inc. (fka SI Organization, Inc.), First Lien Initial
Term Loan, 5.75%, 11/23/19 1,486,172
1,801,672 WP CPP Holdings LLC, First Lien Term B-3 Loan,
4.5%, 12/28/19 1,752,126
334,900 WP CPP Holdings LLC, Second Lien Term Loan B-1,
8.75%, 4/30/21 294,712
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$ 14,922,637
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Building Products -- 3.7%
1,165,000 Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Term Loan B,
4.0%, 3/31/23 $ 1,169,369
1,741,979 Builders FirstSource, Inc., Term Loan B, 6.0%, 7/29/22 1,746,879
364,466 NCI Building Systems, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan,
4.25%, 6/24/19 362,844
1,649,554 Nortek, Inc., Incremental-1 Term Loan, 3.5%, 10/30/20 1,634,089
1,870,313 Quanex Building Products Corp., Initial Term Loan,
6.25%, 11/2/22 1,877,326
1,472,673 Quikrete Holdings, Inc., Initial First Lien Loan, 4.0%,
9/28/20 1,474,667
1,697,175 Summit Materials LLC, Restatement Effective Date
Term Loan, 4.0%, 7/18/22 1,702,786
1,448,004 Unifrax Holding Co., New Term B Dollar Loan, 4.25%,
11/28/18 1,409,994
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$ 11,377,954
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Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks -- 1.3%
442,920 Doosan Infracore International, Inc. (Doosan Holdings
Europe, Ltd.), Tranche B Term Loan, 4.5%, 5/28/21 $ 443,750
1,107,692 Manitowoc Co., Inc., Term B Loan, 5.75%, 3/3/23 1,118,539
1,611,900 Navistar, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan, 6.5%, 8/7/20 1,532,312
843,096 Terex Corp., US Term Loan, 3.5%, 8/13/21 836,773
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$ 3,931,374
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Electrical Components & Equipment -- 1.3%
1,961,122 Pelican Products, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 5.25%,
4/10/20 $ 1,887,580
585,841 Southwire Company LLC, Initial Term Loan, 3.0%,
2/10/21 578,518
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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Electrical Components & Equipment -- (continued)
1,558,846 WireCo WorldGroup, Inc., Term Loan, 6.0%, 2/15/17 $ 1,544,882
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$ 4,010,980
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Industrial Conglomerates -- 1.3%
258,602 Faenza Acquisition GmbH (CeramTec Acquisition Corp.),
Dollar Term B-3 Loan, 4.25%, 8/30/20 $ 259,006
847,379 Faenza Acquisition GmbH (CeramTec Acquisition Corp.),
Initial Dollar Term B-1 Loan, 4.25%, 8/30/20 848,704
91,955 Faenza Acquisition GmbH (CeramTec Acquisition Corp.),
Initial Dollar Term B-2 Loan, 4.25%, 8/30/20 92,099
995,458 Filtration Group Corp., First Lien Term Loan, 4.25%,
11/23/20 997,200
429,508 Filtration Group Corp., Second Lien Initial Term Loan,
8.25%, 11/22/21 423,602
167,917 Kleopatra Holdings 2 SCA, Initial German Borrower
Dollar Term Loan, 5.0%, 4/28/20 168,721
392,925 Kleopatra Holdings 2 SCA, Initial US Borrower Dollar
Term Loan, 5.0%, 4/28/20 394,808
927,161 Milacron LLC, Term Loan, 4.25%, 9/28/20 928,320
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$ 4,112,460
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Industrial Machinery -- 2.2%
872,771 Gardner Denver, Inc., Initial Dollar Term Loan, 4.25%,
7/30/20 $ 809,314
1,975,000 Mueller Water Products, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 4.0%,
11/24/21 1,987,754
1,741,250 NN, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 5.75%, 10/19/22 1,741,250
453,096 Schaeffler AG, Facility B-USD, 4.25%, 5/15/20 456,381
1,579,084 Xerium Technologies, Inc., New Term Loan, 6.25%,
5/17/19 1,577,110
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$ 6,571,809
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Trading Companies & Distributors -- 0.6%
1,181,693 AWAS Finance Luxembourg 2012 SA, Term Loan,
3.5%, 7/16/18 $ 1,186,125
711,169 WESCO Distribution, Inc., Tranche B-1 Loan,
3.75%, 12/12/19 712,724
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$ 1,898,849
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Total Capital Goods $ 46,826,063
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COMMERCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -- 6.0%
Diversified Support Services -- 1.8%
802,645 DH Publishing LP, Term B-3 Loan, 4.0%, 8/19/22 $ 803,146
1,062,334 InfoGroup, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.0%, 5/28/18 1,034,448
702,545 KAR Auction Services, Inc., Tranche B-2 Term Loan,
3.938%, 3/11/21 706,497
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Amount
USD ($) Value
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Diversified Support Services -- (continued)
563,047 Language Line LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan,
6.5%, 7/7/21 $ 565,510
1,497,916 Language Line LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan,
10.75%, 7/7/22 1,497,916
962,500 Ryan LLC, Tranche B Term Loan, 6.75%, 8/7/20 950,469
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$ 5,557,986
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Environmental & Facilities Services -- 2.3%
566,079 ADS Waste Holdings, Inc., Initial Tranche B-2 Term Loan,
3.75%, 10/9/19 $ 565,460
500,000 Infiltrator Systems Integrated LLC, Second Lien Term
Loan, 9.75%, 5/26/23 495,000
874,185 US Ecology, Inc., Term Loan, 3.75%, 6/17/21 877,463
737,550 Waste Industries USA, Inc., Initial Term Loan,
4.25%, 2/27/20 742,160
609,985 Wastequip LLC, Term Loan, 5.5%, 8/9/19 609,984
1,746,350 WCA Waste Corp. (WCA Waste Systems, Inc.), Term
Loan, 4.0%, 3/23/18 1,749,624
472,941 Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc., First Lien Term B Loan,
5.0%, 12/17/21 469,985
21,073 Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc., First Lien Term C Loan,
5.0%, 12/17/21 20,941
1,500,000 Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc., Second Lien Term B
Loan, 8.25%, 12/19/22 1,419,375
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$ 6,949,992
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Human Resource & Employment Services -- 0.2%
602,970 On Assignment, Inc., Initial Term B Loan, 3.75%, 6/3/22 $ 605,985
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Security & Alarm Services -- 1.7%
996,958 Allied Security Holdings LLC, Second Lien Closing Date
Term Loan, 4.25%, 2/12/21 $ 997,374
177,423 Garda Security, Term B Delayed Draw Loan, 5.5%,
11/6/20 175,483
802,663 Garda Security, Term B Loan, 5.5%, 11/6/20 793,884
1,157,673 GEO Group, Inc., Term Loan, 3.25%, 4/3/20 1,158,396
1,058,021 Monitronics International, Inc., 2013 Term Loan B,
4.25%, 3/23/18 1,034,877
1,114,450 Protection One, Inc., 2012 Term Loan, 5.5%, 7/1/21 1,120,371
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$ 5,280,385
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Total Commercial & Professional Services $ 18,394,348
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CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL -- 2.4%
Home Furnishings -- 0.6%
1,867,406 Serta Simmons Holdings LLC, Term Loan, 4.25%,
10/1/19 $ 1,873,678
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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Housewares & Specialties -- 1.5%
924,386 Prestige Brands, Inc., Term B-3 Loan, 5.25%, 9/3/21 $ 928,334
2,219,391 Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc., Incremental US Term
Loan, 4.5%, 12/1/18 2,230,362
1,486,545 World Kitchen LLC, US Term Loan, 5.5%, 3/4/19 1,487,474
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$ 4,646,170
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Leisure Products -- 0.3%
329,028 Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc., Term B Loan,
3.75%, 1/30/19 $ 330,107
406,250 Marine Acquisition Corp., Term Loan, 5.25%, 1/30/21 405,573
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$ 735,680
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Total Consumer Durables & Apparel $ 7,255,528
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CONSUMER SERVICES -- 10.0%
Casinos & Gaming -- 1.5%
840,007 CityCenter Holdings LLC, Term B Loan, 5.75%, 10/16/20 $ 844,033
794,750 Eldorado Resorts, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 4.25%, 7/25/22 797,399
2,975,625 Scientific Games International, Inc., Initial Term B-2
Loan, 6.0%, 10/1/21 2,955,167
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$ 4,596,599
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Education Services -- 3.1%
3,414,060 Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC, Term B Loan,
3.75%, 1/30/20 $ 3,433,796
1,741,250 KC MergerSub, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan,
6.0%, 8/12/22 1,741,250
1,704,454 Laureate Education, Inc., Series 2018 Extended Term
Loan, 5.0%, 6/15/18 1,660,423
2,518,645 Nord Anglia Education Finance LLC, Initial Term Loan,
5.0%, 3/31/21 2,509,201
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$ 9,344,670
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Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines -- 0.7%
555,921 Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC, Initial Term Loan,
3.5%, 10/26/20 $ 558,238
518,438 NCL Corp., Ltd., Term B Loan, 4.0%, 11/19/21 519,405
965,081 Sabre, Inc., Term B Loan, 4.0%, 2/19/19 969,103
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$ 2,046,746
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Leisure Facilities -- 1.7%
850,457 Cedar Fair LP, US Term Facility, 3.25%, 3/6/20 $ 855,064
2,169,050 Fitness International LLC, Term B Loan, 5.5%, 7/1/20 2,157,300
866,738 Life Time Fitness, Inc., Closing Date Term Loan,
4.25%, 6/10/22 864,436
1,488,750 Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan,
5.25%, 6/30/22 1,494,565
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$ 5,371,365
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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Restaurants -- 2.1%
753,245 1011778 BC Unlimited Liability Co. (New Red Finance,
Inc.) (aka Burger King/Tim Hortons), Term B-2 Loan,
3.75%, 12/10/21 $ 755,913
2,066,991 Landry's, Inc. (fka Landry's Restaurants, Inc.), Term
Loan B, 4.0%, 4/24/18 2,072,481
1,742,136 NPC International, Inc., Term Loan, 4.75%, 12/28/18 1,744,314
1,970,000 Red Lobster Management LLC, First Lien Initial Term
Loan, 6.25%, 7/28/21 1,970,000
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$ 6,542,708
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Specialized Consumer Services -- 0.9%
2,468,750 Creative Artists Agency LLC, Initial Term Loan,
5.5%, 12/17/21 $ 2,478,008
381,842 Weight Watchers International, Inc., Initial Tranche B-2
Term Loan, 4.0%, 4/2/20 282,245
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$ 2,760,253
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Total Consumer Services $ 30,662,341
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS -- 3.3%
Asset Management & Custody Banks -- 0.5%
1,502,537 Vistra Group Ltd., USD Term Loan, 4.75%, 10/26/22 $ 1,479,999
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Consumer Finance -- 0.5%
1,372,000 Trans Union LLC, Term B-2 Loan, 3.5%, 4/9/21 $ 1,373,715
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Investment Banking & Brokerage -- 0.9%
1,188,909 Duff & Phelps Corp., Initial Term Loan, 4.75%, 4/23/20 $ 1,186,432
731,250 Guggenheim Partners Investment Management
Holdings LLC, Initial Term Loan, 4.25%, 7/22/20 735,211
104,243 LPL Holdings, Inc., 2021 Tranche B Term Loan,
4.25%, 3/29/21 104,112
744,375 MJ Acquisition Corp., Term Loan, 4.0%, 6/1/22 747,167
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$ 2,772,922
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Other Diversified Financial Services -- 1.0%
325,000 Delos Finance S.a.r.l., Term Loan, 3.5%, 3/6/21 $ 326,625
789,576 Fly Funding II S.a.r.l., Term Loan, 3.5%, 8/9/19 789,082
1,993,625 Livingston International, Inc., First Lien Initial Term B-1
Loan, 5.0%, 4/18/19 1,869,024
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$ 2,984,731
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Specialized Finance -- 0.4%
1,240,625 DBRS, Ltd., Initial Term Loan, 6.25%, 3/4/22 $ 1,235,197
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Total Diversified Financials $ 9,846,564
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ENERGY -- 2.9%
Coal & Consumable Fuels -- 0.0%+
783,333 PT Bumi Resources Tbk, Term Loan, 18.0%, 11/4/16 $ 186,694
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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Integrated Oil & Gas -- 0.6%
997,449 Seadrill Operating LP (Seadrill Partners Finco LLC),
Initial Term Loan, 4.0%, 2/21/21 $ 479,607
1,416,322 TerraForm AP Acquisition Holdings LLC, Term Loan,
5.0%, 6/27/22 1,285,312
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$ 1,764,919
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Oil & Gas Drilling -- 0.7%
2,500,000 Jonah Energy LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan,
7.5%, 5/12/21 $ 1,956,250
407,662 Pacific Drilling SA, Term Loan, 4.5%, 6/3/18 136,227
--------------
$ 2,092,477
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Oil & Gas Equipment & Services -- 0.3%
1,651,480 FR Dixie Acquisition Corp., Term Loan, 5.75%, 12/18/20 $ 800,968
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Oil & Gas Exploration & Production -- 0.5%
403,942 EP Energy LLC, Tranche B-3 Term Loan, 3.5%, 5/24/18 331,737
670,982 Penn Products Terminals LLC, Tranche B Term Loan,
4.75%, 4/13/22 657,563
498,737 TPF II Power LLC (TPF II Covert Midco LLC), Term Loan,
5.5%, 10/2/21 499,829
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$ 1,489,129
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Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing -- 0.5%
903,025 Pilot Travel Centers LLC, 2016 Refinancing Tranche B
Term Loan, 2.75%, 5/25/23 $ 906,975
568,708 Western Refining, Inc., Term Loan 2013, 5.25%,
11/12/20 564,088
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$ 1,471,063
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Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation -- 0.3%
1,000,000 Energy Transfer Equity LP, 2013 Term Loan, 3.25%,
12/2/19 $ 968,750
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Total Energy $ 8,774,000
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FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING -- 2.7%
Drug Retail -- 0.6%
1,714,463 Hearthside Group Holdings LLC, Term Loan, 4.5%, 6/2/21 $ 1,712,791
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Food Distributors -- 1.3%
694,505 CTI Foods Holding Co., LLC, First Lien Term Loan,
