FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER
REPORT
OF
REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-05379
Name of Registrant: Royce Focus Trust, Inc.
Address of Registrant: 1414
Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Name and address of agent for service: | John E. Denneen, Esquire | |
1414 Avenue of the Americas | ||
New York, NY 10019 |
Registrants telephone
number, including area code: (212) 486-1445
Date of fiscal year end: December
31
Date of reporting period: January 1, 2006 December 31, 2006
Item 1: Reports to Shareholders
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Royce Value Trust Royce Micro-Cap Trust Royce Focus Trust www.roycefunds.com |
AND R E P O R T T O S T O C K H O L D E R S 2006 |
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VALUE INVESTING IN SMALL COMPANIES FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS |
Royce & Associates, LLC manages three closed-end funds: Royce Value Trust, the first small-cap value closed-end fund
offering; Royce Micro-Cap Trust, the only micro-cap closed-end fund; and Royce Focus Trust, a closed-end fund that invests
in a limited number of primarily small-cap companies. A closed-end fund is an investment company whose shares are listed on a stock exchange or are traded in the over-the-counter market. Like all investment companies, including open-end mutual funds, the assets of a closed-end fund are professionally managed in accordance with the investment objectives and policies approved by the funds Board of Directors. A closed-end fund raises cash for investment by issuing a fixed number of shares through initial and other public offerings that may include shelf offerings and periodic rights offerings. Proceeds from the offerings are invested in an actively managed portfolio of securities. Investors wanting to buy or sell shares of a publicly traded closed-end fund after the offerings must do so on a stock exchange or the Nasdaq market, as with any publicly traded stock. This is in contrast to open-end mutual funds, in which the fund sells and redeems its shares on a continuous basis. |
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A CLOSED-END FUND OFFERS SEVERAL DISTINCT ADVANTAGES NOT AVAILABLE FROM AN OPEN-END FUND STRUCTURE |
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Since a closed-end fund does not issue redeemable securities or offer its securities on a continuous basis, it does not need to liquidate securities or hold uninvested assets to meet investor demands for cash redemptions, as an open-end fund must. |
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In a closed-end fund, not having to meet investor redemption requests or invest at inopportune times is ideal for value
managers who attempt to buy stocks when prices are depressed and sell securities when prices are high. |
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A closed-end fund may invest more freely in less liquid portfolio securities because it is not subject to potential stockholder
redemption demands. This is particularly beneficial for Royce-managed closed-end funds, which invest in small- and micro-cap
securities.
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The fixed capital structure allows permanent leverage to be employed as a means to enhance capital appreciation potential. |
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Unlike Royces open-end funds, our closed-end funds are able to distribute capital gains on a quarterly basis. Each of the
Funds has adopted a quarterly distribution policy for its common stock. |
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We believe that the closed-end fund structure is very suitable for the long-term investor who understands the benefits of a
stable pool of capital. |
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WHY DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT IS IMPORTANT |
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A very important component of an investors total return comes from the reinvestment of distributions. By reinvesting distributions, our investors can maintain an undiluted investment in a Fund. To get a fair idea of the impact of reinvested distributions, please see the charts on pages 13, 15 and 17. For additional information on the Funds Distribution Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Options and the benefits for stockholders, please see page 19 or visit our website at www.roycefunds.com. |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS | ||
Annual Review | ||
Performance Table | 2 | |
Letter to Our Stockholders | 3 | |
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Annual Report to Stockholders | 10 | |
For more than 30 years, we have used a value approach to invest in smaller-cap securities. We focus primarily on the quality of a companys balance sheet, its ability to generate free cash flow and other measures of profitability or sound financial condition. At times, we may also look at other factors, such as a companys unrecognized asset values, its future growth prospects or its turnaround potential following an earnings disappointment or other business difficulties. We then use these factors to assess the companys current worth, basing the assessment on either what we believe a knowledgeable buyer might pay to acquire the entire company, or what we think the value of the company should be in the stock market.
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Charles M. Royce, President During our security selection process, we have historically focused on five categories of risk: valuation, business strategy, market, portfolio and financial. Of these, financial risk is probably the most important. Small companies, by virtue of their size, are generally more fragile than large companies, which makes the need for strong financial condition paramount. But how do we evaluate a companys financial strength? One of the most important steps involves a careful scrutiny of the balance sheet. This evaluation is as much art as science, which is one way of saying that the process entails a number of subjective measures in addition to more objective, quantifiable ones. It is not simply the numbers that tell the story, but ones interpretation of their significance. Rather than concentrate primarily on long-term debt, we search for companies whose balance sheets Continued on Page 4... |
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PERFORMANCE TABLE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
AVERAGE ANNUAL NAV TOTAL RETURNS Through December 31, 2006 |
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Value Trust |
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Fourth Quarter 2006* |
8.23 | % | 10.07 | % | 11.17 | % | 8.90 | % | ||||||||||||||||
July-December 2006* |
8.99 | 9.74 | 7.18 | 9.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||
One-Year |
19.50 | 22.46 | 15.85 | 18.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three-Year |
16.30 | 15.77 | 19.42 | 13.56 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Five-Year |
13.32 | 15.78 | 18.12 | 11.39 | ||||||||||||||||||||
10-Year |
13.96 | 14.62 | 14.09 | 9.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||
15-Year |
14.14 | n/a | n/a | 11.47 | ||||||||||||||||||||
20-Year |
13.05 | n/a | n/a | 10.92 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Since Inception |
12.99 | 14.58 | 14.35 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Inception Date |
11/26/86 | 12/14/93 | 11/1/96** | | ||||||||||||||||||||
** Date Royce & Associates, LLC assumed investment management responsibility for the Fund. |
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IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE AND RISK INFORMATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
All performance information in this Review and Report reflects past performance, is
presented on a total return basis and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past
performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance information does not
reflect the deduction of taxes that a stockholder would pay on distributions or on the
sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value of an investment will
fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold.
Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Current month-end
performance may be obtained at www.roycefunds.com. The Royce Funds invest
primarily in securities of small-cap and/or micro-cap companies, which may involve
considerably more risk than investments in securities of larger-cap companies. The thoughts expressed in this Review and Report to Stockholders concerning recent market movements and future prospects for small company stocks are solely the opinion of Royce at December 31, 2006, and, of course, historical market trends are not necessarily indicative of future market movements. Statements regarding the future prospects for particular securities held in the Funds portfolios and Royces investment intentions with respect to those securities reflect Royces opinions as of December 31, 2006 and are subject to change at any time without notice. There can be no assurance that securities mentioned in this Review and Report to Stockholders will be included in any Royce-managed portfolio in the future. |
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LETTER TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS |
All Things Must Pass . . . As one year fades into permanent night and a new one greets its first day, talk naturally turns to transitions. The movement from 2006 to 2007 offered far more than a change in calendars to mark the passage of one period to another: The political landscape shifted as Republicans gave way to Democrats; the Federal Reserve Board moved from raising interest rates to a neutral stance; a growing economy slowed; and the real estate bubble either burst or began to leak, depending on where you live. None of these events was surprising in and of itself. One lesson that the asset management business repeatedly teaches is that change is the only constant. And the stock market was hardly immune from its own significant movements in 2006though it changed in ways that we did not anticipate. While we had been calling for lower returns throughout the market, the Russell 2000 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both reached new highs in December. This was the years biggest surprise for us, since some of the conditions for a slump or slowdown in stock pricesmost critically a slower-growth economyhad been present throughout much of 2006. Although returns were high across all asset classes, we saw what appeared to be a shift in market leadership after the long-term period of dynamic outperformance for small-cap stocks relative to their larger peers. A possible shift in market leadership has admittedly been a bit of a preoccupation for us in our communications over the last couple of years. Yet 2006 ended without a clear sense of whether small- or large-cap stocks were leading the market into 2007. While small-cap (as measured by the Russell 2000) did better for the calendar-year period and led during the |
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We want to make it clear that we do not see disaster or long-term difficulties ahead for our chosen asset class. However, the recent period of outperformance for small-cap, particularly small-cap value, is subject to the same realities of cyclicality that ensure a limited stay at the top for any investment class or style. |
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show low leverage. We measure leverage more broadly by looking at the ratio of assets to stockholders equity. Using this method allows us to note net changes in long- and short-term debt, as well as in accounts receivable. Items that can have an adverse effect on a company, such as higher-than-usual levels of receivables or increasingly bulging inventories, are not always financed as long-term debt. This type of examination paints what we believe is a more complete picture. Our general rule-of-thumb is to look for a two-to-one ratio of assets to stockholders equity for non-financial companies. This represents what we refer to as the companys margin of safety. If a company is carrying too much debt, it impedes its own ability to meet the challenge of out-of-left-field occurrences such as lawsuits and overseas currency crises. A conservatively capitalized company can better weather these storms because it has the necessary financial reserves to do so, while a company with too much debt on the balance sheet runs a greater risk that stormy weather will turn into a hurricane. Continued on Page 6... |
LETTER TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS dynamic rallies that opened and closed the year, large-cap (as measured by the S&P 500) led
during the second half of the year and from the previous high in May 2006 through the end
of the year. We had guessed that large-cap would have a firmer grip on market leadership
before December bade farewell, though we were more on target regarding the shift in market
leadership than we were in expecting lower returns. In any case, the strong absolute returns of
2006 were welcome, though surprising, news, especially as they benefited smaller companies
(to say nothing of Royce-managed portfolios). Well gladly exchange that for another forecast
being partially incorrect.
The critical question for any investor is how best to deal with a new market-cycle phase that seems likelyto us, anywayto be different from the last several years of strong returns and relative performance dominance for smaller stocks. We want to make it clear that we do not see disaster or long-term difficulties ahead for our chosen asset class. However, the recent period of outperformance for small-cap, particularly small-cap value, is subject to the same realities of cyclicality that ensure a limited stay at the top for any investment class or style. The last seven years were the reverse of the late 90s, when large-cap stocks were enjoying a long period of relative outperformance and, within the small-cap universe, growth mostly outpaced value. Having noted that any market cycle contains a hidden expiration date, we remain optimistic about the prospects for small-cap stocks. Our security selection process does not divide the small-cap world into value and growth segments. More importantly, we currently see many companies that we regard as high-quality businesses that have not fully participated in the small-cap bull run. Our task remains what it has always been: to search throughout the small-cap world for what we think are great businesses trading at attractive stock prices. Its All Too Much After finishing 2005 with nearly identical returns, the small-cap Russell 2000 took back sole
possession of the relative outperformance crown in 2006. The small-cap index gained
18.4% versus 15.8% for the S&P 500 and 9.5% for the Nasdaq Composite. Putting aside
its calendar-year relative underperformance, it was a terrific year for large-cap stocks. The
lions share of small-caps performance edge in 2006 occurred during the first quarter, a
period during which the Russell 2000 gained an impressive 13.9%, compared to a relatively
paltry gain of 4.2% for the S&P 500. However, during the less dynamic second (-5.0%
versus -1.4%) and third quarters (+0.4% versus +5.7%), the Russell 2000 decisively trailed
the large-cap index. Third-quarter strength was also key to large-caps advantage over its
small-cap counterparts during the second half of the year: from 6/30/06 through 12/31/06,
the Russell 2000 was up 9.4% versus a gain of 12.7% for the large-cap index. Small-cap
managed to outpace the S&P 500 during the dynamic fourth quarter (+8.9% versus +6.7%),
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total return basis from its peak established in March 2000. The S&P 500 also enjoyed its strongest calendar-year performance since 2003. Equally important from our perspectivebecause of the emphasis we put on down-market performancewas the fact that large-cap also finished ahead of small-cap from the earlier peak on 5/5/06 through 12/31/06, up 8.4% versus 1.6% for the Russell 2000. In our estimation, these stronger performances in the down and relatively flat periods of 2006 provide the most accurate barometer of the markets subsequent near-term direction. We continue to believe that where investors go when stock prices fall is a telling indicator of nascent market leadership. Last January, we surmised that small-cap was apt to lead in any bullish period, while large-cap would lead in any bearish market environment. By the end of the second quarter, we felt differently. Issues with the economy and contracting worldwide liquidity had us convinced that large-cap was likely to capture leadership in an uptick as well as a downturn, and this reasoning proved sound until the rally that sparked the fourth quarter. What was most surprising about the upswing near the end of 2006 was the strength of more speculative issues within small-cap during a period in which we thought that investors would be looking for more safety and less risk. Micro-cap companies, as measured by the Russell Microcap index, posted significant gains in both the first (+14.1%) and fourth quarters (+10.3%) of 2006, something paralleled by some of our own portfolios with significant micro-cap exposure. Whether this late surge indicated ongoing small-cap strength remains to be seen. |
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Long, Long, Long
It certainly seems that small-cap value has been leading its growth counterpart, as measured
by the Russell 2000 Value and Russell 2000 Growth indices, for a long, long, long time. Two
thousand six actually marked the third consecutive year of values outperformance and sixth
out of the last seven. Unlike 2005, which saw a narrowing performance spread between
small-cap value and growth, 2006 was a year in which value substantially outperformed
growth within small-cap. The Russell 2000 Value index was up an impressive 23.5% for the
calendar year, while the Russell 2000 Growth index posted a return of 13.4%, a respectable
result on an absolute basis, but more than one thousand basis points behind its value sibling.
This considerable advantage for small-cap value only widened its advantage over long-term
time periods. The Russell 2000 Value index outgained the Russell 2000 Growth index for
the one-, three-, five-, 10-, 15-, 20- and 25-year periods ended 12/31/06. One interesting sidebar to the recent performance dominance of small-cap value has been its strength during upswings. Its generally expected that value will prove its mettle during flat or down market periods, and this was certainly the case during the short-lived downdrafts of 2006, as small-cap value bested growth in the second (-2.7% versus -7.3%) and third quarters (+2.6% |
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LETTER TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS |
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We also view financially strong companies as well-positioned to grow. The assets of these companies are derived more from retained earnings than paid-in capital; i.e., they have the ability to foster growth out of their own success as a business. The balance sheet and its accompanying footnotes and schedules also reveal companies whose businesses are conservatively managed: debts are written off early, LIFO inventories are used that may understate profits, and asset ownership and depreciation are the norm as opposed to leasing. Such practices give us critical insight into the way a company operates. The presence or absence of such items tells us something about management and their goals for the company. Other factors are also important to risk-focused investment managers like us. We ask certain questions as we study annual reports and financial statements: What is the schedule for bad debt provision? Is the company massaging earnings in the short-term via advertising or Continued on Page 8... |
versus -1.8%). Yet small-cap value was also competitive in the first-quarter rally (+13.5% versus
+14.4%), and actually held a slight advantage over small-cap growth in the similarly dynamic
fourth quarter (+9.0% versus +8.8%). So while down- and flat-market returns were key to
outperformance in the calendar year, strong absolute results in short-term upticks also helped
the Russell 2000 Value index hang on to its significant performance edge in 2006.
Youre Asking Me, Will My Fund Grow? We were very pleased with the strong absolute returns for our three closed-end portfolios in
2006. On a relative basis, both Royce Value Trust and Royce Micro-Cap Trust outgained the
Russell 2000 on a net asset value (NAV) basis, while Royce Focus Trust came up short versus the
small-cap index. All three Funds outperformed the Russell 2000 on a market price basis in
2006, and each Fund finished the year with a flourish in the form of a strong fourth quarter.
This was the case for the small-cap universe as a whole, with micro-cap stocks finishing a bit
stronger than their small-cap peers. Although Royce Value Trust and Royce Micro-Cap Trust
each hold an ample number of micro-cap names, Royce Focus Trust has much less exposure.
However, its relative underperformance came not in the fourth quarter (in which it
outperformed the Russell 2000 on both an NAV and market price basis), but in the bearish
second quarter. Its fourth-quarter strength was all the more notable considering the lack of
micro-cap names.
Although there are important differences among all three of our closed-end portfolios, each had similar sector strength in 2006. Industrial Products and Technology holdings as a group did well in all three Funds on a dollar basis, posting the largest net gains in each portfolio. The worldwide construction boom continued to benefit many Industrial Products holdings in the metal fabrication and machinery industries. In Technology, successes could be found in several industries, including internet software and services, IT services, and (in RVT and FUND) components and systems. Within the Natural Resources sector, precious metals and mining companies saw a resurgence late in the year and were among the top beneficiaries of the overall market rally during the fourth quarter. |
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Dark Horse As it relates to stock-market investing, quality is conventionally defined as a companys ability
to generate consistent growth in earnings and dividends over long-term time periods. Its a
definition that we agree with in large part. Some stock market observers, however, also hold
that quality is the near-exclusive province of large-cap companies, mostly because their size
and multiple lines of business are thought to make them less risky. By contrast, small-cap
companies have traditionally been regarded as more volatile and speculative, and thus lacking
the greater level of safety of their larger-cap cohorts. Here, of course, we part company with the
conventional wisdom. We have always found quality companies in the small-cap world, and
over the years have cultivated a pronounced preference for high-quality small-cap businesses.
Why is this significant now? We think that in the current economic and stock-market cycles, high-quality companies offer investors several advantages, especially when compared to lower-quality stocks. Economic growth has slowed, corporate profit growth has likely peaked, and global liquidity has shown signs of contracting. Traditionally, more modest economic growth, coupled with an erosion of excess global liquidity, has favored higher quality stocks, as money flows to safer investments. Although it may seem surprising in light of small-cap values recent results, many high-quality small-cap stocks look attractively undervalued to us in the current market climate. Moving the capitalization parameters beyond small-cap, quality still appears undervalued. According to the Merrill Lynch Quantitative Strategy Quality Indices, the highest quality stocks (those with A+ ratings) had an average forward price to earnings ratio of 17 times 2007 earnings, while the lowest quality stocks (those with C or D ratings) traded at an average 42 times 2007 earnings at the end of December 2006 (See the chart below). We have always believed that smaller companies with sound fundamentals should deliver strong absolute returns over the long term, especially when purchased at attractively low prices (a critical element in our security selection process). Our quest for quality typically begins with an examination of a companys historical returns. We examine a businesss returns over full market cycles, with close emphasis paid to seeing precisely how those returns |
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We think that in the current economic and stock-market cycles, high-quality companies offer investors several advantages, especially when compared to lower-quality stocks. |
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repair expenditures? Are there any notices or indications of pending litigation? We take an in-depth look at the ratio of retained earnings to total equity and capitalized items such as development costs. All of these factors may have a bearing on a companysand by extension our own exposure to risk. We take time to look back and compare balance sheets (as well as the rest of the financial statements) from previous years because we are interested in the history of a company. We look for changes from period to period that can tell us about a companys direction. If the balance sheet takes a shape we like, we want to understand how it evolved to its current status. The process of balance sheet analysis is often time-consuming, seldom exciting and certainly never glamorous. It is critical, however, in our search to find the kind of healthy small-cap companies that have been our mainstay for 30 years. |
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Russell 2000 |
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Results are the asset-weighted average trailing 12-month ROA for the U.S.-traded non-financial common stocks in each Funds portfolio as of 12/31/06. |
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Here Comes The Sun The beginning and end points of market cycles are always unpredictable, and the timing of
any leadership change often looks arbitrary until well after it has been established. Its also
important to remember that the markets moves do not always make sense, at least until
other, related factors come to light with the passage of time. Small-cap has enjoyed an
extraordinary run over the last seven years. However, as this long-term small-cap rally
matures, the asset class may become increasingly vulnerable to a correction. We do not see the
possibility of either a period of large-cap leadership or a potential small-cap correction as bad
news for investors with a long-term outlook. While a downturn would cause pain in the short
run for small-cap investors, it would also present ample purchase opportunities. We also
think that many of the high-quality small-caps we already own would potentially thrive
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quality would certainly benefit large-cap stocksand would be consistent with our recent contention that large-cap is overdue for a stint of market leadershipwe believe that it would also benefit stocks with high-quality characteristics throughout the market, including small- and micro-cap stocks. As the song says, Its all right. |
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Charles M. Royce | W. Whitney George | Jack E. Fockler, Jr. | |||
President | Vice President | Vice President | |||
January 31, 2007 | |||||
Although a widespread shift to quality would certainly benefit large-cap stocksand would be consistent with our recent contention that large-cap is overdue for a stint of market leadershipwe believe that it would also benefit stocks with high-quality characteristics throughout the market, including small- and micro-cap stocks. |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS | ||
Annual Report to Stockholders | ||
Directors and Officers | 11 | |
Managers Discussions of Fund Performance | ||
Royce Value Trust |
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Royce Micro-Cap Trust |
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Royce Focus Trust |
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History Since Inception | 18 | |
Distribution Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Options | 19 | |
Schedules of Investments and Other Financial Statements | ||
Royce Value Trust |
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Royce Micro-Cap Trust |
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Royce Focus Trust |
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Notes to Performance and Other Important Information | 60 | |
Stockholder Meeting Results | 61 | |
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DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS |
All Directors and Officers may be reached c/o The Royce Funds, 1414 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019 |
NAME AND POSITION: | Charles M. Royce, Director*, President | |
Age: 67 | Number of Funds Overseen: 25 | |
Tenure: Since 1982 | Non-Royce Directorships: Director of Technology Investment Capital Corp. | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: President, Chief Investment Officer and Member of Board of Managers of Royce & Associates, LLC (Royce) (since October 2001), the Trusts investment adviser. |
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NAME AND POSITION: | Mark R. Fetting, Director* | |
Age: 52 | Number of Funds Overseen: 46 | |
Tenure: Since 2001 | Non-Royce Directorships: Director/Trustee of registered investment companies constituting the 21 Legg Mason Funds. |
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Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Senior Executive Vice President of Legg Mason, Inc.; Member of Board of Managers of Royce (since October 2001); Division President and Senior Officer, Prudential Financial Group, Inc. and related companies, including Fund Boards and consulting services to subsidiary companies (from 1991 to 2000). Mr. Fettings prior business experience includes having served as Partner, Greenwich Associates and Vice President, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. |
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NAME AND POSITION: | Donald R. Dwight, Director | |
Age: 75 | Number of Funds Overseen: 25 | |
Tenure: Since 1998 | Non-Royce Directorships: None | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: President of Dwight Partners, Inc., corporate communications consultant; Chairman (from 1982 to March 1998) and Chairman Emeritus (since March 1998) of Newspapers of New England, Inc. Mr. Dwights prior experience includes having served as Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as President and Publisher of Minneapolis Star and Tribune Company and as a Trustee of the registered investment companies constituting the Eaton Vance Funds. |
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NAME AND POSITION: | Richard M. Galkin, Director | |
Age: 68 | Number of Funds Overseen: 25 | |
Tenure: Since 1982 | Non-Royce Directorships: None | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Private investor. Mr. Galkins prior business experience includes having served as President of Richard M. Galkin Associates, Inc., telecommunications consultants, President of Manhattan Cable Television (a subsidiary of Time, Inc.), President of Haverhills Inc. (another Time, Inc. subsidiary), President of Rhode Island Cable Television and Senior Vice President of Satellite Television Corp. (a subsidiary of Comsat). |
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NAME AND POSITION: | Stephen L. Isaacs, Director | |
Age: 67 | Number of Funds Overseen: 25 | |
Tenure: Since 1989 | Non-Royce Directorships: None | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: President of The Center for Health and Social Policy (since September 1996); Attorney and President of Health Policy Associates, Inc., consultants. Mr. Isaacss prior business experience includes having served as Director of Columbia University Development Law and Policy Program and Professor at Columbia University (until August 1996). |
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NAME AND POSITION: | William L. Koke, Director | |
Age: 72 | Number of Funds Overseen: 25 | |
Tenure: Since 1996 | Non-Royce Directorships: None | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Private investor. Mr. Kokes prior business experience includes having served as President of Shoreline Financial Consultants, Director of Financial Relations of SONAT, Inc., Treasurer of Ward Foods, Inc. and President of CFC, Inc. |
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NAME AND POSITION: | Arthur S. Mehlman, Director | |
Age: 64 | Number of Funds Overseen: 46 | |
Tenure: Since 2004 | Non-Royce Directorships: Director/Trustee of registered investment companies constituting the 21 Legg Mason Funds and Director of Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC. |
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Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Director of The League for People with Disabilities, Inc.; Director of University of Maryland Foundation (non-profits). Formerly: Director of University of Maryland College Park Foundation (non-profit) (from 1998 to 2005); Partner, KPMG LLP (international accounting firm) (from 1972 to 2002); Director of Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (from July 1984 to June 2002). |
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NAME AND POSITION: | David L. Meister, Director |
Age: 67 | Number of Funds Overseen: 25 |
Tenure: Since 1982 | Non-Royce Directorships: None |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Consultant. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Tennis Channel (from June 2000 to March 2005). Chief Executive officer of Seniorlife.com (from December 1999 to May 2000). Mr. Meisters prior business experience includes having served as a consultant to the communications industry, President of Financial News Network, Senior Vice President of HBO, President of Time-Life Films and Head of Broadcasting for Major League Baseball. |
|
NAME AND POSITION: | G. Peter OBrien, Director |
Age: 61 | Number of Funds Overseen: 46 |
Tenure: Since 2001 | Non-Royce Directorships: Director/Trustee of registered investment companies constituting the 21 Legg Mason Funds; Director of Technology Investment Capital Corp. |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Trustee Emeritus of Colgate University (since 2005); Board Member of Hill House, Inc. (since 1999); Formerly: Trustee of Colgate University (from 1996 to 2005), President of Hill House, Inc. (from 2001 to 2005) and Managing Director/Equity Capital Markets Group of Merrill Lynch & Co. (from 1971 to 1999). |
|
NAME AND POSITION: | John D. Diederich, Vice President and Treasurer |
Age: 55 | |
Tenure: Since 2001 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director and member of the Board of Managers of Royce; Chief Financial Officer of Royce (since March 2002); Director of Administration of the Trust; and President of RFS, having been employed by Royce since April 1993. |
|
NAME AND POSITION: | Jack E. Fockler, Jr., Vice President |
Age: 48 | |
Tenure: Since 1995 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Managing Director and Vice President of Royce, and Vice President of RFS, having been employed by Royce since October 1989. |
|
NAME AND POSITION: | W. Whitney George, Vice President |
Age: 48 | |
Tenure: Since 1995 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Managing Director and Vice President of Royce, having been employed by Royce since October 1991. |
|
NAME AND POSITION: | Daniel A. OByrne, Vice President and Assistant Secretary |
Age: 44 | |
Tenure: Since 1994 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Principal and Vice President of Royce, having been employed by Royce since October 1986. |
|
NAME AND POSITION: | John E. Denneen, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer |
Age: 39 | |
Tenure: 1996-2001 and Since April 2002 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: General Counsel (Deputy General Counsel prior to 2003), Principal, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary of Royce (since March 2002); Secretary of The Royce Funds (from 1996 to 2001 and since April 2002); and Principal of Credit Suisse First Boston Private Equity (from 2001 to 2002). |
|
NAME AND POSITION: | Lisa Curcio, Chief Compliance Officer |
Age: 47 | |
Tenure: Since 2004 | |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years: Chief Compliance Officer of The Royce Funds (since October 2004); Compliance Officer of Royce (since June 2004); Vice President, The Bank of New York (from February 2001 to June 2004). |
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* | Interested Director. |
2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 11 | |
ROYCE VALUE TRUST
AVERAGE ANNUAL NAV TOTAL RETURNS |
Managers Discussion
Royce Value Trusts (RVT) diversified portfolio of small- and micro-cap stocks
more than participated in the mostly good times for small-cap stocks in 2006.
