Lysander-Canso Short Term and Floating Rate Fund

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1 Financial statements of (Formerly Lysander Short Term and Floating Rate Fund) December 31, 2015

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3 Deloitte LLP Bay Adelaide East 22 Adelaide Street West Suite 200 Toronto ON M5H 0A9 Canada Tel: Fax: Independent Auditor s Report To the Unitholders of (formerly Lysander Short Term and Floating Rate Fund) We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Lysander-Canso Short Term and Floating Rate Fund, which comprise the statements of financial position as at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and the statements of comprehensive income, statements of changes in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units and statements of cash flows for the years then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

4 Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of as at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Chartered Professional Accountants Licensed Public Accountants March 29, 2016 Page 2

5 Table of Contents Page Statements of Financial Position...1 Statements of Comprehensive Income...2 Statements of Changes in Net Assets Attributable to Holders of Redeemable Units Statements of Cash Flows...5 Schedule of Investment Portfolio Notes to the Financial Statements

6 Statements of Financial Position As at December 31, 2015 and Dec Dec-14 $ $ Assets Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss* 128,442,624 51,414,536 Cash and cash equivalents 417, ,179 Accrued interest 574, ,824 Subscriptions receivable 328, ,749 Total assets 129,763,070 52,237,288 Liabilities Payable from forward exchange contracts 72,468 - Redemption payable 622, ,148 Due to investment dealers 183,392 - Accrued expenses 99,367 37,589 Total liabilities 977, ,737 Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units 128,785,354 52,077,551 Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units by series Series A 36,183,219 13,265,631 Series F 92,602,135 38,811,920 Total net assets 128,785,354 52,077,551 Number of redeemable units outstanding Series A 3,614,829 1,323,238 Series F 9,200,388 3,851,628 Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units per unit Series A Series F *Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss at cost 129,114,573 51,453,483 Signed on behalf of Lysander Funds Limited, as Manager and Trustee Director Director The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements. 1

7 Statements of Comprehensive Income For the years ended December 31, 2015 and Dec Dec-14 $ $ Income Interest for distribution purposes 2,702,669 1,107,344 Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments Net realized gain (loss) on investments sold 306,005 (37,181) Net realized (loss) on foreign currency (417,708) (11,630) Change in appreciation (depreciation) unrealized on foreign currency 99 (99) Change in (depreciation) unrealized on forward contracts (72,468) - Change in (depreciation) unrealized on investments (633,002) (53,930) Total operating income 1,885,595 1,004,504 Expenses Management fees 739, ,374 Fund administration fees 64,911 22,450 Filing fees 22,247 16,700 Audit fees 9,611 3,694 Custodial fees 8,873 5,839 Legal fees 5, Withholding tax 3,412 2,416 Independent review committee fees 1, Unitholder reporting expense 1,051 - Bank charges Miscellaneous expense Total operating expenses 856, ,820 Increase in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units 1,028, ,684 Increase in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units per series Series A 189, ,944 Series F 839, ,740 1,028, ,684 Increase in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units per unit Series A Series F The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements. 2

8 Statements of Changes in Net Assets Attributable to Holders of Redeemable Units For the years ended December 31, 2015 and Dec Dec-14 $ $ Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units, beginning of year 52,077,551 7,437,751 Increase in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units 1,028, ,684 Distributions to unitholders of redeemable units From net investment income (1,720,297) (855,609) From management fee rebate income (18,711) (396) From net capital gains (177,024) - (1,916,032) (856,005) Redeemable unit transactions: Proceeds from redeemable units issued Series A 32,824,231 13,906,460 Series F 74,332,145 37,844, ,156,376 51,750,855 Cost of units redeemed Series A (10,024,642) (2,237,855) Series F (21,050,125) (5,336,596) (31,074,767) (7,574,451) Reinvested distributions Series A 393, ,708 Series F 1,120, ,009 1,513, ,717 Increase in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units for the year 76,707,803 44,639,800 Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units, end of year 128,785,354 52,077,551 Series A Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units, beginning of year 13,265,631 1,504,783 Increase in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units 189, ,944 Distributions to unitholders of redeemable units From net investment income (404,403) (200,409) From management fee rebate income (8,946) - From net capital gains (50,802) - (464,151) (200,409) Redeemable unit transactions: Proceeds from redeemable units issued 32,824,231 13,906,460 Cost of units redeemed (10,024,642) (2,237,855) Reinvested distributions 393, ,708 23,192,644 11,832,313 Increase in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units for the year 22,917,588 11,760,848 Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units, end of year 36,183,219 13,265,631 The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements. 3

