UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number  811-22483

 

Copeland Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

Eight Tower Bridge, 161 Washington St., Suite #1325 Conshohocken, PA 19428
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, 80 Arkay Drive Suite 10, Hauppauge, NY 11788
(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (631) 470-2600

 

Date of fiscal year end: 11/30
   
Date of reporting period:  5/31/26

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

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Copeland International Small Cap Fund 

Class A (CISAX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland International Small Cap Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class AFootnote Reference**
$64
1.23%Footnote Reference*
FootnoteDescription
Footnote**
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund's investment adviser, Copeland Capital Management, LLC. If the agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
Footnote*
Annualized

How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? 

During the six-month period ending May 31, 2026, Class A shares of the Fund delivered a return of 10.18%, trailing the 14.99% gain of the MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Net Index and the 12.66% return of the MSCI World ex USA Index. The period was marked by a preference for higher‑momentum, lower‑profitability stocks, which created a headwind for the Fund’s quality‑ and dividend‑growth‑oriented approach. Stock selection in the Industrials and Consumer Discretionary sectors contributed positively to performance, while selections in Technology and Materials detracted from performance.

 

Within Industrials, TFI International (TFI‑CA, 1.7% of holdings at period end) was a top contributor, delivering a 78% total return. TFI is a diversified trucking‑services provider operating across North America through less‑than‑truckload (LTL), truckload, and logistics segments. Shares re‑rated off cyclical trough levels as freight‑market data stabilized and investors began to price in a tighter supply/demand environment, supported by progress in turning around the U.S. LTL business and accretion from a recent acquisition. Despite earnings per share declining in 2025, the company raised its quarterly dividend, underscoring its focus on shareholder returns.

 

In Consumer Discretionary, Asics Corporation (7936‑JP, 1.7% of holdings at period end) delivered a 27% return. The Japanese athletic‑footwear company gained market share and secured a leading position in the U.S. running‑specialty channel, while growth in its Onitsuka Tiger brand supported earnings and dividend growth.

 

In Technology, Rakus Co., Ltd. (3923‑JP, 0.8% of holdings at period end), a Japan‑based SaaS provider of expense‑management and e‑invoicing software to small and medium‑sized enterprises, was a detractor with a −19% return. The company grew, with sales and profitability improving as it monetized prior marketing investments and enhanced cost controls, but sentiment toward SaaS companies weakened amid concerns about AI‑driven competition and the stock de‑rated. We are monitoring Rakus for evidence that it can sustain margin and revenue growth.

 

Within Materials, Westgold Resources Ltd. (WGX‑ASX, 1.3% of holdings at period end) generated a −10% return. The Australian gold miner is correlated with gold prices, which retreated as higher interest rates and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on the metal and reduced investor appetite, leading to a larger decline in gold‑mining equities. We believe the company retains an earnings‑ and dividend‑growth outlook supported by rising production.

How has the Fund performed since inception? 

Total Return Based on $10,000 Investment

Chart showing performance over last 10 years or since inception
Table Summary
Copeland International Small Cap Fund - Class A
MSCI WORLD ex USA Index
MSCI WORLD ex USA SMALL CAP Net Index
Dec-2021
$9,425
$10,000
$10,000
May-2022
$7,983
$8,990
$8,653
May-2023
$7,619
$9,128
$8,206
May-2024
$7,882
$10,815
$9,384
May-2025
$8,646
$12,335
$10,715
May-2026
$9,805
$15,301
$13,961

Average Annual* Total Returns 

Table Summary
6 months
1 Year
Since Inception (December 28, 2021)
Copeland International Small Cap Fund - Class A
Without Load
10.18%
13.40%
0.90%
With Load
3.81%
6.90%
-0.44%
MSCI WORLD ex USA Index
12.66%
24.04%
10.10%
MSCI WORLD ex USA SMALL CAP Net Index
14.99%
30.29%
7.84%

* Total returns for periods less than 1 year are not annualized. 

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
1.1%
Money Market Funds
0.9%
Utilities
2.2%
Communications
2.7%
Energy
3.2%
Consumer Staples
4.2%
Health Care
6.7%
Real Estate
8.2%
Materials
9.5%
Consumer Discretionary
10.1%
Technology
10.3%
Financials
11.7%
Industrials
29.2%

Fund Statistics 

  • Net Assets$811,089
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings77
  • Advisory Fee (net of waivers)$0
  • Portfolio Turnover29%

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Common Stocks
99.1%
Money Market Funds
0.9%

Country Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
1.1%
Other Countries
9.2%
Denmark
2.2%
France
2.4%
Netherlands
3.2%
Germany
4.4%
Sweden
5.0%
Australia
6.4%
Italy
6.6%
United Kingdom
10.0%
Canada
14.8%
Japan
34.5%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Table Summary
Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Maruwa Company Ltd.
2.2%
Halma PLC
2.1%
Hill & Smith Holdings plc
2.1%
Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)
1.8%
Micronics Japan Company Ltd.
1.8%
Ventia Services Group Pty Ltd.
1.8%
TFI International, Inc.
1.8%
Asics Corporation
1.8%
Asahi Intecc Company Ltd.
1.7%
Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA
1.6%

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the six months ended May 31, 2026. 

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland International Small Cap Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information - Annual & Semi-Annual

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

  • Updated performance information

Copeland International Small Cap Fund - Class A (CISAX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

TSR-SAR 053126-CISAX

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Copeland International Small Cap Fund 

Class I (CSIIX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland International Small Cap Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class IFootnote Reference**
$51
0.98%Footnote Reference*
FootnoteDescription
Footnote**
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund's investment adviser, Copeland Capital Management, LLC. If the agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
Footnote*
Annualized

How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? 

During the six-month period ending May 31, 2026, Class I shares of the Fund delivered a return of 10.24%, trailing the 14.99% gain of the MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Net Index and the 12.66% return of the MSCI World ex USA Index. The period was marked by a preference for higher‑momentum, lower‑profitability stocks, which created a headwind for the Fund’s quality‑ and dividend‑growth‑oriented approach. Stock selection in the Industrials and Consumer Discretionary sectors contributed positively to performance, while selections in Technology and Materials detracted from performance.

 

Within Industrials, TFI International (TFI‑CA, 1.7% of holdings at period end) was a top contributor, delivering a 78% total return. TFI is a diversified trucking‑services provider operating across North America through less‑than‑truckload (LTL), truckload, and logistics segments. Shares re‑rated off cyclical trough levels as freight‑market data stabilized and investors began to price in a tighter supply/demand environment, supported by progress in turning around the U.S. LTL business and accretion from a recent acquisition. Despite earnings per share declining in 2025, the company raised its quarterly dividend, underscoring its focus on shareholder returns.