4.5%, 6/29/20 $ 691,033
1,000,000 CTI Foods Holding Co., LLC, Second Lien Term Loan,
8.25%, 6/28/21 917,500
2,431,331 Mill US Acquisition, First Lien Term Loan, 5.0%, 7/3/20 2,425,252
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$ 4,033,785
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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Food Retail -- 0.8%
1,970,088 Albertson's LLC, Term B-2 Loan, 5.5%, 3/21/19 $ 1,973,628
492,524 Packers Holdings LLC, Term Loan, 5.0%, 12/2/21 494,987
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$ 2,468,615
--------------
Total Food & Staples Retailing $ 8,215,191
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FOOD, BEVERAGE & TOBACCO -- 3.4%
Packaged Foods & Meats -- 3.4%
820,971 AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., First Lien Term Loan,
5.75%, 7/10/17 $ 823,244
1,087,465 AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., Second Lien Term Loan,
9.5%, 10/10/17 1,091,543
461,511 AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., Term Loan, 3.75%, 5/26/23 463,655
1,000,000 Del Monte Foods, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan,
8.25%, 8/18/21 753,333
1,246,638 Dole Food Co., Inc., Tranche B Term Loan, 4.5%, 11/1/18 1,245,470
997,500 JBS USA LLC, Incremental Term Loan, 4.0%, 10/30/22 997,076
1,420,000 Maple Holdings Acquisition Corp. (aka Keuring
Green Mountain, Inc.), Term Loan B, 5.25%, 3/3/23 1,426,805
1,945,801 Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC, New Term Loan G,
3.25%, 4/29/20 1,950,144
294,279 Post Holdings, Inc., Series A Incremental Term Loan,
3.75%, 6/2/21 296,512
1,477,500 Shearer's Foods LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 4.938%,
6/30/21 1,455,337
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Total Food, Beverage & Tobacco $ 10,503,119
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 12.5%
Health Care Equipment -- 0.3%
862,415 Kinetic Concepts, Inc., Dollar E-1 Term Loan,
4.5%, 5/4/18 $ 863,493
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Health Care Facilities -- 3.1%
423,938 Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., Tranche B-2 Term Loan,
4.5%, 2/16/23 $ 426,675
687,750 AmSurg Corp., Initial Term Loan, 3.5%, 7/16/21 689,947
264,935 CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., Incremental
2018 Term F Loan, 3.924%, 12/31/18 264,790
280,279 CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., Incremental
2019 Term G Loan, 3.75%, 12/31/19 275,413
515,705 CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., Incremental
2021 Term H Loan, 4.0%, 1/27/21 508,872
1,568,438 Iasis Healthcare LLC, Term B-2 Loan, 4.5%, 5/3/18 1,573,014
1,717,563 Kindred Healthcare, Inc., Incremental Term Loan,
4.25%, 4/9/21 1,719,710
1,075,000 Quorum Health Corp., Term Loan, 6.75%, 4/29/22 1,076,008
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Amount
USD ($) Value
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Health Care Facilities -- (continued)
418,152 Select Medical Corp., Series E, Tranche B Term
Loan, 6.0%, 6/1/18 $ 418,936
1,000,000 Select Medical Corp., Series F, Tranche B Term Loan,
6.0%, 3/3/21 1,008,100
1,500,000 Vizient, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 6.25%, 2/13/23 1,515,312
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$ 9,476,777
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Health Care Services -- 6.2%
982,500 Aegis Toxicology Sciences Corp., Initial First Lien Term
Loan, 5.5%, 2/24/21 $ 900,216
1,112,996 Alliance Healthcare Services, Inc., Initial Term Loan,
4.25%, 6/3/19 1,079,606
266,287 Ardent Legacy Acquisitions, Inc. (Ardent Mergeco LLC),
Term Loan, 6.5%, 8/4/21 267,285
616,197 Bioscrip, Inc., Initial Term B Loan, 6.5%, 7/31/20 580,612
369,718 Bioscrip, Inc., Term Loan, 6.5%, 7/31/20 348,367
865,683 BSN Medical Luxembourg Holding S.a.r.l. (P & F Capital),
Facility Term Loan B-1A, 4.0%, 8/28/19 863,519
1,283,733(b) CCS Medical, Inc., Second Lien Term Loan, 12.5%
(12.5% PIK 0% Cash), 5/1/18 224,653
873,427 DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc., Term Loan B2, 3.5%,
6/24/21 879,977
1,160,877 Emergency Medical Services Corp., Initial Term Loan,
4.25%, 5/25/18 1,164,323
473,813 Envision Healthcare Corp. ( fka Emergency Medical
Services Corp.), Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 4.5%, 10/28/22 476,351
1,473,750 Genex Holdings, Inc., First Lien Term B Loan, 5.25%,
5/28/21 1,461,776
347,375 Genoa, Healthcare Co., LLC, Initial First Lien Term
Loan, 4.5%, 4/29/22 348,243
746,250 Global Healthcare Exchange LLC, Initial Term Loan,
5.5%, 8/15/22 747,649
992,500 HC Group Holdings III, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 6.0%,
4/7/22 993,741
1,247,050 National Mentor Holdings, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan,
4.25%, 1/31/21 1,249,194
352,888 National Surgical Hospitals, Inc., Term Loan, 4.5%, 6/1/22 351,336
689,521 NVA Holdings, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 4.75%, 8/14/21 689,233
905,656 Pharmaceutical Product Development, First Lien Term B
Loan, 4.25%, 8/18/22 908,260
1,225,000 Precyse Acquisition Corp., First Lien Initial Term Loan,
6.5%, 10/20/22 1,228,062
1,512,572 Steward Health Care System LLC, Term Loan, 6.75%,
4/10/20 1,512,572
987,500 Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 5.25%,
11/3/20 990,895
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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Health Care Services -- (continued)
1,416,450 US Renal Care, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 5.25%,
12/30/22 $ 1,407,007
562,175 Valitas Health Services, Inc., Term Loan B, 8.0%, 6/2/17 340,116
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$ 19,012,993
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Health Care Supplies -- 1.3%
971,182 Alere, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.25%, 6/20/22 $ 968,603
1,346,625 Greatbatch, Ltd., Term B Loan, 5.25%, 10/27/22 1,348,730
434,647 Halyard Health, Inc., Term Loan, 4.0%, 11/1/21 432,383
77,806 Immucor, Inc. (fka IVD Acquisition Corp.), Term B-2
Loan, 5.0%, 8/19/18 73,851
1,333,300 Sterigenics-Nordion Holdings LLC, Initial Term Loan,
4.25%, 5/16/22 1,333,300
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$ 4,156,867
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Health Care Technology -- 1.4%
1,227,294 ConvaTec, Inc., Dollar Term Loan, 4.25%, 6/15/20 $ 1,230,617
2,040,141 Emdeon, Inc., Term B-2 Loan, 3.75%, 11/2/18 2,042,691
197,000 Emdeon, Inc., Term B-3 Loan, 3.75%, 11/2/18 196,015
1,125,775(c) Medical Card System, Inc., Term Loan, 1.5%, 5/31/19 731,754
--------------
$ 4,201,077
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Managed Health Care -- 0.2%
431,720(d) MMM Holdings, Inc., MMM Term Loan, 9.75%, 12/12/17 $ 288,173
313,859(d) MSO of Puerto Rico, Inc., Term Loan, 9.75%, 12/12/17 209,501
--------------
$ 497,674
--------------
Total Health Care Equipment & Services $ 38,208,881
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HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS -- 1.2%
Household Products -- 0.5%
812,447 Spectrum Brands, Inc., USD Term Loan, 3.5%, 6/23/22 $ 817,017
412,344 SRAM LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 5.5%, 4/10/20 365,955
73,956 Wash Multifamily Parent, Inc., First Lien Initial Canadian
Term Loan, 4.25%, 5/16/22 73,494
422,294 Wash Multifamily Parent, Inc., First Lien Initial US Term
Loan, 4.25%, 5/16/22 419,654
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$ 1,676,120
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Personal Products -- 0.7%
1,243,638 NBTY, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.0%, 5/5/23 $ 1,251,877
795,956 Party City Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, 4.25%, 8/19/22 795,856
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$ 2,047,733
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Total Household & Personal Products $ 3,723,853
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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INSURANCE -- 3.2%
Insurance Brokers -- 0.9%
1,562,107 Integro, Ltd., Term Loan B-1, 6.75%, 10/31/22 $ 1,503,528
84,028 Integro, Ltd., Term Loan B-2, 6.75%, 10/31/22 80,877
985,007 National Financial Partners Corp., 2014 Specified
Refinancing Term Loan, 4.5%, 7/1/20 980,236
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$ 2,564,641
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Multi-Line Insurance -- 0.1%
361,898 Alliant Holdings I LLC, Term Loan B, 4.5%, 8/12/22 $ 359,998
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Property & Casualty Insurance -- 2.2%
2,393,147 Confie Seguros Holding II Co., First Lien Term Loan B,
5.75%, 11/9/18 $ 2,370,711
500,000 Confie Seguros Holding II Co., Second Lien Term Loan,
10.25%, 5/8/19 476,250
1,980,000 Hyperion Insurance Group, Ltd., Initial Term Loan, 5.5%,
4/29/22 1,930,500
1,911,183 USI, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 4.25%, 12/27/19 1,903,777
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$ 6,681,238
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Total Insurance $ 9,605,877
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MATERIALS -- 13.5%
Aluminum -- 0.7%
2,158,688 Novelis, Inc., New Term Loan, 4.0%, 6/2/22 $ 2,155,449
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Commodity Chemicals -- 0.5%
627,063 Axiall Holdco, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.0%, 2/28/22 $ 628,369
1,051,382 Tronox Pigments (Netherlands) BV, Closing Date Term
Loan, 4.5%, 3/19/20 1,022,176
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$ 1,650,545
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Construction Materials -- 0.2%
591,000 Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp., Incremental
Tranche B Term Loan, 4.0%, 8/27/21 $ 587,306
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Diversified Chemicals -- 3.2%
1,591,294 Axalta Coating Systems Dutch Holding B BV & Axalta
Coating Systems US Holdings, Inc., Refinanced Term B
Loan, 3.75%, 2/1/20 $ 1,596,266
733,163 Azelis Finance SA (Azelis US Holdings, Inc.), First Lien
Dollar Term Loan, 6.5%, 12/16/22 739,578
1,731,507 Nexeo Solutions LLC, Initial Term Loan, 5.0%, 9/8/17 1,727,900
1,700,000 Nexeo Solutions LLC, Term Loan B, 5.25%, 5/17/23 1,704,782
636,716 Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH (OEC Finance US LLC),
Initial Dollar Term Loan, 5.0%, 7/25/21 639,104
623,438 Plaskolite LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 5.75%, 11/3/22 623,437
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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Diversified Chemicals -- (continued)
325,000 Royal Holdings, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan,
8.5%, 6/19/23 $ 311,797
450,000 Tata Chemicals North America, Term Loan, 3.75%, 8/7/20 446,895
1,825,825 Univar USA, Inc., Initial Dollar Term Loan, 4.25%, 7/1/22 1,824,227
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$ 9,613,986
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Diversified Metals & Mining -- 1.7%
2,153,250 Chemstralia Pty, Ltd. (Chemstralia Finco LLC), Initial
Term Loan, 7.25%, 2/28/22 $ 2,146,521
1,402,367 FMG Resources (August 2006) Pty, Ltd. (FMG America
Finance, Inc.), Term Loan, 4.25%, 6/30/19 1,316,472
980,000 Hi-Crush Partners LP, Advance, 4.75%, 4/28/21 708,866
1,000,703 US Silica Co., Term Loan, 4.0%, 7/23/20 940,661
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$ 5,112,520
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Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals -- 0.5%
1,736,875 Methanol Holdings (Trinidad), Ltd. (Methanol Holdings
(Delaware) LLC), Initial Term Loan, 4.25%, 6/30/22 $ 1,615,294
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Metal & Glass Containers -- 1.8%
1,491,961 BWay Intermediate Co., Inc., Initial Term Loan, 5.5%,
8/14/20 $ 1,493,671
796,002 Prolampac Intermediate, Inc., First Lien Term B Loan,
7.25%, 8/18/22 791,524
1,278,875 Tank Holding Corp., Initial Term Loan, 5.25%, 3/16/22 1,202,142
1,935,375 Tekni-Plex, Inc., USD Term Loan, 4.5%, 6/1/22 1,932,149
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$ 5,419,486
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Paper Packaging -- 1.3%
1,218,054 Berry Plasctics Corp., Term F Loan, 4.0%, 10/3/22 $ 1,224,753
1,318,177 Caraustar Industries, Inc., Incremental Term Loan,
8.0%, 5/1/19 1,319,825
158,933 Caraustar Industries, Inc., Term Loan, 8.0%, 5/1/19 159,132
1,212,750 Onex Wizard Acquisition Co. I S.a.r.l. (aka SIG Combibloc
Group), Term Loan, 4.25%, 3/11/22 1,216,256
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$ 3,919,966
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Paper Products -- 0.9%
1,653,881 Appvion, Inc., Term Commitment, 6.25%, 6/28/19 $ 1,604,264
477,557 Exopack Holdings SA, USD Term Loan, 4.5%, 5/8/19 477,258
500,000 Ranpak Corp., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 8.25%,
10/3/22 447,500
201,238 Ranpak Corp., Tranche B-1 USD Term Loan, 4.25%,
10/1/21 197,214
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$ 2,726,236
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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Specialty Chemicals -- 1.6%
349,487 Chemtura Corp., New Term Loan, 3.5%, 8/29/16 $ 349,268
1,473,000 Ferro Corp., Term Loan, 4.0%, 7/30/21 1,461,953
148,551 Huntsman International LLC, 2015 Extended Term B
Dollar Loan, 3.557%, 4/19/19 148,489
984,810 Macdermid, Inc., First Lien Tranche B Term Loan,
5.5%, 6/7/20 984,092
592,500 Macdermid, Inc., Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 5.5%, 6/7/20 592,278
1,365,580 PQ Corp., Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 5.75%, 11/4/22 1,379,805
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$ 4,915,885
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Steel -- 1.1%
1,990,363 Atkore International, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan,
4.5%, 4/9/21 $ 1,982,485
777,008 JMC Steel Group, Inc., Term Loan, 4.75%, 4/1/17 775,713
652,208 TMS International Corp., Term B Loan, 4.5%, 10/16/20 603,292
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$ 3,361,490
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Total Materials $ 41,078,163
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MEDIA -- 12.4%
Advertising -- 1.6%
3,049,883 Affinion Group, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan, 6.75%,
4/30/18 $ 2,808,753
628,800 Checkout Holding Corp., First Lien Term B Loan,
4.5%, 4/9/21 558,060
1,983,375 Crossmark Holdings, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 4.5%,