9 Statements of Changes in Net Assets Attributable to Holders of Redeemable Units For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (Cont d) 31-Dec Dec-14 Series F $ $ Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units, beginning of year 38,811,920 5,932,968 Increase in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units 839, ,740 Distributions to unitholders of redeemable units From net investment income (1,315,894) (655,200) From management fee rebate income (9,765) (396) From net capital gains (126,222) - (1,451,881) (655,596) Redeemable unit transactions: Proceeds from redeemable units issued 74,332,145 37,844,395 Cost of units redeemed (21,050,125) (5,336,596) Reinvested distributions 1,120, ,009 54,402,307 32,938,808 Increase in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units for the year 53,790,215 32,878,952 Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units, end of year 92,602,135 38,811,920 The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements. 4

10 Statements of Cash Flows For the years ended December 31, 2015 and Dec Dec-14 $ $ Cash flows used in operating activities Increase in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units 1,028, ,684 Adjustments for: Foreign exchange loss on cash and cash equivalents 99 - Net realized (gain) loss on sales of investments (306,005) 37,181 Net realized (gain) loss on foreign currency - - Change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments 633,002 53,930 Change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on foreign currency (99) - Purchases of investments (115,538,426) (57,624,698) Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 38,183,341 13,451,680 Redemption payable 500, ,148 Due to investment dealers 183,392 (61,095) Payable from forward exchange contracts 72,468 0 Accrued expenses 61,778 31,856 Reimbursements receivable - 13,412 Subscriptions receivables (76,432) (225,749) Accrued interest and dividends (304,499) (229,555) Net cash from operating activities (75,562,156) (43,706,206) Cash flows from financing activities Distributions paid to holders of redeemable units, net of reinvested distributions (402,690) (261,288) Proceeds from issuances of redeemable units 107,156,376 51,750,855 Amounts paid on redemption of redeemable units (31,074,767) (7,574,451) Net cash from financing activities 75,678,919 43,915,116 Increase in cash and cash equivalents during the year 116, ,910 Balance of cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year 301,179 92,269 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year 417, ,179 The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements. 5