 

In Consumer Discretionary, Asics Corporation (7936‑JP, 1.7% of holdings at period end) delivered a 27% return. The Japanese athletic‑footwear company gained market share and secured a leading position in the U.S. running‑specialty channel, while growth in its Onitsuka Tiger brand supported earnings and dividend growth.

 

In Technology, Rakus Co., Ltd. (3923‑JP, 0.8% of holdings at period end), a Japan‑based SaaS provider of expense‑management and e‑invoicing software to small and medium‑sized enterprises, was a detractor with a −19% return. The company grew, with sales and profitability improving as it monetized prior marketing investments and enhanced cost controls, but sentiment toward SaaS companies weakened amid concerns about AI‑driven competition and the stock de‑rated. We are monitoring Rakus for evidence that it can sustain margin and revenue growth.

 

Within Materials, Westgold Resources Ltd. (WGX‑ASX, 1.3% of holdings at period end) generated a −10% return. The Australian gold miner is correlated with gold prices, which retreated as higher interest rates and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on the metal and reduced investor appetite, leading to a larger decline in gold‑mining equities. We believe the company retains an earnings‑ and dividend‑growth outlook supported by rising production.

How has the Fund performed since inception? 

Total Return Based on $10,000 Investment

Chart showing performance over last 10 years or since inception
Table Summary
Copeland International Small Cap Fund - Class I
MSCI WORLD ex USA Index
MSCI WORLD ex USA SMALL CAP Net Index
Dec-2021
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
May-2022
$8,470
$8,990
$8,653
May-2023
$8,084
$9,128
$8,206
May-2024
$8,363
$10,815
$9,384
May-2025
$9,205
$12,335
$10,715
May-2026
$10,467
$15,301
$13,961

Average Annual* Total Returns 

Table Summary
6 Months
1 Year
Since Inception (December 28, 2021)
Copeland International Small Cap Fund - Class I
10.24%
13.71%
1.04%
MSCI WORLD ex USA Index
12.66%
24.04%
10.10%
MSCI WORLD ex USA SMALL CAP Net Index
14.99%
30.29%
7.84%

* Total returns for periods less than 1 year are not annualized. 

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
1.1%
Money Market Funds
0.9%
Utilities
2.2%
Communications
2.7%
Energy
3.2%
Consumer Staples
4.2%
Health Care
6.7%
Real Estate
8.2%
Materials
9.5%
Consumer Discretionary
10.1%
Technology
10.3%
Financials
11.7%
Industrials
29.2%

Fund Statistics 

  • Net Assets$811,089
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings77
  • Advisory Fee (net of waivers)$0
  • Portfolio Turnover29%

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Common Stocks
99.1%
Money Market Funds
0.9%

Country Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
1.1%
Other Countries
9.2%
Denmark
2.2%
France
2.4%
Netherlands
3.2%
Germany
4.4%
Sweden
5.0%
Australia
6.4%
Italy
6.6%
United Kingdom
10.0%
Canada
14.8%
Japan
34.5%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Table Summary
Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Maruwa Company Ltd.
2.2%
Halma PLC
2.1%
Hill & Smith Holdings plc
2.1%
Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)
1.8%
Micronics Japan Company Ltd.
1.8%
Ventia Services Group Pty Ltd.
1.8%
TFI International, Inc.
1.8%
Asics Corporation
1.8%
Asahi Intecc Company Ltd.
1.7%
Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA
1.6%

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the six months ended May 31, 2026. 

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland International Small Cap Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information - Annual & Semi-Annual

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

  • Updated performance information

Copeland International Small Cap Fund - Class I (CSIIX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

TSR-SAR 053126-CSIIX

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Copeland Dividend Growth Fund 

Class A (CDGRX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland Dividend Growth Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class AFootnote Reference**
$61
1.20%Footnote Reference*
FootnoteDescription
Footnote**
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund's investment adviser, Copeland Capital Management, LLC. If the agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
Footnote*
Annualized

How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? 

During the six-month period ending May 31, 2026, Class A shares of the Fund rose 3.98% versus the 11.18% gain registered by the Russell 3000 Index and the 11.34% advance posted by the S&P 500 Index. Our performance shortfall relative to the benchmark was primarily attributable to an underweight position in the Technology sector versus the over 30% weight in the Russell 3000 Index to such sector. Exacerbating the situation was market exuberance around the more volatile equities within the technology sector. To wit, over fifty technology stocks rose in excess of 100% during the period, providing a challenging backdrop for the more staid dividend growth equities held in the Fund.

 

Our stock selection in the Consumer Staples sector bolstered Fund returns. At the individual stock level, wafer fabrication equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry, Lam Research (LRCX, 2.6% of holdings at period end), soared 104% during the period. AI-driven demand fueled revenue and earnings growth of 26% and 47%, respectively, over the past year. Industrials sector constituent Vertiv (VRT, 2.1% of holdings at period end), leapt 79% during the period. The preeminent manufacturer of power management, thermal management, and IT systems for the burgeoning data center industry, continues to post growth.

 

Our stock selection in the Technology sector was a drag on Fund returns. Reflecting our relative underperformance, Fund holding Intuit (INTU, 1.1% of holdings at period end), was the worst performer in the Fund, falling 47% during the period. The provider of small business and tax preparation software has been punished by fears that artificial intelligence (AI) may erode the company’s pricing power and relevance. A recent deceleration in its revenue growth to 11%, from the traditional 15 to 20%, has only served to exacerbate concerns.

 

Consumer Discretionary sector constituent Wingstop (WING, 0.7% of holdings at period end) dipped 38% during the period. The chicken wings-focused restaurant chain registered a decline in same-store sales of over 8% during the first quarter of 2026. While the company expects future results to improve, it still forecasted a modest contraction in the full-year comparison. Ultimately, an elevated forward earnings multiple of over fifty times left the restaurant franchise vulnerable to the multiple contraction witnessed during the period.

How has the Fund performed over the last ten years? 

