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 (3/31/07) AS COMPARED TO THE MSCI WORLD EX U.S. INDEX13 | |||||
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| Average
Annual Total Returns (as of 3/31/07) |
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| Total Return Last 3 Months* |
1-year | 5-year | 10-year | Since Inception (11/1/95) |
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| Oakmark International Small Cap Fund (Class I) | 5.81% | 27.60% | 23.98% | 16.11% | 15.89% |
| MSCI World ex U.S. | 4.01% | 19.60% | 16.03% | 8.56% | 8.56% |
| MSCI World ex U.S. Small Cap16 | 7.27% | 15.70% | 23.94% | N/A | N/A |
| Lipper International Small Cap Index17 | 6.77% | 20.64% | 24.61% | 13.98% | 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. | |||||
| Expense Ratio as of 9/30/06 was 1.37%. 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. |
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| * Not annualized | |||||
The Oakmark International Small Cap Fund gained 6% for the quarter ending March 31, 2007, compared to the MSCI World ex U.S. Index that returned 4% and the MSCI World ex U.S. Small Cap Index that returned 7%. More importantly, however, for the past twelve months and since inception, your Fund is up 28% and 16% respectively, outpacing the MSCI World ex U.S. Index, which returned 20% and 9%.
Impact Players
MLP, one of Germany’s largest independent financial advisors (IFAs), was the Fund’s largest contributor as the stock price rose 26% in the quarter. Germany is an attractive market as there is a shift from long-term government savings programs to individuals and corporate retirement plans. IFA growth in Germany is industry wide. There is a new head of sales at MLP who should help drive growth. He compliments the CEO and CFO, who have been very proactive in selling off non-core businesses and returning excess funds to shareholders. We anticipate another share repurchase this year after an 8% buyback in 2006. Veda Advantage, the biggest credit-checking company in Australia and New Zealand rose 29% in the quarter. Shares were up as talks of a buyout continued. Julius Baer, Switzerland’s largest independent money manger, was another large contributor for the quarter as the share price rose 24% fueled by a strong Swiss market. Expansion in Asia and sizeable asset growth in the secondhalf of 2006 helped increase profits by 44%.
South Korean Daekyo Co., a study guide provider for elementary and pre-schools, was the largest detractor to performance in the quarter. Daekyo raised prices on its educational materials at the beginning of the year, which caused subscriptions to decline. Nevertheless, non-core operations continue to improve from losses and Daekyo’s large holding in Shinhan Financial Group has increased in value by 15% in the quarter. Daekyo remains a very cheap stock trading at a midsingle- digit EBIT multiple after adjusting for its financial investments.
Portfolio Composition
The Fund exited many positions that had reached their fair values in the quarter, including Alsea, Tandberg, Britvic, and Robert Walters. New ideas generated in the quarter include Titan Cement, a Greek cement company, Pasona, a Japanese temporary agency, USS Co., which manages used car auction facilities throughout Japan, Observer, a Swedish communication company, and Enodis, a UK holding company whose subsidiaries sell commercial food equipment.
Geographically, our portfolio weightings remain similar to last quarter. Europe and the UK represent approximately 60% of investments, and the majority of the balance excluding cash is invested in the Pacific Rim. With the addition of the two new Japanese names our weighting increased to 13% still well below the MSCI World ex U.S. Index weighting of 21%.
We continue to own names that we believe 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 DiversificationMarch 31, 2007 (Unaudited)

| THE OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND |
Schedule of InvestmentsMarch 31, 2007 (Unaudited)
Name |
Description |
Shares Held |
Market Value |
|
| Common Stocks96.4% | ||||
| Advertising1.2% | ||||
| Asatsu-DK, Inc. (Japan) | Advertising Services Provider | 554,700 | $17,510,896 | |
| Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods2.2% | ||||
| Bulgari S.p.A. (Italy) | Jewelry Manufacturer & Retailer | 2,312,000 | $33,386,525 | |