11 Schedule of Investment Portfolio As at December 31, 2015 Average Cost Fair Value Par Value/Number of Shares $ $ Canadian Bonds (56.83%) 3,004,000 Bank of Montreal FRN Apr 10, 2017 (3M CDOR + 27) 3,008,626 2,998,628 3,524,000 Blackberry Ltd. 6% Nov 13, ,742,208 5,950,203 1,255,000 BMO FRN Jun 12, 2017 (M CDOR + 45) 1,255,000 1,255,309 4,670,000 Bombardier Inc % Jan 15, 2023 (USD) 144A 5,165,969 4,491, ,000 Central 1 Credit Union FRN May 01, 2017 (3M CDOR +45) 416, ,859 8,494,000 Central 1 Credit Union FRN Nov 24, 2016 (3M CDOR +40) 8,500,640 8,503,140 1,246,000 CIBC FRN Jul 14, 2016 (Q CDOR + 24) 1,246,811 1,246,403 1,710,000 Enbridge Inc. FRN Jun 2, 2017 (USD) (Q LIBOR +45) 2,275,056 2,318,746 6,324,000 Enbridge Inc. FRN Mar 13, 2017 (Q CDOR +45) 6,278,656 6,261,852 2,788,000 GE Capital Canada FRN Feb 15, 2022 (Q CDOR +35) 2,740,427 2,691,204 3,965,000 GE Capital Canada FRN Feb 6, 2023 (Q CDOR +120) 4,128,358 4,017, ,000 Hydro One FRN Dec 3, 2016 (Q CDOR + 37) 551, , ,000 Hydro One FRN Mar 21, 2019 (Q CDOR + 35) 650, ,119 5,911,000 Kraft Canada Inc. FRN July 6, 2020 (Q CDOR +105) 5,886,808 5,841,507 3,134,913 Postmedia Network Inc. (amort) 8.25% Aug 16, ,637,182 2,501,533 5,408,000 Royal Bank of Canada CB FRN Mar 23, 2020 (3M CDOR + 36) 5,412,302 5,373,619 4,084,000 Royal Bank of Canada FRN Feb 11, 2020 (3M CDOR + 54) 4,090,291 4,042,552 1,163,000 SNC Lavalin 6.19% Jul 3, ,342,161 1,317,283 6,297,000 TD Bank FRN Feb 18, 2020 (Q CDOR +54) 6,327,478 6,240,242 1,208,000 Tuckamore Capital Management Inc. 8% Mar ,487 1,159,680 2,000,000 Videotron Ltee Sr Notes 6.875% Jul 15, ,145,000 2,108,750 3,119,672 Yellow Pages Digital & Media Solutions Ltd 9.25% Nov30, ,286,756 3,258,757 Foreign Bank Loans (.55%) 74,059,854 73,194, ,229 Sound Pub Hldgs TL B USD 3m L June 28, , ,159 Foreign Fixed Income (18.74%) 640, , ,000 Caisse Francaise de Financement Local 4.625% May 30, , , ,000 CIE Financement Foncier 4.55% Apr 28, , ,360 3,165,000 Commerzbank AG Sub-debt FRN Dec 15, 2016 (Q CDOR +88) 3,106,450 3,125, ,000 Eurofima 5.15% Dec 13, , , ,000 Lloyds Bank PLC % December 16, 2016/ , ,540 6,273,000 Met Life FRN Sep 25, 2017 (Q CDOR +102) 6,369,704 6,306, ,000 MetLife Global Funding I 2.3% April 10, 2019 (144A) USD 306, ,794 1,827,000 National Grid Electricity Trans FRN Jan 25, 2018(Q CDOR +86) 1,838,742 1,835,532 1,712,000 Navient Corp 4.875% Jun 17, 2019 (USD) 1,909,009 2,185,779 2,024,000 Navient Corp 5.5% Jan 15, 2019 (USD) 2,512,862 2,626, ,000 Royal Bank of Scotland Group Tier % Oct 5, , ,785 2,110,000 Royal Bank of Scotland PLC 5.37% May 12, ,060,352 2,080, ,000 Royal Bank of Scotland PLC 5.875% May 12, ,041, , ,000 Royal Bank of Scotland PLC Sub 10.50% Mar 16, 2017/22 462, ,266 1,775,000 Unicredit FRN May 29, 2018 (Q CDOR +217) 1,829,069 1,806,755 23,855,522 24,132,639 6