Total Return Based on $10,000 Investment

Chart showing performance over last 10 years or since inception
Table Summary
Copeland Dividend Growth Fund - Class A
Russell 3000® Index
S&P 500® Index
May-2016
$9,425
$10,000
$10,000
May-2017
$10,537
$11,769
$11,747
May-2018
$12,043
$13,542
$13,436
May-2019
$12,048
$13,880
$13,945
May-2020
$11,456
$15,471
$15,735
May-2021
$15,075
$22,264
$22,079
May-2022
$14,914
$21,444
$22,013
May-2023
$14,940
$21,880
$22,656
May-2024
$17,882
$27,916
$29,042
May-2025
$18,949
$31,578
$32,969
May-2026
$21,383
$40,876
$42,788

Average Annual* Total Returns 

Table Summary
6 months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Copeland Dividend Growth Fund - Class A
Without Load
3.98%
12.85%
7.24%
8.54%
With Load
-2.04%
6.37%
5.98%
7.90%
S&P 500® Index
11.34%
29.78%
14.15%
15.65%
Russell 3000® Index
11.18%
29.45%
12.92%
15.12%

* Total returns for periods less than 1 year are not annualized. 

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Fund Statistics 

  • Net Assets$25,777,257
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings65
  • Advisory Fee (net of waivers)$0
  • Portfolio Turnover38%

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Common Stocks
99.9%
Money Market Funds
0.1%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
0.2%
Money Market Funds
0.1%
Energy
2.8%
Real Estate
2.8%
Utilities
2.8%
Consumer Staples
3.5%
Materials
3.8%
Communications
5.4%
Consumer Discretionary
9.5%
Health Care
10.6%
Financials
12.2%
Industrials
15.9%
Technology
30.4%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Table Summary
Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Lam Research Corporation
2.6%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.6%
Apple, Inc.
2.6%
Morgan Stanley
2.4%
WESCO International, Inc.
2.4%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
2.3%
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
2.3%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A
2.3%
Microsoft Corporation
2.2%
Amphenol Corporation, Class A
2.2%

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the six months ended May 31, 2026. 

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland Dividend Growth Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information - Annual & Semi-Annual

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

  • Updated performance information

Copeland Dividend Growth Fund - Class A (CDGRX)

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Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

TSR-SAR 053126-CDGRX

Copeland Dividend Growth Fund 

Class C (CDCRX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland Dividend Growth Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class CFootnote Reference**
$99
1.95%Footnote Reference*
FootnoteDescription
Footnote**
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund's investment adviser, Copeland Capital Management, LLC. If the agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
Footnote*
Annualized

How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? 

During the six-month period ending May 31, 2026, Class C shares of the Fund rose 3.59% versus the 11.18% gain registered by the Russell 3000 Index and the 11.34% advance posted by the S&P 500 Index. Our performance shortfall relative to the benchmark was primarily attributable to an underweight position in the Technology sector versus the over 30% weight in the Russell 3000 Index to such sector. Exacerbating the situation was market exuberance around the more volatile equities within the technology sector. To wit, over fifty technology stocks rose in excess of 100% during the period, providing a challenging backdrop for the more staid dividend growth equities held in the Fund.

 

Our stock selection in the Consumer Staples sector bolstered Fund returns. At the individual stock level, wafer fabrication equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry, Lam Research (LRCX, 2.6% of holdings at period end), soared 104% during the period. AI-driven demand fueled revenue and earnings growth of 26% and 47%, respectively, over the past year. Industrials sector constituent Vertiv (VRT, 2.1% of holdings at period end), leapt 79% during the period. The preeminent manufacturer of power management, thermal management, and IT systems for the burgeoning data center industry, continues to post growth.

 

Our stock selection in the Technology sector was a drag on Fund returns. Reflecting our relative underperformance, Fund holding Intuit (INTU, 1.1% of holdings at period end), was the worst performer in the Fund, falling 47% during the period. The provider of small business and tax preparation software has been punished by fears that artificial intelligence (AI) may erode the company’s pricing power and relevance. A recent deceleration in its revenue growth to 11%, from the traditional 15 to 20%, has only served to exacerbate concerns.

 

Consumer Discretionary sector constituent Wingstop (WING, 0.7% of holdings at period end) dipped 38% during the period. The chicken wings-focused restaurant chain registered a decline in same-store sales of over 8% during the first quarter of 2026. While the company expects future results to improve, it still forecasted a modest contraction in the full-year comparison. Ultimately, an elevated forward earnings multiple of over fifty times left the restaurant franchise vulnerable to the multiple contraction witnessed during the period.

How has the Fund performed over the last ten years? 

Total Return Based on $10,000 Investment

Chart showing performance over last 10 years or since inception
Table Summary
Copeland Dividend Growth Fund - Class C
Russell 3000® Index
S&P 500® Index
May-2016
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
May-2017
$11,093
$11,769
$11,747
May-2018
$12,581
$13,542
$13,436
May-2019
$12,500
$13,880
$13,945
May-2020
$11,800
$15,471
$15,735
May-2021
$15,398
$22,264
$22,079
May-2022
$15,129
$21,444
$22,013
May-2023
$15,035
$21,880
$22,656
May-2024
$17,857
$27,916
$29,042
May-2025
$18,782
$31,578
$32,969
May-2026
$21,028
$40,876
$42,788

Average Annual* Total Returns 

Table Summary
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Copeland Dividend Growth Fund - Class C
3.59%
11.96%
6.43%
7.72%
Russell 3000® Index
11.18%
29.45%
12.92%
15.12%
S&P 500® Index
11.34%
29.78%
14.15%
15.65%

* Total returns for periods less than 1 year are not annualized. 

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Fund Statistics 

  • Net Assets$25,777,257
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings65
  • Advisory Fee (net of waivers)$0
  • Portfolio Turnover38%

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Common Stocks
99.9%
Money Market Funds
0.1%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
0.2%
Money Market Funds
0.1%
Energy
2.8%
Real Estate
2.8%
Utilities
2.8%
Consumer Staples
3.5%
Materials
3.8%
Communications
5.4%
Consumer Discretionary
9.5%
Health Care
10.6%
Financials
12.2%
Industrials
15.9%
Technology
30.4%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Table Summary
Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Lam Research Corporation
2.6%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.6%
Apple, Inc.
2.6%
Morgan Stanley
2.4%
WESCO International, Inc.
2.4%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
2.3%
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
2.3%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A
2.3%
Microsoft Corporation
2.2%
Amphenol Corporation, Class A
2.2%

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the six months ended May 31, 2026. 