The Fund gained 19.5% on a net asset value (NAV) basis and 21.0% on a
market price basis, compared to calendar-year returns of 18.4% for the Russell
2000 and 15.1% for the S&P 600. In the third quarter, RVT was up 0.7% on
an NAV basis and 8.0% on a market price basis, versus a gain of 0.4% for the
Russell 2000 and a loss of 0.9% for the S&P 600. The fourth quarter arrived with a strong rally
that closed out the year. The Fund was up 8.2% on an NAV basis and 11.3% on a market price
basis, compared to gains of 8.9% for the Russell 2000 and 7.9% for the S&P 600.
RVTs solid NAV return in 2006 contributed to its strong absolute and relative results over market-cycle and other long-term periods. From the previous small-cap market peak on 3/9/00 through 12/31/06, RVT gained 131.4% versus 41.7% for the Russell 2000 and 90.0% for the S&P 600. During the more bullish phase from the small-cap market trough on 10/9/02 through 12/31/06, the Fund was up 163.5% compared to a gain of 153.5% for the Russell 2000 and 143.7% for the S&P 600. On both an NAV and market price basis, RVT outperformed both of its small-cap benchmarks for the one-, three-, five-, 10-, 15-, 20-year and since inception (11/26/86) periods ended 12/31/06. (The Fund celebrated its twentieth anniversary in November 2006.) RVTs average annual NAV total return since inception was 13.0%. While each of the Funds equity sectors had positive net gains, holdings in Industrial Products led the way in dollar-based net gains for the full year (as well as in the fourth quarter). Companies in the machinery industry posted the sectors highest net gains on a dollar basis, though they were not as dominant in the second half as in the first. The metals and distributions and other industrial products industries also showed strong dollar-based gains. Kimball International is a company that we have owned since 1989. The firm, whose low debt and consistent dividend helped to draw and maintain our attraction, makes wood furniture and cabinets, as well as electronic assembly products. Better-than-expected fiscal third- and fourth-quarter earnings, as well as new opportunities for its electronics division, seemed to attract more investors. Unlike many stocks in 2006, Kimballs price climbed relatively later and more consistently, taking off in May and climbing steadily from then on. We trimmed our position in November. The same month saw us make a small trim to our position in asset management company, AllianceBernstein Holding. We have long admired the firm for its success in a business that we know well. The Funds largest holding at the end of the year, it was also the largest net gainer on a dollar basis in 2006, as the firm benefited from rising profits and earnings. Although our current position dates back to 2000, we have owned the stock periodically since 1993. Fine art, antique and collectibles auction house Sothebys was first selected for RVTs portfolio in 1990, All performance information in this Report reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Current month-end performance may be obtained at www.roycefunds.com. The Funds P/E ratio calculations exclude companies with zero or negative earnings. |
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Fourth Quarter 2006* |
8.23 | % | |||||||||
July-December 2006* |
8.99 | ||||||||||
One-Year |
19.50 | ||||||||||
Three-Year |
16.30 | ||||||||||
Five-Year |
13.32 | ||||||||||
10-Year |
13.96 | ||||||||||
15-Year |
14.14 | ||||||||||
20-Year |
13.05 | ||||||||||
Since Inception (11/26/86) |
12.99 | ||||||||||
CALENDAR YEAR NAV TOTAL RETURNS |
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Year |
RVT | Year | RVT | ||||||||
2006 |
19.5 | % | 1996 | 15.5 | % | ||||||
2005 |
8.4 | 1995 | 21.1 | ||||||||
2004 |
21.4 | 1994 | 0.1 | ||||||||
2003 |
40.8 | 1993 | 17.3 | ||||||||
2002 |
-15.6 | 1992 | 19.3 | ||||||||
2001 |
15.2 | 1991 | 38.4 | ||||||||
2000 |
16.6 | 1990 | -13.8 | ||||||||
1999 |
11.7 | 1989 | 18.3 | ||||||||
1998 |
3.3 | 1988 | 22.7 | ||||||||
1997 |
27.5 | 1987 | -7.7 | ||||||||
TOP 10 POSITIONS |
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AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. |
2.3 | % | |||||||||
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers |
1.4 | ||||||||||
Sothebys |
1.3 | ||||||||||
SEACOR Holdings |
1.3 | ||||||||||
Lincoln Electric Holdings |
1.2 | ||||||||||
Newport Corporation |
1.1 | ||||||||||
Universal Compression Holdings |
1.0 | ||||||||||
Adaptec |
1.0 | ||||||||||
Brady Corporation Cl. A |
0.9 | ||||||||||
Ash Grove Cement Cl. B |
0.9 | ||||||||||
PORTFOLIO SECTOR BREAKDOWN |
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Technology |
24.2 | % | |||||||||
Industrial Products |
17.7 | ||||||||||
Industrial Services |
13.0 | ||||||||||
Financial Intermediaries |
11.0 | ||||||||||
Natural Resources |
10.3 | ||||||||||
Financial Services |
8.2 | ||||||||||
Health |
7.0 | ||||||||||
Consumer Services |
6.5 | ||||||||||
Consumer Products |
4.7 | ||||||||||
Utilities |
0.2 | ||||||||||
Diversified Investment Companies |
0.1 | ||||||||||
Miscellaneous |
5.0 | ||||||||||
Bonds & Preferred Stocks |
0.2 | ||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
10.5 |
12 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
though we took our current position in 1998. Its leadership in its field has long been a source of our attraction. Its share price was volatile, but moved mostly upward in 2006. First purchased in 1998, SEACOR Holdings is a relative newcomer to RVTs portfolio. The company engages in the ownership, operation, marketing and remarketing of mostly marine transportation and oil and gas equipment. Better-than-expected earnings fueled the rise in its stock price, and we sold a small number of shares in December. Net losses at the individual company level were relatively modest. The share prices of many energy-related stocks began to cool down during April and May. The problem for ceramic proppant maker Carbo Ceramics (which weve owned since 1996) was that its stock price remained in a downdraft for much of the rest of the year. (Proppants are used in the hydraulic fracturing of natural gas and oil wells.) Its balance sheet remained strong and earnings were positive, so we increased our stake in October. Forward Air provides various transportation and logistics services. Its calendar third-quarter earnings were positive, but lower than what analysts were anticipating, which helped to speed the decline of its share price. |
PORTFOLIO DIAGNOSTICS |
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GOOD IDEAS THAT WORKED
2006 Net Realized and Unrealized Gain |
||||||||
Average Market Capitalization | $1,188 million | |||||||
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. | $8,396,172 | Weighted Average P/E Ratio | 20.2x | |||||
Sothebys | 6,142,632 | Weighted Average P/B Ratio | 2.3x | |||||
Kimball International Cl. B | 6,012,659 | Weighted Average Yield | 0.8% | |||||
SEACOR Holdings | 4,755,130 | Fund Net Assets | $1,180 million | |||||
Newport Corporation | 4,626,089 | Turnover Rate | 21% | |||||
Net Leverage* | 8% | |||||||
GOOD IDEAS AT THE TIME 2006 Net Realized and Unrealized Loss |
||||||||
Symbol | ||||||||
Carbo Ceramics | $2,796,270 | Market Price | RVT | |||||
NAV | XRVTX | |||||||
Forward Air | 1,812,269 | *Net leverage is the percentage, in excess of 100%, of
the total value of equity type investments, divided by
net assets applicable to Common Stockholders. |
||||||
First Albany Companies | 1,620,963 | |||||||
PXRE Group | 1,390,701 | CAPITAL STRUCTURE Publicly Traded Securities Outstanding at 12/31/06 at NAV or Liquidation Value |
||||||
Cimarex Energy | 1,285,273 | |||||||
57.3 million shares of Common Stock |
$1,180 million | |||||||
1 Reflects the cumulative total return of an investment made by a stockholder who purchased one share at inception ($10.00 IPO), reinvested all annual distributions as indicated and fully participated in primary subscriptions of the Funds rights offerings.
2 Reflects the actual market price of one share as it traded on the NYSE. |
5.90% Cumulative
Preferred Stock |
$220 million | ||||||
RISK/RETURN COMPARISON Five-Year Period Ended 12/31/06 |
||||||||
Average Annual Total Return |
Standard Deviation | Return Efficiency* |
||||||
RVT (NAV) | 13.32% | 16.95 | 0.79 | |||||
S&P 600 | 12.49 | 15.52 | 0.80 | |||||
Russell 2000 | 11.39 | 17.16 | 0.66 | |||||
2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 13
ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST
AVERAGE ANNUAL NAV TOTAL RETURNS |
Managers Discussion
Helped by a strong surge from micro-caps at the end of the year, the diversified
portfolio of Royce Micro-Cap Trust (RMT) posted solid results on both an
absolute and relative basis in 2006. RMT gained 22.5% on a net asset value
(NAV) basis and 26.7% on a market price basis versus a return of 18.4% for
the Russell 2000, the Funds small-cap benchmark. In a year that began and
ended with vigorous rallies, RMT initially participated only on an NAV basis,
with respective NAV and market price gains of 15.2% and 7.00% versus the Russell 2000s
return of 13.9% in the the first quarter. When stock prices fell in the second quarter, RMT
displayed impressive down-market strength, losing 3.2% on an NAV basis and 2.3% on a
market price basis, both results ahead of the Russell 2000s 5.0% decline. The flatter-return
period of the third quarter saw the Fund giving back some NAV gain, while it continued to be
solid on a market price basis. RMT was down 0.3% an NAV basis between July and September,
compared to gains of 2.8% in its market price and 0.4% for its small-cap benchmark.
In the rally that enlivened the fourth quarter, the Fund shone on both an NAV and market price basis. RMT gained 10.1% on an NAV basis and an impressive 17.9% on a market price basis versus an 8.9% return for the Russell 2000. From the interim small-cap peak on 5/5/06 through 12/31/06, the Fund was up 3.0% on an NAV basis and 14.7% on a market price basis, both results again better than the small-cap indexs return of 1.6%. Although this latter period represented a short time period, we were pleased with the Funds sturdy NAV showing considering the historical volatility and vulnerability of micro-cap stocks. We were also pleased with the Funds NAV results over full market cycle and other long-term periods on both an absolute and relative basis. These are the most critical time spans when it comes to evaluating performance. From the small-cap market peak on 3/9/00 through 12/31/06, RMT gained 147.2% on an NAV basis (+232.6% on a market price basis) versus 47.1% for the Russell 2000. Perhaps more notable was its gain during the mostly bullish phase that ran from the small-cap market trough on 10/9/02 through 12/31/06, a period in which RMT gained 186.2% on an NAV basis (+253.5% on a market price basis) compared to the Russell 2000s gain of 153.5%.The Fund also outperformed its benchmark for the one-, three-, five, 10-year and since inception (12/14/93) periods on both an NAV and market price basis. RMTs average annual NAV total return since inception was 14.6%. Each of the Funds sectors posted net gains in 2006, with Technology and Industrial Products in the lead on a dollar basis. At the individual company level, the Funds top net gainers came from several different sectors and industry groups, with no single area truly dominating. Securities broker International Assets Holding is involved in asset management. The announcement in June of record revenues and earnings for its fiscal third quarter appeared to attract more investors to the firms stock. We took some gains between June and December. La All performance information in this Report reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Current month-end performance may be obtained at www.roycefunds.com. The Funds P/E ratio calculations exclude companies with zero or negative earnings. |
||||||||||
Fourth Quarter 2006* |
10.07 | % | |||||||||
July-December 2006* |
9.74 | ||||||||||
One-Year |
22.46 | ||||||||||
Three-Year |
15.77 | ||||||||||
Five-Year |
15.78 | ||||||||||
10-Year |
14.62 | ||||||||||
Since Inception (11/26/86) |
14.58 | ||||||||||
CALENDAR YEAR NAV TOTAL RETURNS |
|||||||||||
Year |
RMT | Year | RMT | ||||||||
2006 |
22.5 | % | 1999 | 12.7 | % | ||||||
2005 |
6.8 | 1998 | -4.1 | ||||||||
2004 |
18.7 | 1997 | 27.1 | ||||||||
2003 |
55.6 | 1996 | 16.6 | ||||||||
2002 |
-13.8 | 1995 | 22.9 | ||||||||
2001 |
23.4 | 1994 | 5.0 | ||||||||
2000 |
10.9 | ||||||||||
TOP 10 POSITIONS |
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ASA Bermuda |
1.4 | % | |||||||||
Seneca Foods |
1.3 | ||||||||||
Highbury Financial |
1.2 | ||||||||||
Covansys Corporation |
1.2 | ||||||||||
First Consulting Group |
1.1 | ||||||||||
PAREXEL International |
1.0 | ||||||||||
TriZetto Group (The) |
1.0 | ||||||||||
Aceto Corporation |
1.0 | ||||||||||
Universal Truckload Services |
0.9 | ||||||||||
Transaction Systems
|
0.9 | ||||||||||
PORTFOLIO SECTOR BREAKDOWN |
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Technology |
24.3 | % | |||||||||
Health |
16.9 | ||||||||||
Industrial Products |
14.9 | ||||||||||
Industrial Services |
12.8 | ||||||||||
Financial Intermediaries |
10.1 | ||||||||||
Natural Resources |
9.4 | ||||||||||
Consumer Services |
5.7 | ||||||||||
Consumer Products |
5.6 | ||||||||||
Financial Services |
3.6 | ||||||||||
Diversified Investment Companies |
1.9 | ||||||||||
Miscellaneous |
4.9 | ||||||||||
Preferred Stock |
0.5 | ||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
6.9 |
14 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
Senza Corporation is a womens apparel retailer based in Canada whose stock we first purchased in 1995. Its share price climbed when its acquisition by a larger competitor was announced in November, which prompted us to sell our position at a substantial net gain. A happy exception to the woes that afflicted many healthcare stocks in 2006 was the terrific performance of First Consulting Group, which provides management and other services to healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences businesses. We liked its niche business and balance sheet. The earnings strength of this top-ten position seemed to take Wall Street by surprise in 2006, which in turn drew more investors to its stock. Net losses for individual companies in the portfolio were generally small. Multi-business holding company BB Holdings spun off a subsidiary that trades in the U.S., but its own domestic de-listing drove investors away from the stock, which continues to trade on the London Exchange. American Bank Note Holographics, a firm that produces holograms for currency, credit card identification and document security saw its stock price fall 60% in March on news that a major credit card company would no longer be using the firms security stripe. Its stock was only able to mount a slight rebound. We held on to our position owing to our regard for its niche business, balance sheet and positive earnings. |
PORTFOLIO DIAGNOSTICS |
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GOOD IDEAS THAT WORKED
2006 Net Realized and Unrealized Gain |
||||||||
Average Market Capitalization | $280 million | |||||||
International Assets Holding | $2,795,352 | Weighted Average P/E Ratio | 18.6x* | |||||
La Senza Corporation | 2,537,402 | Weighted Average P/B Ratio | 1.9x | |||||
First Consulting Group | 2,167,383 | Weighted Average Yield | 0.6% | |||||
Volt Information Sciences | 1,884,059 | Fund Net Assets | $344 million | |||||
Covansys Corporation | 1,729,279 | Turnover Rate | 34% | |||||
Net Leverage | 11% | |||||||
GOOD IDEAS AT THE TIME 2006 Net Realized and Unrealized Loss |
||||||||
Symbol | ||||||||
BB Holdings | $1,513,960 | Market Price | RMT | |||||
NAV | XOTCX | |||||||
American Bank Note Holographics | 838,012 | |||||||
Stein Mart | 728,121 | |||||||
Americas Car-Mart | 719,317 | |||||||
CAPITAL STRUCTURE Publicly Traded Securities Outstanding at 12/31/06 at NAV or Liquidation Value |
||||||||
Hi-Tech Pharmacal | 637,230 | |||||||
23.3 million shares of Common Stock |
$344 million | |||||||
1 Reflects the cumulative total return of an investment made by a stockholder who purchased one share at
inception ($7.50 IPO), reinvested distributions as indicated and fully participated in the primary subscription
of the 1994 rights offering.
2 Reflects the actual market price of one share as it traded on Nasdaq and, beginning on 12/1/03, on
the NYSE. |
6.00% Cumulative Preferred Stock |
$60 million | ||||||
RISK/RETURN COMPARISON Five-Year Period Ended 12/31/06 |
||||||||
Average Annual Total Return |
Standard Deviation | Return Efficiency* |
||||||
RMT (NAV) | 15.78% | 17.83 | 0.89 | |||||
Russell 2000 | 11.39 | 17.16 | 0.66 | |||||
2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 15
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST
AVERAGE ANNUAL NAV TOTAL RETURNS |
Managers Discussion
Although its calendar-year net asset value (NAV) performance suffered a bit in
comparison to its small-cap benchmark, the Russell 2000, we were pleased with
the results for Royce Focus Trust (FUND) on an absolute basis. FUND gained
15.9% on an NAV basis, and an impressive 30.5% on a market price basis,
compared to a gain of 18.4% for the Russell 2000. In all but one quarter in
2006, the Funds NAV results went much the way that we would expect, with
solid up-market turns in the dynamic first and fourth quarters and slightly better relative downmarket
performance in the bearish second quarter. During the bullish first quarter, the Fund
was up 13.6% on an NAV basis and 18.4% on a market price basis, compared to a 13.9% gain
for the Russell 2000. The second quarter saw the Fund lose 4.8% on an NAV basis and 6.5%
on a market price basis, while the Russell 2000 declined 5.0%.
However, in the underwhelming environment of the third quarter, FUND declined 3.6% on an NAV basis, compared to a gain of 0.4% for both its market price and the Russell 2000. The Fund rebounded nicely in the fourth quarter, when stock prices in general were on the rise. On an NAV basis, FUND was up 11.2% (+17.5% on a market price basis) versus a return of 8.9% for the small-cap index. So while the portfolio did well to make up for its difficult third quarter, it was not enough to push its calendar-year return past that of the Russell 2000. The Fund once again posted strong absolute and superior relative results over market-cycle and other long-term performance periods. From the previous small-cap market peak on 3/9/00 through 12/31/06, the Fund gained 200.5% on an NAV basis (+293.4% on a market price basis) versus 41.7% for the Russell 2000. In the more bullish period from the small-cap market trough on 10/9/02 through 12/31/06, FUNDs NAV return was 215.9% (+266.8% on a market price basis) versus a gain of 153.5% for its small-cap benchmark. On both an NAV and market price basis, FUND outperformed the Russell 2000 for the three-, five-, 10-year and since inception of Royces management (11/1/96) periods ended 12/31/06. The Funds average annual NAV total return since the inception of our management was 14.4%. The Industrial Products, Natural Resources and Technology sectors led the way for the year as a whole in dollar-based net gains. Net losses at the individual company level were relatively modest, however disappointing. Multi-business holding company BB Holdings spun off a subsidiary that trades in the U.S., but the prospect of its own domestic de-listing sent investors fleeing. Its stock continues to trade in London, and we added to our stake during May and June. Canadian energy services company Trican Well Service manufactures piping and drilling equipment and provides oil well completion, maintenance and repair services. Its share price hit an all-time high early in 2006 and was mostly on a downward slide through the rest of the year, even as it continued to post solid earnings. After trimming our position between early 2005 and February 2006, we began to purchase shares at what we judged to be attractive prices during All performance information in this Report reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Current month-end performance may be obtained at www.roycefunds.com. The Funds P/E ratio calculations exclude companies with zero or negative earnings. |
||||||||||
Fourth Quarter 2006* |
11.17 | % | |||||||||
July-December 2006* |
7.18 | ||||||||||
One-Year |
15.85 | ||||||||||
Three-Year |
19.42 | ||||||||||
Five-Year |
18.12 | ||||||||||
10-Year |
14.09 | ||||||||||
Since Inception (11/1/96) |
14.35 | ||||||||||
Royce & Associates assumed investment management
responsibility for the Fund on 11/1/96. |
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CALENDAR YEAR NAV TOTAL RETURNS |
|||||||||||
Year |
FUND | Year | FUND | ||||||||
2006 |
15.9 | % | 2001 | 10.0 | % | ||||||
2005 |
13.3 | 2000 | 20.9 | ||||||||
2004 |
29.2 | 1999 | 8.7 | ||||||||
2003 |
54.3 | 1998 | -6.8 | ||||||||
2002 |
-12.5 | 1997 | 20.5 | ||||||||
TOP 10 POSITIONS |
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New Zealand Government 6.00% Bond |
4.4 | % | |||||||||
Athena Neurosciences Finance 7.25% Bond |
3.9 | ||||||||||
IPSCO |
3.6 | ||||||||||
Harris Steel Group |
3.5 | ||||||||||
Canadian Government 3.00% Bond |
3.3 | ||||||||||
Simpson Manufacturing |
3.0 | ||||||||||
Metal Management |
3.0 | ||||||||||
Silver Standard Resources |
2.9 | ||||||||||
Ivanhoe Mines |
2.8 | ||||||||||
Florida Rock Industries |
2.7 | ||||||||||
PORTFOLIO SECTOR BREAKDOWN |
|||||||||||
Industrial Products |
25.9 | % | |||||||||
Natural Resources |
21.8 | ||||||||||
Technology |
7.5 | ||||||||||
Health |
6.4 | ||||||||||
Consumer Services |
6.0 | ||||||||||
Consumer Products |
5.5 | ||||||||||
Financial Intermediaries |
4.0 | ||||||||||
Industrial Services |
3.0 | ||||||||||
Financial Services |
2.6 | ||||||||||
Bonds |
11.6 | ||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
21.5 |
16 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
July and October. Orchid Cellmark has a dominant position in DNA testing, a promising niche business that we liked a great deal. However, it struggled with losses and meeting new regulations and the resulting accounting difficulties left us with enough uncertainty about the firms future prospects to sell our position in August. Within Industrial Products, several holdings posted impressive net gains. Top-ten holding Harris Steel Group processes, fabricates and installs steel products. Its price began to rise in November with news of a second consecutive quarter of better-than-expected earnings followed by the announcement of Harris being acquired by a competitor in December. After correcting between May and early September, the share price of scrap metal recycling services company Metal Management showed new life, helped in part by strong earnings. In the Natural Resources sector, several precious metals and mining companies overcame their own stock price corrections to end the year on a high note. Six of the Funds 20 top-gaining stocks on a dollar basis came from the precious metals and mining group in 2006, including Silver Standard Resources and Glamis Gold. At year-end, our take on the long-term prospects for both energy and precious metals stocks remained positive. We have chosen to act opportunistically, occasionally buying on dips and at times trimming on upticks, our eyes focused firmly on the long view. |
PORTFOLIO DIAGNOSTICS |
|||||||
GOOD IDEAS THAT WORKED
2006 Net Realized and Unrealized Gain |
||||||||
Average Market Capitalization | $1,672 million | |||||||
Silver Standard Resources | $2,721,635 | Weighted Average P/E Ratio | 11.8x | |||||
Harris Steel Group | 2,226,162 | Weighted Average P/B Ratio | 2.0x | |||||
Metal Management | 2,119,554 | Weighted Average Yield | 1.4% | |||||
Glamis Gold | 1,699,548 | Fund Net Assets | $159 million | |||||
Lincoln Electric Holdings | 1,564,234 | Turnover Rate | 30% | |||||
Net Leverage* | 0% | |||||||
GOOD IDEAS AT THE TIME 2006 Net Realized and Unrealized Loss |
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Symbol | ||||||||
BB Holdings | $1,121,661 | Market Price | FUND | |||||
NAV | XFUNX | |||||||
Trican Well Service | 878,364 | |||||||
Orchid Cellmark | 800,561 | |||||||
International Coal Group | 777,511 | CAPITAL STRUCTURE Publicly Traded Securities Outstanding at 12/31/06 at NAV or Liquidation Value |
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Ensign Energy Services | 767,313 | |||||||
16.3 million shares of Common Stock |
$159 million | |||||||
1 Royce & Associates assumed investment management responsibility for the Fund on 11/1/96.
1 Reflects the cumulative total return of a continuous common stockholder who reinvested all distributions
as indicated and fully participated in the primary subscription of the 2005 rights offering.
3 Reflects the actual market price of one share as it traded on Nasdaq. |
6.00% Cumulative Preferred Stock |
$25 million | ||||||
RISK/RETURN COMPARISON Five-Year Period Ended 12/31/06 |
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Average Annual Total Return |
Standard Deviation | Return Efficiency* |
||||||
FUND (NAV) | 18.12% | 17.31 | 1.05 | |||||
Russell 2000 | 11.39 | 17.16 | 0.66 | |||||
2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 17
HISTORY SINCE INCEPTION
The following table details the share accumulations by an initial investor in the Funds who reinvested all distributions (including fractional shares) and participated fully in primary subscriptions for each of the rights offerings. Full participation in distribution reinvestments and rights offerings can maximize the returns available to a long-term investor. This table should be read in conjunction with the Performance and Portfolio Reviews of the Funds.