12 Schedule of Investment Portfolio As at December 31, 2015 (Cont d) Average Cost Fair Value Par Value/Number of Shares $ $ Mortgage Backed Securities (14.18%) 674,556 Concentra NHA MBS ( ) % May 1, , , ,000 First National NHA MBS ( ) 1.85% June 1, , ,825 1,500,000 I.G Investment NHA MBS FRN ( ) Feb 1,2020 (M CDOR+15) 1,377,610 1,363,939 8,714,000 MCAP Service NHA MBS FRN ( ) July 1, 2020 (M CDOR+35) 8,539,378 8,497,948 2,761,000 Merrill Lynch FRN NHA MBS ( ) Dec 1,2019 (M CDOR + 5) 2,483,391 2,469, ,000 Merrill Lynch NHA MBS ( ) 2.29% Sep. 01, , ,814 1,701,251 Merrill Lynch NHA MBS FRN ( ) Mar 1, 2020 (M CDOR+13) 1,550,050 1,534,236 1,500,000 Merrill Lynch NHA MBS FRN ( ) Aug 1, 2020 (MCDOR +30) 1,457,635 1,460, ,000 MLFA 2007-CA21 A % Oct 12, 2016/ , , ,000 MLFA 2007-CA23 A % Aug 12, , , ,000 TD Bank NHA MBS( ) 1.7 % Aug. 1, , ,366 Private Placements (9.37%) 18,336,758 18,258,277 1,599, East Development Group CDOR+238 May 31, ,626,296 1,600,811 1,115,000 Black Press Group Ltd. Series B 10.0% Dec 28, ,137,858 1,123,363 1,552,000 Honda Canada Finance Inc FRN April 7, 2017(Q CDOR +33) 1,553,811 1,546,530 4,227,000 Honda Canada Finance Inc FRN Dec 3, 2018(Q CDOR +65) 4,262,729 4,230,276 1,165,000 SP LP & SP1 LP (Scotia Plaza) (amort) 3.21% Jun 15, ,106,397 1,113,492 2,046,000 WTH Car Rental ULC ( AVIS) 2.619% Dec 20, ,074,294 2,062, ,000 WTH Car Rental ULC (AVIS) 2.542% Aug 20, , ,033 Zero Coupon Bonds (.06%) 12,150,385 12,071,405 74,629 Hydro One CPN Oct 22, ,566 73,794 71,566 73,794 Total investment portfolio (99.73%) 129,114, ,442,624 Cash and cash equivalents (.33%) 417,942 Other assets less liabilities (-.06%) (75,212) Net assets 128,785,354 Foreign exchange contracts Contract amount Unrealized appreciation Type Expiration date Currency Foreign CAD Amount (depreciation) $ $ $ $ Sell USD dollars 6,958, CAD dollars - 9,551,595 9,626,394 (74,799) Sell USD dollars 2,119, CAD dollars - 2,933,967 2,931,636 2,331 Total amount payable on foreign exchange contract (72,468) Counterparty is CIBC with a credit rating of A+ 7

13 Notes to the financial statements for December 31, 2015 and Formation of Fund The address of the Fund s registered office is 100 York Boulevard, Suite 501, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Lysander Funds Limited (the Manager ) is the manager and trustee of the Fund and is responsible for providing or arranging the provision of all general management and administrative services required by the Fund in its day-to-day operations, including but not limited to, calculating and reporting the net asset value of the Fund and its series, preparing all offering documents, unitholder recordkeeping and other administrative services. Please refer to the Fund Specific Notes section (a) for further details about the Fund. 2. Basis of presentation These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ) as published by the International Accounting Standards Board ( IASB ). These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Fund s annual financial statements and accompanying note disclosures. 3. Significant accounting policies The significant accounting policies of the Fund are as follows Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term investments in an active market with original maturities of three months or less, bank overdrafts and money market funds with daily liquidity and all highly liquid financial instruments that mature within three months of being purchased. Financial instruments The Fund accounts for its financial instruments in accordance with IAS 39, Financial instruments: recognition and measurement (IAS 39), which include cash and cash equivalents, investments at fair value through profit or loss, accrued interest, reimbursement receivable, subscriptions receivable, redemption payable, due to/from investment dealer, receivable/payable from forward exchange contracts and accrued expenses. Accrued interest are designated as loans and receivables and reported at amortized cost. Accrued expenses are designated as financial liabilities and reported at amortized cost. Due to their short term nature, the carrying value of these financial assets and liabilities approximates fair value. The Fund recognizes financial instruments at fair value upon initial recognition on trade date basis. The Fund classifies its investment in debt and equity securities and derivatives as financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. These financial assets or financial liabilities are either held for trading or designated at fair value through profit or loss at inception. Financial assets or financial liabilities held for trading are those acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near future or on initial recognition they are part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that the Fund manages together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking. All derivatives are also included in this category. The Fund does not classify any derivatives as hedges in a hedging relationship. Financial assets or financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss at inception are those that are managed and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with the Fund s investment strategy as documented in its offering memorandum, and information about these financial assets and liabilities are evaluated by the management of the Fund on a fair value basis together with other relevant financial information. All other financial assets and liabilities, including redeemable units, are measured at amortized cost. 8