12/20/19 1,358,612
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$ 4,725,425
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Broadcasting -- 2.6%
373,230 CBS Outdoor Americas Capital LLC (CBS Outdoor
Americas Capital Corp.), Term Loan, 3.0%, 2/1/21 $ 373,074
273,557 Entercom Radio LLC, Term B-2 Loan, 5.5%, 11/23/18 274,070
532,752 Gray Television, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 3.938%, 6/13/21 533,884
832,500 Hubbard Radio LLC, Term Loan, 4.25%, 5/27/22 815,157
1,867,200 MCC Iowa LLC, Tranche H Term Loan, 3.25%, 1/29/21 1,868,740
992,500 Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Incremental Tranche B-1
Term Loan, 3.5%, 7/30/21 994,154
1,010,396 Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan,
3.0%, 4/9/20 1,008,118
2,139,442 Univision Communications, Inc., Replacement First Lien
Term Loan, 4.0%, 3/1/20 2,142,307
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$ 8,009,504
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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Cable & Satellite -- 3.1%
1,988,763 Charter Communications Operating LLC, Term F Loan,
3.0%, 1/3/21 $ 1,992,386
2,659,500 Endemol, Term Loan, 6.75%, 8/13/21 2,157,520
893,644 Learfield Communications, Inc., First Lien 2014
Replacement Term Loan, 4.25%, 10/9/20 895,878
3,371,925 Telesat Canada, US Term B-2 Loan, 3.5%, 3/28/19 3,375,438
1,117,713 Virgin Media Investment Holdings, Ltd., Facility F, 3.649%,
6/30/23 1,119,033
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$ 9,540,255
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Movies & Entertainment -- 2.3%
1,152,119 AMC Entertainment, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 4.0%,
12/15/22 $ 1,158,960
1,245,620 CDS US Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (Cirque Du Soleil
Canada, Inc.), First Lien Initial Term Loan, 5.0%, 7/8/22 1,225,573
1,000,000 CDS US Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (Cirque Du Soleil
Canada, Inc.), Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 9.25%,
7/10/23 917,729
219,724 Cinedigm Digital Funding I LLC, Term Loan, 3.75%,
2/28/18 218,626
580,882 Kasima LLC, Term Loan, 3.25%, 5/17/21 581,124
1,069,750 Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B,
3.5%, 5/14/20 1,069,304
1,664,491 WMG Acquisitions Corp., Tranche B Refinancing Term Loan,
3.75%, 7/1/20 1,657,655
--------------
$ 6,828,971
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Publishing -- 2.8%
1,599,830 Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc., Term Loan, 7.0%,
3/31/20 $ 1,600,080
990,764 Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc., Term Loan B,
4.25%, 5/27/23 991,542
694,750 Houghton Mifflin Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, 4.0%, 5/28/21 688,671
181,710 Lee Enterprises, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 7.25%, 3/31/19 180,910
3,000,000 McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings LLC, First Lien
Term B Loan, 5.0%, 5/4/22 3,018,750
805,316 Quincy Newspapers, Inc., Term B Loan, 5.5%, 11/2/22 807,329
1,386,000 Springer SBM Two GmbH, Initial Term B9 Loan, 4.5%,
8/14/20 1,353,082
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$ 8,640,364
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Total Media $ 37,744,519
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY &
LIFE SCIENCES -- 3.0%
Biotechnology -- 0.6%
909,579 Alkermes, Inc., 2019 Term Loan, 3.5%, 9/25/19 $ 907,874
959,676 Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., Term Loan, 7.0%,
6/30/22 858,910
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$ 1,766,784
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Life Sciences Tools & Services -- 0.7%
1,990,000 Albany Molecular Research, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.75%,
7/16/21 $ 1,994,975
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Pharmaceuticals -- 1.7%
1,496,250 Concordia Healthcare Corp., Initial Dollar Term Loan,
5.25%, 10/21/21 $ 1,487,367
1,309,084 Endo Luxembourg Finance Company I S.a.r.l., Term Loan B,
3.75%, 9/26/22 1,293,422
1,056,188 Patheon, Inc., Term Loan, 4.25%, 3/11/21 1,043,316
843,422 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Series C-2
Tranche B Term Loan, 6.5%, 12/11/19 833,670
632,566 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Series D-2
Term Loan B, 6.25%, 2/13/19 625,529
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$ 5,283,304
--------------
Total Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences $ 9,045,063
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REAL ESTATE -- 2.8%
Hotel & Resort REIT -- 0.5%
1,365,000 MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP, Term B
Loan, 4.0%, 4/25/23 $ 1,375,451
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Real Estate Services -- 1.0%
1,989,201 Altisource Solutions S.a.r.l, Term Loan B, 4.5%, 12/9/20 $ 1,735,578
1,200,000 GCA Services Group, Inc., Term Loan, 5.75%, 3/1/23 1,206,000
--------------
$ 2,941,578
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Retail REITs -- 0.7%
1,262,738 DTZ US Borrower LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan,
4.25%, 11/4/21 $ 1,261,686
1,000,000 DTZ US Borrower LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan,
9.25%, 11/4/22 1,002,917
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$ 2,264,603
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Specialized REIT -- 0.6%
1,985,000 Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. (CSL Capital, LLC),
Term Loan, 5.0%, 10/24/22 $ 1,971,974
--------------
Total Real Estate $ 8,553,606
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETAILING -- 3.7%
Apparel Retail -- 0.4%
518,433 Hudson's Bay Co., Term Loan B, 4.75%, 9/30/22 $ 520,620
738,976 Men's Wearhouse, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.5%, 6/18/21 706,338
--------------
$ 1,226,958
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Automotive Retail -- 0.8%
1,438,132 CWGS Group LLC, Term Loan, 5.75%, 2/20/20 $ 1,441,727
967,500 Hertz Corp., Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3.75%, 3/11/18 968,969
--------------
$ 2,410,696
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Computer & Electronics Retail -- 0.1%
91,346(b)(c) Targus Group International, Inc., Term Loan A-2, 15.0%
(15.0% PIK 0% cash), 12/31/19 $ 91,346
274,039(b)(c) Targus Group International, Inc., Term Loan B, 15.0%
(15.0% PIK 0% cash), 12/31/19 274,039
--------------
$ 365,385
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Home Improvement Retail -- 0.5%
1,438,567 Apex Tool Group LLC, Term Loan, 4.5%, 1/31/20 $ 1,415,791
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Homefurnishing Retail -- 0.4%
1,296,750 Mattress Holdings Corp., 2016 Incremental Term Loan,
6.25%, 10/20/21 $ 1,299,992
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Specialty Stores -- 1.5%
1,225,724 Dollar Tree, Inc., Term B-1 Loan, 3.5%, 7/6/22 $ 1,230,867
1,496,250 PetCo Animal Supplies, Inc., Tranche B-1 Term Loan,
5.75%, 1/26/23 1,508,941
1,980,000 Petsmart, Inc., Tranche B-1 Loan, 4.25%, 3/11/22 1,982,475
--------------
$ 4,722,283
--------------
Total Retailing $ 11,441,105
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SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR
EQUIPMENT -- 1.8%
Semiconductor Equipment -- 0.3%
597,558 Entegris, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan, 3.5%, 4/30/21 $ 598,429
343,253 VAT Lux II S.a.r.l., Term Loan, 4.25%, 2/11/21 340,107
--------------
$ 938,536
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Semiconductors -- 1.5%
1,500,000 Avago Technologies, Term Loan B, 4.25%, 2/1/23 $ 1,505,416
1,747,051 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc., Initial
Term Loan, 4.5%, 5/7/21 1,755,786
544,724 Microsemi Corp., Term B Loan, 5.25%, 1/15/23 550,909
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Amount
USD ($) Value
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Semiconductors -- (continued)
850,000 ON Semiconductor Corp., Closing Date Term Loan,
5.25%, 3/31/23 $ 857,969
--------------
$ 4,670,080
--------------
Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment $ 5,608,616
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SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 9.8%
Application Software -- 3.5%
948,204 Applied Systems, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 5.75%,
1/25/21 $ 948,599
977,215 Applied Systems, Inc., Second Lien Term Loan, 7.5%,
1/24/22 974,771
973,469 Epiq Systems, Inc., Term Loan, 4.5%, 8/27/20 971,036
1,125,183 Expert Global Solutions, Inc., Advance First Lien Term
Loan B, 8.5%, 4/3/18 1,102,679
1,039,575 Infor (US), Inc., Tranche B-5 Term Loan, 3.75%, 6/3/20 1,022,162
1,314,134 STG-Fairway Acquisitions, Inc., First Lien Term Loan,
6.25%, 6/30/22 1,291,137
1,411,935 Verint Systems, Inc., Tranche B Incremental Term Loan,
3.5%, 9/6/19 1,413,523
1,000,000 Vertafore, Inc., Second Lien Term Loan, 9.75%, 10/27/17 1,005,625
1,845,991 Vertafore, Inc., Term Loan, 4.25%, 10/3/19 1,849,999
--------------
$ 10,579,531
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Data Processing & Outsourced Services -- 0.9%
1,000,000 First Data Corp., 2018 B Second New Term Loan,
3.943%, 9/24/18 $ 1,000,729
1,091,409 First Data Corp., 2021 Extended Dollar Term Loan,
4.443%, 3/24/21 1,096,525
750,000 First Data Corp., New 2022 B Dollar Term Loan,
4.193%, 7/8/22 752,478
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$ 2,849,732
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Home Entertainment Software -- 0.4%
1,251,826 MA Financeco LLC, Initial Tranche B Term Loan, 5.25%,
11/19/21 $ 1,257,147
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Internet Software & Services -- 1.0%
1,036,875 Match Group, Inc., Term B-1 Loan, 5.5%, 11/16/22 $ 1,044,651
1,509,485 Vocus Valor Companies, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan,
6.0%, 5/30/21 1,507,285
442,739 Zayo Group LLC (Zayo Capital, Inc.), Term Loan, 3.75%,
5/6/21 444,004
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$ 2,995,940
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IT Consulting & Other Services -- 2.8%
1,641,341 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Initial Tranche B Term Loan,
3.75%, 7/31/19 $ 1,650,779
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
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IT Consulting & Other Services -- (continued)
3,438,750 Evergreen Skills Lux S.a.r.l., First Lien Initial Term Loan,
5.75%, 4/28/21 $ 2,793,984
1,000,000 Evergreen Skills Lux S.a.r.l., Second Lien Initial Term
Loan, 9.25%, 4/28/22 526,250
477,233 Kronos, Inc., First Lien Incremental Term Loan, 4.5%,
10/30/19 478,090
653,610 Science Applications International Corp., Incremental
Tranche B Loan, 3.75%, 5/4/22 657,695
1,368,125 Sitel Worldwide Corp., First Lien Term B-1 Loan, 6.5%,
9/18/21 1,364,705
1,125,000 Taxact, Inc. (H.D. Vest, Inc.), Initial Term Loan, 7.0%,
1/3/23 1,129,219
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$ 8,600,722
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Systems Software -- 1.2%
1,234,375 AVG Technologies NV (AVG Corporate Services BV), Term
Loan, 7.25%, 10/15/20 $ 1,233,218
1,252,688 MSC.Software Corp., Term Loan, 5.0%, 5/29/20 1,205,712
1,248,232 Rovi Solutions Corp., Term B Loan, 3.75%, 7/2/21 1,241,211
--------------
$ 3,680,141
--------------
Total Software & Services $ 29,963,213
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TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT -- 3.2%
Communications Equipment -- 0.4%
681,100 Audio Visual Services Group, Inc., First Lien Term Loan,
4.5%, 1/25/21 $ 674,289
497,500 Commscope, Inc., Tranche 5 Term Loan, 3.828%,
12/29/22 498,951
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$ 1,173,240
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Electronic Components -- 0.6%
671,189 Generac Power Systems, Inc., Term Loan, 3.5%, 5/31/20 $ 669,930
1,212,750 Mirion Technologies (Finance) LLC (Mirion Technologies,
Inc.), First Lien Initial Term Loan, 5.75%, 3/31/22 1,207,697
--------------
$ 1,877,627
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Electronic Manufacturing Services -- 0.6%
1,899,444 4L Technologies, Inc. (fka Clover Holdings, Inc.), Term
Loan, 7.0%, 5/8/20 $ 1,707,125
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Technology Distributors -- 1.0%
497,437 CDW LLC (fka CDW Corp.), Term Loan, 3.25%, 4/29/20 $ 498,719
1,378,867 Deltek, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 5.0%, 6/25/22 1,381,739
155,357 SS&C European Holdings S.a.r.l., Term B-2 Loan,
4.083%, 7/8/22 156,148
1,130,117 SS&C Technologies, Inc., Term B-1 Loan, 4.083%, 7/8/22 1,135,868
--------------
$ 3,172,474
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals -- 0.6%
700,000 Diebold, Inc., Dollar Term B Loan, 5.25%, 11/6/23 $ 702,479
1,000,000 Western Digital Corp., US Term B Loan, 6.25%, 4/29/23 999,844
--------------
$ 1,702,323
--------------
Total Technology Hardware & Equipment $ 9,632,789
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TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 3.2%
Integrated Telecommunication Services -- 1.8%
1,237,500 GCI Holdings, Inc., New Term B Loan, 4.0%, 2/2/22 $ 1,246,008
1,000,000 Level 3 Financing, Inc., Tranche B 2022 Term Loan,
3.5%, 5/31/22 1,002,083
1,044,434 Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., Initial First Lien
Term Loan, 4.75%, 4/30/20 996,782
233,824 Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B2,
5.25%, 4/30/20 223,777
1,327,997 West Corp., Term B-10 Loan, 3.25%, 6/30/18 1,328,516
620,000 Windstream Services LLC (fka Windstream Corp.),
Tranche B-6 Term Loan, 5.75%, 3/29/21 623,358
--------------
$ 5,420,524
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Wireless Telecommunication Services -- 1.4%
2,539,207 Altice US Finance I Corp. (Cequel Communications, LLC),
Initial Term Loan, 4.25%, 12/14/22 $ 2,547,406
720,343 Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, Tranche B-2 Term Loan,
3.75%, 6/30/19 665,417
1,606,038 Syniverse Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 4.0%, 4/23/19 1,226,611
--------------
$ 4,439,434
--------------
Total Telecommunication Services $ 9,859,958
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TRANSPORTATION -- 4.9%
Air Freight & Logistics -- 0.6%
1,712,873 Dematic Corp., New Incremental Term Loan, 4.25%,
12/28/19 $ 1,708,591
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Airlines -- 2.6%
2,947,500 American Airlines, Inc., 2015 New Term Loan, 3.25%,