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland Dividend Growth Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information - Annual & Semi-Annual

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

  • Updated performance information

Copeland Dividend Growth Fund - Class C (CDCRX)

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Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

TSR-SAR 053126-CDCRX

Copeland Dividend Growth Fund 

Class I (CDIVX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland Dividend Growth Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class IFootnote Reference**
$53
1.05%Footnote Reference*
FootnoteDescription
Footnote**
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund's investment adviser, Copeland Capital Management, LLC. If the agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
Footnote*
Annualized

How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? 

During the six-month period ending May 31, 2026, Class I shares of the Fund rose 4.05% versus the 11.18% gain registered by the Russell 3000 Index and the 11.34% advance posted by the S&P 500 Index. Our performance shortfall relative to the benchmark was primarily attributable to an underweight position in the Technology sector versus the over 30% weight in the Russell 3000 Index to such sector. Exacerbating the situation was market exuberance around the more volatile equities within the technology sector. To wit, over fifty technology stocks rose in excess of 100% during the period, providing a challenging backdrop for the more staid dividend growth equities held in the Fund.

 

Our stock selection in the Consumer Staples sector bolstered Fund returns. At the individual stock level, wafer fabrication equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry, Lam Research (LRCX, 2.6% of holdings at period end), soared 104% during the period. AI-driven demand fueled revenue and earnings growth of 26% and 47%, respectively, over the past year. Industrials sector constituent Vertiv (VRT, 2.1% of holdings at period end), leapt 79% during the period. The preeminent manufacturer of power management, thermal management, and IT systems for the burgeoning data center industry, continues to post growth.

 

Our stock selection in the Technology sector was a drag on Fund returns. Reflecting our relative underperformance, Fund holding Intuit (INTU, 1.1% of holdings at period end), was the worst performer in the Fund, falling 47% during the period. The provider of small business and tax preparation software has been punished by fears that artificial intelligence (AI) may erode the company’s pricing power and relevance. A recent deceleration in its revenue growth to 11%, from the traditional 15 to 20%, has only served to exacerbate concerns.

 

Consumer Discretionary sector constituent Wingstop (WING, 0.7% of holdings at period end) dipped 38% during the period. The chicken wings-focused restaurant chain registered a decline in same-store sales of over 8% during the first quarter of 2026. While the company expects future results to improve, it still forecasted a modest contraction in the full-year comparison. Ultimately, an elevated forward earnings multiple of over fifty times left the restaurant franchise vulnerable to the multiple contraction witnessed during the period.

How has the Fund performed over the last ten years? 

Total Return Based on $10,000 Investment

Chart showing performance over last 10 years or since inception
Table Summary
Copeland Dividend Growth Fund - Class I
Russell 3000® Index
S&P 500® Index
May-2016
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
May-2017
$11,192
$11,769
$11,747
May-2018
$12,812
$13,542
$13,436
May-2019
$12,846
$13,880
$13,945
May-2020
$12,236
$15,471
$15,735
May-2021
$16,110
$22,264
$22,079
May-2022
$15,969
$21,444
$22,013
May-2023
$16,012
$21,880
$22,656
May-2024
$19,207
$27,916
$29,042
May-2025
$20,372
$31,578
$32,969
May-2026
$23,021
$40,876
$42,788

Average Annual* Total Returns 

Table Summary
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Copeland Dividend Growth Fund - Class I
4.05%
13.00%
7.40%
8.70%
Russell 3000® Index
11.18%
29.45%
12.92%
15.12%
S&P 500® Index
11.34%
29.78%
14.15%
15.65%

* Total returns for periods less than 1 year are not annualized. 

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Fund Statistics 

  • Net Assets$25,777,257
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings65
  • Advisory Fee (net of waivers)$0
  • Portfolio Turnover38%

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Common Stocks
99.9%
Money Market Funds
0.1%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
0.2%
Money Market Funds
0.1%
Energy
2.8%
Real Estate
2.8%
Utilities
2.8%
Consumer Staples
3.5%
Materials
3.8%
Communications
5.4%
Consumer Discretionary
9.5%
Health Care
10.6%
Financials
12.2%
Industrials
15.9%
Technology
30.4%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Table Summary
Holding Name
% of Net Assets
Lam Research Corporation
2.6%
Broadcom, Inc.
2.6%
Apple, Inc.
2.6%
Morgan Stanley
2.4%
WESCO International, Inc.
2.4%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
2.3%
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
2.3%
Alphabet, Inc., Class A
2.3%
Microsoft Corporation
2.2%
Amphenol Corporation, Class A
2.2%

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the six months ended May 31, 2026. 

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland Dividend Growth Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information - Annual & Semi-Annual

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

  • Updated performance information

Copeland Dividend Growth Fund - Class I (CDIVX)

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Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

TSR-SAR 053126-CDIVX

Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund 

Class A (CSDGX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class AFootnote Reference**
$63
1.20%Footnote Reference*
FootnoteDescription
Footnote**
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund's investment adviser, Copeland Capital Management, LLC. If the agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
Footnote*
Annualized

How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? 

During the six-month period ending May 31, 2026, Class A shares of the Fund rose 9.76% versus the 18.46% gain registered by the Russell 2500 Index and the 11.18% advance posted by the Russell 3000 Index. Our performance shortfall relative to the Russell 2500 Index (commonly referred to as "SMID cap") benchmark was primarily attributable to the outperformance of lower quality, lower profitability and higher volatility stocks during a period of market exuberance in the technology sector, particularly for stocks with exposure to the artificial intelligence (AI) theme. During the period, dozens of technology stocks rose in excess of 100%, providing a challenging backdrop for the steady dividend growth equities held in the Fund.

 

Our significant exposure to the Technology sector contributed most significantly to returns, with the Fund’s average stock in the sector rising 53%. Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC, 2.4% of holdings at period end) led semiconductor holdings higher as sales and earnings inflected upward when customers ordered advanced packaging tools, and investor interest increased as the company launched new tools to support high-growth memory and AI-related companies.

 

Stock selection was most favorable in the Staples sector, led by a strong rise in the shares of PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT, 2.1% of holdings at period end), a warehouse club operator in the Caribbean and Central America. Investors bid up the shares as earnings growth accelerated from mid-single-digit to double-digit rates, supported by improved execution and consistent same-store sales growth near 8% over the past year.

 

Meanwhile, despite strong absolute returns in the Technology sector, stock selection was a headwind to performance. Universal Display Corporation (OLED, 1.2% of holdings at period end) declined as the maker of light emitting diode technologies faced a weak consumer electronics environment. Sales of cell phones by major customers that utilize OLED screens were curtailed as rising memory chip prices pushed up device costs.