14 Notes to the financial statements for December 31, 2015 and 2014 The Fund classifies financial instruments carried at fair value using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The hierarchy has the following levels. Please refer to the Fund specific (e) for the Fair Value Hierarchy. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date; Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability Fair value measurements The securities in the Fund s Portfolio are measured at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss ( FVTPL ). The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives and securities) are based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the year-end date. The quoted market price used for financial assets and financial liabilities of the Fund is the last traded price provided such price is within the bid-ask spread. In circumstances where the last traded price is not within the bid-ask spread, management will determine the points within the bid-ask spread that are most representative of the fair value. The fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation techniques. The Fund uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at each reporting date. Valuation techniques used include the use of comparable recent arms length transactions, option pricing models and other valuation techniques commonly used by market participants making the maximum use of market inputs and relying as little as possible on entity-specific inputs. Income recognition Dividend income is recognized when the Fund s right to receive the payment has been established, normally being the ex-dividend date. Dividend income is recognized gross of withholding tax, if any. The interest income for distribution purposes shown on the statement of comprehensive income represents the coupon interest received by the Fund accounted for on an accrual basis. The Fund does not amortize premiums paid or discounts received on the purchase of fixed income securities except for zero coupon bonds which are amortized on a straight line basis. The interest income for distribution purposes is the tax basis of calculating the interest received and which is subject to tax. Recognition, derecognition and measurement At initial recognition, financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value. Transaction costs on financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are expensed as incurred in the statement of comprehensive income. Subsequent to initial recognition, financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value. Gains and losses arising from changes in their fair value are included in the statement of comprehensive income for the period in which they arise. Dividend or interest income earned on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and dividend or interest expense on the financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are disclosed in a separate line item in the statement of comprehensive income. Financial assets are derecognized when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the investments have expired or the Fund has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are derecognized when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on the disposition of investments, and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments, are determined on an average cost basis and are included in the statement of comprehensive income. 9

15 Notes to the financial statements for December 31, 2015 and 2014 Offsetting financial instruments Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Accounting estimates In the application of the Fund s accounting policies, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered relevant. The most significant estimates relate to the valuation of investments. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units Units issued and outstanding represent the capital of the Fund, with units in each series representing an equal and rateable share in the assets allocated to each series. The management fee rates are different for each of the series. Please refer to Note 6 for discussion of management fee rates. The redeemable units are classified as financial liabilities and are measured at the redemption amounts. Units of the Fund may be purchased or redeemed at a price per unit equal to the net asset value ( NAV ) of a unit of the applicable series of the Fund on each Valuation Date. Net asset value per unit The net asset value per unit of each series of units of the Fund is computed by dividing the NAV of a series of units by the total number of units of the series outstanding at the time. The Fund s accounting policies for measuring the fair value of its investments and derivatives are identical to those used in measuring its NAV for transactions with holders of redeemable units. Foreign currency translation Foreign currency amounts are translated into each Fund s functional currency as follows: fair value of investments, forward currency contracts and other financial assets and liabilities, at the closing rate of exchange on each business day; income and expenses, and purchases, sales and settlements of investments, at the rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Foreign currency forward contracts The value of the foreign currency forward contracts is the gain or loss that would be realized if the position in the forward contract was closed out in accordance with its terms. The unrealized gains or losses on the forward contract are reported as part of the change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on forwards in the statement of comprehensive income. Foreign currency forward contracts manage exposure to foreign currency gains and losses arising from short and long-term investments denominated in foreign currencies. Taxation The Fund is a unit trust within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the Act ). The Fund is subject to tax on its net taxable income, including net realized capital gains, for the calendar year which is not paid or payable to its unitholders as of the end of the calendar year. It is the intention of the Fund to pay all of its net taxable income and net realized capital gains so that the Fund will not be subject to income taxes other than foreign withholding taxes, if applicable. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been made in these financial statements. Please refer to the Fund Specific Notes section (h). 10