6/27/20 2,936,677
2,100,000 American Airlines, Inc., Class B Term Loan, 3.5%,
4/28/23 2,096,438
242,500 Continental Airlines, Inc. (United Air Lines, Inc.), Class B
Term Loan, 3.25%, 4/1/19 242,924
1,451,250 Delta Air Lines, Inc., 2014 Term B-1 Loan, 3.25%,
10/18/18 1,456,994
1,254,938 US Airways, Inc., Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3.5%, 5/23/19 1,257,066
--------------
$ 7,990,099
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Marine -- 0.8%
1,721,810 Commercial Barge Line Co., Initial Term Loan, 9.75%,
11/12/20 $ 1,538,150
1,126,132 Navios Maritime Partners LP, Term Loan, 5.25%, 6/27/18 990,996
--------------
$ 2,529,146
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Trucking -- 0.9%
405,901 PODS LLC, Initial First Lien Term Loan, 4.5%, 2/2/22 $ 405,394
782,000 Syncreon Global Finance, Inc., Term Loan, 5.25%,
10/28/20 666,655
1,625,248 YRC Worldwide, Inc., Initial Term Loan, 8.0%, 2/13/19 1,491,165
--------------
$ 2,563,214
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Total Transportation $ 14,791,050
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UTILITIES -- 3.9%
Electric Utilities -- 2.3%
1,475,525 APLH Holdings, Ltd. Partnership, Term Loan, 6.0%,
4/13/23 $ 1,473,680
2,188,125 Calpine Construction Finance Co., LP, Term B-1 Loan,
3.0%, 5/3/20 2,142,540
975,405 ExGen Renewables LLC, Term Loan, 5.25%, 2/6/21 980,282
80,124 Rhode Island State Energy Center LP, Term B Advance,
5.75%, 12/19/22 79,724
987,500 Southeast PowerGen LLC, Term Loan B, 4.5%, 12/2/21 949,234
1,895,533 Terra-Gen Finance Co., LLC, Term Loan B, 5.25%,
12/9/21 1,563,815
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$ 7,189,275
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Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders -- 1.3%
1,647,550 Calpine Corp., Term Loan B, 3.5%, 5/27/22 $ 1,637,897
1,047,308 Dynegy, Inc., Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 4.0%, 4/23/20 1,045,999
1,207,601 NRG Energy, Inc., 2013 Term Loan, 2.75%, 7/1/18 1,207,769
--------------
$ 3,891,665
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Water Utilities -- 0.3%
847,167 WTG Holdings III Corp., First Lien Term Loan, 4.75%,
1/15/21 $ 847,167
--------------
Total Utilities $ 11,928,107
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TOTAL SENIOR SECURED FLOATING RATE
LOAN INTERESTS
(Cost $412,393,436) $ 403,680,959
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS -- 2.7%
of Net Assets
BANKS -- 2.7%
Diversified Banks -- 0.6%
1,000,000(a) Primus, Ltd., Series 2007-2A, Class D, 3.028%,
7/15/21 (144A) $ 915,968
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Diversified Banks -- (continued)
951,289(a) Stanfield McLaren, Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class B2L,
5.167%, 2/27/21 (144A) $ 843,628
--------------
$ 1,759,596
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Thrifts & Mortgage Finance -- 2.1%
1,000,000(a) ACA, Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class D, 2.978%,
6/15/22 (144A) $ 949,695
1,000,000(a) Goldman Sachs Asset Management Plc, Series 2007-1A,
Class D, 3.387%, 8/1/22 (144A) 973,924
1,000,000(a) Gulf Stream -- Sextant, Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class D,
3.039%, 6/17/21 (144A) 999,354
1,000,000(a) Landmark CDO, Ltd., Series 2007-9A, Class E, 4.128%,
4/15/21 (144A) 895,070
700,000(a) NCF Dealer Floorplan Master Trust, Series 2016-1A,
Class C, 8.939%, 3/21/22 (144A) 690,890
2,000,000(a) Stone Tower, Ltd., Series 2007-6A, Class C, 1.983%,
4/17/21 (144A) 1,890,800
--------------
$ 6,399,733
--------------
Total Banks $ 8,159,329
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TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $7,917,646) $ 8,159,329
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CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES -- 5.4% of
Net Assets
AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS -- 0.3%
Auto Parts & Equipment -- 0.3%
1,000,000 International Automotive Components Group SA, 9.125%,
6/1/18 (144A) $ 935,500
--------------
Total Automobiles & Components $ 935,500
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BANKS -- 0.4%
Diversified Banks -- 0.4%
1,100,000(e)(f) BNP Paribas SA, 7.625% (144A) $ 1,131,625
--------------
Total Banks $ 1,131,625
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CAPITAL GOODS -- 0.3%
Trading Companies & Distributors -- 0.3%
900,000 United Rentals North America, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/23 $ 893,250
--------------
Total Capital Goods $ 893,250
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ENERGY -- 0.9%
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services -- 0.4%
720,000(a) FTS International, Inc., 8.134%, 6/15/20 (144A) $ 604,289
430,000 Weatherford International, Ltd., 9.625%, 3/1/19 423,550
--------------
$ 1,027,839
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 5/31/16 (unaudited) (continued)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production -- 0.5%
500,000 Gulfport Energy Corp., 6.625%, 5/1/23 $ 491,250
500,000 Memorial Resource Development Corp., 5.875%, 7/1/22 498,125
625,000 WPX Energy, Inc., 7.5%, 8/1/20 612,500
--------------
$ 1,601,875
--------------
Total Energy $ 2,629,714
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HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES -- 0.3%
Health Care Facilities -- 0.3%
201,000 CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.125%, 8/15/18 $ 204,741
1,000,000 CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.875%, 2/1/22 859,390
--------------
Total Health Care Equipment & Services $ 1,064,131
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INSURANCE -- 1.3%
Reinsurance -- 1.3%
500,000(a) Alamo Re, Ltd., 6.2%, 6/7/18 (144A) (Cat Bond) $ 512,050
400,000(g)(h) Berwick Segregated Account (Kane SAC, Ltd.), Variable
Rate Notes, 2/1/18 407,920
250,000(g)(h) Carnousite Segregated Account (Kane SAC, Ltd.), Variable
Rate Notes, 11/30/20 256,375
250,000(g)(h) Gleneagles Segregated Account (Kane SAC, Ltd.), Variable
Rate Notes, 11/30/20 258,350
400,000(g)(h) Gullane Segregated Account (Kane SAC, Ltd.), Variable
Rate Notes, 11/30/20 425,480
250,000(a) Kilimanjaro Re, Ltd., Series 2015-1, Class D, 9.55%,
12/6/19 (144A) (Cat Bond) 254,350
250,000(a) Kilimanjaro Re, Ltd., Series 2015-1, Class E, 7.05%,
12/6/19 (144A) (Cat Bond) 254,125
250,000(g)(h) Madison Re, Variable Rate Notes, 3/31/19 251,600
250,000(a) Mythen Re, Ltd., Series 2012-2, Class A, 9.033%,
1/5/17 (144A) (Cat Bond) 251,675
400,000(g)(h) Pangaea Re Segregated Account (Kane SAC, Ltd.),
Series 2016-1, Variable Rate Notes, 2/1/20 406,240
350,000(i) Resilience Re, Ltd., 4/7/17 (Cat Bond) 318,255
400,000(g)(h) St. Andrews Segregated Account (Kane SAC, Ltd.),
Variable Rate Notes, 2/1/18 411,400
--------------
Total Insurance $ 4,007,820
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MATERIALS -- 0.7%
Commodity Chemicals -- 0.4%
1,230,000 Rain CII Carbon LLC / CII Carbon Corp., 8.0%,
12/1/18 (144A) $ 1,068,562
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Metal & Glass Containers -- 0.3%
1,000,000(a) Ardagh Packaging Finance Plc / Ardagh Holdings USA,
Inc., 3.876%, 5/15/21 (144A) $ 1,002,500
--------------
Total Materials $ 2,071,062
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR
EQUIPMENT -- 0.2%
Semiconductors -- 0.2%
750,000 Micron Technology, Inc., 5.25%, 8/1/23 (144A) $ 635,625
--------------
Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment $ 635,625
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SOFTWARE & SERVICES -- 0.3%
Internet Software & Services -- 0.3%
920,000 j2 Cloud Services, Inc., 8.0%, 8/1/20 $ 960,250
--------------
Total Software & Services $ 960,250
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 0.7%
Integrated Telecommunication Services -- 0.7%
1,000,000 CenturyLink, Inc., 6.45%, 6/15/21 $ 1,015,000
1,000,000 Frontier Communications Corp., 10.5%, 9/15/22 (144A) 1,041,250
--------------
Total Telecommunication Services $ 2,056,250
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES
(Cost $16,311,411) $ 16,385,227
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
US GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY
OBLIGATIONS -- 0.9% of Net Assets
1,405,000(a) U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.622%, 1/31/18 $ 1,407,929
1,405,000(a) U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.54%, 4/30/18 1,404,957
--------------
$ 2,812,886
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL US GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $2,811,294) $ 2,812,886
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Shares
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS -- 1.1% of Net Assets
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIALS -- 1.1%
Other Diversified Financial Services -- 1.1%
27,000 iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF $ 2,257,470
42,000 PowerShares Senior Loan Portfolio 968,940
--------------
Total Diversified Financials $ 3,226,410
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $3,179,147) $ 3,226,410
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMON STOCKS -- 0.5% of Net Assets
CONSUMER DURABLES & APPAREL -- 0.1%
Homebuilding -- 0.1%
31,348(j) WAICCS Las Vegas 3 LLC $ 449,844
--------------
Total Consumer Durables & Apparel $ 449,844
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | 5/31/16 (unaudited) (continued)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shares Value
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INDUSTRIALS -- 0.1%
Diversified Support Services -- 0.1%
31(j) IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. $ 42,515
--------------
Total Industrials $ 42,515
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MEDIA -- 0.1%
Publishing -- 0.1%
14,548(j) Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc. $ 312,782
EUR 497(j) Solocal Group SA 1,800
--------------
Total Media $ 314,582
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PHARMACEUTICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE
SCIENCES -- 0.0%+
Biotechnology -- 0.0%+
2,454(j) Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $ 12,331
--------------
Total Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences $ 12,331
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RETAILING -- 0.1%
Computer & Electronics Retail -- 0.1%
91,346(c)(j) Targus Cayman SubCo., Ltd. $ 319,711
--------------
Total Retailing $ 319,711
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TRANSPORTATION -- 0.1%
Air Freight & Logistics -- 0.1%
710(j) CEVA Holdings LLC $ 248,427
--------------
Total Transportation $ 248,427
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UTILITIES -- 0.0%+
Independent Power Producers & Energy
Traders -- 0.0%+
775 NRG Energy, Inc. $ 12,694
--------------
Total Utilities $ 12,694
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $2,071,400) $ 1,400,104
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Principal
Amount
USD ($)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS -- 2.4%
of Net Assets
COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 1.0%
1,130,000 Barclays Bank Plc, 0.35%, 6/1/16 $ 1,129,990
905,000 BNP Paribas SA, 0.27%, 6/1/16 904,991
1,130,000 Prudential Funding LLC, 0.31%, 6/1/16 1,129,990
--------------
$ 3,164,971
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
USD ($) Value
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT -- 0.3%
1,000,000 $1,000,000 ScotiaBank, 0.3%, dated 5/31/16,
plus accrued interest on 6/1/16 collateralized by
the following:
$979,017 Federal National Mortgages Association (ARM),
2.46% -- 2.574%, 2/1/38 -- 3/1/46, $40,991
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.777% -- 3.006%,
4/1/44 -- 5/1/45. $ 1,000,000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TREASURY BILL -- 1.1%
3,380,000(i) U.S. Treasury Bill, 6/9/16 $ 3,379,885
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS
(Cost $7,544,868) $ 7,544,856
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES -- 145.3%
(Cost $452,229,202) (k) $ 443,209,771
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (45.3)% $ (138,079,682)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO
COMMON SHAREOWNERS -- 100.0% $ 305,130,089
===================================================================================================
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
(144A) Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the
Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold normally to
qualified institutional buyers in a transaction exempt from
registration. At May 31, 2016, the value of these securities
amounted to $15,850,880, or 5.2% of total net assets applicable to
common shareowners.
(Cat Bond) Catastrophe or event-linked bond. At May 31, 2016, the value of
these securities amounted to $1,590,455 or 0.5% of total net assets
applicable to common shareowners. See Notes to Financial Statements
-- Note 1F.
+ Amount rounds to less than 0.1%.
* Senior secured floating rate loan interests in which the Trust
invests generally pay interest at rates that are periodically
redetermined by reference to a base lending plus a premium. These
base lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate offered by one
or more major European banks, such as LIBOR (London InterBank
Offered Rate), (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major
United States banks, (iii) the rate of a certificate of deposit or
(iv) other base lending rates used by commercial lenders. The
interest rate shown is the rate accruing at May 31, 2016.
(a) Floating rate note. The rate shown is the coupon rate at May 31,
2016.
(b) Payment in Kind (PIK) security which may pay interest in the form of
additional principal amount.
(c) Security is valued using fair value methods (other than prices
supplied by independent pricing services).
(d) Security is in default.
(e) The interest rate is subject to change periodically. The interest
rate shown is the rate at May 31, 2016.
(f) Security is perpetual in nature and has no stated maturity date.
(g) Structured reinsurance investment. At May 31, 2016, the value of
these securities amounted to $2,417,365, or 0.8% of total net assets
applicable to common shareowners.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Floating Rate Trust | Semiannual Report | 5/31/16 37
Schedule of Investments | 5/31/16 (unaudited) (continued)
(h) Rate to be determined.
(i) Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through
accretion of discount.
(j) Non-income producing.