Amount | Purchase | NAV | Market | |||||||||||||||||
History | Invested | Price* | Shares | Value** | Value** | |||||||||||||||
Royce Value Trust | ||||||||||||||||||||
11/26/86 | Initial Purchase | $ | 10,000 | $ | 10.000 | 1,000 | $ | 9,280 | $ | 10,000 | ||||||||||
10/15/87 | Distribution $0.30 | 7.000 | 42 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/87 | Distribution $0.22 | 7.125 | 32 | 8,578 | 7,250 | |||||||||||||||
12/27/88 | Distribution $0.51 | 8.625 | 63 | 10,529 | 9,238 | |||||||||||||||
9/22/89 | Rights Offering | 405 | 9.000 | 45 | ||||||||||||||||
12/29/89 | Distribution $0.52 | 9.125 | 67 | 12,942 | 11,866 | |||||||||||||||
9/24/90 | Rights Offering | 457 | 7.375 | 62 | ||||||||||||||||
12/31/90 | Distribution $0.32 | 8.000 | 52 | 11,713 | 11,074 | |||||||||||||||
9/23/91 | Rights Offering | 638 | 9.375 | 68 | ||||||||||||||||
12/31/91 | Distribution $0.61 | 10.625 | 82 | 17,919 | 15,697 | |||||||||||||||
9/25/92 | Rights Offering | 825 | 11.000 | 75 | ||||||||||||||||
12/31/92 | Distribution $0.90 | 12.500 | 114 | 21,999 | 20,874 | |||||||||||||||
9/27/93 | Rights Offering | 1,469 | 13.000 | 113 | ||||||||||||||||
12/31/93 | Distribution $1.15 | 13.000 | 160 | 26,603 | 25,428 | |||||||||||||||
10/28/94 | Rights Offering | 1,103 | 11.250 | 98 | ||||||||||||||||
12/19/94 | Distribution $1.05 | 11.375 | 191 | 27,939 | 24,905 | |||||||||||||||
11/3/95 | Rights Offering | 1,425 | 12.500 | 114 | ||||||||||||||||
12/7/95 | Distribution $1.29 | 12.125 | 253 | 35,676 | 31,243 | |||||||||||||||
12/6/96 | Distribution $1.15 | 12.250 | 247 | 41,213 | 36,335 | |||||||||||||||
1997 | Annual distribution total $1.21 | 15.374 | 230 | 52,556 | 46,814 | |||||||||||||||
1998 | Annual distribution total $1.54 | 14.311 | 347 | 54,313 | 47,506 | |||||||||||||||
1999 | Annual distribution total $1.37 | 12.616 | 391 | 60,653 | 50,239 | |||||||||||||||
2000 | Annual distribution total $1.48 | 13.972 | 424 | 70,711 | 61,648 | |||||||||||||||
2001 | Annual distribution total $1.49 | 15.072 | 437 | 81,478 | 73,994 | |||||||||||||||
2002 | Annual distribution total $1.51 | 14.903 | 494 | 68,770 | 68,927 | |||||||||||||||
1/28/03 | Rights Offering | 5,600 | 10.770 | 520 | ||||||||||||||||
2003 | Annual distribution total $1.30 | 14.582 | 516 | 106,216 | 107,339 | |||||||||||||||
2004 | Annual distribution total $1.55 | 17.604 | 568 | 128,955 | 139,094 | |||||||||||||||
2005 | Annual distribution total $1.61 | 18.739 | 604 | 139,808 | 148,773 | |||||||||||||||
2006 | Annual distribution total $1.78 | 19.696 | 693 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/06 | $ | 21,922 | 8,102 | $ | 167,063 | $ | 179,945 | |||||||||||||
Royce Micro-Cap Trust | ||||||||||||||||||||
12/14/93 | Initial Purchase | $ | 7,500 | $ | 7.500 | 1,000 | $ | 7,250 | $ | 7,500 | ||||||||||
10/28/94 | Rights Offering | 1,400 | 7.000 | 200 | ||||||||||||||||
12/19/94 | Distribution $0.05 | 6.750 | 9 | 9,163 | 8,462 | |||||||||||||||
12/7/95 | Distribution $0.36 | 7.500 | 58 | 11,264 | 10,136 | |||||||||||||||
12/6/96 | Distribution $0.80 | 7.625 | 133 | 13,132 | 11,550 | |||||||||||||||
12/5/97 | Distribution $1.00 | 10.000 | 140 | 16,694 | 15,593 | |||||||||||||||
12/7/98 | Distribution $0.29 | 8.625 | 52 | 16,016 | 14,129 | |||||||||||||||
12/6/99 | Distribution $0.27 | 8.781 | 49 | 18,051 | 14,769 | |||||||||||||||
12/6/00 | Distribution $1.72 | 8.469 | 333 | 20,016 | 17,026 | |||||||||||||||
12/6/01 | Distribution $0.57 | 9.880 | 114 | 24,701 | 21,924 | |||||||||||||||
2002 | Annual distribution total $0.80 | 9.518 | 180 | 21,297 | 19,142 | |||||||||||||||
2003 | Annual distribution total $0.92 | 10.004 | 217 | 33,125 | 31,311 | |||||||||||||||
2004 | Annual distribution total $1.33 | 13.350 | 257 | 39,320 | 41,788 | |||||||||||||||
2005 | Annual distribution total $1.85 | 13.848 | 383 | 41,969 | 45,500 | |||||||||||||||
2006 | Annual distribution total $1.55 | 14.246 | 354 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/06 | $ | 8,900 | 3,479 | $ | 51,385 | $ | 57,647 | |||||||||||||
Royce Focus Trust | ||||||||||||||||||||
10/31/96 | Initial Purchase | $ | 4,375 | $ | 4.375 | 1,000 | $ | 5,280 | $ | 4,375 | ||||||||||
12/31/96 | 5,520 | 4,594 | ||||||||||||||||||
12/5/97 | Distribution $0.53 | 5.250 | 101 | 6,650 | 5,574 | |||||||||||||||
12/31/98 | 6,199 | 5,367 | ||||||||||||||||||
12/6/99 | Distribution $0.145 | 4.750 | 34 | 6,742 | 5,356 | |||||||||||||||
12/6/00 | Distribution $0.34 | 5.563 | 69 | 8,151 | 6,848 | |||||||||||||||
12/6/01 | Distribution $0.14 | 6.010 | 28 | 8,969 | 8,193 | |||||||||||||||
12/6/02 | Distribution $0.09 | 5.640 | 19 | 7,844 | 6,956 | |||||||||||||||
12/8/03 | Distribution $0.62 | 8.250 | 94 | 12,105 | 11,406 | |||||||||||||||
2004 | Annual distribution total $1.74 | 9.325 | 259 | 15,639 | 16,794 | |||||||||||||||
5/6/05 | Rights offering | 2,669 | 8.340 | 320 | ||||||||||||||||
2005 | Annual distribution total $1.21 | 9.470 | 249 | 21,208 | 20,709 | |||||||||||||||
2006 | Annual distribution total $1.57 | 9.860 | 357 | |||||||||||||||||
12/31/06 | $ | 7,044 | 2,530 | $ | 24,668 | $ | 27,020 | |||||||||||||
* | Beginning
with the 1997 (RVT), 2002 (RMT) and 2004 (FUND) distributions, the purchase price
of distributions is a weighted average of the distribution reinvestment prices for
the year. |
|
** | Other than
for initial purchase, values are stated as of December 31 of the year indicated,
after reinvestment of distributions. |
18 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
DISTRIBUTION REINVESTMENT AND CASH PURCHASE OPTIONS
Why should I reinvest my distributions?
By reinvesting distributions, a stockholder can maintain an undiluted investment
in the Fund. The regular reinvestment of distributions has a significant impact
on stockholder returns. In contrast, the stockholder who takes distributions in
cash is penalized when shares are issued below net asset value to other stockholders.
How does the reinvestment of distributions
from the Royce closed-end funds work?
The Funds automatically issue shares
in payment of distributions unless you indicate otherwise. The shares are generally
issued at the lower of the market price or net asset value on the valuation date.
How does this apply to registered stockholders?
If your shares are registered directly with a Fund, your distributions are
automatically reinvested unless you have otherwise instructed the Funds transfer
agent, Computershare, in writing. A registered stockholder also has the option to
receive the distribution in the form of a stock certificate or in cash if Computershare
is properly notified.
What if my shares are held by a brokerage
firm or a bank?
If your shares are held by a brokerage firm, bank, or other
intermediary as the stockholder of record, you should contact your brokerage firm
or bank to be certain that it is automatically reinvesting distributions on your
behalf. If they are unable to reinvest distributions on your behalf, you should
have your shares registered in your name in order to participate.
What other features are available for
registered stockholders?
The Distribution Reinvestment and Cash Purchase
Plans also allow registered stockholders to make optional cash purchases of shares
of a Funds common stock directly through Computershare on a monthly basis,
and to deposit certificates representing your Fund shares with Computershare for
safekeeping. The Funds investment adviser is absorbing all commissions on
optional cash purchases under the Plans through December 31, 2006.
How do the Plans work for registered
stockholders?
Computershare maintains the accounts for registered stockholders
in the Plans and sends written confirmation of all transactions in the account.
Shares in the account of each participant will be held by Computershare in non-certificated
form in the name of the participant, and each participant will be able to vote those
shares at a stockholder meeting or by proxy. A participant may also send other stock
certificates held by them to Computershare to be held in non-certificated form.
There is no service fee charged to participants for reinvesting distributions. If
a participant elects to sell shares from a Plan account, Computershare will deduct
a $2.50 fee plus brokerage commissions from the sale transaction. If a nominee is
the registered owner of your shares, the nominee will maintain the accounts on your
behalf.
How can I get more information on the
Plans?
You can call an Investor Services Representative at (800) 221-4268
or you can request a copy of the Plan for your Fund from Computershare. All correspondence
(including notifications) should be directed to: [Name of Fund] Distribution Reinvestment
and Cash Purchase Plan, c/o Computershare, PO Box 43010, Providence, RI 02940-3010,
telephone (800) 426-5523.
2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 19
ROYCE VALUE TRUST
Schedule of Investments |
SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||
COMMON STOCKS 107.9% |
Restaurants and Lodgings - 1.4% |
|||||||||||
Applebees International |
63,000 | $ | 1,554,210 | |||||||||
Consumer Products 4.7% |
6,600 | 202,620 | ||||||||||
Apparel and Shoes - 1.6% |
121,400 | 4,886,350 | ||||||||||
Kenneth Cole Productions Cl. A |
35,000 | $ | 839,650 | IHOP Corporation |
93,400 | 4,922,180 | ||||||
Columbia Sportswear c |
34,600 | 1,927,220 | 90,000 | 1,523,700 | ||||||||
K-Swiss Cl. A |
105,000 | 3,227,700 | Steak n Shake a |
183,000 | 3,220,800 | |||||||
Oakley |
94,900 | 1,903,694 | ||||||||||
Polo Ralph Lauren Cl. A |
38,200 | 2,966,612 | 16,309,860 | |||||||||
Tandy Brands Accessories |
16,900 | 198,068 | ||||||||||
Weyco Group |
307,992 | 7,653,601 | Retail Stores - 2.4% |
|||||||||
70,400 | 834,944 | |||||||||||
18,716,545 | Big Lots a |
155,300 | 3,559,476 | |||||||||
CarMax a |
56,000 | 3,003,280 | ||||||||||
Collectibles - 0.3% |
Childrens Place Retail Stores a |
13,670 | 868,318 | |||||||||
Russ Berrie & Company a |
230,000 | 3,553,500 | Claires Stores |
209,800 | 6,952,772 | |||||||
80,500 | 829,150 | |||||||||||
Food/Beverage/Tobacco - 0.2% |
Freds Cl. A |
50,000 | 602,000 | |||||||||
37,800 | 1,179,738 | 53,300 | 480,233 | |||||||||
Hershey Creamery |
709 | 1,488,900 | 29,000 | 386,860 | ||||||||
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts a |
85,000 | 943,500 | ||||||||||
2,668,638 | 95,000 | 1,156,150 | ||||||||||
Stein Mart |
142,800 | 1,893,528 | ||||||||||
Home Furnishing and Appliances - 0.3% |
Tiffany & Co. |
75,000 | 2,943,000 | |||||||||
Aaron Rents |
4,500 | 129,510 | 27,000 | 621,810 | ||||||||
Ethan Allen Interiors |
35,800 | 1,292,738 | West Marine a |
131,100 | 2,264,097 | |||||||
145,000 | 1,802,350 | Wet Seal (The) Cl. A a |
162,000 | 1,080,540 | ||||||||
La-Z-Boy c |
68,200 | 809,534 | ||||||||||
28,419,658 | ||||||||||||
4,034,132 | ||||||||||||
Other Consumer Services - 2.4% |
||||||||||||
Publishing - 0.4% |
106,500 | 1,451,595 | ||||||||||
Scholastic Corporation a |
130,000 | 4,659,200 | ITT Educational Services a |
80,000 | 5,309,600 | |||||||
75,000 | 3,647,250 | |||||||||||
Sports and Recreation - 0.6% |
MoneyGram International |
74,900 | 2,348,864 | |||||||||
Coachmen Industries |
47,700 | 524,700 | Renaissance Learning |
15,000 | 265,950 | |||||||
Monaco Coach |
166,650 | 2,359,764 | Sothebys |
485,200 | 15,050,904 | |||||||
Nautilus |
2,000 | 28,000 | ||||||||||
Sturm, Ruger & Company a |
272,900 | 2,619,840 | 28,074,163 | |||||||||
Thor Industries |
26,100 | 1,148,139 | ||||||||||
Total (Cost $48,875,384) |
76,357,108 | |||||||||||
6,680,443 | ||||||||||||
Diversified Investment Companies 0.1% |
||||||||||||
Other Consumer Products - 1.3% |
Closed-End Funds - 0.1% |
|||||||||||
Blyth |
14,700 | 305,025 | Central Fund of Canada Cl. A |
111,500 | 1,041,410 | |||||||
Burnham Holdings Cl. B |
36,000 | 594,000 | ||||||||||
82,800 | 1,869,624 | Total (Cost $589,526) |
1,041,410 | |||||||||
Lazare Kaplan International a |
103,600 | 1,030,820 | ||||||||||
175,000 | 1,659,000 | Financial Intermediaries 11.0% |
||||||||||
Matthews International Cl. A |
100,000 | 3,935,000 | Banking - 3.5% |
|||||||||
RC2 Corporation a |
132,600 | 5,834,400 | BOK Financial |
129,327 | 7,110,398 | |||||||
Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son |
118,750 | 6,679,687 | ||||||||||
15,227,869 | CFS Bancorp |
260,000 | 3,809,000 | |||||||||
Cadence Financial |
30,300 | 656,601 | ||||||||||
Total (Cost $32,903,921) |
55,540,327 | Commercial National Financial |
45,300 | 878,820 | ||||||||
Exchange National Bancshares |
50,400 | 1,587,600 | ||||||||||
Consumer Services 6.5% |
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach |
1,266 | 8,545,500 | |||||||||
Direct Marketing - 0.1% |
Heritage Financial |
12,915 | 316,805 | |||||||||
55,000 | 983,950 | HopFed Bancorp |
25,000 | 397,500 | ||||||||
Jefferson Bancshares |
25,000 | 325,500 | ||||||||||
Leisure and Entertainment - 0.1% |
Mechanics Bank |
200 | 3,921,000 | |||||||||
15,000 | 393,000 | NetBank |
70,000 | 324,800 | ||||||||
Steiner Leisure a |
2,100 | 95,550 | Old Point Financial |
20,000 | 568,000 | |||||||
Partners Trust Financial Group |
100,000 | 1,164,000 | ||||||||||
488,550 | 44,100 | 929,187 | ||||||||||
Media and Broadcasting - 0.1% |
||||||||||||
23,000 | 374,900 | |||||||||||
50,000 | 804,500 | |||||||||||
56,100 | 901,527 | |||||||||||
2,080,927 | ||||||||||||
20 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS |
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
DECEMBER 31, 2006
SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||
Financial Intermediaries (continued) |
14,420 | $ | 115,360 | |||||||||
Banking (continued) |
SEI Investments |
141,200 | 8,409,872 | |||||||||
Tompkins Trustco |
17,545 | $ | 797,420 | |||||||||
Whitney Holding |
40,500 | 1,321,110 | 20,410,985 | |||||||||
Wilber Corporation |
31,700 | 317,634 | ||||||||||
Wilmington Trust |
31,000 | 1,307,270 | Insurance Brokers - 1.2% |
|||||||||
Yadkin Valley Financial |
3,800 | 71,668 | Crawford & Company Cl. A |
289,200 | 1,732,308 | |||||||
Crawford & Company Cl. B |
162,300 | 1,184,790 | ||||||||||
41,029,500 | Gallagher (Arthur J.) & Co. |
111,200 | 3,285,960 | |||||||||
Hilb Rogal & Hobbs |
155,050 | 6,530,706 | ||||||||||
Insurance - 4.1% |
National Financial Partners |
22,000 | 967,340 | |||||||||
Alleghany Corporation a |
11,097 | 4,034,869 | 40,000 | 614,400 | ||||||||
Aspen Insurance Holdings |
64,000 | 1,687,040 | ||||||||||
Commerce Group |
89,000 | 2,647,750 | 14,315,504 | |||||||||
Erie Indemnity Cl. A |
139,900 | 8,111,402 | ||||||||||
IPC Holdings |
27,000 | 849,150 | Investment Management - 4.5% |
|||||||||
Leucadia National |
84,940 | 2,395,308 | ADDENDA Capital |
150,900 | 3,029,258 | |||||||
Markel Corporation a |
7,200 | 3,456,720 | AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. |
333,100 | 26,781,240 | |||||||
Montpelier Re Holdings |
66,000 | 1,228,260 | BKF Capital Group a |
65,700 | 220,095 | |||||||
NYMAGIC |
85,200 | 3,118,320 | Eaton Vance |
140,400 | 4,634,604 | |||||||
Ohio Casualty |
107,000 | 3,189,670 | Federated Investors Cl. B |
161,900 | 5,468,982 | |||||||
PXRE Group a |
166,551 | 767,800 | GAMCO Investors Cl. A |
158,600 | 6,099,756 | |||||||
38,070 | 1,900,454 | Nuveen Investments Cl. A |
138,600 | 7,190,568 | ||||||||
RLI |
99,724 | 5,626,428 | ||||||||||
Security Capital Assurance |
30,000 | 834,900 | 53,424,503 | |||||||||
21st Century Insurance Group |
62,000 | 1,094,300 | ||||||||||
Wesco Financial |
4,750 | 2,185,000 | Other Financial Services - 0.8% |
|||||||||
White Mountains Insurance Group |
10,000 | 5,794,300 | 18,870 | 474,958 | ||||||||
CharterMac |
59,600 | 1,279,612 | ||||||||||
48,921,671 | 46,601 | 1,553,211 | ||||||||||
KKR Private Equity Investors LLP |
105,000 | 2,399,250 | ||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts - 1.1% |
Municipal Mortgage & Equity |
40,300 | 1,297,660 | |||||||||
Gladstone Commercial |
34,700 | 698,858 | 50,000 | 793,000 | ||||||||
Government Properties Trust |
50,000 | 530,000 | Van der Moolen Holding ADR |
21,362 | 125,395 | |||||||
KKR Financial |
161,200 | 4,318,548 | 21,700 | 1,018,815 | ||||||||
Opteum Cl. A |
897,500 | 6,821,000 | ||||||||||
8,941,901 | ||||||||||||
12,368,406 | ||||||||||||
Total (Cost $59,143,116) |
97,092,893 | |||||||||||
Securities Brokers - 0.8% |
||||||||||||
Dundee Wealth Management |
100,000 | 1,179,951 | Health 7.0% |
|||||||||
19,400 | 714,890 | Commercial Services - 1.4% |
||||||||||
First Albany Companies a |
350,100 | 812,232 | First Consulting Group a |
560,900 | 7,717,984 | |||||||
Investment Technology Group a |
30,400 | 1,303,552 | 313,700 | 9,087,889 | ||||||||
229,700 | 4,403,349 | |||||||||||
optionsXpress Holdings |
53,000 | 1,202,570 | 16,805,873 | |||||||||
9,616,544 | Drugs and Biotech - 1.5% |
|||||||||||
10,000 | 230,600 | |||||||||||
Other Financial Intermediaries - 1.5% |
99,300 | 181,719 | ||||||||||
133,000 | 2,394,000 | 21,700 | 127,162 | |||||||||
International Securities Exchange Cl. A |
75,000 | 3,509,250 | DUSA Pharmaceuticals a |
79,700 | 342,710 | |||||||
MCG Capital |
138,000 | 2,804,160 | Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings a |
172,300 | 4,752,034 | |||||||
MVC Capital |
353,900 | 4,728,104 | Gene Logic a |
365,000 | 562,100 | |||||||
MarketAxess Holdings a |
67,000 | 909,190 | Hi-Tech Pharmacal a |
1,650 | 20,081 | |||||||
RHJ International a |
177,500 | 3,795,804 | 44,000 | 231,440 | ||||||||
90,000 | 1,119,600 | |||||||||||
18,140,508 | 51,500 | 1,224,670 | ||||||||||
20,000 | 634,400 | |||||||||||
Total (Cost $90,347,936) |
130,076,629 | 100,000 | 1,090,000 | |||||||||
50,000 | 1,565,000 | |||||||||||
Financial Services 8.2% |
Perrigo Company |
186,750 | 3,230,775 | |||||||||
Information and Processing - 1.7% |
10,000 | 220,700 | ||||||||||
126,875 | 3,489,063 | 114,070 | 965,032 | |||||||||
FactSet Research Systems |
35,350 | 1,996,568 | Telik a |
100,000 | 443,000 | |||||||
Global Payments |
68,500 | 3,171,550 | 163,300 | 591,146 | ||||||||
Interactive Data |
134,300 | 3,228,572 | ||||||||||
17,532,169 | ||||||||||||
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 21 |
ROYCE VALUE TRUST
Schedule of Investments |
SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||
Health (continued) |
CLARCOR |
83,500 | $ | 2,823,135 | ||||||||
Health Services - 1.6% |
Donaldson Company |
92,800 | 3,221,088 | |||||||||
Albany Molecular Research a |
85,000 | $ | 897,600 | 64,790 | 448,347 | |||||||
Cross Country Healthcare a |
30,000 | 654,600 | PerkinElmer |
135,000 | 3,001,050 | |||||||
20,000 | 411,200 | 92,400 | 2,917,068 | |||||||||
Gentiva Health Services a |
30,150 | 574,659 | II-VI a |
13,500 | 377,190 | |||||||
50,000 | 757,500 | |||||||||||
200,000 | 4,530,000 | 14,573,836 | ||||||||||
52,562 | 2,094,070 | |||||||||||
MedQuist a |
73,893 | 993,861 | Machinery - 5.7% |
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National Home Health Care |
20,000 | 229,400 | Baldor Electric |
62,900 | 2,102,118 | |||||||
On Assignment a |
375,400 | 4,410,950 | 243,500 | 7,687,295 | ||||||||
Paramount Acquisition (Units) a |
280,000 | 1,904,000 | Exco Technologies |
91,000 | 294,190 | |||||||
Quovadx a |
3,000 | 8,460 | Federal Signal |
58,600 | 939,944 | |||||||
65,460 | 1,188,099 | Franklin Electric |
84,200 | 4,327,038 | ||||||||
Graco |
96,825 | 3,836,206 | ||||||||||
18,654,399 | Hardinge |
192,893 | 2,904,969 | |||||||||
IDEX Corporation |
36,000 | 1,706,760 | ||||||||||
Medical Products and Devices - 2.3% |
3,000 | 72,810 | ||||||||||
Allied Healthcare Products a |
210,200 | 1,086,734 | Lincoln Electric Holdings |
228,680 | 13,816,846 | |||||||
Arrow International |
195,728 | 6,924,857 | Nordson Corporation |
172,200 | 8,580,726 | |||||||
10,000 | 399,200 | 267,500 | 6,168,550 | |||||||||
Bruker BioSciences a |
370,200 | 2,780,202 | Rofin-Sinar Technologies a |
128,000 | 7,738,880 | |||||||
81,500 | 1,884,280 | 37,499 | 543,735 | |||||||||
IDEXX Laboratories a |
79,000 | 6,264,700 | Woodward Governor |
154,800 | 6,147,108 | |||||||
Invacare Corporation |
103,100 | 2,531,105 | ||||||||||
Novoste Corporation a |
16,625 | 44,888 | 66,867,175 | |||||||||
STERIS Corporation |
98,600 | 2,481,762 | ||||||||||
Young Innovations |
62,550 | 2,082,915 | Metal Fabrication and Distribution - 2.0% |
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Zoll Medical a |
20,200 | 1,176,448 | Commercial Metals |
36,600 | 944,280 | |||||||
CompX International Cl. A |
292,300 | 5,892,768 | ||||||||||
27,657,091 | Gerdau Ameristeel |
61,100 | 545,012 | |||||||||
Harris Steel Group |
100,000 | 3,729,366 | ||||||||||
Personal Care - 0.2% |
IPSCO |
14,500 | 1,361,115 | |||||||||
Nutraceutical International a |
22,800 | 349,068 | Kaydon Corporation |
208,700 | 8,293,738 | |||||||
38,900 | 2,009,574 | NN |
127,100 | 1,579,853 | ||||||||
Novamerican Steel a |
10,800 | 394,200 | ||||||||||
2,358,642 | Reliance Steel & Aluminum |
25,920 | 1,020,730 | |||||||||
Total (Cost $56,168,057) |
83,008,174 | 23,761,062 | ||||||||||
Industrial Products 17.7% |
Paper and Packaging - 0.1% |
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Automotive - 0.5% |
Peak International a |
408,400 | 1,192,528 | |||||||||
22,500 | 496,800 | |||||||||||
200,000 | 4,598,000 | Specialty Chemicals and Materials - 2.1% |
||||||||||
15,500 | 24,800 | Aceto Corporation |
78,410 | 677,462 | ||||||||
Superior Industries International |
52,000 | 1,002,040 | Balchem Corporation |
11,250 | 288,900 | |||||||
Cabot Corporation |
183,500 | 7,995,095 | ||||||||||
6,121,640 | Hawkins |
206,878 | 2,958,355 | |||||||||
35,500 | 383,755 | |||||||||||
Building Systems and Components - 1.0% |
MacDermid |
264,131 | 9,006,867 | |||||||||
Decker Manufacturing |
6,022 | 222,814 | Schulman (A.) |
143,100 | 3,183,975 | |||||||
Preformed Line Products |
91,600 | 3,228,900 | Sensient Technologies |
22,000 | 541,200 | |||||||
Simpson Manufacturing |
250,800 | 7,937,820 | ||||||||||
25,035,609 | ||||||||||||
11,389,534 | ||||||||||||
Textiles - 0.1% |
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Construction Materials - 2.1% |
145,100 | 355,495 | ||||||||||
Ash Grove Cement Cl. B |
50,518 | 10,709,816 | ||||||||||
Florida Rock Industries |
100,175 | 4,312,534 | Other Industrial Products - 2.9% |
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Heywood Williams Group a |
958,837 | 2,041,676 | Brady Corporation Cl. A |
293,400 | 10,937,952 | |||||||
345,000 | 6,361,800 | Diebold |
86,700 | 4,040,220 | ||||||||
25,000 | 1,370,000 | Distributed Energy Systems a |
32,000 | 115,200 | ||||||||
Kimball International Cl. B |
387,380 | 9,413,334 | ||||||||||
24,795,826 | Maxwell Technologies a |
21,500 | 299,925 | |||||||||
28,700 | 2,262,995 | |||||||||||
Industrial Components - 1.2% |
Myers Industries |
30,499 | 477,614 | |||||||||
Barnes Group |
4,000 | 87,000 | Peerless Manufacturing a |
148,600 | 3,667,448 | |||||||
Bel Fuse Cl. A |
2,000 | 60,340 | Solar Integrated Technologies a |
75,000 | 54,335 | |||||||
C & D Technologies c |
345,700 | 1,638,618 |
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SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||
Industrial Products (continued) |
Printing - 0.1% |
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Other Industrial Products (continued) |
Bowne & Co. |
68,100 | $ | 1,085,514 | ||||||||
75,990 | $ | 3,721,230 | ||||||||||
Transportation and Logistics - 3.4% |
||||||||||||
34,990,253 | Alexander & Baldwin |
60,000 | 2,660,400 | |||||||||
Arkansas Best |
1,200 | 43,200 | ||||||||||
Total (Cost $110,610,487) |
209,082,958 | 17,000 | 756,500 | |||||||||
C. H. Robinson Worldwide |
80,000 | 3,271,200 | ||||||||||
Industrial Services 13.0% |
123,125 | 3,666,662 | ||||||||||
Advertising and Publishing - 0.8% |
Forward Air |
234,750 | 6,791,318 | |||||||||
510,000 | 6,242,400 | Frozen Food Express Industries |
286,635 | 2,465,061 | ||||||||
26,000 | 1,700,140 | 174,400 | 4,804,720 | |||||||||
MDC Partners Cl. A a |
60,000 | 444,000 | Landstar System |
11,200 | 427,616 | |||||||
ValueClick a |
45,000 | 1,063,350 | Patriot Transportation Holding a |
96,300 | 8,990,568 | |||||||
UTI Worldwide |
105,000 | 3,139,500 | ||||||||||
9,449,890 | Universal Truckload Services a |
115,100 | 2,733,625 | |||||||||
Commercial Services - 4.7% |
39,750,370 | |||||||||||
ABM Industries |
134,800 | 3,061,308 | ||||||||||
600,000 | 4,350,000 | Other Industrial Services - 0.5% |
||||||||||
Allied Waste Industries a |
188,800 | 2,320,352 | Landauer |
117,900 | 6,186,213 | |||||||
Anacomp Cl. A a |
26,000 | 218,400 | ||||||||||
BB Holdings a |
194,900 | 562,881 | Total (Cost $83,177,831) |
153,000,207 | ||||||||
20,900 | 16,720 | |||||||||||
Central Parking |
18,300 | 329,400 | Natural Resources 10.3% |
|||||||||
Convergys Corporation a |
121,000 | 2,877,380 | Energy Services - 4.0% |
|||||||||
Copart a |
158,100 | 4,743,000 | 29,400 | 1,439,718 | ||||||||
181,000 | 1,218,130 | Carbo Ceramics |
158,400 | 5,919,408 | ||||||||
5,000 | 114,800 | Core Laboratories a |
10,000 | 810,000 | ||||||||
Global Imaging Systems a |
100,000 | 2,195,000 | Environmental Power a |
326,000 | 2,885,100 | |||||||
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste ADR |
36,900 | 1,567,143 | Global Industries a |
54,500 | 710,680 | |||||||
164,620 | 4,238,965 | 360,000 | 6,800,400 | |||||||||
156,175 | 6,456,275 | Helmerich & Payne |
80,600 | 1,972,282 | ||||||||
53,400 | 474,726 | 25,000 | 1,879,750 | |||||||||
MPS Group a |
564,600 | 8,006,028 | Input/Output a |
494,100 | 6,734,583 | |||||||
Manpower |
105,800 | 7,927,594 | 68,000 | 1,739,440 | ||||||||
New Horizons Worldwide a |
228,600 | 240,030 | Universal Compression Holdings a |
195,100 | 12,117,661 | |||||||
Rollins |
130,500 | 2,885,355 | 207,600 | 3,923,640 | ||||||||
53,000 | 393,790 | |||||||||||
TRC Companies a |
3,600 | 31,068 | 46,932,662 | |||||||||
Viad Corporation |
9,025 | 366,415 | ||||||||||
30,000 | 935,100 | Oil and Gas - 2.5% |
||||||||||
50,000 | 1,360,500 | |||||||||||
55,529,860 | 41,700 | 1,210,134 | ||||||||||
Cimarex Energy |
193,990 | 7,080,635 | ||||||||||
Engineering and Construction - 1.1% |
20,000 | 123,400 | ||||||||||
35,500 | 749,760 | Falcon Oil & Gas a |
360,000 | 1,179,265 | ||||||||
Fleetwood Enterprises a |
234,300 | 1,853,313 | 34,226 | 1,073,670 | ||||||||
174,300 | 4,507,398 | Particle Drilling Technologies a |
61,500 | 263,220 | ||||||||
Washington Group International a |
100,000 | 5,979,000 | Penn Virginia |
16,440 | 1,151,458 | |||||||
61,400 | 0 | |||||||||||
13,089,471 | 1,800 | 23,904 | ||||||||||
151,500 | 15,019,710 | |||||||||||
Food and Tobacco Processors - 0.5% |
330,800 | 393,652 | ||||||||||
American Italian Pasta Cl. A a |
10,000 | 89,500 | W&T Offshore |
25,000 | 768,000 | |||||||
MGP Ingredients |
127,400 | 2,880,514 | ||||||||||
Performance Food Group a |
10,000 | 276,400 | 29,647,548 | |||||||||
Seneca Foods Cl. A a |
71,500 | 1,737,450 | ||||||||||
Seneca Foods Cl. B a |
13,251 | 321,999 | Precious Metals and Mining - 2.2% |
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Agnico-Eagle Mines |
34,000 | 1,402,160 | ||||||||||
5,305,863 | 248,000 | 1,302,000 | ||||||||||
Constellation Copper a |
186,900 | 230,790 | ||||||||||