16 Notes to the financial statements for December 31, 2015 and 2014 Distributions The Fund makes distributions of net income quarterly or monthly, please refer to the Fund s Simplified Prospectus, and any net realized capital gains annually. These are recognized in the statement of changes in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units. Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments The preparation of financial statements requires management to use judgment in applying its accounting policies and to make estimates and assumptions about the future. The following discusses the most significant accounting judgments and estimates that the Fund has made in preparing the financial statements: Determination of Functional Currency Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Fund operates. If indicators of the primary economic environment are mixed, then management uses its judgment to determine the functional currency that most faithfully represents the economic effect of the underlying transactions, events, and conditions. The Fund s subscriptions and redemptions are denominated in Canadian Dollars ( CAD ).Accordingly, management has determined that the functional currency of the Fund is CAD unless noted otherwise. Fair Value Measurement of Derivatives and Securities Not Quoted in an Active Market The Fund may hold financial instruments that are not quoted in active markets, including derivatives. Fair values of such instruments are determined using valuation techniques and may be determined using reputable pricing sources (such as pricing agencies) or indicative prices from market makers. Broker quotes as obtained from the pricing sources may be indicative and not executable or binding. Classification and Measurement of Investments and Application of the Fair Value Option In classifying and measuring financial instruments held by the Fund, the Manager is required to make significant judgments about whether or not the business of the Fund is to invest on a total return basis for the purpose of applying the fair value option for the financial assets under las 39, Financial Instruments- Recognition and Measurement. The most significant judgment made includes the determination that certain investments are held-for-trading and that the fair value at inception classification can be applied to those which are not. Future changes in accounting standards IFRS 9, Financial Instruments: In July 2014, the IASB issued the final version of IFRS 9, first issued in November 2009, which brings together the classification and measurement, impairment and hedge accounting phases of the IASB s project to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (IAS 39). IFRS 9 introduces a principles-based approach to the classification of financial assets based on an entity s business model and the nature of the cash flows of the asset. It introduces a forward-looking impairment model for financial assets which will be applicable for all financial instruments subject to impairment accounting and requires more timely recognition of expected credit losses. Finally, it introduces a new hedge accounting model that aligns the accounting for hedge relationships more closely with risk management. IFRS 9 will be effective for the Funds on January 1, The Funds are currently determining the impact of the amendments on its financial statements. 11

17 Notes to the financial statements for December 31, 2015 and Expenses The Fund is responsible for the payment of all expenses related to its operations, including but not limited to audit fees, Independent Review Committee fees, fund administration fees, filing fees, redeemable unitholder reporting and custodian fees plus harmonized sales tax. At their discretion, the Manager or a portfolio manager may pay certain of the expenses of the Fund but any such payments shall not oblige the Manager or a portfolio manager to make similar future payments. All expenses are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income on the accrual basis. Service fees may be paid by the Manager from the management fees it receives from the Fund. Service fees may be paid to brokers and dealers to compensate them for providing ongoing services to redeemable unitholders holding Series A or A5 units. Please refer to the Fund Specific Notes section (b). 5. Issuance and redemption of units The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of transferable, redeemable units of beneficial interest, each of which represents an equal undivided interest in the net assets of the Fund. Each unit entitles the holder to the same rights and obligations as a holder of any other unit and no holder of units is entitled to any privilege, priority or preference in relation to any other holder of units. Each holder of units is entitled to one vote for each whole unit held and is entitled to participate equally with respect to any and all distributions made by the Fund, including distributions of net income and net realized capital gains, if any. On termination or liquidation of the Fund, the holders of outstanding units of record are entitled to receive on a pro rata basis all of the assets of the Fund remaining after payment of all debts, liabilities and liquidation expenses of the Fund. The units of the Fund are issued and redeemed at their Net Asset Value. Please refer to the Fund Specific Notes section (c). 6. Related party transactions The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund and its investment portfolio in compliance with the Fund s constating documents. The Manager pays for the investment management services and provides all administrative services required by the Fund. As compensation for its services the Manager is entitled to receive a management fee as disclosed in the Fund Specific Notes section (d). The Manager is entitled to receive from the Fund a management fee which is calculated daily and payable monthly at an annualized rate, based on the net asset value of each respective series. The Manager may offer a reduced management fee to selected investors in Series A and Series F Units who (among other considerations) hold large investments in the Fund. This is achieved by reducing the management fee charged to the Fund based on the assets held by such investors and the Fund distributing the amount of the reduction in additional units of the same series of the Fund to the investor. Please refer to the Fund Specific Notes section (d) for other related party transactions. 7. Fair Value Hierarchy The fair value hierarchy table, in the Fund Specific Notes section (e), presents information about the Fund s assets measured at fair value, as described in Note 3, as at December 31, 2015 and December 31, The Fund s financial instruments classified by category is found in the Fund Specific Notes section (f). 12

