THE OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUNDReport from David G. Herro and Chad M. Clark, Portfolio Managers |
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| THE VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND FROM ITS INCEPTION (11/1/95) TO PRESENT (9/30/06) AS COMPARED TO THE MSCI WORLD EX U.S. INDEX15 (UNAUDITED) | |||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns (as of 9/30/06) |
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| (Unaudited) | Total Return Last 3 Months* |
1-year | 5-year | 10-year | Since Inception (11/1/95) |
| Oakmark International Small Cap Fund (Class I) | 8.42% | 28.50% | 26.58% | 14.64% | 14.88% |
| MSCI World ex U.S. | 3.72% | 18.65% | 14.63% | 7.14% | 7.63% |
| MSCI World ex U.S. Small Cap18 | 0.14% | 14.81% | 22.68% | N/A | N/A |
| Lipper International Small Cap Index19 | 2.16% | 19.69% | 22.52% | 12.15% | N/A |
| The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. | |||||
| The performance data quoted represents past performance. The above performance information for the Fund does not reflect the imposition of a 2% redemption fee on shares held for 90 days or less to deter market timers. If reflected, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Average annual total return measures annualized change, while total return measures aggregate change. To obtain most recent month-end performance data, visit oakmark.com. | |||||
| * Not annualized | |||||
The Oakmark International Small Cap gained 8% in the quarter ended September 30, 2006, solidly outperforming our benchmark indices. More importantly, however, for the past twelve months and since inception your Fund is up 29% and 15% per annum respectively, outpacing the MSCI World ex U.S. Index with returns of 19% and 8%.
Following last quarter's volatility, risk aversion in the global equity markets appears to have subsided, despite lingering geo-political anxiety. Outside of Japan, which fell 3.4% locally, most international small cap markets performed well in the quarter.
This quarter, the Fund benefited greatly from both geographic allocation and stock selection. For the second consecutive quarter Japan was one of the worst performing small cap markets. The Fund remains well underweight in the Japanese market, having just 9% of assets invested in the country versus almost 30% for the MSCI World ex U.S. Small Cap Index. Not only was the Fund underweight in Japan, but its Japanese positions, led by Square Enix, advanced in the quarter. As a result, Japan was the largest contributor to relative performance.
Combined stock selection in Norway and the United Kingdom also boosted relative performance in the quarter. The Fund's Norwegian and UK names advanced almost 16% and 8% respectively in the quarter, versus the local markets which posted -5% and 5% returns respectively.
Large Contributors
Sogecable, the leading Spanish pay-TV provider, was the largest contributor to performance, advancing 25% in the quarter. As you may recall from last quarter's discussion, concerns about soccer rights and soccer content costs led to a 1 billion Euro decline in Sogecable's market capitalization. We assumed some content cost inflation in our forecasts, but nothing warranting a 30% decline in the stock price of the country's premium pay-TV provider. As a result, we aggressively added to our position. While the dust hasn't completely settled yet, we do know Sogecable will retain access to soccer matches for the foreseeable future, albeit at a higher price. With this modicum of clarity, the shares rebounded strongly during the quarter.
Tandberg ASA, a Norwegian manufacturer of video-conferencing equipment, rose 35% in the quarter. We highlighted this stock in the March 2006 report. After a series of earnings misses, new management came in and stabilized what had always been a product-strong company. First and second quarter earnings reports exceeded the Street's expectations, although they generally fell in-line with our forecasts. With no significant news during the quarter, the stock's strong showing appears to have coincided with the Street's upward earnings revisions.
Morse, a UK IT services and consulting group, rose 29% in the quarter. Management has successfully transformed this company from an infrastructure reseller to a services business, with two-thirds of profits derived from the latter. After recently disposing of poorly performing reselling activities in France, Germany and Austria, the company initiated central cost-cutting measures. These steps, combined with a potential new revenue stream from mobile ATM software, should enable the company's earnings to advance strongly. As the rebound in share price indicates, the market appears to be waking up to the new Morse.