| Automotive Retail—2.3% | ||||
| USS Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Used Car Auction Facility Manager | 518,700 | $33,849,313 | |
| Auto Parts & Equipment3.0% | ||||
| Kongsberg Automotive ASA (Norway) (a) | Auto Parts & Equipment Manufacturer | 3,527,500 | $31,338,532 | |
| Wagon PLC (Great Britain) | Auto Parts & Equipment
Manufacturer |
4,762,600 | 12,628,881 | |
| 43,967,413 | ||||
| Broadcasting & Cable TV6.9% | ||||
| Sogecable SA (Spain) (b) | Cable Television Services | 1,305,400 | $54,163,005 | |
| Media Prima Berhad (Malaysia) (a) | Film Producer & Sports Promoter | 50,212,300 | 36,016,342 | |
| M6 Metropole Television (France) | Television Entertainment Channel Owner & Operator | 356,500 | 13,058,241 | |
| 103,237,588 | ||||
| Home Improvement Retail2.8% | ||||
| Carpetright plc (Great Britain) | Carpet Retailer | 1,827,200 | $41,817,474 | |
| Movies & Entertainment—1.4% | ||||
| CTS Eventim AG (Germany) | Entertainment Tickets Producer & Distributor | 528,000 | $20,412,216 | |
| Photographic Products2.2% | ||||
| Vitec Group plc (Great Britain) (a) | Photo Equipment & Supplies | 2,780,379 | $32,499,931 | |
| Publishing5.4% | ||||
| Daekyo Co., Ltd. (Korea) | Educational Information Service Provider | 407,900 | $34,945,515 | |
| SCMP Group, Ltd. (Hong Kong) | Newspaper Publisher
& Distributor |
67,095,000 | 24,215,511 | |
| Tamedia AG (Switzerland) | TV Broadcasting & Publishing | 156,000 | 21,182,570 | |
| 80,343,596 | ||||
| Specialty Stores—2.0% | ||||
| JJB Sports plc (Great Britain) | Sportswear & Sports Equipment Retailer | 6,129,294 | $ 30,304,597 | |
| Textiles1.9% | ||||
| Chargeurs SA (France) (a) (b) | Wool, Textile Production & Trading | 790,182 | $27,866,906 | |
| Distillers & Vintners0.7% | ||||
| Baron de Ley, S.A. (Spain) (b) | Beverages, Wines, & Spirits Manufacturer | 146,700 | $9,700,475 | |
| Household Products—1.5% | ||||
| Kimberly-Clark de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico) | Hygiene Products Manufacturer,
Marketer & Distributor |
5,027,200 | $22,671,530 | |
| Packaged Foods & Meats4.4% | ||||
| Lotte Confectionery Co., Ltd. (Korea) | Candy & Snacks Manufacturer | 30,231 | $38,720,615 | |
| Binggrae Co., Ltd. (Korea) (a) | Dairy Products Manufacturer | 535,090 | 22,409,169 | |
| Alaska Milk Corporation (Philippines) (a) | Milk Producer | 56,360,000 | 4,497,120 | |
| 65,626,904 | ||||
| Asset Management & Custody Banks6.8% | ||||
| MLP AG (Germany) | Asset Management | 2,352,075 | $58,944,284 | |
| Julius Baer Holding AG (Switzerland) | Asset Management | 306,600 | 41,833,749 | |
| 100,778,033 | ||||
| Investment Banking & Brokerage—1.8% | ||||
| Ichiyoshi Securities Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Stock Broker | 1,696,600 | $27,240,048 | |
| Multi-Sector Holdings1.5% | ||||
| Pargesa Holding AG (Switzerland) | Diversified Operations | 215,400 | $22,600,913 | |
| Reinsurance—3.4% | ||||
| Benfield Group Ltd. (Great Britain) | Reinsurance Service Provider | 7,927,500 | $50,583,424 | |
| Health Care Distributors—1.3% | ||||
| Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Australia) | Pharmaceutical Products Distributor | 11,507,000 | $19,551,659 | |
| Health Care Supplies—1.7% | ||||
Ansell Limited (Australia) |
Protective Rubber &
Plastics Products |
1,526,900 | $14,330,812 | |
Medisize Holding AG
(Switzerland) |
Medical & Dental Applications
Holding Company |
140,000 | 10,207,793 | |
| 24,538,605 | ||||
| Pharmaceuticals0.4% | ||||
| Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Pharmaceuticals | 245,100 | $6,302,215 | |
| Air Freight & Logistics1.5% | ||||
| Freightways Limited (New Zealand) | Express Package Services | 4,384,393 | $13,624,162 | |
| Mainfreight Limited (New Zealand) | Logistics Services | 1,606,200 | 8,375,940 | |
| 22,000,102 | ||||
| Diversified Commercial & Professional Services2.0% | ||||
| Intrum Justitia AB (Sweden) | Diversified Financial Services | 1,332,943 | $17,943,610 | |
| Prosegur, Compania de Seguridad SA (Spain) | Security & Transportation Services | 292,000 | 11,074,036 | |
| Observer AB (Sweden) (b) | Business & Communication
Intelligence |
286,500 | 1,300,632 | |
| 30,318,278 | ||||
| Human Resource & Employment Services—1.3% | ||||
| Pasona, Inc. (Japan) | Placement Service Provider | 8,869 | $18,740,504 | |