18 Notes to the financial statements for December 31, 2015 and Risk management The Fund s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks in the normal course of operations. These include credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk. The value of the investments in the Fund s portfolio can fluctuate as a result of changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, supply and demand conditions relating to specific securities, or news relating to a specific issuer. In order to manage risk, the Portfolio Manager will diversify the portfolio based on industry and credit rating category. Significant risks that are relevant to the Fund are discussed below. Credit risk Credit risk is the risk of financial loss that could arise from a security issuer or counterparty to a financial instrument not being able to meet its financial obligations. The Fund s main exposure to credit risk consists of investments in debt instruments, such as bonds. The Fund is also exposed to counterparty risk from other assets, such as amounts due from brokers or subscriptions receivable. To manage this risk, the Portfolio Manager monitors the Fund s credit exposure and counterparty ratings. Please refer to the Fund Specific Notes section (g). Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations, including any redemption of units for cash. The Fund is exposed to possible daily redemptions at the then current NAV per unit. Liquidity risk is managed by in- vesting a significant portion of the Fund s assets in investments that are traded in an active market and that can be readily sold. All liabilities of the Fund are due within one year. Please refer to the Fund Specific Notes section (g). Market risk Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a fund asset will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. To manage interest rate risk, the Portfolio Manager monitors exposures and maintains the portfolio duration within the limits specified in the investment policies and objectives of the fund. In practice, the actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material. Please refer to the Fund Specific Notes section (g). Currency risk Currency risk arises when the value of investments denominated in currencies other than CAD fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates. The currency risk will typically be hedged by entering into foreign currency forward contracts if required, however some moderate currency exposure may be assumed if deemed to be beneficial to the Fund. In practice, actual results could differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material. Please refer to the Fund Specific Notes section (g). Price risk Price risk is the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices, whether caused by factors specific to an individual investment, its issuer or all factors affecting all instruments traded in a market or market segment. This risk is managed through a careful selection of securities and other financial instruments within the parameters of the investment strategy and by maintaining a well-diversified portfolio. Exposure to price risk arises from investments in equity securities. In practice, actual results will differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material. Please refer to the Fund Specific Notes section (g). 13

19 Fund specific notes to the financial statements for December 31, 2015 and 2014 (a) Formation of Fund The (the Fund ), is an open-end fund formed under the laws of the Province of Ontario by a declaration of trust dated September 16, The Fund commenced operations on September 18, 2013 and distributed units under a prospectus. The Fund has been established for the purposes of acquiring and holding a portfolio (the Portfolio ) consisting primarily of short term fixed income securities and floating rate debt securities of Canadian and foreign issuers. The portfolio manager of the Fund is Canso Investment Counsel ( Portfolio Manager ), a company under common control. On December 31, 2015 the Fund changed its name to from Lysander Short Term and Floating Rate Fund. (b) Service Fees The maximum service fee is 0.50% on the Series A units, exclusive of any applicable taxes. (c) Issuance and redemption of units During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 the number of units issued, redeemed and outstanding were as follows: Series A December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Units outstanding at beginning of year 1,323, ,189 Redeemable units issued 3,247,314 1,378,742 Redeemable units redeemed (994,888) (222,005) Redeemable units issued on reinvestments 39,165 16,312 Units outstanding at end of year 3,614,829 1,323,238 Series F December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Units outstanding at beginning of year 3,851, ,908 Redeemable units issued 7,315,919 3,744,826 Redeemable units redeemed (2,078,228) (527,899) Redeemable units issued on reinvestments 111,069 42,793 Units outstanding at end of year 9,200,388 3,851,628 14