(k) At May 31, 2016, the net unrealized depreciation on investments
based on cost for federal tax purposes of $452,240,193 was as
follows:
Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which
there is an excess of value over tax cost $ 3,807,528
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which
there is an excess of tax cost over value (12,837,950)
--------------
Net unrealized depreciation $ (9,030,422)
==============
For financial reporting purposes net unrealized depreciation on investments was
$9,019,431 and cost of investments aggregated $452,229,202.
Purchases and sales of securities (excluding temporary cash investments) for the
six months ended May 31, 2016 were as follows:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Purchases Sales
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Long-Term U.S. Government $ 2,811,294 $ 2,810,218
Other Long-Term Securities $79,823,503 $80,973,185
Principal amounts are denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
EUR Euro
CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS -- SELL PROTECTION
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Premiums Net
Notional Obligation Credit Expiration Paid/ Unrealized
Principal ($)(1) Exchange Entity/Index Coupon Rating(2) Date (Received) Appreciation
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,078,000 Chicago Markit CDX North 5.00% B+ 6/20/20 $ 64,893 $ 4,869
Mercantile America High Yield
Exchange Index Series 24
1,103,850 Chicago Markit CDX North 5.00% B+ 12/20/20 (10,498) 61,551
Mercantile America High Yield
Exchange Index Series 25
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 54,395 $ 66,420
===================================================================================================
(1) The notional amount is the maximum amount that a seller of credit
protection would be obligated to pay upon occurrence of a credit event.
(2) Based on Standard & Poor's rating of the issuer or weighted average of all
the underlying securities of the index.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Trust's investments.
These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels below.
Level 1 -- quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 -- other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for
similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit
risks, etc.). See Notes to Financial Statements -- Note 1A.
Level 3 -- significant unobservable inputs (including the Trust's own
assumptions in determining fair value of investments). See Notes
to Financial Statements -- Note 1A.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
38 Pioneer Floating Rate Trust | Semiannual Report | 5/31/16
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of May 31, 2016, in valuing the
Trust's investments.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Senior Secured Floating
Rate Loan Interests
Health Care Equipment &
Services
Health Care Technology $ -- $ 3,469,323 $ 731,754 $ 4,201,077
Retailing
Computer & Electronics Retail -- -- 365,385 365,385
All Other Senior Secured Floating
Rate Loan Interests -- 399,114,497 -- 399,114,497
Collateralized Loan
Obligations -- 8,159,329 -- 8,159,329
Corporate Bonds & Notes
Insurance
Reinsurance -- 1,272,200 2,735,620 4,007,820
All Other Corporate Bonds
& Notes -- 12,377,407 -- 12,377,407
U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations -- 2,812,886 -- 2,812,886
Exchange-Traded Funds 3,226,410 -- -- 3,226,410
Common Stocks
Consumer Durables &
Apparel
Homebuilding -- 449,844 -- 449,844
Industrials
Diversified Support Services -- 42,515 -- 42,515
Media
Publishing 1,800 312,782 -- 314,582
Retailing
Computer & Electronics
Retail -- -- 319,711 319,711
Transportation
Air Freight & Logistics -- 248,427 -- 248,427
All Other Common Stocks 25,025 -- -- 25,025
Commercial Paper -- 3,164,971 -- 3,164,971
Repurchase Agreement -- 1,000,000 -- 1,000,000
Treasury Bill -- 3,379,885 -- 3,379,885
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Investments in
Securities $ 3,253,235 $435,804,066 $ 4,152,470 $443,209,771
==============================================================================================
Other Financial Instruments
Unrealized appreciation on
credit default
swap contracts $ -- $ 66,420 $ -- $ 66,420
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Other Financial
Instruments $ -- $ 66,420 $ -- $ 66,420
==============================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Floating Rate Trust | Semiannual Report | 5/31/16 39
Schedule of Investments | 5/31/16 (unaudited) (continued)
The following is a summary of the fair valuation of certain of the Trust's
assets and liabilities as of May 31, 2016:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets:
Foreign currencies, at value $ -- $ 56,155 $ -- $ 56,155
Restricted cash -- 168,130 -- 168,130
Liabilities:
Credit agreement -- (143,450,000) -- (143,450,000)
Variation margin for
centrally cleared
swap contracts -- (284) -- (284)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $ -- $ (143,225,999) $ -- $ (143,225,999)
==============================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
40 Pioneer Floating Rate Trust | Semiannual Report | 5/31/16
The following is a reconciliation of assets valued using significant
unobservable inputs (Level 3):
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in
Balance Realized unrealized Accrued Transfers Transfers Balance
as of gain appreciation discounts/ in to out of as of
11/30/15 (loss)(1) (depreciation)(2) Purchases Sales premiums Level 3* Level 3* 5/31/16
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Senior Secured
Floating Rate
Loan Interests
Health Care
Equipment &
Services
Health Care
Technology $ -- $ -- $ (263,114) $ 976,680 $ -- $ 18,188 $ -- $ -- $ 731,754
Retailing
Computer &
Electronics
Retail -- -- -- 365,385 -- -- -- -- 365,385
Corporate Bonds
& Notes
Insurance
Reinsurance 1,197,861 -- (42,108) 2,665,239 (1,090,200) 4,828 -- -- 2,735,620
Common Stocks
Retailing
Computer &
Electronics
Retail -- -- -- 319,711 -- -- -- -- 319,711
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $ 1,197,861 $ -- $ (305,222) $4,327,015 $ (1,090,200) $ 23,016 $ -- $ -- $4,152,470
==================================================================================================================================
(1) Realized gain (loss) on these securities is included in the realized gain
(loss) from investments in the Statement of Operations.
(2) Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on these securities is included in
the change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments in
the Statement of Operations.
* Transfers are calculated on the beginning of period value. For the six
months ended May 31, 2016, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and
3.
Net change in unrealized depreciation of Level 3 investments still held and
considered Level 3 at May 31, 2016: $(197,561).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Floating Rate Trust | Semiannual Report | 5/31/16 41
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 5/31/16 (unaudited)
ASSETS:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $452,229,202) $ 443,209,771
Cash 11,475,355
Foreign currencies, at value (cost $68,456) 56,155
Restricted cash* 168,130
Credit default swaps, premiums paid 54,395
Receivables --
Investment securities sold 7,361,007
Interest 2,694,588
Dividends 33,525
Prepaid expenses 1,366
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total assets $ 465,054,292
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LIABILITIES:
Payables --
Credit agreement $ 143,450,000
Investment securities purchased 15,886,321
Trustees' fees 2,795
Administration fee 119,363
Interest expense 27,733
Variation margin for centrally cleared swap contracts 284
Due to affiliates 264,921
Accrued expenses 172,786
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities $ 159,924,203
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO SHAREOWNERS:
Paid-in capital $ 465,543,677
Undistributed net investment income 2,522,874
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, swap contracts, and
foreign currency transactions (153,964,725)
Net unrealized depreciation on investments (9,019,431)
Net unrealized appreciation on swap contracts 66,420
Net unrealized depreciation on other assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies (18,726)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net assets applicable to shareowners $ 305,130,089
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE:
No par value (unlimited number of shares authorized)
Based on $305,130,089/ 24,738,174 shares $ 12.33
===================================================================================
* Represents restricted cash deposited at the custodian and/or counterparty
for derivative contracts.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
42 Pioneer Floating Rate Trust | Semiannual Report | 5/31/16
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended 5/31/16
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest $ 12,564,562
Dividends 42,569
Credit agreement and other income 282,386
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total investment income $ 12,889,517
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EXPENSES:
Management fees $ 1,552,516
Administrative expense 123,469
Transfer agent fees 7,223
Shareholder communications expense 10,017
Custodian fees 38,006
Professional fees 74,011
Printing expense 7,211
Trustees' fees 8,618
Pricing fees 23,247
Interest expense 924,725
Miscellaneous 74,548
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total expenses $ 2,843,591
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income $ 10,045,926
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS,
SWAP CONTRACTS, UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS, AND
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investments $ (8,841,182)
Swap contracts 17,122
Other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies (31) $ (8,824,091)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments $ 8,389,174
Swap contracts 72,273
Unfunded loan commitments (8,871)
Other assets and liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies 4,918 $ 8,457,494
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments,
swap contracts, unfunded loan commitments, and
foreign currency transactions $ (366,597)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 9,679,329
========================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Pioneer Floating Rate Trust | Semiannual Report | 5/31/16 43
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Six Months
Ended Year
5/31/16 Ended
(unaudited) 11/30/15
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) $ 10,045,926 $ 18,826,722
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, swap contracts,
and foreign currency transactions (8,824,091) (8,429,026)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on
investments, swap contracts, unfunded loan commitments,
and foreign currency transactions 8,457,494 (6,084,107)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 9,679,329 $ 4,313,589
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREOWNERS:
Net investment income ($0.36 and $0.70 per share,
respectively) $ (8,905,743) $ (17,193,031)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total distributions to shareowners $ (8,905,743) $ (17,193,031)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets $ 773,586 $ (12,879,442)
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO SHAREOWNERS:
Beginning of period 304,356,503 317,235,945
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of period $305,130,089 $ 304,356,503
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undistributed net investment income $ 2,522,874 $ 1,382,691
=========================================================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
44 Pioneer Floating Rate Trust | Semiannual Report | 5/31/16
Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended 5/31/16
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 9,679,329
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to
net cash and foreign currencies from operating activities:
Purchases of investment securities $ (78,434,538)
Proceeds from disposition and maturity of investment securities 82,923,343
Net purchases of temporary cash investments 545,132
Net accretion and amortization of discount/premium on investment securities (645,413)
Change in unrealized appreciation on investments (8,389,174)
Change in unrealized depreciation on unfunded loan commitments 8,871
Change in unrealized appreciation on foreign currency (2,722)
Change in unrealized appreciation on swap contracts (5,853)
Net realized loss on investments 8,841,182
Net premiums received on swap contracts 11,159
Increase in restricted cash (168,130)
Decrease in swap collateral 75,000
Increase in interest receivable (133,511)
Increase in prepaid expenses (1,366)
Increased in due to affiliates 1,284
Increase in trustees' fee payable 101
Increase in administration fees payable 17,134
Decrease in cash due to broker (58,228)
Decrease in accrued expenses payable (44,133)
Increase in interest expense payable 2,394
Decrease in variation margin for centrally cleared swap contracts 1,740
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Net cash and foreign currencies from operating activities $ 14,223,601
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Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities:
Payments on borrowings $ (7,000,000)
Distributions to shareowners (8,905,743)
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Net cash and foreign currencies used in financing activities $ (15,905,743)
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Effect of Foreign Exchange Fluctuations on Cash:
Effect of foreign exchange fluctuations on cash $ 2,722
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Cash and Foreign Currencies:
Beginning of the period $ 13,210,930
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End of the period $ 11,531,510
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Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest $ 922,331
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
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Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
5/31/16 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(unaudited) 11/30/15 11/30/14 11/30/13 11/30/12 11/30/11
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Per Share Operating Performance
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 12.30 $ 12.82 $ 13.06 $ 13.06 $ 12.45 $ 12.52
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Increase (decrease) from investment operations: (a)
Net investment income $ 0.41 $ 0.76 $ 0.75 $ 1.01 $ 1.19 $ 1.28
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments, swap contracts, unfunded loan
commitments, and foreign currency
transactions (0.02) (0.58) (0.19) 0.01 0.55 (0.30)
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Distributions to preferred shareowners from:
Net investment income $ -- $ -- $ (0.00)(b) $ (0.12) $ (0.12) $ (0.11)
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Net increase from investment operations $ 0.39 $ 0.18 $ 0.56 $ 0.90 $ 1.62 $ 0.87
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Distributions to common shareowners from:
Net investment income and previously
undistributed net investment income $ (0.36) $ (0.70) $ (0.80)* $ (0.90) $ (1.01) $ (0.94)
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value $ 0.03 $ (0.52) $ (0.24) $ -- $ 0.61 $ (0.07)
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Net asset value, end of period (c) $ 12.33 $ 12.30 $ 12.82 $ 13.06 $ 13.06 $ 12.45
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Market value, end of period (c) $ 11.17 $ 10.83 $ 11.36 $ 12.41 $ 13.41 $ 12.55
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Total return at market value (d) 6.59%(e) 1.31% (2.32)% (0.84)% 15.66% 2.60%
Ratios to average net assets of common shareowners:
Total expenses plus interest expense (f)(g) 1.91%(h) 1.81% 1.80% 1.47% 1.58% 1.67%
Net investment income before preferred share
distributions 6.73%(h) 6.00% 5.73% 7.70% 9.24% 9.96%
Preferred share distributions --% --% 0.01% 0.94% 0.90% 0.85%
Net investment income available to common
shareowners 6.73%(h) 6.00% 5.72% 6.76% 8.34% 9.11%
Portfolio turnover 19% 38% 61% 63% 63% 42%
Net assets of common shareowners, end of
period (in thousands) $ 305,130 $ 304,357 $317,236 $ 323,127 $ 322,714 $ 306,822
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Six Months
Ended Year Year Year Year Year
5/31/16 Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
(unaudited) 11/30/15 11/30/14 11/30/13 11/30/12 11/30/11
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Preferred shares outstanding (in thousands) $ -- $ -- $ --(i) $ 182,450 $ 182,450 $ 182,450
Asset coverage per preferred share, end of period $ -- $ -- $ --(i) $ 69,280 $ 69,222 $ 67,047
Average market value per preferred share (j) $ -- $ -- $ --(i) $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000
Liquidation value, including dividends payable,
per preferred share $ -- $ -- $ --(i) $ 25,003 $ 25,003 $ 25,005
Total amount of debt outstanding (in thousands) $ 143,450 $ 150,450 $155,450 $ -- $ -- $ --
Asset coverage per indebtedness (in thousands) $ 3,127 $ 3,023 $ 3,041 $ -- $ -- $ --
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* The amount of distributions made to shareowners during the period were in
excess of the net investment income earned by the Trust during the period.
The Trust has accumulated undistributed net investment income which is part
of the Trust's NAV. A portion of the accumulated net investment income was
distributed to shareowners during the period. A decrease in distributions
may have a negative effect on the market value of the Trust's shares.
(a) The per common share data presented above is based upon the average common
shares outstanding for the periods presented.
(b) Amount rounds to less than $(0.005) per share.