 

Stock selection was also a headwind in the Consumer Discretionary sector as higher oil prices and interest rates slowed sales for restaurants, consumer goods and housing-related businesses. Same-store sales at chicken wings-focused restaurant Wingstop (WING, 1.0% of holdings at period end) slowed materially even as new units were opened at a high-teens rate, though we believe sales to stabilize and recover as energy prices normalize and consumer health improves.

How has the Fund performed since inception? 

Total Return Based on $10,000 Investment

Chart showing performance over last 10 years or since inception
Table Summary
Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund - Class A
Russell 2500® Index
Russell 3000® Index
Feb-2019
$9,423
$10,000
$10,000
May-2019
$9,796
$9,841
$10,163
May-2020
$9,802
$9,762
$11,328
May-2021
$13,471
$15,663
$16,302
May-2022
$13,021
$13,843
$15,702
May-2023
$12,843
$13,104
$16,021
May-2024
$14,761
$15,948
$20,440
May-2025
$14,414
$16,504
$23,122
May-2026
$16,850
$22,768
$29,930

Average Annual* Total Returns 

Table Summary
6 months
1 Year
5 Years
Since Inception (February 11, 2019)
Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund - Class A
Without Load
9.76%
16.90%
4.58%
8.29%
With Load
3.46%
10.20%
3.35%
7.41%
Russell 3000® Index
11.18%
29.45%
12.92%
16.21%
Russell 2500® Index
18.46%
37.96%
7.77%
11.93%

* Total returns for periods less than 1 year are not annualized. 

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Fund Statistics 

  • Net Assets$138,858,768
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings71
  • Advisory Fee (net of waivers)$193,545
  • Portfolio Turnover28%

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Common Stocks
99.5%
Money Market Funds
0.5%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
0.2%
Money Market Funds
0.5%
Communications
1.7%
Utilities
2.6%
Consumer Staples
4.5%
Energy
4.6%
Real Estate
6.0%
Materials
6.6%
Financials
8.7%
Health Care
10.0%
Consumer Discretionary
10.2%
Technology
17.5%
Industrials
26.8%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Table Summary
Holding Name
% of Net Assets
AAON, Inc.
2.6%
Littelfuse, Inc.
2.5%
nVent Electric PLC
2.4%
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.
2.4%
WESCO International, Inc.
2.4%
Valmont Industries, Inc.
2.3%
PriceSmart, Inc.
2.2%
Power Integrations, Inc.
2.1%
Cognex Corporation
2.0%
Reliance, Inc.
1.9%

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the six months ended May 31, 2026. 

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information - Annual & Semi-Annual

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

  • Updated performance information

Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund - Class A (CSDGX)

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Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

TSR-SAR 053126-CSDGX

Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund 

Class I (CSMDX)

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class IFootnote Reference**
$50
0.95%Footnote Reference*
FootnoteDescription
Footnote**
During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund's investment adviser, Copeland Capital Management, LLC. If the agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.
Footnote*
Annualized

How did the Fund perform during the reporting period? 

During the six-month period ending May 31, 2026, Class I shares of the Fund rose 9.86% versus the 18.46% gain registered by the Russell 2500 Index and the 11.18% advance posted by the Russell 3000 Index. Our performance shortfall relative to the Russell 2500 Index (commonly referred to as "SMID cap") benchmark was primarily attributable to the outperformance of lower quality, lower profitability and higher volatility stocks during a period of market exuberance in the technology sector, particularly for stocks with exposure to the artificial intelligence (AI) theme. During the period, dozens of technology stocks rose in excess of 100%, providing a challenging backdrop for the steady dividend growth equities held in the Fund.

 

Our significant exposure to the Technology sector contributed most significantly to returns, with the Fund’s average stock in the sector rising 53%. Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC, 2.4% of holdings at period end) led semiconductor holdings higher as sales and earnings inflected upward when customers ordered advanced packaging tools, and investor interest increased as the company launched new tools to support high-growth memory and AI-related companies.

 

Stock selection was most favorable in the Staples sector, led by a strong rise in the shares of PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT, 2.1% of holdings at period end), a warehouse club operator in the Caribbean and Central America. Investors bid up the shares as earnings growth accelerated from mid-single-digit to double-digit rates, supported by improved execution and consistent same-store sales growth near 8% over the past year.

 

Meanwhile, despite strong absolute returns in the Technology sector, stock selection was a headwind to performance. Universal Display Corporation (OLED, 1.2% of holdings at period end) declined as the maker of light emitting diode technologies faced a weak consumer electronics environment. Sales of cell phones by major customers that utilize OLED screens were curtailed as rising memory chip prices pushed up device costs.

 

Stock selection was also a headwind in the Consumer Discretionary sector as higher oil prices and interest rates slowed sales for restaurants, consumer goods and housing-related businesses. Same-store sales at chicken wings-focused restaurant Wingstop (WING, 1.0% of holdings at period end) slowed materially even as new units were opened at a high-teens rate, though we believe sales to stabilize and recover as energy prices normalize and consumer health improves.

How has the Fund performed since inception? 

Total Return Based on $10,000 Investment

Chart showing performance over last 10 years or since inception
Table Summary
Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund - Class I
Russell 2500® Index
Russell 3000® Index
Feb-2017
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
May-2017
$9,940
$9,848
$10,175
May-2018
$11,397
$11,649
$11,708
May-2019
$12,107
$11,149
$12,000
May-2020
$12,156
$11,060
$13,375
May-2021
$16,739
$17,746
$19,249
May-2022
$16,222
$15,684
$18,540
May-2023
$16,038
$14,847
$18,917
May-2024
$18,488
$18,069
$24,135
May-2025
$18,099
$18,699
$27,301
May-2026
$21,194
$25,797
$35,339

Average Annual* Total Returns 

Table Summary
6 Months
1 Year
5 Years
Since Inception (February 27, 2017)
Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund - Class I
9.86%
17.10%
4.83%
8.45%
Russell 2500® Index
18.46%
37.96%
7.77%
10.78%
Russell 3000® Index
11.18%
29.45%
12.92%
14.61%

* Total returns for periods less than 1 year are not annualized. 

The Fund's past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Fund Statistics 

  • Net Assets$138,858,768
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings71
  • Advisory Fee (net of waivers)$193,545
  • Portfolio Turnover28%

Asset Weighting (% of total investments)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Common Stocks
99.5%
Money Market Funds
0.5%

What did the Fund invest in? 