20 Fund specific notes to the financial statements for December 31, 2015 and 2014 (d) Related party transactions At December 31, 2015, the shareholders of the Manager and Portfolio Manager, together with certain immediate family members and employees of such shareholders had an ownership interest in the Fund amounting to 0.4% (December 31, %). The Manager is entitled to receive from the Fund a management fee which is calculated daily and payable monthly at an annualized rate of up to 1.05% on Series A units and up to 0.55% on Series F units, exclusive of applicable taxes, based on the net asset value of each respective series. The Manager paid the Portfolio Manager, an affiliate of the Manager $255,217 (December 31, $83,553) for managing the portfolio of the Fund. As at December 31, 2015 the amount payable to the Portfolio Manager was $29,984 (December 31, $11,729). (e) Fair Value Hierarchy The following tables present the carrying amounts of the Fund s financial instruments by category based upon a fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 3, as at December 31, 2015 and 2014: Financial assets at fair value as at December 31, 2015 Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($) Investments Fixed income 127,319,261-1,123, ,442, ,319,261-1,123, ,442,624 Financial assets at fair value as at December 31, 2014 Level 1 ($) Level 2 ($) Level 3 ($) Total ($) Investments Fixed income 51,414, ,414,536 51,414, ,414,536 15

21 Fund specific notes to the financial statements for December 31, 2015 and 2014 (f) Financial Instruments by Category The following tables present the carrying amounts of the Fund s financial instruments by category as at December 31, 2015: Financial Financial assets assets at Loans and Held for Trading FVTPL at Receivables Assets ($) inception ($) ($) Total ($) - Fixed income securities - 128,442, ,442,624 - Cash and cash equivalents , ,942 - Subscriptions receivable , ,181 - Accrued interest , ,323 Total 128,442,624 1,320, ,763,070 Financial Financial liabilities liabilities at Held for Trading FVTPL at Other Financial Liabilities ($) inception ($) Liabilities ($) Total ($) - Payable on forward exchange contracts 72, ,468 - Due to investment dealers , ,392 - Redemption payable , ,489 - Accrued expenses ,367 99,367 Total 72, , ,716 The following tables present the carrying amounts of the Fund s financial instruments by category as at December 31, 2014: Financial assets at Loans and FVTPL at Receivables Assets inception ($) ($) Total ($) - Fixed income securities 51,414,536-51,414,536 - Cash and cash equivalents - 301, ,179 - Subscriptions receivable - 251, ,749 - Reimbursements receivable Accrued interest - 269, ,824 Total 51,414, ,752 52,237,288 Financial Other liabilities at Financial FVTPL at Liabilities Liabilities inception ($) ($) Total ($) - Due to investment dealer - 122, ,148 - Accrued expenses - 37,589 37,589 Total - 159, ,737 16

22 Fund specific notes to the financial statements for December 31, 2015 and 2014 (g) Risk management Credit risk As at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Fund had directly invested in debt instruments with the following credit ratings: December 31, 2015 (%) December 31, 2014 (%) AAA AA A BBB BB B CCC Not Rated Liquidity risk The following table presents the Fund s liabilities according to their maturity date as at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014: December 31, 2015 Less Than One Month 1-3 Months 3 Months 1 Year Payable on forward exchange contracts - 72,468 - Redemption Payable 622, Accrued Expenses - 99,367 - Due to investment dealers 183, December 31, 2014 Less Than One Month 1-3 Months 3 Months 1 Year Redemption Payable 122, Accrued Expenses - 37,589 - Due to investment dealers Market risk Interest rate risk The table below summarizes the Fund s exposure to interest rate risks based on the remaining term to maturity of the investments: Less than More than 1 year ($) 1-5 years ($) 5 years ($) Interest rate exposure December 31, ,145,188 92,988,130 13,309,306 December 31, ,045,973 44,364,894 2,003,669 If interest rates had increased or decreased by 1% at December 31, 2015, with all other variables remaining constant, net assets of the portfolio would have decreased or increased by approximately $1,287,881 (December 31, $952,462). 17

23 Fund specific notes to the financial statements for December 31, 2015 and 2014 Currency risk The table below summarizes the Fund s net exposure (after hedging, if any) to currency risk as at: Currency December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 US Dollars 14.5% 5.9% Other % As at December 31, 2015, if the CAD dollar had strengthened or weakened by 1% in relation to the above currencies, with all other factors keep constant, the Fund s net assets would have decreased or increased, respectively, by 0.1% (December 31, %). Price risk As at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 there was no significant price risk applicable to the Fund. (h) Taxation The Fund has no net capital losses available to be applied against capital gains of future years. 18

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