(c) Net asset value and market value are published in Barron's on Saturday, The
Wall Street Journal on Monday and The New York Times on Monday and
Saturday.
(d) Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common shares
at the current market value on the first day and a sale at the current
market value on the last day of the periods reported. Dividends and
distributions, if any, are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be
reinvested at prices obtained under the Trust's dividend reinvestment plan.
Total investment return does not reflect brokerage commissions. Past
performance is not a guarantee of future results.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) Expense ratios do not reflect the effect of distribution payments to
preferred shareowners.
(g) Includes interest expense of 0.62%, 0.51%, 0.49%, 0.0%, 0.0%, and 0.0%,
respectively.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Preferred shares were redeemed during the period.
(j) Market value is redemption value without an active market.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements | 5/31/16 (unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
Pioneer Floating Rate Trust (the Trust) was organized as a Delaware statutory
trust on October 6, 2004. Prior to commencing operations on December 28, 2004,
the Trust had no operations other than matters relating to its organization and
registration as a closed-end management investment company under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust is a diversified fund. The investment
objective of the Trust is to provide a high level of current income and the
Trust may, as a secondary objective, also seek preservation of capital to the
extent consistent with its investment objective of high current income.
The Trust's financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles that require the management of the
Trust to, among other things, make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported
amounts of income, expenses and gain or loss on investments during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the
Trust in the preparation of its financial statements:
A. Security Valuation
The net asset value of the Trust is computed once daily, on each day the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open, as of the close of regular trading
on the NYSE.
Fixed income securities are valued by using prices supplied by independent
pricing services, which consider such factors as market prices, market
events, quotations from one or more brokers, Treasury spreads, yields,
maturities and ratings, or may use a pricing matrix or other fair value
methods or techniques to provide an estimated value of the security or
instrument. A pricing matrix is a means of valuing a debt security on the
basis of current market prices for other debt securities, historical
trading patterns in the market for fixed income securities and/or other
factors. Valuations may be supplemented by dealers and other sources, as
required. Non-U.S. debt securities that are listed on an exchange will be
valued at the bid price obtained from an independent third party pricing
service.
Loan interests are valued in accordance with guidelines established by the
Board of Trustees at the mean between the last available bid and asked
prices from one or more brokers or dealers as obtained from Loan Pricing
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Corporation, an independent third party pricing service. If price
information is not available from Loan Pricing Corporation, or if the price
information is deemed to be unreliable, price information will be obtained
from an alternative loan interest pricing service. If no reliable price
quotes are available from either the primary or alternative pricing
service, broker quotes will be solicited.
Event-linked bonds or catastrophe bonds are valued at the bid price
obtained from an independent third party pricing service. Other insurance
linked securities (including sidecars, collateralized reinsurance and
industry loss warranties) may be valued at the bid price obtained from an
independent pricing service, or through a third party using a pricing
matrix, insurance industry valuation models, or other fair value methods or
techniques to provide an estimated value of the instrument.
Equity securities that have traded on an exchange are valued by using the
last sale price on the principal exchange where they are traded. Equity
securities that have not traded on the date of valuation, or securities for
which sale prices are not available, generally are valued using the mean
between the last bid and asked prices or, if both last bid and asked prices
are not available, at the last quoted bid price. Last sale and bid and
asked prices are provided by independent third party pricing services. In
the case of equity securities not traded on an exchange, prices are
typically determined by independent third party pricing services using a
variety of techniques and methods.
Foreign securities are valued in U.S. dollars based on foreign currency
exchange rate quotations supplied by a third party pricing service. Trading
in non-U.S. equity securities is substantially completed each day at
various times prior to the close of the NYSE. The values of such securities
used in computing the net asset value of the Fund's shares are determined
as of such times. The fund may use a fair value model developed by an
independent pricing service to value non-U.S. equity securities.
Swap contracts, including interest rate swaps, caps and floors (other than
centrally cleared swap contracts) are valued at the dealer quotations
obtained from reputable International Swap Dealer association members.
Centrally cleared swaps are valued at the daily settlement price provided
by the central clearing counterparty.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued daily using the
foreign exchange rate or, for longer term forward contract positions, the
spot currency rate, in each case provided by a third party pricing service.
Contracts whose forward settlement date falls between two quoted days are
valued by interpolation.
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Shares of open-end registered investment companies (including money market
mutual funds) are valued at such funds' net asset value. Repurchase
agreements are valued at par. Cash may include overnight time deposits at
approved financial institutions.
Securities or loan interests for which independent pricing services are
unable to supply prices or for which market prices and/or quotations are
not readily available or are considered to be unreliable are valued by a
fair valuation team comprised of certain personnel of Pioneer Investment
Management, Inc. (PIM), the Trust's investment adviser, pursuant to
procedures adopted by the Trust's Board of Trustees. PIM's fair valuation
team uses fair value methods approved by the Valuation Committee of the
Board of Trustees. PIM's fair valuation team is responsible for monitoring
developments that may impact fair valued securities and for discussing and
assessing fair values on an ongoing basis, and at least quarterly, with the
Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Inputs used when applying fair value methods to value a security may
include credit ratings, the financial condition of the company, current
market conditions and comparable securities. The Trust may use fair value
methods if it is determined that a significant event has occurred after the
close of the exchange or market on which the security trades and prior to
the determination of the Trust's net asset value. Examples of a significant
event might include political or economic news, corporate restructurings,
natural disasters, terrorist activity or trading halts. Thus, the valuation
of the Trust's securities may differ significantly from exchange prices and
such differences could be material.
At May 31, 2016, four securities were valued using fair value methods (in
addition to securities valued using prices supplied by independent pricing
services or broker-dealers) representing 0.5% of net assets. The value of
these fair valued securities are $1,416,850.
B. Investment Income and Transactions
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain
dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have
passed are recorded as soon as the Trust becomes aware of the ex-dividend
date in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Interest income, including
interest on income bearing cash accounts, is recorded on an accrual basis,
net of unrecoverable foreign taxes withheld at the applicable country
rates.
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Discounts and premiums on purchase prices of debt securities are accreted
or amortized, respectively, daily, into interest income on an effective
yield to maturity basis with a corresponding increase or decrease in the
cost basis of the security. Premiums and discounts related to certain
mortgage-backed securities are amortized or accreted in proportion to the
monthly paydowns.
Security transactions are recorded as of trade date. Gains and losses on
sales of investments are calculated on the identified cost method for both
financial reporting and federal income tax purposes.
C. Foreign Currency Translation
The books and records of the Trust are maintained in U.S. dollars. Amounts
denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using
current exchange rates.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, if any,
represent, among other things, the net realized gains and losses on foreign
currency contracts, disposition of foreign currencies and the difference
between the amount of income accrued and the U.S. dollars actually
received. Further, the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange
rates on investments are not segregated in the Statement of Operations from
the effects of changes in the market price of those securities but are
included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
D. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
The Trust may enter into forward foreign currency contracts (contracts) for
the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a
future date. All contracts are marked to market daily at the applicable
exchange rates, and any resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation
are recorded in the Trust's financial statements. The Trust records
realized gains and losses at the time a contract is offset by entry into a
closing transaction or extinguished by delivery of the currency. Risks may
arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of
counterparties to meet the terms of the contracts and from unanticipated
movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
E. Federal Income Taxes
It is the Trust's policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal
Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute
all of its net taxable income and net realized capital gains, if any, to
its shareowners. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. As
of November 30, 2015, the Trust did not accrue any interest or penalties
with respect to uncertain tax positions, which if applicable, would be
recorded as
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an income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. Tax returns filed
within the prior three years remain subject to examination by federal and
state tax authorities.
The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to
shareowners are determined in accordance with federal income tax rules,
which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Distributions in excess of net investment income or net realized gains are
temporary overdistributions for financial statement and tax purposes.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent
book/tax differences to reflect tax character, but are not adjusted for
temporary differences.
The tax character of current year distributions payable to shareholders
will be determined at the end of the current taxable year.
The tax character of distributions paid to shareowners during the year
ended November 30, 2015 was as follows:
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2015
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Distributions paid from:
Ordinary income $17,193,031
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Total $17,193,031
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The following shows the components of distributable earnings (losses) on a
federal income tax basis at November 30, 2015:
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2015
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Distributable earnings:
Undistributed ordinary income $ 1,373,744
Capital loss carryforward (143,540,509)
Late year loss deferrals (1,586,040)
Other book/tax temporary differences (5,138)
Unrealized depreciation (17,429,231)
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Total $(161,187,174)
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized depreciation is
primarily attributable to the realization for tax purposes of unrealized
gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies, the book/tax
differences in the accrual of income on securities in default, the
difference between book and tax amortization methods and discounts on fixed
income securities and book/tax temporary differences.
F. Insurance Linked Securities (ILS)
The Trust invests in event-linked bonds. Event-linked bonds are floating
rate debt obligations for which the return of principal and the payment of
interest are contingent on the non-occurrence of a pre-defined "trigger"
event, such
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as a hurricane or an earthquake of a specific magnitude. The trigger
event's magnitude may be based on losses to a company or industry, industry
indexes or readings of scientific instruments, or may be based on specified
actual losses. If a trigger event, as defined within the terms of an
event-linked bond occurs, the Trust may lose a portion or all of its
accrued interest and/or principal invested in such event-linked bond. The
Trust is entitled to receive principal and interest payments so long as no
trigger event occurs of the description and magnitude specified by the
instrument. In addition to the specified trigger events, event-linked bonds
may expose the Trust to other risks, including but not limited to issuer
(credit) default, adverse regulatory or jurisdictional interpretations and
adverse tax consequences.
The Trust's investments in ILS may include special purpose vehicles
("SPVs") or similar instruments structured to comprise a portion of a
reinsurer's catastrophe-oriented business, known as quota share instruments
(sometimes referred to as reinsurance sidecars), or to provide reinsurance
relating to specific risks to insurance or reinsurance companies through a
collateralized instrument, known as collateralized reinsurance. Structured
reinsurance investments also may include industry loss warranties ("ILWs").
A traditional ILW takes the form of a bilateral reinsurance contract, but
there are also products that take the form of derivatives, collateralized
structures, or exchange traded instruments.
Structured reinsurance investments, including quota share instruments,
collateralized reinsurance investments and ILWs, generally are subject to
the same risks as event-linked bonds. In addition, where the instruments
are based on the performance of underlying reinsurance contracts, the Trust
has limited transparency into the individual underlying contracts and
therefore must rely upon the risk assessment and sound underwriting
practices of the issuer. Accordingly, it may be more difficult for PIM to
fully evaluate the underlying risk profile of the Trust's structured
reinsurance investments and therefore the Trust's assets are placed at
greater risk of loss than if PIM had more complete information. Structured
reinsurance instruments generally will be considered illiquid securities by
the Trust. These securities may be difficult to purchase, sell or unwind.
Illiquid securities also may be difficult to value. If the Trust is forced
to sell an illiquid asset, the Trust may be forced to sell at a loss.
G. Risks
Information regarding the Trust's principal risks is contained in the
Trust's original offering prospectus, with additional information included
in the Trust's shareowner reports issued from time to time. Please refer to
those documents when considering the Trust's principal risks. At times, the
Trust's investments may represent industries or industry sectors that are
interrelated
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or have common risks, making the Trust more susceptible to any economic,
political, or regulatory developments or other risks affecting those
industries and sectors.
The Trust invests in below investment grade (high yield) debt securities,
floating rate loans and event-linked bonds sometimes referred to as
"catastrophe" bonds or "insurance-linked" bonds. The Trust may invest in
securities and other obligations of any credit quality, including those
that are rated below investment grade, or are unrated but are determined by
the investment adviser to be of equivalent credit quality. Below investment
grade securities are commonly referred to as "junk bonds" and are
considered speculative with respect to the issuer's capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Below investment grade securities, including
floating rate loans, involve greater risk of loss, are subject to greater
price volatility, and are less liquid and more difficult to value,
especially during periods of economic uncertainty or change, than higher
rated debt securities. The Trust may invest in securities of issuers that
are in default or that are in bankruptcy. The value of collateral, if any,
securing a floating rate loan can decline or may be insufficient to meet
the issuer's obligations or may be difficult to liquidate. No active
trading market may exist for many floating rate loans, and many loans are
subject to restrictions on resale. Any secondary market may be subject to
irregular trading activity and extended settlement periods. The Trust's
investments in certain foreign markets or countries with limited developing
markets may subject the Trust to a greater degree of risk than in a
developed market. These risks include disruptive political or economic
conditions and the possible imposition of adverse governmental laws or
currency exchange restrictions.
The value of securities held by the fund may go up or down, sometimes
rapidly or unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as real or
perceived adverse economic, political or regulatory conditions, inflation,
changes in interest rates, lack of liquidity in the bond markets or adverse
investor sentiment. In the past several years, financial markets have
experienced increased volatility, depressed valuations, decreased liquidity
and heightened uncertainty. These conditions may continue, recur, worsen or
spread.
H. Repurchase Agreements
Repurchase agreements are arrangements under which the Trust purchases
securities from a broker-dealer or a bank, called the counterparty, upon
the agreement of the counterparty to repurchase the securities from the
Trust at a later date, and at a specific price, which is typically higher
than the purchase price paid by the Trust. The securities purchased serve
as the Trust's collateral for the obligation of the counterparty to
repurchase the securities. The value of the collateral, including accrued
interest, is required to be equal to or in excess of the repurchase price.
The collateral for all repurchase agreements is
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held in safekeeping in the customer-only account of the Trust's custodian
or a subcustodian of the Trust. The Trust's investment adviser, PIM is
responsible for determining that the value of the collateral remains at
least equal to the repurchase price. In the event of a default by the
counterparty, the Trust is entitled to sell the securities, but the Trust
may not be able to sell them for the price at which they were purchased,
thus causing a loss to the Trust. Additionally, if the counterparty becomes
insolvent, there is some risk that the Trust will not have a right to the
securities, or the immediate right to sell the securities.
I. Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan
All shareowners whose shares are registered in their own names
automatically participate in the Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the
Plan), under which participants receive all dividends and capital gain
distributions (collectively, dividends) in full and fractional shares of
the Trust in lieu of cash. Shareowners may elect not to participate in the
Plan. Shareowners not participating in the Plan receive all dividends and
capital gain distributions in cash. Participation in the Plan is completely
voluntary and may be terminated or resumed at any time without penalty by
notifying American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the agent for
shareowners in administering the Plan (the Plan Agent), in writing prior to
any dividend record date; otherwise such termination or resumption will be
effective with respect to any subsequently declared dividend or other
distribution.