Industrial Distribution - 1.9% |
Entree Gold a |
90,000 | 139,500 | |||||||||
Central Steel & Wire |
6,662 | 4,030,510 | Etruscan Resources a |
675,900 | 2,214,070 | |||||||
MSC Industrial Direct Cl. A |
20,000 | 783,000 | 188,300 | 3,067,407 | ||||||||
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers |
310,400 | 16,618,816 | 175,000 | 516,250 | ||||||||
Strategic Distribution a |
115,000 | 1,170,700 | 598,000 | 4,580,680 | ||||||||
22,603,026 | ||||||||||||
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Schedule of Investments |
SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||
Natural Resources (continued) |
50,000 | $ | 137,000 | |||||||||
Precious Metals and Mining (continued) |
186,000 | 2,518,440 | ||||||||||
IAMGOLD Corporation |
300,620 | $ | 2,648,462 | 76,525 | 2,662,305 | |||||||
189,000 | 1,030,050 | |||||||||||
140,000 | 1,376,200 | 70,198,554 | ||||||||||
111,000 | 3,084,690 | |||||||||||
Miramar Mining a |
245,000 | 1,107,400 | Distribution - 1.5% |
|||||||||
41,000 | 1,031,970 | Agilysys |
165,125 | 2,764,192 | ||||||||
QGX a |
30,000 | 47,078 | Anixter International a |
61,795 | 3,355,468 | |||||||
53,000 | 1,243,380 | 208,200 | 5,071,752 | |||||||||
10,780 | 134,642 | 1,070,100 | 3,445,722 | |||||||||
Yamana Gold |
80,000 | 1,054,400 | 86,500 | 3,275,755 | ||||||||
26,211,129 | 17,912,889 | |||||||||||
Real Estate - 1.4% |
Internet Software and Services - 1.9% |
|||||||||||
Alico |
27,000 | 1,367,010 | Arbinet-thexchange a |
87,200 | 478,728 | |||||||
Consolidated-Tomoka Land |
13,564 | 982,034 | 1,535,000 | 2,056,900 | ||||||||
300,000 | 9,096,000 | 155,400 | 1,412,586 | |||||||||
The St. Joe Company |
98,900 | 5,298,073 | CryptoLogic |
137,000 | 3,178,400 | |||||||
10,000 | 110,200 | |||||||||||
16,743,117 | 55,200 | 391,920 | ||||||||||
144,890 | 2,878,964 | |||||||||||
Other Natural Resources - 0.2% |
43,420 | 1,183,195 | ||||||||||
PICO Holdings a |
55,200 | 1,919,304 | 500,000 | 3,960,000 | ||||||||
Lionbridge Technologies a |
37,500 | 241,500 | ||||||||||
Total (Cost $71,041,325) |
121,453,760 | 100,000 | 1,869,000 | |||||||||
245,400 | 2,684,676 | |||||||||||
Technology 24.2% |
S1 Corporation a |
5,054 | 27,848 | |||||||||
Aerospace and Defense - 0.6% |
SupportSoft a |
220,000 | 1,205,600 | |||||||||
Allied Defense Group (The) a |
45,700 | 971,125 | ||||||||||
11,410 | 625,839 | 21,679,517 | ||||||||||
Astronics Corporation a |
52,400 | 896,564 | ||||||||||
Axsys Technologies a |
10,000 | 175,700 | IT Services - 4.1% |
|||||||||
Ducommun a |
117,200 | 2,681,536 | answerthink a |
655,000 | 2,017,400 | |||||||
47,500 | 826,975 | 788,800 | 6,207,856 | |||||||||
Integral Systems |
49,800 | 1,153,866 | Black Box |
47,000 | 1,973,530 | |||||||
10,000 | 565,000 | |||||||||||
7,331,605 | 10,000 | 67,800 | ||||||||||
226,900 | 3,680,318 | |||||||||||
Components and Systems - 6.0% |
Computer Task Group a |
101,100 | 480,225 | |||||||||
Analogic Corporation |
40,135 | 2,253,179 | Covansys Corporation a |
188,900 | 4,335,255 | |||||||
Belden CDT |
57,800 | 2,259,402 | Diamond Management & |
|||||||||
Checkpoint Systems a |
56,060 | 1,132,412 | Technology Consultants |
80,400 | 1,000,176 | |||||||
Dionex Corporation a |
81,000 | 4,593,510 | Forrester Research a |
40,300 | 1,092,533 | |||||||
25,000 | 664,500 | Gartner a |
126,000 | 2,493,540 | ||||||||
105,500 | 3,584,890 | Keane a |
468,000 | 5,573,880 | ||||||||
Excel Technology a |
168,500 | 4,311,915 | MAXIMUS |
127,900 | 3,936,762 | |||||||
47,500 | 1,119,575 | 165,100 | 2,705,989 | |||||||||
Imation Corporation |
15,700 | 728,951 | 806,602 | 4,428,245 | ||||||||
InFocus Corporation a |
228,100 | 609,027 | Syntel |
152,679 | 4,091,797 | |||||||
KEMET Corporation a |
95,600 | 697,880 | 215,200 | 3,953,224 | ||||||||
Kronos a |
38,775 | 1,424,594 | ||||||||||
Methode Electronics |
50,000 | 541,500 | 48,603,530 | |||||||||
592,200 | 12,406,590 | |||||||||||
40,000 | 276,200 | Semiconductors and Equipment - 3.6% |
||||||||||
Perceptron a |
397,400 | 3,365,978 | Axcelis Technologies a |
135,000 | 787,050 | |||||||
325,700 | 7,777,716 | BE Semiconductor Industries a |
58,000 | 341,620 | ||||||||
10,000 | 72,800 | 28,500 | 410,400 | |||||||||
REMEC |
143,387 | 189,271 | Cabot Microelectronics a |
131,200 | 4,452,928 | |||||||
32,500 | 339,300 | Catalyst Semiconductor a |
200 | 688 | ||||||||
Richardson Electronics |
116,700 | 1,063,137 | CEVA a |
31,666 | 204,879 | |||||||
36,240 | 867,586 | Cognex Corporation |
197,700 | 4,709,214 | ||||||||
TTM Technologies a |
221,400 | 2,508,462 | Conexant Systems a |
11,980 | 24,439 | |||||||
Technitrol |
311,200 | 7,434,568 | 53,600 | 278,720 | ||||||||
Tektronix |
159,680 | 4,657,866 | DSP Group a |
115,000 | 2,495,500 | |||||||
DTS a |
64,100 | 1,550,579 |
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SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||
Technology (continued) |
Sycamore Networks a |
171,000 | $ | 642,960 | ||||||||
Semiconductors and Equipment (continued) |
179,000 | 3,567,470 | ||||||||||
167,900 | $ | 5,957,092 | Tollgrade Communications a |
20,000 | 211,400 | |||||||
Dolby Laboratories Cl. A a |
83,900 | 2,602,578 | USA Mobility |
97,500 | 2,181,075 | |||||||
231,976 | 3,015,688 | 100,000 | 694,000 | |||||||||
51,200 | 860,672 | |||||||||||
120,000 | 4,623,600 | 34,250,998 | ||||||||||
Intevac a |
57,450 | 1,490,827 | ||||||||||
10,000 | 89,000 | Total (Cost $209,667,396) |
285,682,412 | |||||||||
105,800 | 888,720 | |||||||||||
12,000 | 413,040 | Utilities 0.2% |
||||||||||
Pericom Semiconductor a |
58,000 | 665,260 | CH Energy Group |
44,500 | 2,349,600 | |||||||
Power Integrations a |
49,000 | 1,141,700 | Southern Union |
11,576 | 323,549 | |||||||
Sanmina-SCI Corporation a |
200,000 | 690,000 | ||||||||||
50,000 | 665,500 | Total (Cost $2,127,413) |
2,673,149 | |||||||||
Staktek Holdings a |
184,700 | 951,205 | ||||||||||
65,000 | 1,217,450 | Miscellaneous e 5.0% |
||||||||||
Xilinx |
100,000 | 2,381,000 | Total (Cost $55,508,821) |
58,451,714 | ||||||||
42,909,349 | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS |
|||||||||||
(Cost $820,161,213) |
1,273,460,741 | |||||||||||
Software - 3.6% |
||||||||||||
116,800 | 4,121,872 | PREFERRED STOCKS 0.1% |
||||||||||
ANSYS a |
50,000 | 2,174,500 | Aristotle Corporation 11.00% Conv. |
4,800 | 40,080 | |||||||
Aspen Technology a |
27,100 | 298,642 | Seneca Foods Conv. a |
300 | 7,020 | |||||||
30,000 | 1,117,800 | 85,000 | 1,858,950 | |||||||||
65,610 | 825,374 | |||||||||||
270,000 | 1,468,800 | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS |
||||||||||
79,900 | 1,079,449 | (Cost $1,316,015) |
1,906,050 | |||||||||
268,400 | 1,578,192 | |||||||||||
99,900 | 1,375,623 | PRINCIPAL | ||||||||||
MSC.Software a |
70,000 | 1,066,100 | AMOUNT | |||||||||
ManTech International Cl. A a |
119,400 | 4,397,502 | CORPORATE BONDS 0.1% |
|||||||||
70,000 | 2,447,900 | Dixie Group 7.00% |
||||||||||
105,000 | 3,103,800 | Conv. Sub. Deb. due 5/15/12 |
$397,000 | 379,135 | ||||||||
149,642 | 809,563 | |||||||||||
30,500 | 851,865 | TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS |
||||||||||
SPSS a |
179,600 | 5,400,572 | (Cost $326,101) |
379,135 | ||||||||
82,600 | 2,040,220 | |||||||||||
20,000 | 650,400 | REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS 10.7% |
||||||||||
203,150 | 6,616,596 | State Street Bank & Trust Company, | ||||||||||
40,000 | 1,371,200 | 5.10% dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, |
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maturity value $46,292,217 (collateralized |
||||||||||||
42,795,970 | by obligations of various U.S. Government |
|||||||||||
Agencies, valued at $47,426,931) |
||||||||||||
Telecommunications - 2.9% |
(Cost $46,266,000) |
46,266,000 | ||||||||||
2,584,100 | 12,041,906 | |||||||||||
ADTRAN |
65,000 | 1,475,500 | Lehman Brothers (Tri-Party), | |||||||||
Broadwing Corporation a |
1,000 | 15,620 | 5.15% dated 12/29/06, due 1/3/07, |
|||||||||
87,100 | 782,158 | maturity value $80,057,222 (collateralized |
||||||||||
35,000 | 48,300 | by obligations of various U.S. Government |
||||||||||
373,400 | 5,593,532 | Agencies, valued at $81,650,071) |
||||||||||
50,000 | 695,500 | (Cost $80,000,000) |
80,000,000 | |||||||||
Globecomm Systems a |
233,700 | 2,058,897 | ||||||||||
IDT Corporation a |
78,400 | 1,060,752 | TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS |
|||||||||
65,000 | 850,200 | (Cost $126,266,000) |
126,266,000 | |||||||||
Level 3 Communications a |
400,000 | 2,240,000 | ||||||||||
PECO II a |
93,600 | 91,728 |
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ROYCE VALUE TRUST | DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
Schedule of Investments |
PRINCIPAL | |||||||
AMOUNT | VALUE | ||||||
COLLATERAL RECEIVED FOR SECURITIES |
|||||||
U.S. Treasury Bonds | |||||||
5.25%-8.125% due 8/15/19-2/15/29 |
$155,067 | $ | 158,240 | ||||
Money Market Funds | |||||||
State Street Navigator Securities Lending |
|||||||
Prime Portfolio (7 day yield-5.25%) |
108,178,797 | ||||||
TOTAL COLLATERAL RECEIVED FOR |
|||||||
(Cost $108,337,037) |
108,337,037 | ||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 127.9% |
|||||||
(Cost $1,056,406,366) |
1,510,348,963 | ||||||
LIABILITIES LESS CASH |
(109,921,400 | ) | |||||
PREFERRED STOCK (18.6)% |
(220,000,000 | ) | |||||
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO |
$ | 1,180,427,563 | |||||
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ROYCE VALUE TRUST | DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
Statement
of Assets and Liabilities |
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ASSETS: | |||||||||||||||||||
Investments at value (including collateral on loaned securities)* | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-Affiliates (cost $928,342,916) |
$ | 1,377,721,163 | |||||||||||||||||
Affiliated Companies (cost $1,797,450) |
6,361,800 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total investments at value | 1,384,082,963 | ||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase agreements (at cost and value) | 126,266,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash | 4,218,269 | ||||||||||||||||||
Receivable for investments sold | 163,233 | ||||||||||||||||||
Receivable for dividends and interest | 960,473 | ||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 185,168 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Assets |
1,515,876,106 | ||||||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES: | |||||||||||||||||||
Payable for collateral on loaned securities | 108,337,037 | ||||||||||||||||||
Payable for investments purchased | 5,359,899 | ||||||||||||||||||
Payable for investment advisory fee | 1,205,995 | ||||||||||||||||||
Preferred dividends accrued but not yet declared | 288,453 | ||||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses | 257,159 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Liabilities |
115,448,543 | ||||||||||||||||||
PREFERRED STOCK: | |||||||||||||||||||
5.90% Cumulative Preferred Stock - $0.001 par value, $25 liquidation value per share; 8,800,000 shares outstanding | 220,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Preferred Stock |
220,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | $ | 1,180,427,563 | |||||||||||||||||
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | |||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock paid-in capital - $0.001 par value per share; 57,258,821 shares outstanding (150,000,000 shares authorized) | $ | 715,035,482 | |||||||||||||||||
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | (1,605,284 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 13,346,011 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | 453,939,803 | ||||||||||||||||||
Preferred dividends accrued but not yet declared | (288,449 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net Assets applicable to Common Stockholders (net asset value per share - $20.62) |
$ | 1,180,427,563 | |||||||||||||||||
*Investments at identified cost (including $108,337,037 of collateral on loaned securities) | $ | 930,140,366 | |||||||||||||||||
Market value of loaned securities | $ | 104,771,383 | |||||||||||||||||
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 27 |
ROYCE VALUE TRUST | YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
Statement
of Operations |
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INVESTMENT INCOME: | |||||||||||||||||||
Income: | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends* |
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Non-Affiliates |
$ | 10,707,136 | |||||||||||||||||
Interest |
10,258,813 | ||||||||||||||||||
Securities lending |
477,117 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total income | 21,443,066 | ||||||||||||||||||
Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||
Investment advisory fees |
13,401,430 | ||||||||||||||||||
Stockholder reports |
434,669 | ||||||||||||||||||
Custody and transfer agent fees |
222,874 | ||||||||||||||||||
Directors fees |
118,181 | ||||||||||||||||||
Administrative and office facilities expenses |
104,740 | ||||||||||||||||||
Professional fees |
58,230 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses |
114,509 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 14,454,633 | ||||||||||||||||||
Compensating balance credits | (8,259 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net expenses | 14,446,374 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 6,996,692 | ||||||||||||||||||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-Affiliates |
109,962,913 | ||||||||||||||||||
Affiliated Companies |
206,529 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | 93,033,099 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 203,202,541 | ||||||||||||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 210,199,233 | ||||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS | (12,980,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | |||||||||||||||||||
RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS |
$ | 197,219,233 | |||||||||||||||||
*Net of foreign withholding tax of $86,148. |
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
ROYCE VALUE TRUST | |
Statement
of Changes in Net Assets |
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Year ended | Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||
12/31/06 | 12/31/05 | ||||||||||||||||||
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 6,996,692 | $ | 321,412 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 110,169,442 | 99,178,811 | |||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | 93,033,099 | (4,983,024 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from investment operations | 210,199,233 | 94,517,199 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (1,020,228 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | (11,959,772 | ) | (12,980,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total distributions to Preferred Stockholders | (12,980,000 | ) | (12,980,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | |||||||||||||||||||
RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS |
197,219,233 | 81,537,199 | |||||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (7,788,658 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | (91,303,684 | ) | (85,780,292 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total distributions to Common Stockholders | (99,092,342 | ) | (85,780,292 | ) | |||||||||||||||
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS: | |||||||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of distributions to Common Stockholders | 50,180,586 | 43,058,750 | |||||||||||||||||
Total capital stock transactions | 50,180,586 | 43,058,750 | |||||||||||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | 148,307,477 | 38,815,657 | |||||||||||||||||
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | |||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of year |
1,032,120,086 | 993,304,429 | |||||||||||||||||
End of year (including undistributed net investment income (loss) of $(1,605,284) at 12/31/06 |
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and $321,412 at 12/31/05) |
$ | 1,180,427,563 | $ | 1,032,120,086 | |||||||||||||||
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 29 |
ROYCE VALUE TRUST
Financial Highlights |
This table is presented to show selected data for a share of Common Stock outstanding throughout each period, and to assist stockholders in evaluating the Funds performance for the periods presented.
Years ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||||||||
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | $18.87 | $18.95 | $17.03 | $13.22 | $17.31 | |||||||||||||||
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
0.13 | 0.01 | (0.08 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency |
3.63 | 1.75 | 3.81 | 5.64 | (2.25 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total investment operations |
3.76 | 1.76 | 3.73 | 5.59 | (2.27 | ) | ||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.02 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency |
(0.21 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.28 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions to Preferred Stockholders |
(0.23 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.29 | ) | ||||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON | ||||||||||||||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS |
3.53 | 1.52 | 3.47 | 5.33 | (2.56 | ) | ||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.14 | ) | | | | (0.07 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency |
(1.64 | ) | (1.61 | ) | (1.55 | ) | (1.30 | ) | (1.44 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions to Common Stockholders |
(1.78 | ) | (1.61 | ) | (1.55 | ) | (1.30 | ) | (1.51 | ) | ||||||||||
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of reinvestment of distributions by Common Stockholders |
(0.00 | ) | 0.01 | 0.00 | (0.00 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||||
Effect of rights offering and Preferred Stock offering |
| | | (0.22 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Total capital stock transactions |
(0.00 | ) | 0.01 | 0.00 | (0.22 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||||
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD | $20.62 | $18.87 | $18.95 | $17.03 | $13.22 | |||||||||||||||
MARKET VALUE, END OF PERIOD | $22.21 | $20.08 | $20.44 | $17.21 | $13.25 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN (a): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Market Value | 20.96 | % | 6.95 | % | 29.60 | % | 41.96 | % | (6.87 | )% | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value | 19.50 | % | 8.41 | % | 21.42 | % | 40.80 | % | (15.61 | )% | ||||||||||
RATIOS BASED ON AVERAGE NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO | ||||||||||||||||||||
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: |
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Total expenses (b,c) | 1.29 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.51 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.72 | % | ||||||||||
Management fee expense (d) |
1.20 | % | 1.37 | % | 1.39 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.56 | % | ||||||||||
Other operating expenses |
0.09 | % | 0.12 | % | 0.12 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.16 | % | ||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.62 | % | 0.03 | % | (0.50 | )% | (0.36 | )% | (0.09 | )% | ||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders, | ||||||||||||||||||||
End of Period (in thousands) |
$ | 1,180,428 | $ | 1,032,120 | $ | 993,304 | $ | 850,773 | $ | 560,776 | ||||||||||
Liquidation Value of Preferred Stock, | ||||||||||||||||||||
End of Period (in thousands) |
$ | 220,000 | $ | 220,000 | $ | 220,000 | $ | 220,000 | $ | 160,000 | ||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 21 | % | 31 | % | 30 | % | 23 | % | 35 | % | ||||||||||
PREFERRED STOCK: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total shares outstanding | 8,800,000 | 8,800,000 | 8,800,000 | 8,800,000 | 6,400,000 | |||||||||||||||
Asset coverage per share | $159.14 | $142.29 | $137.88 | $121.68 | $112.62 | |||||||||||||||
Liquidation preference per share | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | |||||||||||||||
Average market value per share (e): | ||||||||||||||||||||
5.90% Cumulative |
$23.95 | $24.75 | $24.50 | $25.04 | | |||||||||||||||
7.80% Cumulative |
| | | $25.87 | $26.37 | |||||||||||||||
7.30% Tax-Advantaged Cumulative |
| | | $25.53 | $25.82 | |||||||||||||||
(a) | The Market Value Total Return is calculated assuming a purchase of Common Stock on the opening of the first business day and a sale on the closing of the last business day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions, if any, are assumed for the purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Funds Distribution Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan. Net Asset Value Total Return is calculated on the same basis, except that the Funds net asset value is used on the purchase and sale dates instead of market value. | |
(b) | Expense ratios based on total average net assets including liquidation value of Preferred Stock were 1.08%, 1.22%, 1.21%, 1.19% and 1.38% for the periods ended December 31, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. | |
(c) | Expense ratios based on average net assets applicable to Common Stockholders before waiver of fees by the investment adviser would have been 1.62% and 1.82% for the periods ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. | |
(d) | The management fee is calculated based on average net assets over a rolling 60-month basis, while the above ratios of Management Fee expenses are based on the average net assets applicable to Common Stockholders over a 12-month basis. | |
(e) | The average of month-end market values during the period that the Preferred Stock was outstanding. |
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ROYCE VALUE TRUST | DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
Notes to Financial Statements |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Royce Value Trust, Inc. (the Fund) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on July 1, 1986 as a diversified closed-end investment company. The Fund commenced operations on November 26, 1986. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Valuation of Investments: Securities are valued as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on the valuation date. Securities that trade on an exchange, and securities traded on Nasdaqs Electronic Bulletin Board, are valued at their last reported sales price or Nasdaq official closing price taken from the primary market in which each security trades or, if no sale is reported for such day, at their bid price. Other over-the-counter securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at their highest bid price. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value under procedures established by the Funds Board of Directors. Bonds and other fixed income securities may be valued by reference to other securities with comparable ratings, interest rates and maturities, using established independent pricing services. Investments in money market funds are valued at net asset value per share. Foreign Currency: The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations which result from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the portion arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales and maturities of short-term securities, sales of foreign currencies, expiration of currency forward contracts, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities at fiscal year end, as a result of changes in the exchange rates. Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and any non-cash dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Premium and discounts on debt securities are amortized using the effective yield to maturity method. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are determined on the basis of identified cost for book and tax purposes. |
Expenses: The Fund incurs direct and indirect expenses. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Funds operations, while expenses applicable to more than one of the Royce Funds are allocated in an equitable manner. Allocated personnel and occupancy costs related to The Royce Funds are included in administrative and office facilities expenses. The Fund has adopted a deferred fee agreement that allows the Funds Directors to defer the receipt of all or a portion of Directors Fees otherwise payable. The deferred fees are invested in certain Royce Funds until distributed in accordance with the agreement. Compensating Balance Credits: The Fund has an arrangement with its custodian bank, whereby a portion of the custodians fee is paid indirectly by credits earned on the Funds cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit arrangement is an alternative to purchasing overnight investments. Taxes: As a qualified regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund is not subject to income taxes to the extent that it distributes substantially all of its taxable income for its fiscal year. The Schedule of Investments includes information regarding income taxes under the caption Income Tax Information. Distributions: The Fund currently has a policy of paying quarterly distributions on the Funds Common Stock. Distributions are currently being made at the annual rate of 9% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end NAVs of the Funds Common Stock, with the fourth quarter distribution being the greater of 2.25% of the rolling average or the distribution required by IRS regulations. Distributions to Preferred Stockholders are accrued daily and paid quarterly and distributions to Common Stockholders are recorded on ex-dividend date. The Fund is required to allocate long-term capital gain distributions and other types of income proportionately to distributions made to holders of shares of Common Stock and Preferred Stock. To the extent that distributions are not paid from long-term capital gains, net investment income or net short-term capital gains, they will represent a return of capital. Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to stockholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the capital accounts. Undistributed net investment income may include temporary book and tax basis differences, which will reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable income or gain remaining undistributed at fiscal year end is distributed in the following year. Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that the Funds investment adviser has determined are creditworthy. The Fund |
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ROYCE VALUE TRUST | |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
restricts repurchase agreements to maturities of no more than seven days.
Securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements, which are held
until maturity of the repurchase agreements, are marked-to-market daily
and maintained at a value at least equal to the principal amount of the
repurchase agreement (including accrued interest). Repurchase
agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or
insolvency of the counter-party, including possible delays or restrictions
upon the ability of the Fund to dispose of the underlying securities. Securities Lending: The Fund loans securities to qualified institutional investors for the purpose of realizing additional income. Collateral on all securities loaned for the Fund is accepted in cash and cash equivalents and invested temporarily by the custodian. The collateral is equal to at least 100% of the current market value of the loaned securities. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. New Accounting Pronouncements: On July 13, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. FIN 48 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are more-likely-than-not of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Adoption of FIN 48 is required to be implemented no later than the Funds June 29, 2007 NAV calculation and is to be applied to all open tax years as of the effective date. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FIN 48 and its impact in the financial statements has not yet been determined. On September 15, 2006, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurement (FAS 157) which provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard requires companies to provide expanded information about the assets and liabilities measured at fair value and the potential effect of these fair valuations on an entitys financial performance. The standard does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances, but provides clarification on acceptable fair valuation methods and applications. Adoption of FAS 157 is required for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The standard is not expected to materially impact the Funds financial statements. Capital Stock: The Fund issued 2,548,023 and 2,294,908 shares of Common Stock as reinvestment of distributions by Common Stockholders for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. At December 31, 2006, 8,800,000 shares of 5.90% Cumulative Preferred Stock were outstanding. Commencing October 9, 2008 and thereafter, the |
Fund, at its option, may redeem the Cumulative Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at the redemption price. The Cumulative Preferred Stock is classified outside of permanent equity (net assets applicable to Common Stockholders) in the accompanying financial statements in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Topic D-98, Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities, that requires preferred securities that are redeemable for cash or other assets to be classified outside of permanent equity to the extent that the redemption is at a fixed or determinable price and at the option of the holder or upon the occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the issuer. The Fund is required to meet certain asset coverage tests with respect to the Cumulative Preferred Stock as required by the 1940 Act. In addition, pursuant to the Rating Agency Guidelines established by Moodys, the Fund is required to maintain a certain discounted asset coverage. If the Fund fails to meet these requirements and does not correct such failure, the Fund may be required to redeem, in part or in full, the Cumulative Preferred Stock at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus an amount equal to the accumulated and unpaid dividends, whether or not declared on such shares, in order to meet these requirements. Additionally, failure to meet the foregoing asset coverage requirements could restrict the Funds ability to pay dividends to Common Stockholders and could lead to sales of portfolio securities at inopportune times. The Fund has met these requirements since issuing the Cumulative Preferred Stock. Investment Advisory Agreement: As compensation for its services under the Investment Advisory Agreement, Royce & Associates, LLC (Royce) receives a fee comprised of a Basic Fee (Basic Fee) and an adjustment to the Basic Fee based on the investment performance of the Fund in relation to the investment record of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index (S&P 600). The Basic Fee is a monthly fee equal to 1/12 of 1% (1% on an annualized basis) of the average of the Funds month-end net assets applicable to Common Stockholders, plus the liquidation value of Preferred Stock, for the rolling 60-month period ending with such month (the performance period). The Basic Fee for each month is increased or decreased at the rate of 1/12 of .05% for each percentage point that the investment performance of the Fund exceeds, or is exceeded by, the percentage change in the investment record of the S&P 600 for the performance period by more than two percentage points. The performance period for each such month is a rolling 60-month period ending with such month. The maximum increase or decrease in the Basic Fee for any month may not exceed 1/12 of .5%. Accordingly, for each month, the maximum monthly fee rate as adjusted for performance is 1/12 of 1.5% and is payable if the investment performance of the Fund exceeds the percentage change in the investment record of the S&P 600 by 12 or more percentage points for the performance period, and the minimum monthly fee rate as adjusted for performance is 1/12 of .5% and is payable if the percentage change in the investment record of the S&P 600 exceeds the investment performance of the Fund by 12 or more percentage points for the performance period. |
DECEMBER 31, 2006 | |
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Royce is not entitled to receive any fee for any month when the investment performance of the Fund for the rolling 36-month period ending with such month is negative. In the event that the Funds investment performance for such a performance period is less than zero, Royce will not be required to refund to the Fund any fee earned in respect of any prior performance period. Royce has voluntarily committed to waive the portion of its investment advisory fee attributable to an issue of the Funds Preferred Stock for any month in which the Funds average annual NAV total return since issuance |
of the Preferred Stock fails to exceed the applicable Preferred Stocks dividend rate. For the twelve rolling 60-month periods ending December 2006, the investment performance of the Fund exceeded the investment performance of the S&P 600 by 4% to 12%. Accordingly, the investment advisory fee consisted of a Basic Fee of $10,218,393 and an upward adjustment of $3,183,037 for performance of the Fund above that of the S&P 600. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Fund accrued and paid Royce advisory fees totaling $13,401,430. |
Distributions to Stockholders:
The tax character of distributions paid to stockholders during 2006 and 2005 was as follows:
Distributions paid from: | 2006 | 2005 | ||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 24,577,545 | $ | 11,811,731 | ||||
Long-term capital gain | 87,494,797 | 86,948,561 | ||||||
$ | 112,072,342 | $ | 98,760,292 | |||||
As of December 31, 2006, the tax basis components of distributable earnings included in stockholders equity were as follows:
Undistributed long-term capital gain | $ | 14,955,604 | ||
Unrealized appreciation | 450,766,439 | |||
Post October currency loss* | (41,513 | ) | ||
Accrued preferred distributions | (288,449 | ) | ||
$ | 465,392,081 | |||
*Under current tax law, capital and currency losses realized after October 31, and prior to the Funds fiscal year end, may be deferred as occurring on the first day of the following year. |
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The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation is attributable primarily to the tax deferral on wash sales and the unrealized gains on investments in Passive Foreign Investment Companies. |
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Undistributed | Accumulated | |||||||
Net Investment | Net Realized | Paid-in | ||||||
Income | Gain (Loss) | Capital | ||||||
$(114,502) | $(417,617) | $532,119 | ||||||
Shares | Market Value | Cost of | Cost of | Realized | Dividend | Shares | Market Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Affiliated Company | 12/31/05 | 12/31/05 | Purchases | Sales | Gain (Loss) | Income | 12/31/06 | 12/31/06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peerless Manufacturing** | 158,600 | $ | 2,775,500 | | $ | 38,275 | $ | 206,529 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Synalloy Corporation | 345,000 | 3,610,080 | | | | | 345,000 | $ | 6,361,800 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 6,385,580 | $ | 206,529 | | $ | 6,361,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
**Not an Affiliated Company at December 31, 2006. |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP | ||
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||
February 12, 2007 |
34 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST | DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
Schedule of Investments |
SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||||||
COMMON STOCKS 110.1% |
2,100 | $ | 69,951 | |||||||||||||
Consumer Products 5.6% |
Champps Entertainment a |
10,000 | 69,500 | |||||||||||||
Apparel and Shoes - 2.5% |
44,470 | 732,421 | ||||||||||||||
400,000 | $ | 512,000 | ||||||||||||||
Delta Apparel |
129,300 | 2,209,737 | 896,432 | |||||||||||||
Hartmarx Corporation a |
70,000 | 494,200 | ||||||||||||||
3,100 | 90,985 | Retail Stores - 4.3% |
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14,200 | 0 | A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts a |
45,600 | 988,152 | ||||||||||||
Steven Madden |
21,750 | 763,208 | 182,000 | 2,158,520 | ||||||||||||
Shoe Pavilion a |
123,300 | 906,255 | Buckle (The) |
25,500 | 1,296,675 | |||||||||||
Stride Rite |
10,000 | 150,800 | Cache a |
3,200 | 80,768 | |||||||||||
26,800 | 410,308 | Casual Male Retail Group a |
2,000 | 26,100 | ||||||||||||
Weyco Group |
120,000 | 2,982,000 | Cato Corporation Cl. A |
71,850 | 1,646,084 | |||||||||||
45,077 | 464,293 | |||||||||||||||
8,519,493 | Deb Shops |
19,900 | 525,360 | |||||||||||||
Freds Cl. A |
7,500 | 90,300 | ||||||||||||||
Collectibles - 0.4% |
50,000 | 574,000 | ||||||||||||||
Topps Company (The) |
148,500 | 1,321,650 | 51,916 | 929,816 | ||||||||||||
11,000 | 347,600 | |||||||||||||||
Food/Beverage/Tobacco - 0.3% |
Stein Mart |
148,900 | 1,974,414 | |||||||||||||
25,600 | 1,260,288 | 65,000 | 427,700 | |||||||||||||
20,000 | 34,000 | United Retail Group a |
60,600 | 849,612 | ||||||||||||
142,000 | 2,452,340 | |||||||||||||||
1,294,288 | Wild Oats Markets a |
3,000 | 43,140 | |||||||||||||
Home Furnishing and Appliances - 0.2% |
14,874,874 | |||||||||||||||
Lifetime Brands |
42,054 | 690,947 | ||||||||||||||
Other Consumer Services - 0.4% |
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Publishing - 0.1% |
Ambassadors Group |
15,000 | 455,250 | |||||||||||||
Educational Development |
10,600 | 75,790 | Ambassadors International |
6,100 | 278,282 | |||||||||||
20,000 | 70,000 | |||||||||||||||
Sports and Recreation - 0.9% |
Cash America International |
1,500 | 70,350 | |||||||||||||
Monaco Coach |
142,400 | 2,016,384 | Collectors Universe |
11,700 | 156,780 | |||||||||||
National R.V. Holdings a |
31,800 | 117,342 | 60,000 | 375,000 | ||||||||||||
10,300 | 50,779 | Renaissance Learning |
2,365 | 41,931 | ||||||||||||
95,000 | 912,000 | |||||||||||||||
1,447,593 | ||||||||||||||||
3,096,505 | ||||||||||||||||
Total (Cost $13,764,081) |
19,676,024 | |||||||||||||||
Other Consumer Products - 1.2% |
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Burnham Holdings Cl. A |
79,500 | 1,311,750 | Diversified Investment Companies 1.9% |
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Cobra Electronics |
10,000 | 95,600 | Closed-End Funds - 1.9% |
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A.T. Cross Company Cl. A a |
100,000 | 760,000 | ASA Bermuda |
73,300 | 4,732,248 | |||||||||||
JAKKS Pacific a |
25,000 | 546,000 | Central Fund of Canada Cl. A |
207,000 | 1,933,380 | |||||||||||
Lazare Kaplan International a |
151,700 | 1,509,415 | ||||||||||||||
4,000 | 65,200 | Total (Cost $3,571,777) |
6,665,628 | |||||||||||||
4,287,965 | Financial Intermediaries 10.1% |
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Banking - 3.3% |
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Total (Cost $12,408,469) |
19,286,638 | Abigail Adams National Bancorp |
160,500 | 2,166,750 | ||||||||||||
Arrow Financial |
14,751 | 365,382 | ||||||||||||||
Consumer Services 5.7% |
51,380 | 1,520,848 | ||||||||||||||
Direct Marketing - 0.3% |
Endeavour Mining Capital |
150,000 | 913,262 | |||||||||||||
9,500 | 81,415 | First National Lincoln |
40,200 | 673,350 | ||||||||||||
FTD Group a |
55,000 | 983,950 | Lakeland Financial |
45,000 | 1,148,850 | |||||||||||
ValueVision Media Cl. A a |
5,000 | 65,700 | Meta Financial Group |
44,800 | 1,335,040 | |||||||||||
96,400 | 1,156,800 | |||||||||||||||
1,131,065 | Peapack-Gladstone Financial |
27,600 | 775,560 | |||||||||||||
Queen City Investments |
948 | 857,940 | ||||||||||||||
Leisure and Entertainment - 0.1% |
Quest Capital |
30,000 | 77,434 | |||||||||||||
9,600 | 97,152 | Sterling Bancorp |
22,869 | 450,519 | ||||||||||||
25,000 | 94,000 | |||||||||||||||
Multimedia Games a |
5,000 | 48,000 | 11,441,735 | |||||||||||||
Progressive Gaming International a |
9,500 | 86,165 | ||||||||||||||
Singing Machine (The) a |
5,000 | 3,450 | Insurance - 2.1% |
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20,000 | 102,400 | American Safety Insurance Holdings a |
20,000 | 371,000 | ||||||||||||
431,167 | ||||||||||||||||
Media and Broadcasting - 0.3% |
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69,750 | 894,893 | |||||||||||||||
Restaurants and Lodgings - 0.3% |
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Benihana Cl. A a |
800 | 24,560 |
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Schedule of Investments |
SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||||||
Financial Intermediaries (continued) |
11,300 | $ | 85,202 | |||||||||||||
Insurance (continued) |
Cambrex Corporation |
16,000 | 363,520 | |||||||||||||
First Acceptance a |
258,405 | $ | 2,770,102 | 148,150 | 2,074,100 | |||||||||||
Independence Holding |
33,534 | 732,047 | 23,400 | 260,910 | ||||||||||||
NYMAGIC |
65,400 | 2,393,640 | Cell Genesys a |
58,000 | 196,620 | |||||||||||
Navigators Group a |
17,200 | 828,696 | Cerus Corporation a |
162,200 | 950,492 | |||||||||||
25,000 | 349,250 | |||||||||||||||
7,095,485 | 5,000 | 37,400 | ||||||||||||||
11,400 | 47,538 | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts - 0.7% |
Draxis Health a |
15,000 | 72,450 | |||||||||||||
Capstead Mortgage |
154,900 | 1,285,670 | Durect Corporation a |
44,100 | 195,804 | |||||||||||
Opteum Cl. A |
149,000 | 1,132,400 | 36,700 | 157,810 | ||||||||||||
15,000 | 45,450 | |||||||||||||||
2,418,070 | 163,200 | 863,328 | ||||||||||||||
231,000 | 577,500 | |||||||||||||||
Securities Brokers - 1.8% |
Gene Logic a |
234,479 | 361,098 | |||||||||||||
63,800 | 1,349,370 | 291,700 | 1,026,784 | |||||||||||||
First Albany Companies a |
95,000 | 220,400 | 20,000 | 161,000 | ||||||||||||
106,200 | 3,049,002 | Hi-Tech Pharmacal a |
96,630 | 1,175,987 | ||||||||||||
Sanders Morris Harris Group |
21,000 | 268,170 | 5,000 | 43,450 | ||||||||||||
21,233 | 832,971 | ImmunoGen a |
44,000 | 223,080 | ||||||||||||
6,500 | 137,150 | Infinity Pharmaceuticals a |
8,750 | 108,938 | ||||||||||||
30,000 | 412,500 | 56,100 | 350,625 | |||||||||||||
22,900 | 408,307 | |||||||||||||||
6,269,563 | 42,000 | 692,580 | ||||||||||||||
Maxygen a |
5,000 | 53,850 | ||||||||||||||
Other Financial Intermediaries - 2.2% |
14,333 | 42,999 | ||||||||||||||
20,000 | 368,000 | Momenta Pharmaceuticals a |
65,000 | 1,022,450 | ||||||||||||
84,900 | 1,468,770 | 25,000 | 782,500 | |||||||||||||
MVC Capital |
211,200 | 2,821,632 | Nabi Biopharmaceuticals a |
5,000 | 33,900 | |||||||||||
MarketAxess Holdings a |
123,700 | 1,678,609 | 2,700 | 40,851 | ||||||||||||
NGP Capital Resources |
58,600 | 981,550 | Neurogen Corporation a |
40,000 | 238,000 | |||||||||||
Nuvelo a |
131,500 | 526,000 | ||||||||||||||
7,318,561 | 41,000 | 85,280 | ||||||||||||||
78,000 | 241,800 | |||||||||||||||
Total (Cost $23,258,455) |
34,543,414 | 70,300 | 769,082 | |||||||||||||
Pharmacyclics a |
98,000 | 496,860 | ||||||||||||||
Financial Services 3.6% |
25,000 | 551,750 | ||||||||||||||
Insurance Brokers - 0.1% |
17,300 | 86,500 | ||||||||||||||
Crawford & Company Cl. A |
50,000 | 299,500 | 21,000 | 138,600 | ||||||||||||
170,000 | 906,100 | |||||||||||||||
Investment Management - 3.0% |
25,000 | 27,500 | ||||||||||||||
ADDENDA Capital |
88,000 | 1,766,565 | 47,000 | 610,530 | ||||||||||||
BKF Capital Group a |
406,500 | 1,361,775 | 483,000 | 966,000 | ||||||||||||
Epoch Holding Corporation a |
218,300 | 2,169,902 | Tercica a |
7,900 | 39,500 | |||||||||||
Hennessy Advisors |
16,500 | 379,500 | Theragenics Corporation a |
145,800 | 451,980 | |||||||||||
580,400 | 3,383,732 | TorreyPines Therapeutics a |
6,250 | 46,125 | ||||||||||||
533,900 | 880,935 | 85,000 | 1,080,350 | |||||||||||||
Rockwater Capital a |
50,000 | 221,670 | ||||||||||||||
21,915,454 | ||||||||||||||||
10,164,079 | ||||||||||||||||
Health Services - 2.2% |
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Other Financial Services - 0.5% |
ATC Healthcare Cl. A a |
35,000 | 11,900 | |||||||||||||
106,600 | 923,156 | Albany Molecular Research a |
40,000 | 422,400 | ||||||||||||
Chardan North China Acquisition |
Bio-Imaging Technologies a |
35,277 | 284,333 | |||||||||||||
(Warrants) a |
148,000 | 532,800 | 25,000 | 132,750 | ||||||||||||
MicroFinancial |
10,000 | 38,900 | Gentiva Health Services a |
23,000 | 438,380 | |||||||||||
62,000 | 394,320 | HMS Holdings a |
11,900 | 180,285 | ||||||||||||
107,100 | 480,879 | |||||||||||||||
1,889,176 | Healthcare Services Group |
2,800 | 81,088 | |||||||||||||
Total (Cost $10,446,520) |
12,352,755 | |||||||||||||||
Health 16.9% |
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Commercial Services - 2.1% |
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First Consulting Group a |
274,700 | 3,779,872 | ||||||||||||||
121,400 | 3,516,958 | |||||||||||||||
7,296,830 | ||||||||||||||||
Drugs and Biotech - 6.4% |
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125,000 | 940,000 | |||||||||||||||
153,600 | 897,024 | |||||||||||||||
500 | 10,700 |
36 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS |
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
DECEMBER 31, 2006 | |
SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||||||
Health (continued) |
Nutraceutical International a |
15,000 | $ | 229,650 | ||||||||||||
Health Services (continued) |
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Hooper Holmes a |
88,600 | $ | 293,266 | 905,497 | ||||||||||||
Horizon Health a |
50,000 | 978,500 | ||||||||||||||
MedCath Corporation a |
18,000 | 492,480 | Total (Cost $43,945,491) |
57,996,174 | ||||||||||||
Mediware Information Systems a |
63,800 | 533,368 | ||||||||||||||
84,900 | 1,002,669 | Industrial Products 14.9% |
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On Assignment a |
41,100 | 482,925 | Automotive - 1.0% |
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Quovadx a |
5,000 | 14,100 | 75,000 | 926,250 | ||||||||||||
RehabCare Group a |
22,000 | 326,700 | 11,400 | 262,086 | ||||||||||||
Res-Care a |
41,000 | 744,150 | Noble International |
41,600 | 834,080 | |||||||||||
51,000 | 644,130 | Spartan Motors |
4,200 | 63,756 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Physical Therapy a |
10,000 | 122,500 | Strattec Security a |
28,300 | 1,318,780 | |||||||||||
Wescast Industries Cl. A |
12,900 | 125,554 | ||||||||||||||
7,666,803 | ||||||||||||||||
3,530,506 | ||||||||||||||||
Medical Products and Devices - 5.9% |
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23,200 | 345,912 | Building Systems and Components - 1.0% |
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Allied Healthcare Products a |
273,500 | 1,413,995 | AAON |
63,700 | 1,674,036 | |||||||||||
AngioDynamics a |
14,000 | 300,860 | Craftmade International |
26,200 | 470,552 | |||||||||||
Anika Therapeutics a |
24,000 | 318,480 | 1,500 | 14,850 | ||||||||||||
Bruker BioSciences a |
135,200 | 1,015,352 | LSI Industries |
63,812 | 1,266,668 | |||||||||||
Caliper Life Sciences a |
52,400 | 299,728 | Modtech Holdings a |
3,800 | 18,810 | |||||||||||
Cardiac Science a |
29,947 | 241,672 | ||||||||||||||
CONMED Corporation a |
3,900 | 90,168 | 3,444,916 | |||||||||||||
27,300 | 737,100 | |||||||||||||||
Del Global Technologies a |
168,279 | 260,832 | Construction Materials - 1.8% |
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32,666 | 225,395 | Ash Grove Cement |
8,000 | 1,696,000 | ||||||||||||
10,500 | 36,750 | Monarch Cement |
50,410 | 1,638,325 | ||||||||||||
114,100 | 1,623,643 | Synalloy Corporation a |
161,000 | 2,968,840 | ||||||||||||
IRIDEX Corporation a |
49,700 | 440,839 | ||||||||||||||
24,250 | 771,150 | 6,303,165 | ||||||||||||||
Langer a |
7,100 | 32,589 | ||||||||||||||
Medical Action Industries a |
83,500 | 2,692,040 | Industrial Components - 2.1% |
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5,700 | 90,288 | 52,000 | 510,120 | |||||||||||||
89,120 | 409,952 | Bel Fuse Cl. A |
55,200 | 1,665,384 | ||||||||||||
6,800 | 37,128 | C & D Technologies c |
53,000 | 251,220 | ||||||||||||
25,500 | 537,285 | Deswell Industries |
105,300 | 1,200,420 | ||||||||||||
NMT Medical a |
12,000 | 162,360 | 50,500 | 634,280 | ||||||||||||
21,500 | 320,565 | Ladish Company a |
10,000 | 370,800 | ||||||||||||
Orthofix International a |
28,000 | 1,400,000 | 1,370 | 5,329 | ||||||||||||
OrthoLogic Corporation a |
84,000 | 120,120 | Powell Industries a |
49,800 | 1,572,186 | |||||||||||
PLC Systems a |
105,200 | 64,172 | Tech/Ops Sevcon |
76,200 | 598,170 | |||||||||||
28,900 | 389,572 | II-VI a |
20,000 | 558,800 | ||||||||||||
13,600 | 57,256 | |||||||||||||||
Shamir Optical Industry a |
7,500 | 63,750 | 7,366,709 | |||||||||||||
Sirona Dental Systems |
25,000 | 962,750 | ||||||||||||||
STAAR Surgical a |
5,000 | 35,050 | Machinery - 2.9% |
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5,000 | 21,850 | Alamo Group |
38,600 | 905,556 | ||||||||||||
2,000 | 54,260 | 40,200 | 1,411,020 | |||||||||||||
23,000 | 228,850 | Gorman-Rupp Company |
4,218 | 155,939 | ||||||||||||
415,500 | 968,115 | Hardinge |
87,000 | 1,310,220 | ||||||||||||
Utah Medical Products |
42,300 | 1,395,477 | Hurco Companies a |
33,900 | 1,077,342 | |||||||||||
Young Innovations |
61,450 | 2,046,285 | Keithley Instruments |
14,000 | 184,100 | |||||||||||
11,000 | 821,370 | |||||||||||||||
20,211,590 | LeCroy Corporation a |
2,000 | 23,020 | |||||||||||||
MTS Systems |
10,000 | 386,200 | ||||||||||||||
Personal Care - 0.3% |
Mueller (Paul) Company |
9,650 | 371,525 | |||||||||||||
CCA Industries |
9,040 | 104,322 | Sun Hydraulics |
38,950 | 798,864 | |||||||||||
20,000 | 485,200 | T-3 Energy Services a |
4,912 | 108,310 | ||||||||||||
Natures Sunshine Products |
7,500 | 86,325 | Tennant Company |
88,200 | 2,557,800 | |||||||||||
10,111,266 | ||||||||||||||||
Metal Fabrication and Distribution - 1.9% |
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15,000 | 330,150 | |||||||||||||||
Harris Steel Group |
50,000 | 1,864,683 | ||||||||||||||
Haynes International a |
26,770 | 1,418,810 | ||||||||||||||
Insteel Industries |
30,900 | 549,711 |
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 37 |
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Schedule of Investments |
SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||||||
Industrial Products (continued) |
Devcon International a |
21,700 | $ | 121,303 | ||||||||||||
Metal Fabrication and Distribution (continued) |
Exponent a |
136,600 | 2,548,956 | |||||||||||||
NN |
114,300 | $ | 1,420,749 | 75,300 | 1,947,258 | |||||||||||
Novamerican Steel a |
3,500 | 127,750 | Nobility Homes |
2,000 | 52,880 | |||||||||||
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products a |
22,730 | 761,000 | Skyline Corporation |
32,100 | 1,291,062 | |||||||||||
6,472,853 | 6,361,779 | |||||||||||||||
Paper and Packaging - 0.1% |
Food and Tobacco Processors - 1.4% |
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Mod-Pac Corporation a |
23,200 | 255,200 | Cal-Maine Foods |
50,000 | 429,000 | |||||||||||
Farmer Bros. |
23,700 | 505,995 | ||||||||||||||
Pumps, Valves and Bearings - 0.3% |
Galaxy Nutritional Foods a |
334,800 | 174,096 | |||||||||||||
CIRCOR International |
28,000 | 1,030,120 | ML Macadamia Orchards L.P. |
120,200 | 734,422 | |||||||||||
Omega Protein a |
9,600 | 74,208 | ||||||||||||||
Specialty Chemicals and Materials - 1.9% |
Seneca Foods Cl. A a |
62,500 | 1,518,750 | |||||||||||||
Aceto Corporation |
384,619 | 3,323,108 | Seneca Foods Cl. B a |
42,500 | 1,032,750 | |||||||||||
American Vanguard |
3,333 | 52,995 | 40,580 | 357,104 | ||||||||||||
Balchem Corporation |
22,500 | 577,800 | ||||||||||||||
Hawkins |
122,667 | 1,754,138 | 4,826,325 | |||||||||||||
20,000 | 491,800 | |||||||||||||||
Park Electrochemical |
10,000 | 256,500 | Industrial Distribution - 0.6% |
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Central Steel & Wire |
1,088 | 658,240 | ||||||||||||||
6,456,341 | Elamex a |
60,200 | 39,130 | |||||||||||||
Lawson Products |
19,500 | 894,855 | ||||||||||||||
Textiles - 0.1% |
Strategic Distribution a |
59,690 | 607,644 | |||||||||||||
Unifi a |
100,000 | 245,000 | ||||||||||||||
2,199,869 | ||||||||||||||||
Other Industrial Products - 1.8% |
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7,800 | 52,806 | Printing - 1.1% |
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Color Kinetics a |
50,000 | 1,067,500 | American Bank Note Holographics a |
242,200 | 663,628 | |||||||||||
Distributed Energy Systems a |
59,000 | 212,400 | Bowne & Co. |
66,500 | 1,060,010 | |||||||||||
Eastern Company (The) |
39,750 | 770,753 | Champion Industries |
23,500 | 201,865 | |||||||||||
Maxwell Technologies a |
15,300 | 213,435 | Courier Corporation |
22,950 | 894,362 | |||||||||||
Peerless Manufacturing a |
42,200 | 1,041,496 | Ennis |
9,700 | 237,262 | |||||||||||
Quixote Corporation |
35,500 | 698,285 | Schawk |
38,900 | 760,106 | |||||||||||
Raven Industries |
73,000 | 1,956,400 | ||||||||||||||
3,817,233 | ||||||||||||||||
6,013,075 | ||||||||||||||||
Transportation and Logistics - 2.3% |
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Total (Cost $30,813,011) |
51,229,151 | 191,300 | 1,325,709 | |||||||||||||
26,050 | 608,528 | |||||||||||||||
Industrial Services 12.8% |
Forward Air |
50,700 | 1,466,751 | |||||||||||||
Advertising and Publishing - 0.5% |
Frozen Food Express Industries |
92,000 | 791,200 | |||||||||||||
20,000 | 286,000 | 8,600 | 61,662 | |||||||||||||
MDC Partners Cl. A a |
87,300 | 646,020 | 4,050 | 74,236 | ||||||||||||
50,000 | 875,500 | Pacific CMA a |
200,000 | 58,000 | ||||||||||||
Patriot Transportation Holding a |
3,000 | 280,080 | ||||||||||||||
1,807,520 | Universal Truckload Services a |
134,200 | 3,187,250 | |||||||||||||
Vitran Corporation Cl. A a |