| Industrial Conglomerates4.1% | ||||
| Tomkins plc (Great Britain) | International Manufacturing |
5,079,000 | $26,685,876 | |
| Haw Par Corporation Limited (Singapore) | Diversified Operations |
5,508,687 | 26,142,798 | |
| Rheinmetall AG (Germany) | Automotive Pump Manufacturer | 82,700 | 7,666,951 | |
| 60,495,625 | ||||
| Industrial Machinery8.9% | ||||
| Enodis plc (Great Britain) | Food Processing Equipment | 8,865,450 | $35,894,889 | |
| Interpump Group S.p.A. (Italy) | Pump & Piston Manufacturer | 3,202,700 | 35,809,595 | |
| Domino Printing Sciences plc (Great Britain) | Printing Equipment | 4,570,800 | 32,560,629 | |
| Schindler Holding AG (Switzerland) | Escalator & Elevator Manufacturer | 334,000 | 20,614,739 | |
| Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (Germany) | Vacuum Pump Manufacturer | 79,800 | 7,263,781 | |
| LISI (France) | Industrial Fastener Manufacturer | 2,900 | 261,880 | |
| 132,405,513 | ||||
| Application Software—1.0% | ||||
| Lectra (France) (a) | Manufacturing Process Systems | 1,709,779 | $14,412,092 | |
| Data Processing & Outsourced Services3.0% | ||||
| Veda Advantage Limited (Australia) (a) | Credit Reference Services | 17,001,000 | $45,118,070 | |
| Electronic Equipment Manufacturers5.6% | ||||
| Spectris Plc (Great Britain) | Electronic Component Manufacturer, Designer & Marketer | 1,539,300 | $26,656,181 | |
| Orbotech, Ltd. (Israel) (b) | Optical Inspection Systems | 1,018,900 | 22,446,367 | |
| Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Watch & Machine Tool Producer & Seller | 2,075,000 | 19,475,136 | |
| Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Digital Camera Motors Manufacturer | 235,900 | 14,593,610 | |
| 83,171,294 | ||||
| Home Entertainment Software2.5% | ||||
| Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Entertainment Software | 1,447,400 | $37,339,579 | |
| IT Consulting & Other Services3.3% | ||||
| Morse plc (Great Britain) (a) | Business & Technology Solutions | 15,231,000 | $27,799,330 | |
| Ementor ASA (Norway) (b) | Management & IT Consulting
Services |
2,325,000 | 20,368,565 | |
| 48,167,895 | ||||
Name |
Description |
Shares Held/
Par Value | Market Value |
|
| Office Electronics3.2% | ||||
| Neopost SA (France) | Mailroom Equipment Supplier | 220,700 | $31,545,964 | |
| Boewe Systec AG (Germany) | Automated Paper Management
Systems Producer |
269,000 | 16,777,755 | |
| 48,323,719 | ||||
| Construction Materials—0.6% | ||||
| Titan Cement Co. SA (Greece) | Cement & Building Materials Producer & Distributor | 177,000 | $9,552,396 | |
| Specialty Chemicals2.9% | ||||
| Croda International plc (Great Britain) | Chemical Producer | 1,213,800 | $15,239,117 | |
| Gurit Holding AG (Switzerland) | Chemical Producer | 14,407 | 14,464,502 | |
| Taiyo Ink Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Japan) | Manufacturer of Resist Inks | 436,000 | 12,949,762 | |
| 42,653,381 | ||||
| Alternative Carriers1.7% | ||||
| Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited (Hong Kong) | Satellite Operator | 10,903,800 | $24,672,578 | |
| Total Common Stocks (Cost: $1,035,139,875) | 1,432,161,287 | |||
| Short Term Investments4.2% | ||||
| U.S. Government Bills1.7% | ||||
| United States Treasury Bills, 5.07%-5.135% due 4/19/2007 - 4/26/2007 | $25,000,000 | $24,949,178 | ||
| Total U.S. Government Bills (Cost: $24,949,178) | 24,949,178 | |||
| Name |
|
Par Value
| Market Value |
|
| Repurchase Agreement2.5% | ||||
| IBT Repurchase Agreement, 5.20% dated 3/30/2007 due 4/2/2007, repurchase price $36,912,728, collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association Bonds, with rates of 5.620% - 6.855%, with maturities from 3/1/2029 - 8/25/2034, and with an aggregate market value plus accrued interest of $38,741,576 | $36,896,739 | $36,896,739 | ||
| Total Repurchase Agreement (Cost: $36,896,739) | 36,896,739 | |||
| Total Short Term Investments (Cost: $61,845,917) | 61,845,917 | |||
| Total Investments (Cost $1,096,985,792)—100.6% | $1,494,007,204 | |||
| Foreign Currencies (Cost $3,661,854)—0.2% | $3,672,651 | |||
| Other Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets—(0.8%) | (11,882,627) | |||
| Total Net Assets100% | $1,485,797,228 | |||
| (a) | See footnote number five in the Notes to the Financial Statements regarding investments in affiliated issuers. |
| (b) | Non-income producing security. |