If a shareowner's shares are held in the name of a brokerage firm, bank or
other nominee, the shareowner can ask the firm or nominee to participate in
the Plan on the shareowner's behalf. If the firm or nominee does not offer
the Plan, dividends will be paid in cash to the shareowner of record. A
firm or nominee may reinvest a shareowner's cash dividends in shares of the
Trust on terms that differ from the terms of the Plan.
Whenever the Trust declares a dividend on shares payable in cash,
participants in the Plan will receive the equivalent in shares acquired by
the Plan Agent either (i) through receipt of additional unissued but
authorized shares from the Trust or (ii) by purchase of outstanding shares
on the New York Stock Exchange or elsewhere. If, on the payment date for
any dividend, the net asset value per share is equal to or less than the
market price per share plus estimated brokerage trading fees (market
premium), the Plan Agent will invest the dividend amount in newly issued
shares. The number of newly issued shares to be credited to each account
will be determined by dividing the dollar amount of the dividend by the net
asset value per share on the date the shares are issued, provided that the
maximum discount from the then current market price per share on the date
of issuance does not exceed 5%. If, on the payment date for any dividend,
the net asset value per share is greater
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than the market value (market discount), the Plan Agent will invest the
dividend amount in shares acquired in open-market purchases. There are no
brokerage charges with respect to newly issued shares. However, each
participant will pay a pro rata share of brokerage trading fees incurred
with respect to the Plan Agent's open-market purchases. Participating in
the Plan does not relieve shareowners from any federal, state or local
taxes which may be due on dividends paid in any taxable year. Shareowners
holding Plan shares in a brokerage account may be able to transfer the
shares to another broker and continue to participate in the Plan.
J. Credit Default Swap Agreements
A credit default swap is a contract between a buyer of protection and a
seller of protection against a pre-defined credit event on an underlying
reference obligation, which may be a single security or a basket or index
of securities. The Trust may buy or sell credit default swap contracts to
seek to increase the Trust's income, or to attempt to hedge the risk of
default on portfolio securities. A credit default swap index is used to
hedge risk or take a position on a basket of credit entities or indices. As
a seller of protection, the Trust would be required to pay the notional (or
other agreed-upon) value of the referenced debt obligation to the
counterparty in the event of a default by a U.S. or foreign corporate
issuer of a debt obligation, which would likely result in a loss to the
Trust. In return, the Trust would receive from the counterparty a periodic
stream of payments during the term of the contract provided that no event
of default occurred. The maximum exposure of loss to the seller would be
the notional value of the credit default swaps outstanding. If no default
occurs, the Trust would keep the stream of payments and would have no
payment obligation. The Trust may also buy credit default swap contracts in
order to hedge against the risk of default of debt securities, in which
case the Trust would function as the counterparty referenced above.
When the Trust enters into a credit default swap contract, the protection
buyer makes an upfront or periodic payment to the protection seller in
exchange for the right to receive a contingent payment. An upfront payment
made by the Trust, as the protection buyer, is recorded as an asset in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Periodic payments received or paid by
the Trust are recorded as realized gains or losses in the Statement of
Operations.
Credit default swap contracts are marked-to-market daily using valuations
supplied by independent sources and the change in value, if any, is
recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the Statement of
Assets and
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Liabilities. Payments received or made as a result of a credit event or
upon termination of the contract are recognized, net of the appropriate
amount of the upfront payment, as realized gains or losses in the Statement
of Operations.
Credit default swap contracts involving the sale of protection may involve
greater risks than if the Trust had invested in the referenced debt
instrument directly. Credit default swap contracts are subject to general
market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk and credit risk. If the
Trust is a protection buyer and no credit event occurs, it will lose its
investment. If the Trust is a protection seller and a credit event occurs,
the value of the referenced debt instrument received by the Trust, together
with the periodic payments received, may be less than the amount the Trust
pays to the protection buyer, resulting in a loss to the Trust.
Certain swap contracts that are cleared through a central clearinghouse are
referred to as centrally cleared swaps. All payments made or received by
the Fund are pursuant to a centrally cleared swap - contract with the
central clearing party rather than the original counterparty. Upon entering
into a centrally cleared swap contract, the Fund is required to make an
initial margin deposit, either in cash or in securities. The daily change
in value on open centrally cleared contracts is recorded as variation
margin on centrally cleared swaps on the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities.
Open credit default swap contracts at May 31, 2016 are listed in the
Schedule of Investments.
The average market value of swap contracts open during the six months ended
May 31, 2016 was $56,653.
The amount of cash deposited with the broker as collateral at May 31, 2016,
and is included in "Restricted cash" in the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities, was $101,426.
2. Management Agreement
PIM, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of UniCredit S.p.A. (UniCredit), manages
the Trust's portfolio. Management fees payable under the Trust's Advisory
Agreement with PIM are calculated daily at the annual rate of 0.70% of the
Trust's average daily managed assets. "Managed assets" means (a) the total
assets of the Trust, including any form of investment leverage, minus (b) all
accrued liabilities incurred in the normal course of operations, which shall not
include any liabilities or obligations attributable to investment leverage
obtained through (i) indebtedness of any type (including, without
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limitation, borrowing through a credit facility or the issuance of debt
securities), (ii) the issuance of preferred stock or other similar preference
securities, and/or (iii) any other means. For the six months ended May 31, 2016,
the net management fee was 0.70% of the Trust's average daily managed assets,
which was equivalent to 1.04% of the Trust's average daily net assets.
In addition, under PIM's management and administration agreements, certain other
services and costs are paid by PIM and reimbursed by the Trust. At May 31, 2016,
$384,284 was payable to PIM related to management costs, administrative costs
and certain other services is included in "Due to affiliates" and
"Administration fee" on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
3. Transfer Agents
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) serves as the transfer agent with
respect to the Trust's shares. The Trust pays AST an annual fee, as is agreed to
from time to time by the Trust and AST, for providing such services.
In addition, the Trust reimbursed the transfer agent for out-of-pocket expenses
incurred by the transfer agent related to shareowner communications activities
such as proxy and statement mailings and outgoing calls.
4. Additional Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Trust's use of derivatives subjects it to the following risks:
Interest rate risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of interest-bearing
securities due to changes in the prevailing levels of market interest rates.
Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer of a financial instrument to
make further principal or interest payments on an obligation or commitment that
it has to the Trust.
Foreign exchange rate risk relates to fluctuations in the value of an asset or
liability due to changes in currency exchange rates.
Equity risk relates to the fluctuations in the value of financial instruments as
a result of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest
rate risk or foreign exchange risk), whether caused by factors specific to an
individual investment, its issuer, or all factors affecting all instruments
traded in a market or market segment.
Commodity risk relates to the risk that the value of a commodity or commodity
index will fluctuate based on increases or decreases in the commodities market
and factors specific to a particular industry or commodity.
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The fair value of open derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging
instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) by risk exposure at May 31, 2016
was as follows:
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Interest Credit Foreign Equity Commodity
Rate Risk Risk Exchange Risk Risk Risk
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Assets:
Unrealized
appreciation on
swap contracts* $ -- $66,420 $ -- $ -- $ --
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Total Value $ -- $66,420 $ -- $ -- $ --
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* Included in the amount shown on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as
restricted cash.
The effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments
for accounting disclosure purposes) on the Statement of Operations by risk
exposure at May 31, 2016 was as follows:
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Statement of Operations
Interest Credit Foreign Equity Commodity
Rate Risk Risk Exchange Risk Risk Risk
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Net realized
gain (loss):
Swap contracts $ -- $17,122 $ -- $ -- $ --
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Total Value $ -- $17,122 $ -- $ -- $ --
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Change in net
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) on:
Swap contracts $ -- $72,273 $ -- $ -- $ --
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Total Value $ -- $72,273 $ -- $ -- $ --
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5. Unfunded and Bridge Loan Commitments
Bridge loans are designed to provide temporary or "bridge" financing to a
borrower pending the sale of identified assets or the arrangement of longer-term
loans or the issuance and sale of debt obligations.
As of May 31, 2016, the Trust had no unfunded and bridge loan commitments.
6. Trust Shares
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest for the six months ended May 31,
2016 and the year ended November 30, 2015 were as follows:
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5/31/16 11/30/15
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Shares outstanding at beginning of period 24,738,174 24,738,174
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Shares outstanding at end of period 24,738,174 24,738,174
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7. Loan Agreement
Effective November 26, 2013, the Trust entered into a Credit Facility (the
Credit Agreement) with the Bank of Nova Scotia in the amount of $160,000,000.
The Credit Agreement was established in conjunction with the redemption of all
the Trust's auction market preferred shares. Effective November 25, 2015, the
Trust extended the maturity of the Credit Agreement for a 364 day period.
At May 31, 2016, the Trust had a borrowing outstanding under the Credit
Agreement totaling $143,450,000. The interest rate charged at May 31, 2016 was
1.25%. During the six months ended May 31, 2016, the average daily balance was
$145,113,043 at an average interest rate of 1.26%. With respect to the Credit
Agreement, interest expense of $924,725 is included in the Statement of
Operations.
The Trust is required to maintain 300% asset coverage with respect to amounts
outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Asset coverage is calculated by
subtracting the Trust's total liabilities not including any bank loans and
senior securities, from the Trust's total assets and dividing such amount by the
principal amount of the borrowing outstanding.
8. Subsequent Events
A monthly dividend was declared on June 2, 2016 from undistributed and
accumulated net investment income of $0.0600 per share payable June 30, 2016, to
shareowners of record on June 15, 2016.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
During the period, there have been no material changes in the Trust's investment
objective or fundamental policies that have not been approved by the
shareowners. There have been no changes in the Trust's charter or By-Laws that
would delay or prevent a change in control of the Trust which has not been
approved by the shareowners. During the period, there have been no changes in
the principal risk factors associated with investment in the Trust. There were
no changes in the persons who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day
management of the Trust's portfolio.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940 that the Trust may purchase, from time to time, its shares
in the open market.
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PIM, the Trust's investment adviser, is currently an indirect, wholly owned
subsidiary of UniCredit. On November 11, 2015, UniCredit announced that it
signed a binding master agreement with Banco Santander and affiliates of Warburg
Pincus and General Atlantic (the "Private Equity Firms") with respect to Pioneer
Investments ("Pioneer") and Santander Asset Management ("SAM") (the
"Transaction").
The Transaction, as previously announced by UniCredit, will establish a holding
company, with the name Pioneer Investments, to be owned by UniCredit (50%) and
the Private Equity Firms (50% between them). The holding company will control
Pioneer's U.S. operations, including PIM. The holding company also will own
66.7% of Pioneer's and SAM's combined operations outside the U.S., while Banco
Santander will own directly the remaining 33.3% stake. The closing of the
Transaction is subject to certain regulatory and other approvals.
Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, completion of the Transaction will
cause the Trust's current investment advisory agreement with PIM to terminate.
Accordingly, the Trust's Board of Trustees will be asked to approve a new
investment advisory agreement. If approved by the Board, the Trust's new
investment advisory agreement will be submitted to the shareholders of the Trust
for their approval.
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Trustees, Officers and Service Providers
Trustees Officers
Thomas J. Perna, Chairman Lisa M. Jones, President and Chief
David R. Bock Executive Officer
Benjamin M. Friedman Mark E. Bradley, Treasurer and
Margaret B.W. Graham Chief Financial Officer
Lisa M. Jones Christopher J. Kelley, Secretary and
Lorraine H. Monchak Chief Legal Officer
Marguerite A. Piret
Fred J. Ricciardi
Kenneth J. Taubes
Investment Adviser and Administrator
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
Custodian and Sub-Administrator
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Principal Underwriter
Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc.
Legal Counsel
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Transfer Agent
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures of the Fund are available without charge,
upon request, by calling our toll free number (1-800-225-6292). Information
regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the
most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is publicly available to shareowners
at us.pioneerinvestments.com. This information is also available on the
Securities and Exchange Commission's web site at www.sec.gov.
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How to Contact Pioneer
We are pleased to offer a variety of convenient ways for you to contact us for
assistance or information.
You can call American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) for:
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Account Information 1-800-710-0935
Or write to AST:
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For Write to
General inquiries, lost dividend checks, American Stock
change of address, lost stock certificates, Transfer & Trust
stock transfer Operations Center
6201 15th Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) American Stock
Transfer & Trust
Wall Street Station
P.O. Box 922
New York, NY 10269-0560
Website www.amstock.com
For additional information, please contact your investment advisor or visit our
web site us.pioneerinvestments.com.
The Trust files a complete schedule of investments with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters for each fiscal year on
Form N-Q. Shareowners may view the filed Form N-Q by visiting the Commission's
web site at www.sec.gov. The filed form may also be viewed and copied at the
Commission's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the
operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.
[LOGO] PIONEER
Investments(R)
Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.
60 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
us.pioneerinvestments.com
Securities offered through Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc.
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
Underwriter of Pioneer Mutual Funds, Member SIPC
(C) 2016 Pioneer Investments 19389-10-0716
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
(a) Disclose whether, as of the end of the period covered by the report, the
registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's
principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting
officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of
whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. If
the registrant has not adopted such a code of ethics, explain why it has not
done so.
The registrant has adopted, as of the end of the period covered by this report,
a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller.
(b) For purposes of this Item, the term "code of ethics" means written standards
that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
(1) Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual
or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional
relationships;
(2) Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in
reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the
Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;
(3) Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and
regulations;
(4) The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an
appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
(5) Accountability for adherence to the code.
(c) The registrant must briefly describe the nature of any amendment, during the
period covered by the report, to a provision of its code of ethics that applies
to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar
functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the
registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the code of
ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this Item. The registrant must
file a copy of any such amendment as an exhibit pursuant to Item 10(a), unless
the registrant has elected to satisfy paragraph (f) of this Item by posting its
code of ethics on its website pursuant to paragraph (f)(2) of this Item, or by
undertaking to provide its code of ethics to any person without charge, upon
request, pursuant to paragraph (f)(3) of this Item.
The registrant has made no amendments to the code of ethics during the period
covered by this report.