Detractors
This quarter, no meaningful positions (those weighted 1.5% or more of the portfolio) fell more than 10%. Exposure to the automotive sector was the only consistent factor among the Fund's negative performers. Both Kongsberg Automotive, a Norwegian niche auto parts manufacturer, and Wagon PLC, a UK general auto parts manufacturer, fell in the quarter. These are very unique assets with limited U.S. auto exposure. And, in Wagon's case, it's a roll-up and restructuring of former bankrupt European auto parts players spear-headed by Wilbur Ross.
Portfolio Composition
Portfolio activity was somewhat muted in the quarter. We trimmed positions in some holdings as they approached what we believe to be their fair value. We added to new names, including Kimberly Clark de Mexico and Binggrae. New ideas generated in the quarter include Robert Walters, a UK recruitment consultant; CTS Eventim, a German ticket broker; and Ementor, a Norwegian IT distributor targeting small and medium-sized enterprises.
Geographically, our portfolio weightings remain very similar to last quarter. Europe and the UK represent almost 70% of investments, and the majority of the balance excluding cash is invested in the Pacific Rim.
After a slight retrenchment last quarter, small capitalization international stocks (ex Japan) rebounded nicely in the quarter. Given the markets' advance, the number of attractive investment candidates has diminished. However, we continue to own names that have demonstrated a consistent ability to grow value per share over time. We thank you for your continued support.
| David G.
Herro, CFA Portfolio Manager dherro@oakmark.com |
Chad M.
Clark, CFA Portfolio Manager cclark@oakmark.com |
| THE OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND |
International DiversificationSeptember 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

| THE OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND |
Schedule of InvestmentsSeptember 30, 2006
| Name | Description | Shares Held | Market Value |
| Common Stocks95.3% | |||
| Advertising0.8% | |||
| Asatsu-DK, Inc. (Japan) | Advertising Services Provider | 341,500 | $ 10,378,709 |
| Apparel Retail7.6% | |||
| JJB Sports plc (Great Britain) (b) | Sportswear & Sports Equipment Retailer | 13,924,000 | $ 48,752,025 |
| Matalan PLC (Great Britain) | Clothing Retailer | 13,827,935 | 48,286,219 |
| 97,038,244 | |||
| Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods2.3% | |||
| Bulgari S.p.A. (Italy) | Jewelry Manufacturer & Retailer | 2,312,000 | $29,434,585 |
| Auto Parts & Equipment2.9% | |||
| Kongsberg Automotive ASA (Norway) (b) | Auto Parts & Equipment Manufacturer | 3,350,200 | $ 26,949,024 |
| Wagon PLC (Great Britain) | Auto Parts & Equipment Manufacturer | 2,645,034 | 10,065,813 |
| 37,014,837 | |||
| Broadcasting & Cable TV6.4% | |||
| Sogecable SA (Spain) (a) | Cable Television Services | 1,372,500 | $48,992,221 |
| Media Prima Berhad (Malaysia) (b) | Film Producer & Sports Promoter | 45,694,100 | 23,664,786 |
| M6 Metropole Television (France) | Television Entertainment Channel Owner & Operator | 297,700 | 9,135,463 |
| 81,792,470 | |||
| Home Improvement Retail2.8% | |||
| Carpetright plc (Great Britain) | Carpet Retailer | 1,648,552 | $ 35,650,996 |
| Movies & Entertainment0.7% | |||
| CTS Eventim AG (Germany) | Entertainment Tickets Producer & Distributor | 277,200 | $ 9,033,639 |
| Photographic Products2.2% | |||
| Vitec Group plc (Great Britain) (b) | Photo Equipment & Supplies | 2,780,379 | $ 28,267,725 |
| Publishing4.9% | |||
| Daekyo Co., Ltd. (Korea) | Educational Information Service Provider | 394,918 | $31,509,970 |