8,000 | 138,960 | ||||||||||||||
Commercial Services - 4.6% |
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205,000 | 1,486,250 | 7,992,376 | ||||||||||||||
BB Holdings a |
390,000 | 1,126,340 | ||||||||||||||
87,000 | 606,390 | Other Industrial Services - 0.4% |
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Carlisle Group a |
151,000 | 301,571 | Landauer |
21,300 | 1,117,611 | |||||||||||
CorVel Corporation a |
40,125 | 1,908,746 | Team a |
2,200 | 76,626 | |||||||||||
185,000 | 1,245,050 | |||||||||||||||
Geo Group (The) a |
76,800 | 2,881,536 | 1,194,237 | |||||||||||||
47,800 | 849,884 | |||||||||||||||
55,000 | 669,350 | Total (Cost $24,631,448) |
43,877,079 | |||||||||||||
PDI a |
10,200 | 103,530 | ||||||||||||||
RCM Technologies a |
1,000 | 5,990 | Natural Resources 9.4% |
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SM&A a |
31,300 | 181,540 | Energy Services - 4.3% |
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64,200 | 554,046 | Calfrac Well Services |
1,000 | 18,951 | ||||||||||||
Volt Information Sciences a |
35,200 | 1,767,392 | Carbo Ceramics |
18,750 | 700,688 | |||||||||||
Westaff a |
362,500 | 1,990,125 | Conrad Industries a |
115,000 | 701,500 | |||||||||||
Dawson Geophysical a |
1,900 | 69,217 | ||||||||||||||
15,677,740 | Dril-Quip a |
55,000 | 2,153,800 | |||||||||||||
Enerflex Systems |
1,900 | 18,004 | ||||||||||||||
Engineering and Construction - 1.9% |
90,000 | 796,500 | ||||||||||||||
3,200 | 112,128 | |||||||||||||||
Comfort Systems USA |
22,800 | 288,192 |
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DECEMBER 31, 2006 | |
SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||||||
Natural Resources (continued) |
Axsys Technologies a |
6,400 | $ | 112,448 | ||||||||||||
Energy Services (continued) |
Ducommun a |
72,100 | 1,649,648 | |||||||||||||
Gulf Island Fabrication |
41,400 | $ | 1,527,660 | HEICO Corporation |
41,600 | 1,615,328 | ||||||||||
65,200 | 2,439,132 | HEICO Corporation Cl. A |
24,160 | 787,133 | ||||||||||||
Input/Output a |
43,500 | 592,905 | Integral Systems |
47,100 | 1,091,307 | |||||||||||
48,100 | 346,801 | SIFCO Industries a |
45,800 | 237,244 | ||||||||||||
Pason Systems |
222,400 | 2,528,855 | 237,490 | 558,102 | ||||||||||||
StealthGas |
4,900 | 57,232 | ||||||||||||||
TGC Industries a |
11,280 | 94,752 | 7,900,314 | |||||||||||||
Valley National Gases a |
30,100 | 796,145 | ||||||||||||||
67,600 | 1,277,640 | Components and Systems - 3.3% |
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778,300 | 767,521 | Acacia Research-Acacia Technologies a |
90,550 | 1,211,559 | ||||||||||||
Advanced Photonix Cl. A a |
117,900 | 271,170 | ||||||||||||||
14,887,303 | CSP a |
122,581 | 1,002,713 | |||||||||||||
70,947 | 510,818 | |||||||||||||||
Oil and Gas - 1.3% |
Dalsa Corporation a |
5,000 | 54,881 | |||||||||||||
Bonavista Energy Trust |
69,700 | 1,682,507 | 2,000 | 7,860 | ||||||||||||
69,210 | 696,253 | Excel Technology a |
91,900 | 2,351,721 | ||||||||||||
10,000 | 238,400 | 9,610 | 110,323 | |||||||||||||
2,000 | 36,480 | Giga-tronics a |
3,200 | 6,528 | ||||||||||||
5,500 | 73,370 | 1,000 | 3,350 | |||||||||||||
37,500 | 277,125 | MOCON |
15,600 | 198,276 | ||||||||||||
Nuvista Energy a |
121,000 | 1,348,883 | 103,200 | 1,363,272 | ||||||||||||
Particle Drilling Technologies a |
8,000 | 34,240 | 29,615 | 204,492 | ||||||||||||
104,200 | 0 | Performance Technologies a |
128,350 | 768,817 | ||||||||||||
Pioneer Drilling a |
7,500 | 99,600 | Richardson Electronics |
80,100 | 729,711 | |||||||||||
Savanna Energy Services a |
2,500 | 40,604 | Rimage Corporation a |
20,000 | 520,000 | |||||||||||
43,370 | 51,610 | TTM Technologies a |
120,700 | 1,367,531 | ||||||||||||
TransAct Technologies a |
78,600 | 650,022 | ||||||||||||||
4,579,072 | ||||||||||||||||
11,333,044 | ||||||||||||||||
Precious Metals and Mining - 2.5% |
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Aurizon Mines a |
257,000 | 804,410 | Distribution - 0.7% |
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15,500 | 523,435 | Agilysys |
90,000 | 1,506,600 | ||||||||||||
20,000 | 87,467 | Bell Industries a |
85,700 | 325,660 | ||||||||||||
Cumberland Resources a |
220,000 | 1,240,800 | Jaco Electronics a |
29,000 | 95,700 | |||||||||||
Gammon Lake Resources a |
85,236 | 1,388,494 | 40,000 | 411,600 | ||||||||||||
Gold Reserve a |
14,000 | 66,080 | PC Mall a |
6,000 | 63,240 | |||||||||||
168,100 | 495,895 | Pomeroy IT Solutions a |
6,900 | 52,371 | ||||||||||||
Metallica Resources a |
341,300 | 1,351,548 | ||||||||||||||
116,000 | 1,032,400 | 2,455,171 | ||||||||||||||
Nevsun Resources a |
5,000 | 10,850 | ||||||||||||||
Northern Orion Resources a |
51,400 | 188,124 | Internet Software and Services - 2.9% |
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Northgate Minerals a |
270,000 | 939,600 | 4,100 | 54,899 | ||||||||||||
Spur Ventures a |
44,100 | 22,312 | 1,595,000 | 2,137,300 | ||||||||||||
50,000 | 431,500 | 190,000 | 872,100 | |||||||||||||
CryptoLogic |
3,900 | 90,480 | ||||||||||||||
8,582,915 | Digitas a |
88,840 | 1,191,344 | |||||||||||||
33,700 | 117,950 | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate - 0.4% |
iGATE Corporation a |
273,400 | 1,880,992 | |||||||||||||
HomeFed Corporation |
11,352 | 749,232 | Inforte Corporation a |
12,400 | 46,376 | |||||||||||
Kennedy-Wilson a |
21,500 | 481,600 | 355,800 | 2,817,936 | ||||||||||||
11,000 | 82,390 | LookSmart a |
4,000 | 17,840 | ||||||||||||
32,000 | 108,480 | |||||||||||||||
1,313,222 | NIC a |
26,800 | 133,196 | |||||||||||||
Packeteer a |
6,700 | 91,120 | ||||||||||||||
Other Natural Resources - 0.9% |
7,242 | 7,966 | ||||||||||||||
PICO Holdings a |
55,700 | 1,936,689 | Stamps.com a |
21,200 | 333,900 | |||||||||||
Pope Resources L.P. |
33,000 | 1,132,560 | Web.com a |
31,200 | 130,728 | |||||||||||
3,069,249 | 10,032,607 | |||||||||||||||
Total (Cost $13,574,348) |
32,431,761 | IT Services - 5.8% |
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CIBER a |
182,662 | 1,238,448 | ||||||||||||||
Technology 24.3% |
30,000 | 486,600 | ||||||||||||||
Aerospace and Defense - 2.3% |
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65,760 | 1,397,400 | |||||||||||||||
Astronics Corporation a |
26,400 | 451,704 |
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ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST | |
Schedule of Investments |
SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | |||||||||||||
Technology (continued) |
41,800 | $ | 1,256,926 | |||||||||||||
IT Services (continued) |
5,000 | 51,100 | ||||||||||||||
Computer Task Group a |
431,100 | $ | 2,047,725 | 10,000 | 31,000 | |||||||||||
Covansys Corporation a |
172,500 | 3,958,875 | Transaction Systems Architects Cl. A a |
97,600 | 3,178,832 | |||||||||||
Diamond Management & Technology |
Unica Corporation a |
3,200 | 41,440 | |||||||||||||
Consultants |
138,100 | 1,717,964 | ||||||||||||||
Forrester Research a |
101,500 | 2,751,665 | 13,880,603 | |||||||||||||
2,000 | 14,940 | |||||||||||||||
500,000 | 2,745,000 | Telecommunications - 3.2% |
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Syntel |
54,300 | 1,455,240 | Anaren a |
24,200 | 429,792 | |||||||||||
TriZetto Group (The) a |
182,300 | 3,348,851 | C-COR.net a |
5,000 | 55,700 | |||||||||||
Captaris a |
43,300 | 336,441 | ||||||||||||||
19,765,308 | Catapult Communications a |
5,000 | 44,900 | |||||||||||||
Centillium Communications a |
11,000 | 23,540 | ||||||||||||||
Semiconductors and Equipment - 2.1% |
Channell Commercial a |
5,000 | 14,850 | |||||||||||||
California Micro Devices a |
16,700 | 73,146 | Communications Systems |
79,500 | 794,205 | |||||||||||
Cascade Microtech a |
48,000 | 628,800 | 146,400 | 715,896 | ||||||||||||
Catalyst Semiconductor a |
9,200 | 31,648 | 10,000 | 67,400 | ||||||||||||
ESS Technology a |
25,000 | 25,750 | 10,000 | 42,700 | ||||||||||||
281,700 | 701,433 | 10,100 | 62,620 | |||||||||||||
121,208 | 1,575,704 | Intervoice a |
2,900 | 22,214 | ||||||||||||
8,000 | 81,120 | 600,000 | 1,230,000 | |||||||||||||
Integrated Silicon Solution a |
15,000 | 86,250 | North Pittsburgh Systems |
15,700 | 378,998 | |||||||||||
Intevac a |
40,550 | 1,052,272 | 49,200 | 475,764 | ||||||||||||
Jinpan International |
18,050 | 435,727 | PC-Tel a |
49,600 | 463,760 | |||||||||||
11,400 | 40,698 | Radyne a |
78,520 | 843,305 | ||||||||||||
MIPS Technologies a |
4,300 | 35,690 | SpectraLink Corporation a |
57,000 | 490,200 | |||||||||||
4,900 | 55,223 | 24,782 | 221,055 | |||||||||||||
29,000 | 419,050 | UCN a |
189,500 | 540,075 | ||||||||||||
29,750 | 486,115 | ViaSat a |
91,812 | 2,736,916 | ||||||||||||
QuickLogic Corporation a |
20,000 | 59,400 | WJ Communications a |
209,300 | 328,601 | |||||||||||
25,500 | 339,405 | 481,600 | 630,896 | |||||||||||||
100,000 | 1,020,000 | |||||||||||||||
10,949,828 | ||||||||||||||||
7,147,431 | ||||||||||||||||
Total (Cost $51,436,043) |
83,464,306 | |||||||||||||||
Software - 4.0% |
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Aladdin Knowledge Systems a |
27,300 | 532,077 | Miscellanous e 4.9% |
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Altiris a |
3,500 | 88,830 | Total (Cost $16,275,646) |
16,717,503 | ||||||||||||
Applix a |
20,000 | 227,000 | ||||||||||||||
AsiaInfo Holdings a |
50,000 | 384,000 | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS |
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Descartes Systems Group (The) a |
56,500 | 208,485 | (Cost $244,125,289) |
378,240,433 | ||||||||||||
Evans & Sutherland Computer a |
83,500 | 353,205 | ||||||||||||||
Fundtech a |
55,000 | 599,500 | PREFERRED STOCK 0.5% |
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ILOG ADR a |
35,000 | 464,450 | Seneca Foods Conv. a |
75,409 | 1,764,571 | |||||||||||
Indus International a |
19,200 | 72,768 | ||||||||||||||
190,000 | 1,117,200 | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK |
||||||||||||||
59,500 | 819,315 | (Cost $943,607) |
1,764,571 | |||||||||||||
Majesco Entertainment a |
2,500 | 3,325 | ||||||||||||||
MapInfo a |
5,000 | 65,250 | REPURCHASE AGREEMENT 7.5% |
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18,199 | 101,004 | State Street Bank & Trust Company, |
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MIND C.T.I. |
20,000 | 53,800 | 5.10% dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, |
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Moldflow Corporation a |
7,500 | 104,175 | maturity value $25,628,515 (collateralized |
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88,670 | 241,182 | by obligations of various U.S. Government |
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Pegasystems c |
320,200 | 3,160,374 | Agencies, valued at $26,257,513) |
|||||||||||||
22,500 | 81,225 | (Cost $25,614,000) |
25,614,000 | |||||||||||||
Phase Forward a |
43,000 | 644,140 |
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
DECEMBER 31, 2006 | |
PRINCIPAL | ||||||||
AMOUNT | VALUE | |||||||
COLLATERAL RECEIVED FOR SECURITIES |
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U.S. Treasury Bonds | ||||||||
6.25% due 8/15/23 |
$ | 161,125 | $ | 164,383 | ||||
Money Market Funds |
||||||||
State Street Navigator Securities Lending |
||||||||
Prime Portfolio (7 day yield-5.25%) |
25,761,168 | |||||||
TOTAL COLLATERAL RECEIVED FOR |
||||||||
(Cost $25,925,551) |
25,925,551 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 125.6% |
||||||||
(Cost $296,608,447) |
431,544,555 | |||||||
LIABILITIES LESS CASH |
(27,862,285 | ) | ||||||
PREFERRED STOCK (17.5)% |
(60,000,000 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO |
$ | 343,682,270 | ||||||
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ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST | DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
Statement of Assets and Liabitities |
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments at value (including collateral on loaned securities)* | ||||
Non-Affiliates (cost $267,575,267) |
$ | 402,546,823 | ||
Affiliated Companies (cost $3,419,180) |
3,383,732 | |||
Total investments at value | 405,930,555 | |||
Repurchase agreement (at cost and value) | 25,614,000 | |||
Cash | 29,945 | |||
Receivable for investments sold | 470,072 | |||
Receivable for dividends and interest | 377,136 | |||
Prepaid expenses | 7,499 | |||
Total Assets |
432,429,207 | |||
LIABILITIES: | ||||
Payable for collateral on loaned securities | 25,925,551 | |||
Payable for investments purchased | 2,221,436 | |||
Payable for investment advisory fee | 384,478 | |||
Preferred dividends accrued but not yet declared | 80,000 | |||
Accrued expenses | 135,472 | |||
Total Liabilities |
28,746,937 | |||
PREFERRED STOCK: | ||||
6.00% Cumulative Preferred Stock - $0.001 par value, $25 liquidation value per share; 2,400,000 shares outstanding | 60,000,000 | |||
Total Preferred Stock |
60,000,000 | |||
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | $ | 343,682,270 | ||
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | ||||
Common Stock paid-in capital - $0.001 par value per share; 23,270,418 shares outstanding (150,000,000 shares authorized) | $ | 204,286,122 | ||
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | (2,725,894 | ) | ||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 7,266,208 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | 134,935,834 | |||
Preferred dividends accrued but not yet declared | (80,000 | ) | ||
Net Assets applicable to Common Stockholders (net asset value per share - $14.77) |
$ | 343,682,270 | ||
*Investments at identified cost (including $25,925,551 of collateral on loaned securities) | $ | 270,994,447 | ||
Market value of loaned securities | $ | 24,965,008 | ||
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ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST | YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
Statement of Operations |
INVESTMENT INCOME: | |||
Income: | |||
Dividends |
|||
Non-Affiliates* |
$ | 2,832,838 | |
Affiliated Companies |
92,475 | ||
Interest |
2,270,875 | ||
Securities lending |
276,627 | ||
Total income | 5,472,815 | ||
Expenses: | |||
Investment advisory fees |
4,833,976 | ||
Stockholder reports |
141,775 | ||
Custody and transfer agent fees |
140,921 | ||
Directors fees |
55,772 | ||
Professional fees |
39,358 | ||
Administrative and office facilities expenses |
30,038 | ||
Other expenses |
72,555 | ||
Total expenses | 5,314,395 | ||
Compensating balance credits | (8,853 | ) | |
Net expenses | 5,305,542 | ||
Net investment income (loss) | 167,273 | ||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | |||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | |||
Non-Affiliates |
40,575,092 | ||
Affiliated Companies |
(234,819 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | 27,839,554 | ||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 68,179,827 | ||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 68,347,100 | ||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS | (3,600,000 | ) | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | |||
RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS |
$ | 64,747,100 | |
* Net of foreign withholding tax of $63,945. |
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ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Year ended | Year ended | |||||||
12/31/06 | 12/31/05 | |||||||
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 167,273 | $ | (763,209 | ) | |||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 40,340,273 | 37,754,245 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | 27,839,554 | (14,066,144 | ) | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from investment operations | 68,347,100 | 22,924,892 | ||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS: | ||||||||
Net investment income | (475,560 | ) | | |||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | (3,124,440 | ) | (3,600,000 | ) | ||||
Total distributions to Preferred Stockholders | (3,600,000 | ) | (3,600,000 | ) | ||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | ||||||||
RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS |
64,747,100 | 19,324,892 | ||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | ||||||||
Net investment income | (4,585,208 | ) | | |||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | (30,124,923 | ) | (38,452,900 | ) | ||||
Total distributions to Common Stockholders | (34,710,131 | ) | (38,452,900 | ) | ||||
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS: | ||||||||
Reinvestment of distributions to Common Stockholders | 19,926,104 | 22,483,567 | ||||||
Total capital stock transactions | 19,926,104 | 22,483,567 | ||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | 49,963,073 | 3,355,559 | ||||||
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | ||||||||
Beginning of year |
293,719,197 | 290,363,638 | ||||||
End of year (including undistributed net investment income (loss) of $(2,725,894) at 12/31/06 and $(1,104) at 12/31/05) |
$ | 343,682,270 | $ | 293,719,197 | ||||
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ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST |
Financial Highlights |
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This table is presented to show selected data for a share of Common Stock outstanding throughout each period, and to assist stockholders in evaluating the Funds performance for the periods presented. |
Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | $13.43 | $14.34 | $13.33 | $9.39 | $11.83 | ||||||||||||||||
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
0.01 | (0.03 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.13 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency |
3.04 | 1.14 | 2.62 | 5.28 | (1.29 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total investment operations |
3.05 | 1.11 | 2.54 | 5.19 | (1.42 | ) | |||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.02 | ) | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency |
(0.14 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.18 | ) | |||||||||||
Total distributions to Preferred Stockholders |
(0.16 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.18 | ) | |||||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS |
2.89 | 0.94 | 2.35 | 5.01 | (1.60 | ) | |||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.20 | ) | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency |
(1.35 | ) | (1.85 | ) | (1.33 | ) | (0.92 | ) | (0.80 | ) | |||||||||||
Total distributions to Common Stockholders |
(1.55 | ) | (1.85 | ) | (1.33 | ) | (0.92 | ) | (0.80 | ) | |||||||||||
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of reinvestment of distributions by Common Stockholders |
(0.00 | ) | 0.00 | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||||
Effect of Preferred Stock offering |
| | | (0.11 | ) | | |||||||||||||||
Total capital stock transactions |
(0.00 | ) | 0.00 | (0.01 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||||
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD | $14.77 | $13.43 | $14.34 | $13.33 | $9.39 | ||||||||||||||||
MARKET VALUE, END OF PERIOD | $16.57 | $14.56 | $15.24 | $12.60 | $8.44 | ||||||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN (a): | |||||||||||||||||||||
Market Value | 26.72 | % | 8.90 | % | 33.44 | % | 63.58 | % | (12.70 | )% | |||||||||||
Net Asset Value | 22.46 | % | 6.75 | % | 18.69 | % | 55.55 | % | (13.80 | )% | |||||||||||
RATIOS BASED ON AVERAGE NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: |
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Total expenses (b,c) | 1.64 | % | 1.63 | % | 1.62 | % | 1.82 | % | 1.96 | % | |||||||||||
Management fee expense (d) |
1.49 | % | 1.43 | % | 1.43 | % | 1.59 | % | 1.59 | % | |||||||||||
Other operating expenses |
0.15 | % | 0.20 | % | 0.19 | % | 0.23 | % | 0.37 | % | |||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.05 | % | (0.27 | )% | (0.56 | )% | (0.82 | )% | (1.23 | )% | |||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders, | |||||||||||||||||||||
End of Period (in thousands) |
$343,682 | $293,719 | $290,364 | $253,425 | $167,571 | ||||||||||||||||
Liquidation Value of Preferred Stock, | |||||||||||||||||||||
End of Period (in thousands) |
$60,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $40,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 34 | % | 46 | % | 32 | % | 26 | % | 39 | % | |||||||||||
PREFERRED STOCK: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total shares outstanding | 2,400,000 | 2,400,000 | 2,400,000 | 2,400,000 | 1,600,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Asset coverage per share | $168.20 | $147.38 | $145.98 | $130.59 | $129.73 | ||||||||||||||||
Liquidation preference per share | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | ||||||||||||||||
Average market value per share (e): | |||||||||||||||||||||
6.00% Cumulative |
$24.15 | $24.97 | $24.66 | $25.37 | | ||||||||||||||||
7.75% Cumulative |
| | | $25.70 | $25.91 | ||||||||||||||||
(a) | The Market Value Total Return is calculated assuming a purchase of Common Stock on the opening of the first business day and a sale on the closing of the last business day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions, if any, are assumed for the purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Funds Distribution Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan. Net Asset Value Total Return is calculated on the same basis, except that the Funds net asset value is used on the purchase and sale dates instead of market value. | ||
(b) | Expense ratios based on total average net assets including liquidation value of Preferred Stock were 1.38%, 1.35%, 1.32%, 1.49% and 1.62% for the periods ended December 31, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. | ||
(c) | Expense ratios based on average net assets applicable to Common Stockholders before waiver of fees by the investment adviser would have been 1.92% and 2.04% for the periods ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. | ||
(d) | The management fee is calculated based on average net assets over a rolling 36-month basis, while the above ratios of Management fee expenses are based on average net assets applicable to Common Stockholders over a 12-month basis. | ||
(e) | The average of month-end market values during the period that the Preferred Stock was outstanding. |
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 45 |
ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST
Notes to Financial Statements |
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Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies: Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. (the Fund) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on September 9, 1993 as a diversified closed-end investment company. The Fund commenced operations on December 14, 1993. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Valuation of Investments: Securities are valued as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on the valuation date. Securities that trade on an exchange, and securities traded on Nasdaqs Electronic Bulletin Board, are valued at their last reported sales price or Nasdaq official closing price taken from the primary market in which each security trades or, if no sale is reported for such day, at their bid price. Other over-the-counter securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued at their highest bid price. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value under procedures established by the Funds Board of Directors. Bonds and other fixed income securities may be valued by reference to other securities with comparable ratings, interest rates and maturities, using established independent pricing services. Investments in money market funds are valued at net asset value per share. Foreign Currency: The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations which result from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the portion arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments. Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales and maturities of short-term securities, sales of foreign currencies, expiration of currency forward contracts, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities at fiscal year end, as a result of changes in the exchange rates. Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and any non-cash dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Premium and discounts on debt securities are amortized using the effective yield to maturity method. Realized gains and losses from |
investment
transactions are determined on the basis of identified cost for book and tax purposes. Expenses: The Fund incurs direct and indirect expenses. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Funds operations, while expenses applicable to more than one of the Royce Funds are allocated in an equitable manner. Allocated personnel and occupancy costs related to The Royce Funds are included in administrative and office facilities expenses. The Fund has adopted a deferred fee agreement that allows the Funds Directors to defer the receipt of all or a portion of Directors Fees otherwise payable. The deferred fees are invested in certain Royce Funds until distributed in accordance with the agreement. Compensating Balance Credits: The Fund has an arrangement with its custodian bank, whereby a portion of the custodians fee is paid indirectly by credits earned on the Funds cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit arrangement is an alternative to purchasing overnight investments. Taxes: As a qualified regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund is not subject to income taxes to the extent that it distributes substantially all of its taxable income for its fiscal year. The Schedule of Investments includes information regarding income taxes under the caption Income Tax Information. Distributions: The Fund currently has a policy of paying quarterly distributions on the Funds Common Stock. Distributions are currently being made at the annual rate of 9% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end NAVs of the Funds Common Stock, with the fourth quarter distribution being the greater of 2.25% of the rolling average or the distribution required by IRS regulations. Distributions to Preferred Stockholders are accrued daily and paid quarterly and distributions to Common Stockholders are recorded on ex-dividend date. The Fund is required to allocate long-term capital gain distributions and other types of income proportionately to distributions made to holders of shares of Common Stock and Preferred Stock. To the extent that distributions are not paid from long-term capital gains, net investment income or net short-term capital gains, they will represent a return of capital. Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to stockholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the capital accounts. Undistributed net investment income may include temporary book and tax basis differences, which will reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable income or gain remaining undistributed at fiscal year end is distributed in the following year. Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that the Funds investment adviser has determined are creditworthy. The Fund restricts repurchase agreements to maturities of no more than |
46 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS |
DECEMBER 31, 2006
seven days.
Securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements, which are held until
maturity of the repurchase agreements, are marked-to-market daily and maintained
at a value at least equal to the principal amount of the repurchase agreement (including
accrued interest). Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event
of default or insolvency of the counter-party, including possible delays or restrictions
upon the ability of the Fund to dispose of the underlying securities. Securities Lending: The Fund loans securities to qualified institutional investors for the purpose of realizing additional income. Collateral on all securities loaned for the Fund is accepted in cash and cash equivalents and invested temporarily by the custodian. The collateral is equal to at least 100% of the current market value of the loaned securities. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. New Accounting Pronouncements: On July 13, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. FIN 48 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are more-likely-than-not of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Adoption of FIN 48 is required to be implemented no later than the Funds June 29, 2007 NAV calculation and is to be applied to all open tax years as of the effective date. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FIN 48 and its impact in the financial statements has not yet been determined. On September 15, 2006, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurement (FAS 157) which provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard requires companies to provide expanded information about the assets and liabilities measured at fair value and the potential effect of these fair valuations on an entitys financial performance. The standard does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances, but provides clarification on acceptable fair valuation methods and applications. Adoption of FAS 157 is required for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The standard is not expected to materially impact the Funds financial statements. Capital Stock: The Fund issued 1,401,367 and 1,625,665 shares of Common Stock as reinvestment of distributions by Common Stockholders for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. At December 31, 2006, 2,400,000 shares of 6.00% Cumulative Preferred Stock were outstanding. Commencing October 16, 2008 and thereafter, the Fund, at its option, may redeem the Cumulative Preferred Stock, in |
whole or
in part, at the redemption price. The Cumulative Preferred Stock is classified outside
of permanent equity (net assets applicable to Common Stockholders) in the accompanying
financial statements in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Topic
D-98, Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities, that requires preferred
securities that are redeemable for cash or other assets to be classified outside
of permanent equity to the extent that the redemption is at a fixed or determinable
price and at the option of the holder or upon the occurrence of an event that is
not solely within the control of the issuer. The Fund is required to meet certain asset coverage tests with respect to the Cumulative Preferred Stock as required by the 1940 Act. In addition, pursuant to the Rating Agency Guidelines established by Moodys, the Fund is required to maintain a certain discounted asset coverage. If the Fund fails to meet these requirements and does not correct such failure, the Fund may be required to redeem, in part or in full, the Cumulative Preferred Stock at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus an amount equal to the accumulated and unpaid dividends, whether or not declared on such shares, in order to meet these requirements. Additionally, failure to meet the foregoing asset coverage requirements could restrict the Funds ability to pay dividends to Common Stockholders and could lead to sales of portfolio securities at inopportune times. The Fund has met these requirements since issuing the Cumulative Preferred Stock. Investment Advisory Agreement: As compensation for its services under the Investment Advisory Agreement, Royce & Associates, LLC (Royce) receives a fee comprised of a Basic Fee (Basic Fee) and an adjustment to the Basic Fee based on the investment performance of the Fund in relation to the investment record of the Russell 2000. The Basic Fee is a monthly fee equal to 1/12 of 1% (1% on an annualized basis) of the average of the Funds month-end net assets applicable to Common Stockholders, plus the liquidation value of Preferred Stock, for the rolling 36-month period ending with such month (the performance period). The Basic Fee for each month is increased or decreased at the rate of 1/12 of 05% for each percentage point that the investment performance of the Fund exceeds, or is exceeded by, the percentage change in the investment record of the Russell 2000 for the performance period by more than two percentage points. The performance period for each such month is a rolling 36-month period ending with such month. The maximum increase or decrease in the Basic Fee for any month may not exceed 1/12 of 5%. Accordingly, for each month, the maximum monthly fee rate as adjusted for performance is 1/12 of 1.5% and is payable if the investment performance of the Fund exceeds the percentage change in the investment record of the Russell 2000 by 12 or more percentage points for the performance period, and the minimum monthly fee rate as adjusted for performance is 1/12 of 5% and is payable if the percentage change in the investment record of the Russell 2000 exceeds the investment performance of the Fund by 12 or more percentage points for the performance period. Royce has voluntarily committed to waive the portion of its investment advisory fee attributable to an issue of the Funds Preferred Stock for any |
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2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 47 |
ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST | DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||
month in which
the Funds average annual NAV total return since issuance of the Preferred
Stock fails to exceed the applicable Preferred Stocks dividend rate. For the twelve rolling 36-month periods ending December 2006, the investment performance of the Fund exceeded the investment performance |
of the Russell
2000 by 7% to 29%. Accordingly, the investment advisory fee consisted of a Basic
Fee of $3,369,094 and an upward adjustment of $1,464,882 for performance of the Fund
above that of the Russell 2000. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Fund accrued
and paid Royce advisory fees totaling $4,833,976. |
Distributions to Stockholders:
The tax character
of distributions paid to stockholders during 2006 and 2005 was as follows:
Distributions paid from: | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 12,220,932 | $ | 4,022,315 | |||||||
Long-term capital gain | 26,089,199 | 38,030,585 | |||||||||
$ | 38,310,131 | $ | 42,052,900 | ||||||||
As of December 31, 2006, the tax basis components of distributable earnings included in stockholders equity were as follows:
Undistributed net investment income | $ | 2,577,694 | |||||
Undistributed long-term capital gain | 6,194,696 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 130,704,938 | ||||||
Post October currency loss* | (1,180 | ) | |||||
Accrued preferred distributions | (80,000 | ) | |||||
$ | 139,396,148 | ||||||
* | Under current tax law, capital and currency losses realized after October 31, and prior to the Funds fiscal year end, may be deferred as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. |
The difference
between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation is attributable primarily
to the tax deferral on wash sales and the unrealized gains on investments in Passive
Foreign Investment Companies.
For financial reporting purposes, capital accounts
and distributions to stockholders are adjusted to reflect the tax character of permanent
book / tax differences. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments
of income and gains on various investment securities and foreign currency transactions
held by the Fund, timing differences and different characterization of distributions
made by the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Fund recorded the following
permanent reclassifications, which relate primarily to the current net operating
losses. Results of operations and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.
Undistributed | Accumulated | ||||||||
Net Investment | Net Realized | Paid-in | |||||||
Income | Gain (Loss) | Capital | |||||||
$2,168,705 | $(2,082,796) | $ | (85,909) | ||||||
Transactions in Shares of Affiliated Companies:
Shares | Market Value | Cost of | Cost of | Realized | Dividend | Shares | Market Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Affiliated Company | 12/31/05 | 12/31/05 | Purchases | Sales | Gain (Loss) | Income | 12/31/06 | 12/31/06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abigail Adams National Bancorp** | 244,400 | $ | 3,421,624 | | $ | 1,342,400 | $ | (235,259 | ) | $ | 92,475 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BKF Capital Group** | | | $ | 1,601,001 | 94,735 | 440 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Highbury Financial | | | 3,419,180 | | | | 580,400 | $ | 3,383,732 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,421,624 | $ | (234,819 | ) | $ | 92,475 | $ | 3,383,732 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
** | Not an Affilated Company at December 31, 2006. |
48 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS |
ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST | DECEMBER 31, 2006 | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | ||
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of
Royce Micro Cap Trust, Inc.
New York, New York
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and
liabilities of Royce Micro - Cap Trust, Inc. (Fund) including the schedule
of investments, as of December 31, 2006, and the related statement of operations
for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the
two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the
five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights
are the responsibility of the Funds management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2006 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements
and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the financial position of Royce Micro - Cap Trust, Inc. as of December 31, 2006,
the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets
for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights
for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 12, 2007
2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 49 |
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST
Schedule of Investments |
SHARES | VALUE | SHARES | VALUE | ||||||||||
COMMON STOCKS 82.7% |
Metal Fabrication and Distribution - 15.0% |
||||||||||||
Harris Steel Group |
150,000 | $ | 5,594,049 | ||||||||||
Consumer Products 5.5% |
IPSCO |
60,000 | 5,632,200 | ||||||||||
Apparel and Shoes - 1.5% |
Metal Management |
125,000 | 4,731,250 | ||||||||||
Timberland Company Cl. A a |
75,000 | $ | 2,368,500 | Reliance Steel & Aluminum |
100,000 | 3,938,000 | |||||||
Schnitzer Steel Industries Cl. A |
100,000 | 3,970,000 | |||||||||||
Sports and Recreation - 4.0% |
|||||||||||||
Thor Industries |
90,000 | 3,959,100 | 23,865,499 | ||||||||||
Winnebago Industries |
75,000 | 2,468,250 | |||||||||||
Total (Cost $19,617,454) |
41,118,399 | ||||||||||||
6,427,350 | |||||||||||||
Industrial Services 3.0% |
|||||||||||||
Total (Cost $6,260,311) |
8,795,850 | Commercial Services - 0.7% |
|||||||||||
BB Holdings a |
400,000 | 1,155,220 | |||||||||||
Consumer Services 6.0% |
|||||||||||||
Direct Marketing - 2.3% |
Transportation and Logistics - 2.3% |
||||||||||||
Nu Skin Enterprises Cl. A |
200,000 | 3,646,000 | Arkansas Best |
100,000 | 3,600,000 | ||||||||
Retail Stores - 1.3% |
Total (Cost $5,116,019) |
4,755,220 | |||||||||||
Buckle (The) |
40,000 | 2,034,000 | |||||||||||
Natural Resources 21.8% |
|||||||||||||
Other Consumer Services - 2.4% |
Energy Services - 8.4% |
||||||||||||
Corinthian Colleges a |
120,000 | 1,635,600 | Ensign Energy Services |
170,000 | 2,680,873 | ||||||||
Universal Technical Institute a |
100,100 | 2,223,221 | Input/Output a |
100,000 | 1,363,000 | ||||||||
Pason Systems |
200,000 | 2,274,150 | |||||||||||
3,858,821 | Tesco Corporation a |
200,000 | 3,534,000 | ||||||||||
Trican Well Service |
200,000 | 3,484,972 | |||||||||||
Total (Cost $7,464,964) |
9,538,821 | ||||||||||||
13,336,995 | |||||||||||||
Financial Intermediaries 4.0% |
|||||||||||||
Banking - 1.6% |
Oil and Gas - 1.5% |
||||||||||||
Endeavour Mining Capital |
400,000 | 2,435,364 | Unit Corporation a |
50,000 | 2,422,500 | ||||||||
Securities Brokers - 2.4% |
Precious Metals and Mining - 11.9% |
||||||||||||
Knight Capital Group Cl. A a |
200,000 | 3,834,000 | Gammon Lake Resources a |
180,000 | 2,932,200 | ||||||||
Ivanhoe Mines a |
450,000 | 4,423,500 | |||||||||||
Total (Cost $5,799,301) |
6,269,364 | Meridian Gold a |
100,000 | 2,779,000 | |||||||||
Pan American Silver a |
160,000 | 4,027,200 | |||||||||||
Financial Services 2.6% |
Silver Standard Resources a,b |
150,000 | 4,611,000 | ||||||||||
Information and Processing - 2.6% |
18,772,900 | ||||||||||||
eFunds Corporation a |
150,000 | 4,125,000 | |||||||||||
Total (Cost $19,556,773) |
34,532,395 | ||||||||||||
Total (Cost $1,997,748) |
4,125,000 | ||||||||||||
Technology 7.5% |
|||||||||||||
Health 6.4% |
Internet Software and Services - 0.5% |
||||||||||||
Drugs and Biotech - 4.8% |
RealNetworks a |
70,000 | 765,800 | ||||||||||
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings a |
120,000 | 3,309,600 | |||||||||||
Lexicon Genetics a,b |
599,400 | 2,163,834 | Semiconductors and Equipment - 1.0% |
||||||||||
ViroPharma a |
150,000 | 2,196,000 | Cirrus Logic a |
224,900 | 1,547,312 | ||||||||
7,669,434 | Software - 2.3% |
||||||||||||
ManTech International Cl. A a |
75,000 | 2,762,250 | |||||||||||
Medical Products and Devices - 1.6% |
PLATO Learning a |
160,000 | 865,600 | ||||||||||
Caliper Life Sciences a |
200,000 | 1,144,000 | |||||||||||
Possis Medical a,b |
100,000 | 1,348,000 | 3,627,850 | ||||||||||
2,492,000 | Telecommunications - 3.7% |
||||||||||||
ADTRAN |
75,000 | 1,702,500 | |||||||||||
Total (Cost $9,002,776) |
10,161,434 | Foundry Networks a |
280,100 | 4,195,898 | |||||||||
Industrial Products 25.9% |
5,898,398 | ||||||||||||
Building Systems and Components - 3.0% |
|||||||||||||
Simpson Manufacturing |
150,000 | 4,747,500 | Total (Cost $8,633,826) |
11,839,360 | |||||||||
Construction Materials - 2.7% |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS |
||||||||||||
Florida Rock Industries |
100,000 | 4,305,000 | (Cost $83,449,172) |
131,135,843 | |||||||||
Machinery - 5.2% |
|||||||||||||
Lincoln Electric Holdings |
70,000 | 4,229,400 | |||||||||||
Woodward Governor |
100,000 | 3,971,000 | |||||||||||
8,200,400 | |||||||||||||
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
DECEMBER 31, 2006
PRINCIPAL | |||||||||||||
AMOUNT | VALUE | VALUE | |||||||||||
CORPORATE BONDS 3.9% |
Lehman Brothers (Tri-Party), |
||||||||||||
Athena Neurosciences Finance 7.25% |
5.15% dated 12/29/06, due 1/3/07, |
||||||||||||
Senior Note due 2/21/08 |
$6,000,000 | $ | 6,120,000 | maturity value $20,014,306 (collateralized |
|||||||||
by obligations of various U.S. Government |
|||||||||||||
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS |
Agencies, valued at $20,414,326) |
||||||||||||
(Cost $5,735,520) |
6,120,000 | (Cost $20,000,000) |
$ | 20,000,000 | |||||||||
GOVERNMENT BONDS 7.7% |
TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS |
||||||||||||
(Principal Amount shown |
(Cost $33,738,000) |
33,738,000 | |||||||||||
in local currency) |
|||||||||||||
Canadian Government Bond |
COLLATERAL RECEIVED FOR SECURITIES |
||||||||||||
3.00% due 6/1/07 |
6,150,000 | 5,249,136 | LOANED 0.5% |
||||||||||
New Zealand Government Bond |
Money Market Funds |
||||||||||||
6.00% due 7/15/08 |
10,000,000 | 6,978,453 | State Street Navigator Securities Lending |
||||||||||
Prime Portfolio (7 day yield-5.25%) |
|||||||||||||
TOTAL GOVERNMENT BONDS |
12,227,589 | (Cost $786,590) |
786,590 | ||||||||||
(Cost $11,360,867) |
|||||||||||||
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS 21.3% |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 116.1% |
||||||||||||
State Street Bank & Trust Company, |
(Cost $135,070,149) |
184,008,022 | |||||||||||
5.10% dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, maturity value $13,745,785 (collateralized by obligations of various U.S. Government Agencies, valued at $14,085,075) (Cost $13,738,000) |
LIABILITIES LESS CASH |
||||||||||||
13,738,000 | AND OTHER ASSETS (0.3)% |
(440,771 | ) | ||||||||||
PREFERRED STOCK (15.8)% |
(25,000,000 | ) | |||||||||||
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO |
|||||||||||||
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS 100.0% |
$ | 158,567,251 | |||||||||||
a | Non-income producing. | |
b | All or a portion of these securities were on loan at December 31, 2006. Total market value of loaned securities at December 31, 2006 was $761,337. | |
| New additions in 2006. | |
Bold indicates the Funds largest 20 equity holdings in terms of December 31, 2006 market value. |
INCOME TAX INFORMATION: The cost of total investments for Federal income tax purposes was $138,218,355. At December 31, 2006, net unrealized appreciation for all securities was $45,789,667 consisting of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $47,504,537 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $1,714,870. The primary differences in book and tax basis cost are the timing of the recognition of losses on securities sold and amortization of discount for book and tax purposes. |
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 51 |
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST | DECEMBER 31, 2006 | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | ||
ASSETS: | ||||
Investments at value (including collateral on loaned securities)* | $ | 150,270,022 | ||
Repurchase agreements (at cost and value) | 33,738,000 | |||
Cash | 37,201 | |||
Receivable for dividends and interest | 578,308 | |||
Prepaid expenses | 3,508 | |||
Total Assets |
184,627,039 | |||
LIABILITIES: | ||||
Payable for collateral on loaned securities | 786,590 | |||
Payable for investment advisory fee | 158,038 | |||
Preferred dividends accrued but not yet declared | 33,326 | |||
Accrued expenses | 81,834 | |||
Total Liabilities |
1,059,788 | |||
PREFERRED STOCK: | ||||
6.00% Cumulative Preferred Stock - $0.001 par value, $25 liquidation value per share; 1,000,000 shares outstanding | 25,000,000 | |||
Total Preferred Stock |
25,000,000 | |||
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | $ | 158,567,251 | ||
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | ||||
Common Stock paid-in capital - $0.001 par value per share; 16,262,552 shares outstanding (100,000,000 shares authorized) | $ | 108,025,365 | ||
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | (517,355 | ) | ||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 2,142,267 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | 48,950,307 | |||
Preferred dividends accrued but not yet declared | (33,333 | ) | ||
Net Assets applicable to Common Stockholders (net asset value per share - $9.75) |
$ | 158,567,251 | ||
*Investments at identified cost (including $786,590 of collateral on loaned securities) | $ | 101,332,149 | ||
Market value of loaned securities | $ | 761,337 | ||
52 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST | YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 | |
Statement of Operations | ||
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||
Income: | ||||
Interest |
$ | 3,489,600 | ||
Dividends* |
946,172 | |||
Securities lending |
16,536 | |||
Total income | 4,452,308 | |||
Expenses: | ||||
Investment advisory fees |
1,786,912 | |||
Stockholder reports |
80,611 | |||
Custody and transfer agent fees |
74,751 | |||
Professional fees |
32,120 | |||
Directors fees |
20,596 | |||
Administrative and office facilities expenses |
13,856 | |||
Other expenses |
76,280 | |||
Total expenses | 2,085,126 | |||
Compensating balance credits | (1,385 | ) | ||
Net expenses | 2,083,741 | |||
Net investment income (loss) | 2,368,567 | |||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 20,546,074 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | 1,820,291 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | 22,366,365 | |||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS | 24,734,932 | |||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS | (1,500,000 | ) | ||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | ||||
RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS |
$ | 23,234,932 | ||
*Net of foreign withholding tax of $27,116. |
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 53 |
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST | ||
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | ||
Year ended | Year ended | ||||||||
12/31/06 | 12/31/05 | ||||||||
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | |||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 2,368,567 | $ | 743,582 | |||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 20,546,074 | 19,164,839 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | 1,820,291 | 1,922,287 | |||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from investment operations | 24,734,932 | 21,830,708 | |||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS: | |||||||||
Net investment income | (187,800 | ) | (80,100 | ) | |||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | (1,312,200 | ) | (1,419,900 | ) | |||||
Total distributions to Preferred Stockholders | (1,500,000 | ) | (1,500,000 | ) | |||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS |
23,234,932 | 20,330,708 | |||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | |||||||||
Net investment income | (2,950,803 | ) | (853,787 | ) | |||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | (20,617,913 | ) | (15,134,720 | ) | |||||
Total distributions to Common Stockholders | (23,568,716 | ) | (15,988,507 | ) | |||||
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS: | |||||||||
Reinvestment of distributions to Common Stockholders | 15,657,293 | 11,288,577 | |||||||
Net proceeds from rights offering | | 21,760,372 | |||||||
Total capital stock transactions | 15,657,293 | 33,048,949 | |||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | 15,323,509 | 37,391,150 | |||||||
NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | |||||||||
Beginning of year |
143,243,742 | 105,852,592 | |||||||
End of year (including undistributed net investment income (loss) of $(517,355) at 12/31/06 and $(55,839) at 12/31/05) |
$ | 158,567,251 | $ | 143,243,742 | |||||
54 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST | ||
Financial Highlights | ||
This table is presented to show selected data for a share of Common Stock outstanding throughout each period, and to assist stockholders in evaluating the Funds performance for the periods presented.
Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.00 | $6.27 | $7.28 | ||||||||||||||||
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
0.16 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.08 | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency |
1.50 | 1.44 | 2.63 | 3.57 | (0.74 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total investment operations |
1.66 | 1.50 | 2.65 | 3.65 | (0.75 | ) | |||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency |
(0.09 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.13 | ) | |||||||||||
Total distributions to Preferred Stockholders |
(0.10 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.16 | ) | |||||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON | |||||||||||||||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS RESULTING FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS |
1.56 | 1.38 | 2.50 | 3.49 | (0.91 | ) | |||||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.20 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency |
(1.37 | ) | (1.15 | ) | (1.72 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (0.07 | ) | |||||||||||
Total distributions to Common Stockholders |
(1.57 | ) | (1.21 | ) | (1.74 | ) | (0.62 | ) | (0.09 | ) | |||||||||||
CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of reinvestment of distributions by Common Stockholders |
(0.00 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||
Effect of rights offering and Preferred Stock offering |
| (0.13 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Total capital stock transactions |
(0.00 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD | $9.75 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.00 | $6.27 | ||||||||||||||||
MARKET VALUE, END OF PERIOD | $10.68 | $9.53 | $10.47 | $8.48 | $5.56 | ||||||||||||||||
TOTAL RETURN (a): | |||||||||||||||||||||
Market Value | 30.50 | % | 3.03 | % | 47.26 | % | 63.98 | % | (15.06 | )% | |||||||||||
Net Asset Value | 16.33 | % | 13.31 | % | 29.21 | % | 54.33 | % | (12.50 | )% | |||||||||||
RATIOS BASED ON AVERAGE NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO | |||||||||||||||||||||
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS: |
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Total expenses (b,c) | 1.36 | % | 1.48 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.88 | % | |||||||||||
Management fee expense |
1.16 | % | 1.21 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.13 | % | |||||||||||
Other operating expenses |
0.20 | % | 0.27 | % | 0.26 | % | 0.43 | % | 0.75 | % | |||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 1.54 | % | 0.63 | % | 0.24 | % | 1.07 | % | (0.16 | )% | |||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders, | |||||||||||||||||||||
End of Period (in thousands) |
$ | 158,567 | $ | 143,244 | $ | 105,853 | $ | 87,012 | $ | 57,956 | |||||||||||
Liquidation Value of Preferred Stock, | |||||||||||||||||||||
End of Period (in thousands) |
$ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 20,000 | |||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 30 | % | 42 | % | 52 | % | 49 | % | 61 | % | |||||||||||
PREFERRED STOCK: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total shares outstanding | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 800,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Asset coverage per share | $183.57 | $168.24 | $130.85 | $112.01 | $97.44 | ||||||||||||||||
Liquidation preference per share | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | ||||||||||||||||
Average market value per share (d): | |||||||||||||||||||||
6.00% Cumulative |
$24.98 | $25.38 | $24.83 | $25.45 | | ||||||||||||||||
7.45% Cumulative |
| | | $25.53 | $25.64 | ||||||||||||||||
(a) | The Market Value Total Return is calculated assuming a purchase of Common Stock on the opening of the first business day and a sale on the closing of the last business day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions, if any, are assumed for the purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Funds Distribution Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan. Net Asset Value Total Return is calculated on the same basis, except that the Funds net asset value is used on the purchase and sale dates instead of market value. | ||
(b) | Expense ratios based on total average net assets including liquidation value of Preferred Stock were 1.17%, 1.22%, 1.21%, 1.20% and 1.43% for the periods ended December 31, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. | ||
(c) | Expense ratios based on average net assets applicable to Common Stockholders before waiver of fees by the investment adviser would have been 1.73% and 2.06% for the periods ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. | ||
(d) | The average of month-end market values during the period that the Preferred Stock was outstanding. |
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 55 |
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST
Notes to Financial Statements |
Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies: Royce Focus Trust, Inc.
(the Fund) is a diversified closed-end investment company. The Fund commenced operations
on March 2, 1988 and Royce & Associates, LLC (Royce) assumed investment
management responsibility for the Fund on November 1, 1996.
The preparation of
financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported
amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates. Valuation of Investments: Securities
are valued as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (generally
4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on the valuation date. Securities that trade on an exchange,
and securities traded on Nasdaqs Electronic Bulletin Board, are valued at
their last reported sales price or Nasdaq official closing price taken from the
primary market in which each security trades or, if no sale is reported for such
day, at their bid price. Other over-the-counter securities for which market quotations
are readily available are valued at their highest bid price. Securities for which
market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value under
procedures established by the Funds Board of Directors. Bonds and other fixed
income securities may be valued by reference to other securities with comparable
ratings, interest rates and maturities, using established independent pricing services.
Investments in money market funds are valued at net asset value per share. Foreign Currency: The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results
of operations which result from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments
from the portion arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such
fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales and maturities of
short-term securities, sales of foreign currencies, expiration of currency forward
contracts, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates
on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest,
and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds books, and the U.S. dollar
equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange
gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including
investments in securities at fiscal year end, as a result of changes in the exchange
rates. Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded
on the ex-dividend date and any non-cash dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date at the fair market value of the securities received. Interest income is recorded
on an accrual basis. |
Premium and
discounts on debt securities are amortized using the effective yield to maturity
method. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are determined on
the basis of identified cost for book and tax purposes. Expenses: The Fund incurs direct and
indirect expenses. Expenses directly attributable
to the Fund are charged to the Funds operations, while expenses applicable
to more than one of the Royce Funds are allocated in an equitable manner. Allocated
personnel and occupancy costs related to The Royce Funds are included in administrative
and office facilities expenses. The Fund has adopted a deferred fee agreement that
allows the Funds Directors to defer the receipt of all or a portion of Directors Fees otherwise payable.
The deferred fees are invested in certain Royce Funds
until distributed in accordance with the agreement. Compensating Balance Credits: The Fund has an
arrangement with its custodian bank, whereby a
portion of the custodians fee is paid indirectly by credits earned on the
Funds cash on deposit with the bank. This deposit arrangement is an alternative
to purchasing overnight investments. Taxes: As a qualified regulated
investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund is
not subject to income taxes to the extent that it distributes substantially all
of its taxable income for its fiscal year. The Schedule of Investments includes
information regarding income taxes under the caption Income Tax Information. Distributions: The Fund currently has a policy of paying
quarterly distributions on the Funds Common Stock. Distributions are currently
being made at the annual rate of 5% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar
quarter-end NAVs of the Funds Common Stock, with the fourth quarter distribution
being the greater of 1.25% of the rolling average or the distribution required by
IRS regulations. Distributions to Preferred Stockholders are accrued daily and paid
quarterly and distributions to Common Stockholders are recorded on ex-dividend date.
The Fund is required to allocate long-term capital gain distributions and other
types of income proportionately to distributions made to holders of shares of Common
Stock and Preferred Stock. To the extent that distributions are not paid from long-term
capital gains, net investment income or net short-term capital gains, they will
represent a return of capital. Distributions are determined in accordance with income
tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating
to stockholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the capital
accounts. Undistributed net investment income may include temporary book and tax
basis differences, which will reverse in a subsequent period. Any taxable income
or gain remaining undistributed at fiscal year end is distributed in the following
year. |
56 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS |
DECEMBER 31, 2006
Repurchase
Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that
the Funds investment adviser has determined are creditworthy. The Fund restricts
repurchase agreements to maturities of no more than seven days. Securities pledged
as collateral for repurchase agreements, which are held until maturity of the repurchase
agreements, are marked-to-market daily and maintained at a value at least equal
to the principal amount of the repurchase agreement (including accrued interest).
Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency
of the counter-party, including possible delays or restrictions upon the ability
of the Fund to dispose of the underlying securities. Securities Lending: The Fund loans securities to qualified institutional investors for the purpose
of realizing additional income. Collateral on all securities loaned for the Fund
is accepted in cash and cash equivalents and invested temporarily by the custodian.
The collateral is equal to at least 100% of the current market value of the loaned
securities. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close
of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the
Fund on the next business day. New Accounting Pronouncements: On July 13, 2006, the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released
FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
(FIN 48). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should
be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. FIN
48 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the
course of preparing the Funds tax returns to determine whether the tax positions
are more-likely-than-not of being sustained by the applicable tax authority.
Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded
as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Adoption of FIN 48 is required
to be implemented no later than the Funds June 29, 2007 NAV calculation and
is to be applied to all open tax years as of the effective date. At this time, management
is evaluating the implications of FIN 48 and its impact in the financial statements
has not yet been determined.
On September 15, 2006, the FASB released Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurement (FAS 157) which provides
enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure
assets and liabilities. The standard requires companies to provide expanded information
about the assets and liabilities measured at fair value and the potential effect
of these fair valuations on an entitys financial performance. The standard
does not expand the use of fair value in any |
new circumstances,
but provides clarification on acceptable fair valuation methods and applications.
Adoption of FAS 157 is required for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
The standard is not expected to materially impact the Funds financial statements. Capital Stock: The Fund issued 1,587,885 and 1,191,399 shares of
Common Stock as reinvestment of distributions by Common Stockholders for the years
ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
On June 10, 2005, the Fund completed
a rights offering of Common Stock to its stockholders at the rate of one common
share for each 5 rights held by stockholders of record on May 6, 2005. The rights
offering was fully subscribed, resulting in the issuance of 2,627,397 common shares
at a price of $8.34, and proceeds of $21,912,491 to the Fund prior to the deduction
of expenses of $152,119. The net asset value per share of the Funds Common
Stock was reduced by approximately $0.13 per share as a result of the issuance.
At December 31, 2006,
1,000,000 shares of 6.00% Cumulative Preferred Stock were outstanding.