(d) If the registrant has, during the period covered by the report, granted a
waiver, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics to
the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar
functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the
registrant or a third party, that relates to one or more of the items set forth
in paragraph (b) of this Item, the registrant must briefly describe the nature
of the waiver, the name of the person to whom the waiver was granted, and the
date of the waiver.
Not applicable.
(e) If the registrant intends to satisfy the disclosure requirement under
paragraph (c) or (d) of this Item regarding an amendment to, or a waiver from,
a provision of its code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal
executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or
controller, or persons performing similar functions and that relates to any
element of the code of ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this
Item by posting such information on its Internet website, disclose the
registrant's Internet address and such intention.
Not applicable.
(f) The registrant must:
(1) File with the Commission, pursuant to Item 12(a)(1), a copy of
its code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal
executive officer,principal financial officer, principal accounting
officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions,
as an exhibit to its annual
report on this Form N-CSR (see attachment);
(2) Post the text of such code of ethics on its Internet website and
disclose, in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR, its Internet
address and the fact that it has posted such code of ethics on its
Internet website; or
(3) Undertake in its most recent report on this Form N-CSR to provide to
any person without charge, upon request, a copy of such code of ethics
and explain the manner in which such request may be made.
See Item 10(2)
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
(a) (1) Disclose that the registrant's board of trustees has determined that
the registrant either:
(i) Has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit
committee; or
(ii) Does not have an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit
committee.
The registrant's Board of Trustees has determined that the registrant has at
least one audit committee financial expert.
(2) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph
(a)(1)(i) of this Item, it must disclose the name of the audit committee
financial expert and whether that person is "independent." In order to be
considered "independent" for purposes of this Item, a member of an audit
committee may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit
committee, the board of trustees, or any other board committee:
(i) Accept directly or indirectly any consulting, advisory, or other
compensatory fee from the issuer; or
(ii) Be an "interested person" of the investment company as defined in
Section 2(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(19)).
Ms. Marguerite A. Piret, an independent trustee, is such an audit committee
financial expert.
(3) If the registrant provides the disclosure required by paragraph (a)(1)
(ii) of this Item, it must explain why it does not have an audit committee
financial expert.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT FEES, the aggregate fees billed for each
of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant for the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements or
services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with
statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.
N/A
(b) Disclose, under the caption AUDIT-RELATED FEES, the aggregate fees billed in
each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the
principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit
of the registrant's financial statements and are not reported under
paragraph (a) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the
services comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
N/A
(c) Disclose, under the caption TAX FEES, the aggregate fees billed in each of
the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal
accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning. Registrants shall
describe the nature of the services comprising the fees disclosed under this
category.
N/A
(d) Disclose, under the caption ALL OTHER FEES, the aggregate fees billed in
each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the
principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through
(c) of this Item. Registrants shall describe the nature of the services
comprising the fees disclosed under this category.
N/A
(e) (1) Disclose the audit committee's pre-approval policies and procedures
described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
PIONEER FUNDS
APPROVAL OF AUDIT, AUDIT-RELATED, TAX AND OTHER SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
SECTION I - POLICY PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
The Pioneer Funds recognize the importance of maintaining the independence of
their outside auditors. Maintaining independence is a shared responsibility
involving Pioneer Investment Management, Inc ("PIM"), the audit committee and
the independent auditors.
The Funds recognize that a Fund's independent auditors: 1) possess knowledge of
the Funds, 2) are able to incorporate certain services into the scope of the
audit, thereby avoiding redundant work, cost and disruption of Fund personnel
and processes, and 3) have expertise that has value to the Funds. As a result,
there are situations where it is desirable to use the Fund's independent
auditors for services in addition to the annual audit and where the potential
for conflicts of interests are minimal. Consequently, this policy, which is
intended to comply with Rule 210.2-01(C)(7), sets forth guidelines and
procedures to be followed by the Funds when retaining the independent audit firm
to perform audit, audit-related tax and other services under those
circumstances, while also maintaining independence.
Approval of a service in accordance with this policy for a Fund shall also
constitute approval for any other Fund whose pre-approval is required pursuant
to Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(ii).
In addition to the procedures set forth in this policy, any non-audit services
that may be provided consistently with Rule 210.2-01 may be approved by the
Audit Committee itself and any pre-approval that may be waived in accordance
with Rule 210.2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) is hereby waived.
Selection of a Fund's independent auditors and their compensation shall be
determined by the Audit Committee and shall not be subject to this policy.
SECTION II - POLICY
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SERVICE SERVICE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
CATEGORY
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I. AUDIT Services that are directly o Accounting research assistance
SERVICES related to performing the o SEC consultation, registration
independent audit of the Funds statements, and reporting
o Tax accrual related matters
o Implementation of new accounting
standards
o Compliance letters (e.g. rating agency
letters)
o Regulatory reviews and assistance
regarding financial matters
o Semi-annual reviews (if requested)
o Comfort letters for closed end
offerings
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II. Services which are not o AICPA attest and agreed-upon procedures
AUDIT-RELATED prohibited under Rule o Technology control assessments
SERVICES 210.2-01(C)(4) (the "Rule") o Financial reporting control assessments
and are related extensions of o Enterprise security architecture
the audit services support the assessment
audit, or use the
knowledge/expertise gained
from the audit procedures as a
foundation to complete the
project. In most cases, if
the Audit-Related Services are
not performed by the Audit
firm, the scope of the Audit
Services would likely
increase. The Services are
typically well-defined and
governed by accounting
professional standards (AICPA,
SEC, etc.)
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of all such
for the audit period for all services and related fees
pre-approved specific service reported at each regularly
subcategories. Approval of the scheduled Audit Committee
independent auditors as meeting.
auditors for a Fund shall
constitute pre approval for
these services.
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of all such
for the fund fiscal year within services and related fees
a specified dollar limit (including comparison to
for all pre-approved specified dollar limits)
specific service subcategories reported quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limit for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for Audit-Related
Services not denoted as
"pre-approved", or
to add a specific service
subcategory as "pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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III. TAX SERVICES Services which are not o Tax planning and support
prohibited by the Rule, o Tax controversy assistance
if an officer of the Fund o Tax compliance, tax returns, excise
determines that using the tax returns and support
Fund's auditor to provide o Tax opinions
these services creates
significant synergy in
the form of efficiency,
minimized disruption, or
the ability to maintain a
desired level of
confidentiality.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of
for the fund fiscal year all such services and
within a specified dollar limit related fees
(including comparison
to specified dollar
limits) reported
quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limits for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for tax services not
denoted as pre-approved, or to add a specific
service subcategory as
"pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PRE-APPROVED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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IV. OTHER SERVICES Services which are not o Business Risk Management support
prohibited by the Rule, o Other control and regulatory
A. SYNERGISTIC, if an officer of the Fund compliance projects
UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS determines that using the
Fund's auditor to provide
these services creates
significant synergy in
the form of efficiency,
minimized disruption,
the ability to maintain a
desired level of
confidentiality, or where
the Fund's auditors
posses unique or superior
qualifications to provide
these services, resulting
in superior value and
results for the Fund.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o "One-time" pre-approval o A summary of
for the fund fiscal year within all such services and
a specified dollar limit related fees
(including comparison
to specified dollar
limits) reported
quarterly.
o Specific approval is
needed to exceed the
pre-approved dollar limits for
these services (see general
Audit Committee approval policy
below for details on obtaining
specific approvals)
o Specific approval is
needed to use the Fund's
auditors for "Synergistic" or
"Unique Qualifications" Other
Services not denoted as
pre-approved to the left, or to
add a specific service
subcategory as "pre-approved"
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SECTION III - POLICY DETAIL, CONTINUED
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SERVICE CATEGORY SERVICE CATEGORY SPECIFIC PROHIBITED SERVICE SUBCATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
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PROHIBITED SERVICES Services which result 1. Bookkeeping or other services
in the auditors losing related to the accounting records or
independence status financial statements of the audit
under the Rule. client*
2. Financial information systems design
and implementation*
3. Appraisal or valuation services,
fairness* opinions, or
contribution-in-kind reports
4. Actuarial services (i.e., setting
actuarial reserves versus actuarial
audit work)*
5. Internal audit outsourcing services*
6. Management functions or human
resources
7. Broker or dealer, investment
advisor, or investment banking services
8. Legal services and expert services
unrelated to the audit
9. Any other service that the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board
determines, by regulation, is
impermissible
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AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY AUDIT COMMITTEE
REPORTING POLICY
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o These services are not to be o A summary of all
performed with the exception of the(*) services and related
services that may be permitted fees reported at each
if they would not be subject to audit regularly scheduled
procedures at the audit client (as Audit Committee meeting
defined in rule 2-01(f)(4)) level will serve as continual
the firm providing the service. confirmation that has
not provided any
restricted services.
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GENERAL AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVAL POLICY:
o For all projects, the officers of the Funds and the Fund's auditors will each
make an assessment to determine that any proposed projects will not impair
independence.
o Potential services will be classified into the four non-restricted service
categories and the "Approval of Audit, Audit-Related, Tax and Other
Services" Policy above will be applied. Any services outside the specific
pre-approved service subcategories set forth above must be specifically
approved by the Audit Committee.
o At least quarterly, the Audit Committee shall review a report summarizing the
services by service category, including fees, provided by the Audit firm as
set forth in the above policy.
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(2) Disclose the percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b)
through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant
to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
N/A
(f) If greater than 50 percent, disclose the percentage of hours expended on the
principal accountants engagement to audit the registrant's financial statements
for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by
persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.
N/A
(g) Disclose the aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrants accountant
for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrants
investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily
portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment
adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of
the last two fiscal years of the registrant.
N/A
(h) Disclose whether the registrants audit committee of the board of trustees
has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to
the registrants investment adviser (not including any subadviser whose role is
primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another
investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the
registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of
Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal
accountant's independence.
The Fund's audit committee of the Board of Trustees
has considered whether the provision of non-audit
services that were rendered to the Affiliates (as
defined) that were not pre- approved pursuant to
paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is
compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's
independence.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS
(a) If the registrant is a listed issuer as defined in Rule 10A-3
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10A-3), state whether
or not the registrant has a separately-designated standing
audit committee established in accordance with Section
3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(A)).
If the registrant has such a committee, however designated,
identify each committee member. If the entire board of directors
is acting as the registrant's audit committee as specified in
Section 3(a)(58)(B) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(58)(B)),
so state.
N/A
(b) If applicable, provide the disclosure required by Rule 10A-3(d)
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10A-3(d)) regarding an exemption
from the listing standards for audit committees.
N/A
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
File Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers
as of the close of the reporting period as set forth in 210.1212
of Regulation S-X [17 CFR 210.12-12], unless the schedule is
included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item
1 of this Form.
Included in Item 1
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
A closed-end management investment company that is filing an annual report on
this Form N-CSR must, unless it invests exclusively in non-voting securities,
describe the policies and procedures that it uses to determine how to vote
proxies relating to portfolio securities, including the procedures that the
company uses when a vote presents a conflict between the interests of its
shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the company's investment adviser;
principal underwriter; or any affiliated person (as defined in Section 2(a)(3)
of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(3)) and the rules
thereunder) of the company, its investment adviser, or its principal
underwriter, on the other. Include any policies and procedures of the company's
investment adviser, or any other third party, that the company uses, or that are
used on the company's behalf, to determine how to vote proxies relating to
portfolio securities.
Not applicable to semi-annual report.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
(a) If the registrant is a closed-end management investment company that
is filing an annual report on this Form N-CSR,provide the following
information:
(1) State the name, title, and length of service of the person or persons
employed by or associated with the registrant or an investment adviser
of the registrant who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management
of the registrant's portfolio ("Portfolio Manager"). Also state each Portfolio
Manager's business experience during the past 5 years.
Not applicable to semi-annual report.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
(a) If the registrant is a closed-end management investment company,
in the following tabular format, provide the information specified in
paragraph (b) of this Item with respect to any purchase made by or on
behalf of the registrant or any affiliated purchaser, as defined in
Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10b-18(a)(3)), of
shares or other units of any class of the registrant's equity securities
that is registered by the registrant pursuant to Section 12 of the
Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 781).
During the period covered by this report, there were no purchases
made by or on behalf of the registrant or any affiliated purchaser
as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 (the Exchange Act), of shares of the registrants equity
securities that are registered by the registrant pursuant to
Section 12 of the Exchange Act.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
Describe any material changes to the procedures by which shareholders
may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of directors, where
those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided
disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of
Regulation S-R(17 CFR 229.407)(as required by Item 22(b)(15))
of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101), or this Item.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the
shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of
directors since the registrant last provided disclosure in response
to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-R of Schedule 14(A)
in its definitive proxy statement, or this item.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) Disclose the conclusions of the registrant's principal executive and
principal financials officers, or persons performing similar functions,
regarding the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act (17 CFR
270.30a-3(c))) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report
that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph,
based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule
30a-3(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30(a)-3(b) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b)
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).
The registrant's principal executive officer
and principal financial officer have
concluded that the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures are effective based
on the evaluation of these controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days of the
filing date of this report.
(b) Disclose any change in the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that
occured during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect,
the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
There were no significant changes in the
registrant's internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the second
fiscal quarter of the period covered by this
report that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, the
registrant's internal control over financial
reporting.
The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial
officer, however, voluntarily are reporting the following information:
In August of 2006 the registrant's investment adviser
enhanced its internal procedures for reporting performance
information required to be included in prospectuses.
Those enhancements involved additional internal controls
over the appropriateness of performance data
generated for this purpose. Such enhancements were made
following an internal review which identified
prospectuses relating to certain classes of shares of
a limited number of registrants where, inadvertently,
performance information not reflecting the deduction of
applicable sales charges was included. Those prospectuses
were revised, and the revised prospectuses were distributed to
shareholders.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
(a) File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form. Letter or number the
exhibits in the sequence indicated.
(1) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the
disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to
satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit.
(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal
financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act
(17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) , exactly as set forth below:
Filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
[See General Instruction F]
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) Pioneer Floating Rate Trust
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Lisa M. Jones
Lisa M. Jones, President & Chief Executive Officer
Date October 7, 2016
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Lisa M. Jones
Lisa M. Jones, President & Chief Executive Officer
Date October 7, 2016
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Mark E. Bradley
Mark Bradley, Treasurer & Chief Accounting & Financial Officer
Date October 7, 2016
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.