| Tamedia AG (Switzerland) | TV Broadcasting & Publishing | 178,941 | 19,375,914 |
| SCMP Group, Ltd. (Hong Kong) | Newspaper Publisher & Distributor | 31,402,000 | 11,124,812 |
| 62,010,696 | |||
| Restaurants0.1% | |||
| Alsea SA (Mexico) | Pizza Restaurants | 311,800 | $1,283,332 |
| Textiles1.7% | |||
| Chargeurs SA (France) (a)(b) | Wool, Textile Production & Trading | 790,182 | $21,703,110 |
| Brewers0.3% | |||
| Kook Soon Dang Brewery Co., Ltd. (Korea) | Wine & Spirits Manufacturer | 408,828 | $3,339,752 |
| Distillers & Vintners0.6% | |||
| Baron de Ley, S.A. (Spain) (a) | Beverages, Wines, & Spirits Manufacturer | 146,700 | $7,654,844 |
| Household Products1.5% | |||
| Kimberly-Clark de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V (Mexico) | Hygiene Products Manufacturer, Marketer & Distributor | 4,743,800 | $19,089,113 |
| Packaged Foods & Meats3.2% | |||
| Lotte Confectionery Co., Ltd. (Korea) | Candy & Snacks Manufacturer | 17,104 | $20,859,198 |
| Binggrae Co., Ltd. (Korea) | Dairy Products Manufacturer | 376,290 | 16,920,623 |
| Alaska Milk Corporation (Philippines) (b) | Milk Producer | 56,360,000 | 3,593,385 |
| 41,373,206 | |||
| Soft Drinks0.4% | |||
| Britvic Plc (Great Britain) | Soft Drink Manufacturer & Supplier | 1,231,000 | $5,341,520 |
| Asset Management & Custody Banks7.7% | |||
| MLP AG (Germany) | Asset Management | 2,281,200 | $51,084,652 |
| Julius Baer Holding AG-B (Switzerland) | Asset Management | 469,300 | 46,875,581 |
| 97,960,233 | |||
| Insurance Brokers2.9% | |||
| Benfield Group Ltd. (Great Britain) | Reinsurance Service Provider | 5,352,000 | $36,626,087 |
| Multi-Sector Holdings1.6% | |||
| Pargesa Holding AG, Class B (Switzerland) | Diversified Operations | 215,400 | $20,825,991 |
| Other Diversified Financial Services0.2% | |||
| Ichiyoshi Securities Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Stock Broker | 143,000 | $1,913,930 |
| Real Estate Management & Development1.1% | |||
| Countrywide PLC (Great Britain) | Real Estate Service Provider | 1,359,000 | $13,326,943 |
| Health Care Distributors1.2% | |||
| Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Australia) | Pharmaceutical Products Distributor | 8,856,914 | $14,720,359 |
| Health Care Supplies3.0% | |||
| Ansell Limited (Australia) | Protective Rubber & Plastics Products | 3,623,900 | $28,602,453 |
| Medisize Holding AG (Switzerland) (a) | Medical & Dental Applications Holding Company | 140,000 | 10,020,393 |
| 38,622,846 | |||
| Pharmaceuticals0.9% | |||
| Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Pharmaceuticals | 474,100 | $12,040,635 |
| Air Freight & Logistics1.7% | |||
| Mainfreight Limited (New Zealand) (b) | Logistics Services | 5,172,577 | $22,117,112 |
| Commercial Printing0.2% | |||
| De La Rue plc (Great Britain) | Commercial Printing | 247,000 | $2,645,331 |
| Diversified Commercial and Professional Services3.7% | |||
| Intrum Justitia AB (Sweden) | Diversified Financial Services | 2,782,643 | $27,339,819 |
| Prosegur, Compania de Seguridad SA (Spain) | Security & Transportation Services | 677,700 | 20,349,585 |
| 47,689,404 | |||
| Human Resource & Employment Services0.1% | |||
| Robert Walters plc (Great Britain) | Recruitment Services | 237,478 | $1,121,609 |
| Industrial Conglomerates2.1% | |||
| Haw Par Corporation Limited (Singapore) | Diversified Operations | 5,018,687 | $20,065,268 |
| Rheinmetall AG (Germany) | Automotive Pump Manufacturer | 82,700 | 6,019,408 |
| 26,084,676 | |||
| Industrial Machinery6.9% | |||
| Interpump Group S.p.A. (Italy) (b) | Pump & Piston Manufacturer | 3,259,900 | $28,977,350 |
| Schindler Holding AG (Switzerland) | Escalator & Elevator Manufacturer | 467,173 | 24,676,538 |