Commencing October 17, 2008 and thereafter, the Fund, at its option, may redeem
the Cumulative Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at the redemption price. The
Cumulative Preferred Stock is classified outside of permanent equity (net assets
applicable to Common Stockholders) in the accompanying financial statements in accordance
with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Topic D-98, Classification and Measurement
of Redeemable Securities, that requires preferred securities that are redeemable
for cash or other assets to be classified outside of permanent equity to the extent
that the redemption is at a fixed or determinable price and at the option of the
holder or upon the occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control
of the issuer.
The Fund is required to meet certain asset coverage tests with
respect to the Cumulative Preferred Stock as required by the 1940 Act. In addition,
pursuant to the Rating Agency Guidelines established by Moodys, the Fund is
required to maintain a certain discounted asset coverage. If the Fund fails to meet
these requirements and does not correct such failure, the Fund may be required to
redeem, in part or in full, the Cumulative Preferred Stock at a redemption price
of $25.00 per share, plus an amount equal to the accumulated and unpaid dividends,
whether or not declared on such shares, in order to meet these requirements. Additionally,
failure to meet the foregoing asset coverage requirements could restrict the Funds ability to pay dividends to Common Stockholders and could lead to sales of
portfolio securities at inopportune times. The Fund has met these requirements since
issuing the Cumulative Preferred Stock. |
2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 57 |
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST | DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
Distributions paid from: | 2006 | 2005 | |||||
Ordinary income | $ | 4,915,975 | $ | 1,682,395 | |||
Long-term capital gain | 20,152,741 | 15,806,112 | |||||
$ | 25,068,716 | $ | 17,488,507 | ||||
As of December 31, 2006, the tax basis components of distributable earnings included in stockholders equity were as follows:
Undistributed net investment income | $ | 2,400,890 | |||||
Undistributed long-term capital gain | 2,432,323 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 45,802,101 | ||||||
Post October currency loss* | (60,095 | ) | |||||
Accrued preferred distributions | (33,333 | ) | |||||
$ | 50,541,886 | ||||||
Undistributed | Accumulated | |||||||
Net Investment | Net Realized | Paid-in | ||||||
Income | Gain (Loss) | Capital | ||||||
$308,520 | $(308,520) | $ | ||||||
58 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS |
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 59 |
NOTES TO PERFORMANCE AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
The thoughts expressed in this Review and Report concerning recent market movements and future prospects for small company stocks are solely the opinion of Royce at December 31, 2006, and, of course, historical market trends are not necessarily indicative of future market movements. Statements regarding the future prospects for particular securities held in the Funds portfolios and Royces investment intentions with respect to those securities reflect Royces opinions as of December 31, 2006 and are subject to change at any time without notice. There can be no assurance that securities mentioned in this Review and Report will be included in any Royce-managed portfolio in the future. The Funds invest primarily in securities of mid-, small- and micro-cap companies, that may involve considerably more risk than investments of larger-cap companies. All publicly released material information is always disclosed by the Funds on the website at www.roycefunds.com. |
Standard
deviation is a statistical measure within which a funds total returns have
varied over time. The greater the standard deviation, the greater a funds
volatility.
|
The Russell 2000, Russell 2000 Value, Russell 2000 Growth, Nasdaq
Composite, S&P 500 and S&P 600 are unmanaged indices of domestic common
stocks. Returns for the market indices used in this Review and Report were
based on information supplied to Royce by Frank Russell and Morningstar. Royce has
not independently verified the above described information. The Royce Funds is a
service mark of The Royce Funds. |
Forward-Looking
Statements |
This material
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), that involve risks and uncertainties,
including, among others, statements as to: |
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the Funds future operating results |
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the prospects
of the Funds portfolio companies |
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the impact
of investments that the Funds have made or may make |
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the dependence
of the Funds future success on the general economy and its impact on the companies
and industries in which the Funds invest, and |
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the ability
of the Funds portfolio companies to achieve their objectives. |
This Review and Report uses words such as anticipates, believes, expects, future, intends, and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements for any reason. |
The Royce
Funds have based the forward-looking statements included in this Review and Report
on information available to us on the date of the report, and we assume no obligation
to update any such forward-looking statements. Although The Royce Funds undertake
no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional
disclosures that we may make through future stockholder communications or reports. |
Authorized Share Transactions |
Royce Value Trust,
Royce Micro-Cap Trust and Royce Focus Trust may each repurchase
up to 300,000 shares of its respective common stock and up to 10% of the issued
and outstanding shares of its respective preferred stock during the year ending
December 31, 2007. Any such repurchases would take place at then prevailing prices
in the open market or in other transactions. Common stock repurchases would be effected
at a price per share that is less than the shares then current net asset value,
and preferred stock repurchases would be effected at a price per share that is less
than the shares liquidation value. |
Royce Value Trust, Royce Micro-Cap Trust and Royce Focus Trust are also authorized to offer their common stockholders an opportunity to subscribe for additional shares of their common stock through rights offerings at a price per share that may be less than the shares then current net asset value. The timing and terms of any such offerings are within each Boards discretion. |
Proxy Voting |
A copy of the policies
and procedures that The Royce Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating
to portfolio securities and information regarding how each of The Royce Funds voted
proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period
ended June 30 is available, without charge, on the Royce Funds website at
www.roycefunds.com, by calling 1-800-221-4268 (toll-free) and on the website of
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), at www.sec.gov. |
60 | 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDER |
Form N-Q Filing
The Funds file
their complete schedules of investments with the SEC for the first and third quarters
of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds Forms N-Q are available on The
Royce Funds website at www.roycefunds.com and on the SECs website at
www.sec.gov. The Funds Forms N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the SECs Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. To find out more about this public
service, call the SEC at 1-800-732-0330. The Funds complete schedules of investments
are updated quarterly, and are available at www.roycefunds.com. |
Royce Value Trust, Inc.
At the 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on September
28, 2006, the Funds stockholders elected four Directors, consisting of: |
Votes For | Votes Abstained | ||||||||
** | William L. Koke | 7,308,761 | 87,551 | ||||||
** | David L. Meister | 7,313,591 | 82,721 | ||||||
* | G. Peter OBrien | 57,435,488 | 486,956 | ||||||
* | Charles M. Royce | 57,490,317 | 432,127 | ||||||
* | Common Stock and Preferred Stock voting together as a single class |
** | Preferred Stock voting as a separate class |
Votes For | Votes Abstained | ||||||||
** | William L. Koke | 1,909,294 | 19,308 | ||||||
** | David L. Meister | 1,908,294 | 20,308 | ||||||
* | G. Peter OBrien | 22,879,163 | 136,191 | ||||||
* | Charles M. Royce | 22,891,392 | 123,962 | ||||||
* | Common Stock and Preferred Stock voting together as a single class |
** | Preferred Stock voting as a separate class |
Royce Focus Trust, Inc. |
At the 2006
Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on September 28, 2006, the Funds stockholders
elected four Directors, consisting of: |
Votes For | Votes Abstained | ||||||||
** | Stephen L. Isaacs | 911,276 | 1,680 | ||||||
** | David L. Meister | 911,276 | 1,680 | ||||||
* | G. Peter OBrien | 14,485,743 | 155,571 | ||||||
* | Charles M. Royce | 14,508,798 | 132,516 | ||||||
* | Common Stock and Preferred Stock voting together as a single class |
** | Preferred Stock voting as a separate class |
2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS | 61 |
The
RoyceFunds
Wealth Of Experience
With approximately $28.2 billion
in open- and closed-end fund assets under management, Royce & Associates is committed to the same
small-company investing principles that have served us well for more than 30 years. Charles M. Royce,
our Chief Investment Officer, enjoys one of the longest tenures of any active mutual fund manager.
Royces investment staff includes six other Portfolio Managers, as well as eight assistant portfolio
managers and analysts, and six traders.
Multiple Funds, Common Focus
Our goal is to offer both
individual and institutional investors the best available small-cap value portfolios. Unlike a lot
of mutual fund groups with broad product offerings, we have chosen to concentrate on small-company
value investing by providing investors with a range of funds that take full advantage of this large
and diverse sector.
Consistent Discipline
Our approach emphasizes
paying close attention to risk and maintaining the same discipline, regardless of market movements
and trends. The price we pay for a security must be significantly below our appraisal of its current
worth. This requires a thorough analysis of the financial and business dynamics of an enterprise, as
though we were purchasing the entire company.
Co-Ownership Of Funds
It is important that our
employees and shareholders share a common financial goal; our officers, employees and their
families currently have approximately $113 million invested in The Royce Funds.
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CE-REP-1206 |
Item 2: Code(s) of Ethics As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Registrant had adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, applicable to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of this code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR. No substantive amendments were approved or waivers were granted to this code of ethics during the period covered by this report.
Item 3: Audit Committee Financial Expert
(a)(1) | The Board of Directors of the Registrant has determined that it has an audit committee financial expert. | |
(a)(2) | Arthur S. Mehlman was designated by the Board of Directors as the Registrants Audit Committee Financial Expert, effective April 15, 2004. Mr. Mehlman is independent as defined under Item 3 of Form N-CSR. |
Item 4: Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a) | Audit Fees: | |
Year ended December 31, 2006 $23,600 | ||
Year ended December 31, 2005 $22,600 | ||
(b) | Audit-Related Fees: | |
Year ended December 31, 2006 $1,500 Preparation of reports to rating agency for Preferred Stock | ||
Year ended December 31, 2005 $1,500 Preparation of reports to rating agency for Preferred Stock | ||
(c) | Tax Fees: | |
Year ended December 31, 2006 $5,000 Preparation of tax returns | ||
Year ended December 31, 2005 $2,500 Preparation of tax returns | ||
(d) | All Other Fees: | |
Year ended December 31, 2006 $0 | ||
Year ended December 31, 2005 $3,000 N-2 for rights offering. |
(e)(1) Annual Pre-Approval: On an annual basis, the Registrants independent auditor submits to the Audit Committee a schedule of proposed audit, audit-related, tax and other non-audit services to be rendered to the Registrant and/or investment adviser(s) for the following year that require pre-approval by the Audit Committee. This schedule provides a description of each type of service that is expected to require pre-approval and the maximum fees that can be paid for each such service without further Audit Committee approval. The Audit Committee then reviews and determines whether to approve the types of scheduled services and the projected fees for them. Any subsequent revision to already pre-approved services or fees (including fee increases) are presented for consideration at the next regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting, as needed.
If subsequent to the annual pre-approval of services and fees by the Audit Committee, the Registrant or one of its affiliates determines that it would like to engage the Registrants independent auditor to perform a service not already pre-approved, the request is to be submitted to the Registrants Chief Financial Officer, and if he or she determines that the service fits within the independence guidelines (e.g., it is not a prohibited service), he or she will then arrange for a discussion of the proposed service and fee to be included on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting so that pre-approval can be considered.
Interim Pre-Approval: If, in the judgment of the Registrants Chief Financial Officer, a proposed engagement needs to commence before the next regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting, he or she shall submit a written summary of the proposed engagement to all members of the Audit Committee, outlining the services, the estimated maximum cost, the category of the services (e.g., audit, audit-related, tax or other) and the rationale for engaging the Registrants independent auditor to perform the services. To the extent the proposed engagement involves audit, audit-related or tax services, any individual member of the Audit Committee who is an independent Board member is authorized to pre-approve the engagement. To the extent the proposed engagement involves non-audit services other than audit-related or tax, the Chairman of the Audit Committee is authorized to pre-approve the engagement. The Registrants Chief Financial Officer will arrange for this interim review and coordinate with the appropriate member(s) of the Committee. The independent auditor may not commence the engagement under consideration until the Registrants Chief Financial Officer has informed the auditor in writing that pre-approval has been obtained from the Audit Committee or an individual member who is an independent Board member. The member of the Audit Committee who pre-approves any engagements in between regularly scheduled Audit Committee meetings is to report, for informational purposes only, any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
(e)(2) | Not Applicable | |
(f) | Not Applicable | |
(g) | Year ended December 31, 2006 $0 | |
Year ended December 31, 2005 $7,000 | ||
(h) | No such services were rendered during 2006 or 2005. |
Item 5: The Registrant has a separately designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Donald R. Dwight, Richard M. Galkin, Stephen L. Isaacs, William L. Koke, Arthur S. Mehlman, David L. Meister and G. Peter OBrien are members of the Registrants audit committee.
Item 6: Not Applicable.
Item 7:
June 5, 2003 | ||
As amended on April 14, 2005 and | ||
February 28, 2006 | ||
Royce & Associates Proxy Voting Guidelines and Procedures
These procedures apply to Royce & Associates, LLC (Royce) and all funds and other client accounts for which it is responsible for voting proxies, including all open and closed-end registered investment companies (The Royce Funds), limited partnerships, limited liability companies, separate accounts, other accounts for which it acts as investment adviser and any accounts for which it acts as sub-adviser that have directly or indirectly delegated proxy voting authority to Royce. The Boards of Trustees/Directors of The Royce Funds (the Boards have delegated all proxy voting decisions to Royce, and in the case of Royce Technology Value Fund, to JHC Capital Management subject to these policies and procedures.
Receipt of Proxy Material. Under the continuous oversight of the Head of Administration or his designee is responsible for monitoring receipt of all proxies and ensuring that proxies are received for all securities for which Royce has proxy voting responsibility. All proxy materials are logged in upon receipt by Royces Librarian
Voting of Proxies. Once proxy material has been logged in by Royces Librarian, it is then promptly reviewed by the designated Administrative Assistant to evaluate the issues presented. Regularly recurring matters are usually voted as recommended by the issuers board of directors or management. The Head of Administration or his designee, in consultation with the Chief Investment Officer, develops and updates a list of matters Royce treats as regularly recurring and is responsible for ensuring that the designated Administrative Assistant has an up-to-date list of these matters at all times, including instructions from Royces Chief Investment Officer on how to vote on those matters on behalf of Royce clients. Examples of regularly recurring matters include non-contested elections of directors and non-contested approval of independent auditors. Non-regularly recurring matters are brought to the attention of the portfolio manager(s) for the account(s) involved by the designated Administrative Assistant, and, after giving some consideration to advisories from Proxy Master (a service provided by Institutional Shareholder Services), the portfolio manager directs that such matters be voted in a way that he or she believes should better protect or enhance the value of the investment. If the portfolio manager determines that information concerning any proxy requires analysis, is missing or incomplete, he or she then gives the proxy to an analyst or another portfolio manager for review and analysis.
a. | From time
to time, it is possible that one Royce portfolio manager will decide (i) to vote
shares held in client accounts he or she manages differently from the vote of another
Royce portfolio manager whose client accounts hold the same security or (ii) to
abstain from voting on behalf of client accounts he or she manages when another
Royce portfolio manager is casting votes on behalf of other Royce client accounts. |
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The designated
Administrative Assistant reviews all proxy votes collected from Royces portfolio
managers prior to such votes being cast. If any difference exists among the voting
instructions given by Royces portfolio managers, as described above, the designated
Administrative Assistant then presents these proposed votes to the Head of Administration
or his designee and the Chief Investment Officer. The Chief Investment Officer,
after consulting with the relevant portfolio managers, either reconciles the votes
or authorizes the casting of differing votes by different portfolio managers. The
Head of Administration or his designee maintains a log of all votes for which different
portfolio managers have cast differing votes, that describes the rationale for allowing
such differing votes and contains the initials of both the Chief Investment Officer
and Head of Administration or his designee allowing such differing votes. The Head
of Administration or his designee performs a weekly review of all votes cast by
Royce to confirm that any conflicting votes were properly handled in accordance
with the above-described procedures. |
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b. | There are
many circumstances that might cause Royce to vote against an issuers board
of directors or management proposal. These would include, among others, excessive
compensation, unusual management stock options, preferential voting and poison pills.
The portfolio managers decide these issues on a case-by-case basis as described
above. |
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c. | A portfolio
manager may, on occasion, determine to abstain from voting a proxy or a specific
proxy item when he or she concludes that the potential benefit of voting is outweighed
by the cost, when it is not in the client accounts best interest to vote. |
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d. | When a client
has authorized Royce to vote proxies on its behalf, Royce will generally not accept
instructions from the clients regarding how to vote proxies. |
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e. | If a security
is on loan under The Royce Funds Securities Lending Program with State Street
Bank and Trust Company (Loaned Securities), the Head of Administration or his
designee will recall the Loaned Securities and request that they be delivered within
the customary settlement period after the notice, to permit the exercise of their
voting rights if the number of shares of the security on loan would have a material
effect on The Royce Funds voting power at the up-coming stockholder meeting.
A material effect is defined as any case where the Loaned Securities are 1% or more
of a class of a companys outstanding equity securities. Monthly, the Head
of Administration or his designee will review the summary of this activity by State
Street. A quarterly report detailing any exceptions that occur in recalling Loaned
Securities will be given to the Boards. |
Custodian banks are authorized to release all shares held for Royce client account portfolios to Automated Data Processing Corporation (ADP) for voting, utilizing ADPs Proxy Edge software system. Substantially all portfolio companies utilize ADP to collect their proxy votes. However, for the limited number of portfolio companies that do not utilize ADP, Royce attempts to register at least a portion of its clients holdings as a physical shareholder in order to ensure its receipt of a physical proxy.
Under the continuous oversight of the Head of Administration or his designee, the designated Administrative Assistant is responsible for voting all proxies in a timely manner. Votes are returned to ADP using Proxy Edge as ballots are received, generally two weeks before the scheduled meeting date. The issuer can thus see that the shares were voted, but the actual vote cast is not released to the company until 4pm on the day before the meeting. If proxies must be mailed, they go out at least ten business days before the meeting date.
Conflicts of Interest. The designated Administrative Assistant reviews reports generated by Royces portfolio management system (Quest PMS) that set forth by record date, any security held in a Royce client account which is issued by a (i) public company that is, or a known affiliate of which is, a separate account client of Royce (including sub-advisory relationships), (ii) public company, or a known affiliate of a public company, that has invested in a privately-offered pooled vehicle managed by Royce or (iii) public company, or a known affiliate of a public company, by which the spouse of a Royce employee or an immediate family member of a Royce employee living in the household of such employee is employed, for the purpose of identifying any potential proxy votes that could present a conflict of interest for Royce. The Head of Administration or his designee develops and updates the list of such public companies or their known affiliates which is used by Quest PMS to generate these daily reports. This list also contains information regarding the source of any potential conflict relating to such companies. Potential conflicts identified on the conflicts reports are brought to the attention of the Head of Administration or his designee by the designated Administrative Assistant, who then reviews them to determine if business or personal relationships exist between Royce, its officers, managers or employees and the company that could present a material conflict of interest. Any such identified material conflicts are voted by Royce in accordance with the recommendation given by an independent third party research firm (Institutional Shareholder Services). The Head of Administration or his designee maintains a log of all such conflicts identified, the analysis of the conflict and the vote ultimately cast. Each entry in this log is signed by the Chief Investment Officer before the relevant votes are cast.
Recordkeeping. A record of the issues and how they are voted is stored in the Proxy Edge system. Copies of all physically executed proxy cards, all proxy statements and any other documents created or reviewed that are material to making a decision on how to vote proxies are retained in the Company File maintained by Royces Librarian.
Item 8: (a)(1) Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies (information as of March 5, 2007)
Name | Title |
Length of Service | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years |
W. Whitney George | Managing Director
and Vice President of Royce & Associates, LLC (Royce) |
Since 1991 | Managing Director and Vice President of Royce; and Vice President of the Registrant, Royce Value Trust, Inc., Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc., Royce Focus Trust, Inc., The Royce Fund and Royce Capital Fund (collectively, The Royce Funds). |
(a)(2) Other Accounts Managed by Portfolio Manager and Potential Conflicts of Interest (information as of December 31, 2006)
Other Accounts
Type of Account | Number of Accounts Managed |
Total Assets Managed |
Number of
Accounts Managed for which Advisory Fee is Performance-Based |
Value of Managed Accounts for which Advisory Fee is Performance Based |
Registered investment companies | 8 | $12,889,426,271 | 1 | $1,599,360 |
Private pooled investment vehicles | 1 | $96,484,979 | 1 | $96,484,979 |
Other accounts* | 1 | $15,667,056 | - | - |
*Other accounts include all other accounts managed by the Portfolio Manager in either a professional or personal capacity except for personal accounts subject to pre-approval and reporting requirements under the Registrants Rule 17j-1 Code of Ethics.
Conflicts of Interest
The fact
that the Portfolio Manager has day-to-day management responsibility for more than
one client account may create actual, potential or only apparent conflicts of interest.
For example, the Portfolio Manager may have an opportunity to purchase securities
of limited availability. In this circumstance, the Portfolio Manager is expected
to review each accounts investment guidelines, restrictions, tax considerations,
cash balances, liquidity needs and other factors to determine the suitability of
the investment for each account and to ensure that his managed accounts are treated
equitably. The Portfolio Manager may also decide to purchase or sell the same security
for multiple managed accounts at approximately the same time. To address any conflicts
that this situation may create, the Portfolio Manager will generally combine managed
account orders (i.e., enter a bunched order) in an effort to obtain best execution
or a more favorable commission rate. In addition, if orders to buy or sell a security
for multiple accounts managed by the same Portfolio Manager on the same day are
executed at different prices or commission rates, the transactions will generally
be allocated by Royce to each of such managed accounts at the weighted average execution
price and commission. In circumstances where a bunched order is not completely filled,
each account will normally receive a pro-rated portion of the securities based upon
the accounts level of participation in the order. Royce may under certain
circumstances allocate securities in a manner other than pro-rata if it determines
that the allocation is fair and equitable under the circumstances and does not discriminate
against any account.
As described below, there is a revenue-based component of the Portfolio Managers Performance Bonus and the Portfolio Manager also receives a Firm Bonus based on revenues (adjusted for certain imputed expenses) generated by Royce. In addition, the Portfolio Manager receives a bonus based on Royces retained pre-tax profits from operations. As a result, the Portfolio Manager may receive a greater relative benefit from activities that increase the value to Royce of The Royce Funds and/or other Royce client accounts, including, but not limited to, increases in sales of the Registrants shares and assets under management.
Also, as described above, the Portfolio Manager generally manages more than one client account, including, among others, registered investment company accounts, separate accounts and private pooled accounts managed on behalf of institutions (e.g., pension funds, endowments and foundations) and for high-net-worth individuals. The appearance of a conflict of interest may arise where Royce has an incentive, such as a performance-based management fee (or any other variation in the level of fees payable by The Royce Funds or other Royce client accounts to Royce), which relates to the management of one or more of The Royce Funds or accounts with respect to which the Portfolio Manager has day-to-day management responsibilities. One registered investment company account managed by the Portfolio Manager, Royce Global Select Fund, pays Royce a performance-based fee.
Finally, conflicts of interest may arise when the Portfolio Manager personally buys, holds or sells securities held or to be purchased or sold for the Registrant or other Royce client account or personally buys, holds or sells the shares of one or more of The Royce Funds. To address this, Royce has adopted a written Code of Ethics designed to prevent and detect personal trading activities that may interfere or conflict with client interests (including Registrant shareholders interests). Royce generally does not permit its Portfolio Managers to purchase small- or micro-cap securities in their personal investment portfolios.
Royce and The Royce Funds have adopted certain compliance procedures which are designed to address the above-described types of conflicts. However, there is no guarantee that such procedures will detect each and every situation in which a conflict arises.
(a)(3) Description of Portfolio Manager Compensation Structure (information as of December 31, 2006)
Royce seeks to maintain a compensation program that is competitively positioned to attract and retain high-caliber investment professionals. The Portfolio Manager receives from Royce a base salary, a Performance Bonus and a benefits package. The Portfolio Managers compensation is reviewed and may be modified from time to time as appropriate to reflect changes in the market, as well as to adjust the factors used to determine bonuses. The Portfolio Managers compensation consists of the following elements:
- | BASE SALARY.
The Portfolio Manager is paid a base salary. In setting the base salary, Royce seeks
to be competitive in light of the Portfolio Managers experience and responsibilities. |
- | PERFORMANCE
BONUS. The Portfolio Manager receives a quarterly Performance Bonus that is asset-based,
or revenue-based and therefore in part based on the value of the accounts
net assets, determined with reference to each of the registered investment company
and other client accounts managed by him. Except as described below, the revenue-based
Performance Bonus applicable to the registered investment company accounts managed
by the Portfolio Manager is subject to upward or downward adjustment or elimination
based on a combination of 3-year and 5-year risk-adjusted pre-tax returns of such
accounts relative to all small-cap objective funds with three years of history tracked
by Morningstar (as of December 31, 2006 there were 373 such Funds tracked by Morningstar)
and the 5-year absolute returns of such accounts relative to 5-year U.S. Treasury
Notes. The Performance Bonus applicable to non-registered investment company accounts
managed by the Portfolio Manager and to Royce Global Select Fund is not subject
to a performance-related adjustment. |
Payment of the Performance Bonus may be deferred as described below, and any amounts deferred are forfeitable, if the Portfolio Manager is terminated by Royce with or without cause or resigns. The amount of the deferred Performance Bonus will appreciate or depreciate during the deferral period, based on the total return performance of one or more Royce-managed registered investment company accounts selected by the Portfolio Manager at the beginning of the deferral period. The amount deferred will depend on the Portfolio Managers total direct, indirect beneficial and deferred unvested bonus investments in the Royce registered investment company account for which he or she is receiving portfolio management compensation.
- | FIRM BONUS. The Portfolio Manager receives a quarterly bonus based on Royces net revenues. |
- | BENEFIT PACKAGE.
The Portfolio Manager also receives benefits standard for all Royce employees, including
health care and other insurance benefits, and participation in Royces 401(k)
Plan and Money Purchase Pension Plan. From time to time, on a purely discretionary
basis, the Portfolio Manager may also receive options to acquire stock in Royces parent company, Legg Mason, Inc. Those options typically represent a relatively
small portion of a Portfolio Managers overall compensation. |
The Portfolio Manager, in addition to the above-described compensation, also receives a bonus based on Royces retained pre-tax operating profit. This bonus, along with the Performance Bonus and Firm Bonus, generally represents the most significant element of the Portfolio Managers compensation. The Portfolio Manager also receives bonuses from Royce relating to the sale of Royce to Legg Mason, Inc. on October 1, 2001. Such bonuses are payable pursuant to an Employment Agreement entered into by the Portfolio Manager and Royce in connection with the sale.
(a)(4) Dollar Range of Equity Securities in Registrant Beneficially Owned by Portfolio Manager (information as of December 31, 2006)
The following table shows the dollar range of the Registrants shares owned beneficially and of record by the Portfolio Manager, including investments by his immediately family members sharing the same household and amounts invested through retirement and deferred compensation plans.
Dollar Range of Registrants Shares
Beneficially Owned
Over $1,000,000
Item 9: Not Applicable.
Item 10: Not Applicable.
Item 11: Controls and Procedures.
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Principal Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the Registrants Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective based on their evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(b) Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There were no significant changes in Registrants internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that could significantly affect this control subsequent to the date of the evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report.
Item 12: Exhibits attached hereto.
(a)(1) The Registrants code of ethics pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR.
(a)(2) Separate certifications by the Registrants Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
(a)(3) Not Applicable
(b) Separate certifications by the Registrants Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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.
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST, INC.
BY: | /s/Charles M. Royce | |
Charles M. Royce | ||
President |
Date: March 5, 2007
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.
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST, INC.
BY: | /s/Charles M. Royce | |
Charles M. Royce | ||
President |
Date: March 5, 2007
ROYCE FOCUS TRUST, INC.
BY: | /s/John D. Diederich | |
John D. Diederich | ||
Chief Financial Officer |
Date: March 5, 2007