| Saurer AG (Switzerland) (a) | Textile Equipment Manufacturer | 171,000 | 15,575,913 |
| Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (Germany) | Vacuum Pump Manufacturer | 162,241 | 10,584,793 |
| Halma plc (Great Britain) | Electronic Instrument Producer | 1,233,000 | 4,409,440 |
| LISI (France) | Industrial Fastener Manufacturer | 49,600 | 3,368,042 |
| 87,592,076 | |||
| Office Services & Supplies2.1% | |||
| Domino Printing Sciences plc (Great Britain) | Printing Equipment | 4,832,700 | $27,145,518 |
| Communication Equipment3.1% | |||
| Tandberg ASA (Norway) | Develops & Markets Communication Equipments | 3,663,000 | $39,118,546 |
| Computer Storage & Peripherals1.0% | |||
| Lectra (France) (b) | Manufacturing Process Systems | 2,186,404 | $13,086,056 |
| Data Processing & Outsourced Services1.7% | |||
| Baycorp Advantage Limited (Australia) | Credit Reference Services | 9,507,300 | $21,540,804 |
| Electronic Equipment Manufacturers2.1% | |||
| Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Digital Camera Motors Manufacturer | 235,900 | $14,418,607 |
| Orbotech, Ltd. (Israel) (a) | Optical Inspection Systems | 536,500 | 12,715,050 |
| 27,133,657 | |||
| Home Entertainment Software4.0% | |||
| Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Entertainment Software | 2,124,000 | $51,515,429 |
| IT Consulting & Other Services2.3% | |||
| Morse plc (Great Britain) (b) | Business & Technology Solutions | 15,231,000 | $28,802,941 |
| Ementor ASA (Norway) (a) | Management & IT Consulting Services | 79,100 | 367,225 |
| 29,170,166 | |||
| Office Electronics2.9% | |||
| Neopost SA (France) | Mailroom Equipment Supplier | 220,700 | $26,334,698 |
| Boewe Systec AG (Germany) | Automated Paper Management Systems Producer | 177,114 | 9,994,229 |
| 36,328,927 | |||
| Industrial Gases1.0% | |||
| Taiyo Ink Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Manufacturer of Resist Inks | 218,000 | $12,106,497 |
| Specialty Chemicals2.0% | |||
| Croda International plc (Great Britain) | Chemical Producer | 1,625,900 | $15,540,916 |
| Gurit Holding AG (Switzerland) (b) | Chemical Producer | 14,407 | 10,254,093 |
| 25,795,009 | |||
| Alternative Carriers1.4% | |||
| Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited (Hong Kong) | Satellite Operator | 10,903,800 | $18,194,810 |
| Total Common Stocks (Cost: $901,352,751) | 1,214,829,429 | ||
| Name | Par Value | Market Value | |
| Short Term Investments4.7% | |||
| U.S. Government Agencies1.5% | |||
| Federal Home Loan Bank, 5.14% due 10/18/2006 | $20,000,000 | $ 19,951,456 | |
| Total U.S. Government Agencies (Cost: $19,951,456) | 19,951,456 | ||
| Repurchase Agreement3.2% | |||
| IBT Repurchase Agreement, 5.16% dated 9/29/2006 due 10/2/2006, repurchase price $40,465,615, collateralized by Small Business Administration Bonds, with rates of 7.880% - 9.500%, with maturities from 05/25/2016 - 10/25/2029, and with an aggregate market value plus accrued interest of $42,470,633 | $40,448,222 | $ 40,448,222 | |
| Total Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $40,448,222) | 40,448,222 | ||
| Total Short Term Investments (Cost: $60,399,678) | 60,399,678 | ||
| Total Investments (Cost $961,752,429)100.0% | $1,275,229,107 | ||
| Foreign Currencies (Cost $241,906)0.0% | $241,844 | ||
| Other Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets0.0% | (158,572) | ||
| Total Net Assets100% | $1,275,312,379 | ||
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | See footnote number five in the Notes to Financial Statements regarding investments in affiliated issuers. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.