Sector Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Sector Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
0.2%
Money Market Funds
0.5%
Communications
1.7%
Utilities
2.6%
Consumer Staples
4.5%
Energy
4.6%
Real Estate
6.0%
Materials
6.6%
Financials
8.7%
Health Care
10.0%
Consumer Discretionary
10.2%
Technology
17.5%
Industrials
26.8%

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Table Summary
Holding Name
% of Net Assets
AAON, Inc.
2.6%
Littelfuse, Inc.
2.5%
nVent Electric PLC
2.4%
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.
2.4%
WESCO International, Inc.
2.4%
Valmont Industries, Inc.
2.3%
PriceSmart, Inc.
2.2%
Power Integrations, Inc.
2.1%
Cognex Corporation
2.0%
Reliance, Inc.
1.9%

Material Fund Changes

No material changes occurred during the six months ended May 31, 2026. 

Where can I find additional information about the Fund? 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund for the period of December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.copelandfunds.com/copeland-funds/product-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-926-7352.

 

  • Prospectus

  • Financial information - Annual & Semi-Annual

  • Holdings

  • Proxy voting information

  • Updated performance information

Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund - Class I (CSMDX)

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Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - May 31, 2026

TSR-SAR 053126-CSMDX

 

(b)       Not applicable

 

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert. Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 6. Investments.

 

The Registrant’s schedule of investments in unaffiliated issuers is included in the Financial Statements under Item 7 of this form.

 

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

(a)       Long Form Financial Statements

 

     
     
  Copeland  
  Dividend Growth Fund  
  Class A Shares: CDGRX  
  Class C Shares: CDCRX  
  Class I Shares: CDIVX  
     
  Copeland  
  SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund  
  Class A Shares: CSDGX  
  Class I Shares: CSMDX  
     
  Copeland  
  International Small Cap Fund  
  Class A Shares: CISAX  
  Class I Shares: CSIIX  
     
     
     
  Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information  
  May 31, 2026  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  Investor Information: 1-888-9-COPELAND  
     
  This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of shareholders and are not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. Nothing herein contained is to be considered an offer of sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of the Funds. Such offering is made only by prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.  
     
  Distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC
Member FINRA
 
     

 

 

COPELAND DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 99.7%        
        ASSET MANAGEMENT - 2.1%        
  5,422     Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.   $ 263,509  
  3,224     Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A     280,907  
              544,416  
        BANKING - 3.3%        
  1,666     JPMorgan Chase & Company     498,650  
  2,311     Popular, Inc.     343,253  
              841,903  
        BIOTECH & PHARMA - 2.9%        
  410     Eli Lilly & Company     453,050  
  477     Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.     293,250  
              746,300  
        CHEMICALS - 2.6%        
  4,111     Corteva, Inc.     321,809  
  3,989     Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.     335,993  
              657,802  
        COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 2.3%        
  1,731     Cintas Corporation     296,451  
  1,985     Waste Connections, Inc.     295,805  
              592,256  
        CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - 1.2%        
  1,106     Vulcan Materials Company     312,910  
                 
        CONSUMER SERVICES - 1.3%        
  10,466     Perdoceo Education Corporation     338,889  
                 
        DATA CENTER REIT - 1.5%        
  368     Equinix, Inc.     393,039  
                 
        E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY - 1.6%        
  3,659     eBay, Inc.     399,819  
                 
        ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 2.8%        
  4,044     NextEra Energy, Inc.     351,868  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COPELAND DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)        
        ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 2.8% (Continued)        
  2,836     NRG Energy, Inc.   $ 380,251  
              732,119  
        ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 5.6%        
  3,801     Amphenol Corporation, Class A     565,438  
  9,110     Napco Security Technologies, Inc.     341,898  
  1,733     Vertiv Holdings Company, Class A     547,125  
              1,454,461  
        HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 3.9%        
  1,121     Cencora, Inc.     301,953  
  3,600     Encompass Health Corporation     381,060  
  1,926     Ensign Group, Inc. (The)     322,894  
              1,005,907  
        HEALTH CARE REIT - 1.3%        
  8,171     CareTrust REIT, Inc.     333,540  
                 
        INDUSTRIAL INTERMEDIATE PROD - 1.6%        
  804     Valmont Industries, Inc.     417,927  
                 
        INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 2.4%        
  1,683     WESCO International, Inc.     607,849  
                 
        INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 3.9%        
  3,039     Morgan Stanley     632,112  
  4,125     Nasdaq, Inc.     381,645  
              1,013,757  
        INSURANCE - 2.9%        
  1,733     Allstate Corporation (The)     357,154  
  1,482     Primerica, Inc.     400,096  
              757,250  
        INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES - 3.6%        
  1,541     Alphabet, Inc., Class A     586,104  
  2,018     Booking Holdings, Inc.     337,874  
              923,978  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COPELAND DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)        
        LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 2.2%        
  936     Marriott International Inc, Class A   $ 351,561  
  1,306     Wingstop, Inc.     204,990  
              556,551  
        MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 3.8%        
  3,552     LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.     336,197  
  1,515     ResMed, Inc.     288,714  
  1,641     STERIS plc     349,089  
              974,000  
        OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 2.8%        
  1,373     Cheniere Energy, Inc.     308,733  
  2,144     Diamondback Energy, Inc.     410,533  
              719,266  
        PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING - 1.8%        
  6,295     New York Times Company (The), Class A     473,447  
                 
        RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 2.0%        
  3,006     PriceSmart, Inc.     510,990  
                 
        RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 4.4%        
  2,143     Patrick Industries, Inc.     193,984  
  2,403     Ross Stores, Inc.     556,848  
  1,982     Williams-Sonoma, Inc.     403,476  
              1,154,308  
        SEMICONDUCTORS - 12.4%        
  1,524     Broadcom, Inc.     680,877  
  2,161     Lam Research Corporation     687,586  
  343     Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.     537,210  
  2,411     NVIDIA Corporation     509,059  
  1,440     Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. - ADR     602,568  
  1,917     Universal Display Corporation     176,594  
              3,193,894  
        SOFTWARE - 4.6%        
  904     Intuit, Inc.     299,703  
  1,289     Microsoft Corporation     580,359  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COPELAND DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)        
        SOFTWARE - 4.6% (Continued)        
  1,557     Salesforce, Inc.   $ 297,543  
              1,177,605  
        TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 6.9%        
  2,169     Apple, Inc.     676,858  
  996     Motorola Solutions, Inc.     401,667  
  1,361     TD SYNNEX Corporation     355,602  
  632     Western Digital Corporation     335,725  
              1,769,852  
        TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 6.5%        
  1,951     Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.     299,908  
  2,068     Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.     281,910  
  603     MSCI, Inc.     380,722  
  4,293     TransUnion     307,207  
  1,273     Visa, Inc., Class A     415,456  
              1,685,203  
        TOBACCO & CANNABIS - 1.5%        
  2,202     Philip Morris International, Inc.     390,591  
                 
        TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 2.3%        
  2,177     JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.     601,788  
                 
        TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT - 1.7%        
  1,633     Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation     426,474  
                 
        TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $18,900,535)     25,708,091  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COPELAND DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 0.1%        
        MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.1%        
  19,017     Northern Institutional Treasury Portfolio, 3.47% (Cost $19,017)(a)   $ 19,017  
                 
        TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8% (Cost $18,919,552)   $ 25,727,108  
        OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.2%     50,149  
        NET ASSETS - 100.0%   $ 25,777,257  

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipt
   
LTD - Limited Company
   
MSCI - Morgan Stanley Capital International
   
PLC - Public Limited Company
   
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

(a) Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of May 31, 2026.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COPELAND SMID CAP DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 99.3%        
        AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.7%        
  26,634     Hexcel Corporation   $ 2,391,467  
                 
        ASSET MANAGEMENT - 2.2%        
  23,569     Cohen & Steers, Inc.     1,645,117  
  16,034     Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A     1,397,042  
              3,042,159  
        BANKING - 3.5%        
  73,546     Home BancShares, Inc.     1,968,091  
  6,842     Popular, Inc.     1,016,242  
  25,076     ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.     1,955,677  
              4,940,010  
        CHEMICALS - 0.5%        
  8,277     Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc.     697,172  
                 
        COMMERCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 1.0%        
  42,496     GFL Environmental, Inc.     1,425,316  
                 
        CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - 1.3%        
  5,365     Carlisle Companies, Inc.     1,849,906  
                 
        CONSUMER SERVICES - 1.3%        
  55,275     Perdoceo Education Corporation     1,789,805  
                 
        CONTAINERS & PACKAGING - 0.9%        
  10,308     AptarGroup, Inc.     1,194,182  
                 
        ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 12.3%        
  25,678     AAON, Inc.     3,600,055  
  4,883     Acuity, Inc.     1,489,852  
  3,556     BWX Technologies, Inc.     696,549  
  42,978     Cognex Corporation     2,830,101  
  7,354     Littelfuse, Inc.     3,433,362  
  44,606     Napco Security Technologies, Inc.     1,674,063  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COPELAND SMID CAP DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 99.3% (Continued)        
        ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 12.3% (Continued)        
  20,314     nVent Electric PLC   $ 3,392,235  
              17,116,217  
        FORESTRY, PAPER & WOOD PRODUCTS - 0.8%        
  13,743     UFP Industries, Inc.     1,113,183  
                 
        GAS & WATER UTILITIES - 2.6%        
  40,205     Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation, Class A     1,669,714  
  15,311     Chesapeake Utilities Corporation     1,888,152  
              3,557,866  
        HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 7.1%        
  4,039     Chemed Corporation     1,722,270  
  21,640     Encompass Health Corporation     2,290,594  
  14,105     Ensign Group, Inc. (The)     2,364,704  
  10,790     Quest Diagnostics, Inc.     2,102,971  
  22,001     U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.     1,413,784  
              9,894,323  
        HEALTH CARE REIT - 1.7%        
  57,687     CareTrust REIT, Inc.     2,354,784  
                 
        HOTEL REIT - 1.7%        
  20,073     Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.     2,311,004  
                 
        INDUSTRIAL INTERMEDIATE PROD - 4.9%        
  15,311     AZZ, Inc.     2,074,794  
  5,294     Standex International Corporation     1,466,491  
  6,209     Valmont Industries, Inc.     3,227,500  
              6,768,785  
        INDUSTRIAL REIT - 1.5%        
  31,947     Terreno Realty Corporation     2,098,598  
                 
        INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES - 2.4%        
  9,162     WESCO International, Inc.     3,309,040  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COPELAND SMID CAP DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 99.3% (Continued)        
        INSURANCE - 2.5%        
  5,371     Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.   $ 1,636,920  
  6,570     Primerica, Inc.     1,773,703  
              3,410,623  
        LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 4.8%        
  21,218     Churchill Downs, Inc.     1,850,422  
  4,275     Domino’s Pizza, Inc.     1,327,730  
  31,675     Travel + Leisure Company     2,153,899  
  8,499     Wingstop, Inc.     1,334,003  
              6,666,054  
        LEISURE PRODUCTS - 1.6%        
  26,341     Brunswick Corporation     2,206,322  
                 
        MACHINERY - 2.8%        
  8,198     Nordson Corporation     2,355,531  
  18,144     Veralto Corporation     1,491,981  
              3,847,512  
        MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 2.9%        
  22,363     LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.     2,116,657  
  8,861     STERIS plc     1,885,001  
              4,001,658  
        METALS & MINING - 1.3%        
  7,957     Royal Gold, Inc.     1,786,187  
                 
        OIL & GAS PRODUCERS - 4.6%        
  17,601     DT Midstream, Inc.     2,463,788  
  53,768     Excelerate Energy, Inc., Class A     1,771,118  
  39,181     Matador Resources Company     2,100,102  
              6,335,008  
        PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING - 1.7%        
  30,742     New York Times Company (The), Class A     2,312,106  
                 
        REAL ESTATE SERVICES - 1.2%        
  11,935     FirstService Corporation     1,601,677  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COPELAND SMID CAP DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 99.3% (Continued)        
        RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 3.6%        
  2,592     Casey’s General Stores, Inc.   $ 1,988,427  
  17,500     PriceSmart, Inc.     2,974,825  
              4,963,252  
        RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 3.0%        
  9,524     Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.     2,167,377  
  3,096     FirstCash Holdings, Inc.     680,841  
  15,069     Patrick Industries, Inc.     1,364,046  
              4,212,264  
        SEMICONDUCTORS - 5.7%        
  32,610     Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.     3,322,633  
  33,948     Power Integrations, Inc.     2,851,632  
  18,807     Universal Display Corporation     1,732,501  
              7,906,766  
        SOFTWARE - 4.2%        
  50,114     Bentley Systems, Inc., Class B     1,635,721  
  45,088     Clear Secure, Inc., Class A     2,500,130  
  49,247     Pegasystems, Inc.     1,759,595  
              5,895,446  
        STEEL - 1.8%        
  6,811     Reliance, Inc.     2,593,424  
                 
        TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 1.5%        
  8,017     TD SYNNEX Corporation     2,094,682  
                 
        TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 6.1%        
  18,023     Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation     1,427,061  
  11,453     Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.     1,561,273  
  47,318     KBR, Inc.     1,653,764  
  10,790     Morningstar, Inc.     1,963,995  
  25,437     TransUnion     1,820,272  
              8,426,365  
        TOBACCO & CANNABIS - 0.9%        
  15,270     Turning Point Brands, Inc.     1,296,881  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COPELAND SMID CAP DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 99.3% (Continued)        
        TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 1.7%        
  11,694     Landstar System, Inc.   $ 2,419,489  
                 
        TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $123,095,408)     137,829,533  
                 
        SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 0.5%        
        MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.5%        
  740,530     Northern Institutional Treasury Portfolio, 3.47% (Cost $740,530)(a)     740,530  
                 
        TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8% (Cost $123,835,938)   $ 138,570,063  
        OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.2%     288,705  
        NET ASSETS - 100.0%   $ 138,858,768  

 

PLC - Public Limited Company
   
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

(a) Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of May 31, 2026.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

10

 

COPELAND INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 98.0%        
        Australia - 6.4%        
  359     Breville Group Ltd.(a)   $ 7,448  
  430     Sims Ltd.(a)     8,304  
  3,780     Steadfast Group Ltd.     11,048  
  3,229     Ventia Services Group Pty Ltd.(a)     14,377  
  2,980     Westgold Resources Ltd.(a)     11,109  
              52,286  
        Belgium - 1.2%        
  371     Warehouses De Pauw CVA(a)     9,610  
                 
        Canada - 14.8%        
  229     Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation     9,519  
  187     BRP, Inc.     10,808  
  286     Enerflex Ltd.     7,151  
  47     FirstService Corporation     6,299  
  176     Gildan Activewear, Inc.     10,735  
  166     Granite Real Estate Investment Trust     11,600  
  61     Mainstreet Equity Corporation     7,295  
  331     OR Royalties, Inc.     12,333  
  93     TFI International, Inc.     14,344  
  253     TMX Group Ltd.     9,465  
  67     Toromont Industries Ltd.(a)     11,048  
  214     Tourmaline Oil Corporation     9,780  
              120,377  
        Denmark - 2.2%        
  121     Chemometec A/S(a)     7,040  
  168     Royal Unibrew A/S(a)     10,933  
              17,973  
        France - 2.4%        
  43     Gaztransport Et Technigaz S.A.(a)     9,914  
  52     Nexans S.A.(a)     9,568  
              19,482  
        Germany - 4.4%        
  53     AlzChem Group A.G.(a)     11,612  
  116     Hensoldt AG(a)     12,045  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COPELAND INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 98.0% (Continued)        
        Germany - 4.4% (Continued)        
  145     Scout24 A.G. 144A(a),(b)   $ 12,197  
              35,854  
        Italy - 6.6%        
  165     Banca Generali SpA(a)     10,523  
  196     Interpump Group SpA(a)     8,189  
  319     Lottomatica Group Spa 144A(a),(b)     9,423  
  214     Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA(a)     12,855  
  191     SOL SpA(a)     12,576  
              53,566  
        Japan - 34.6%        
  378     Aica Kogyo Company Ltd.(a)     8,182  
  580     Asahi Intecc Company Ltd.(a)     13,696  
  464     Asics Corporation(a)     14,095  
  323     BayCurrent, Inc.(a)     11,425  
  998     Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)(a)     14,591  
  60     Horiba Ltd.(a)     9,877  
  837     Hulic Company Ltd.(a)     8,927  
  791     Japan Elevator Service Holdings Company Ltd.(a)     8,706  
  238     JCU Corporation(a)     10,963  
  881     Kotobuki Spirits Co Ltd(a)     11,532  
  199     Kurita Water Industries Ltd.(a)     10,927  
  39     Maruwa Company Ltd.(a)     18,198  
  158     Micronics Japan Company Ltd.(a)     14,582  
  482     MISUMI Group, Inc.(a)     11,385  
  1,208     Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Company Ltd.(a)     9,877  
  474     Nichias Corporation(a)     10,497  
  488     Nippon Gas Company Ltd.(a)     8,470  
  1,081     Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.(a)     6,169  
  1,141     Rakus Co Ltd(a)     7,235  
  654     Rohto Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.(a)     9,767  
  906     Santen Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.(a)     10,883  
  278     Seiko Group Corporation(a)     12,318  
  254     Shibaura Mechatronics Corporation(a)     8,241  
  1,793     Simplex Holdings, Inc.(a)     11,992  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

12

 

COPELAND INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 98.0% (Continued)        
        Japan - 34.6% (Continued)        
  864     USS Company Ltd.(a)   $ 9,554  
  467     Yamaguchi Financial Group, Inc.(a)     8,029  
              280,118  
        Luxembourg - 1.2%        
  285     Subsea 7 S.A.(a)     9,363  
                 
        Netherlands - 3.2%        
  218     Arcadis N.V.(a)     8,899  
  52     Euronext N.V.(a)     8,452  
  213     Technip Energies N.V.(a)     8,787  
              26,138  
        Norway - 1.3%        
  513     Sparebanken Norge(a)     10,569  
                 
        Singapore - 1.2%        
  1,347     iFAST Corp Ltd.(a)     9,649  
                 
        Spain - 1.3%        
  118     Vidrala S.A.(a)     10,564  
                 
        Sweden - 5.0%        
  271     AddTech AB(a)     9,660  
  853     Bravida Holding A.B. 144A(a),(b)     10,493  
  254     Loomis A.B.(a)     12,531  
  842     Wihlborgs Fastigheter A.B.(a)     7,762  
              40,446  
        Switzerland - 2.2%        
  190     Montana Aerospace A.G. 144A(a),(b),(c)     5,717  
  64     VZ Holding A.G.(a)     12,164  
              17,881  
        United Kingdom - 10.0%        
  117     Diploma plc(a)     10,973  
  271     Halma PLC(a)     17,036  
  447     Hill & Smith Holdings plc(a)     16,663  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

13

 

COPELAND INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
May 31, 2026

 

Shares         Fair Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 98.0% (Continued)        
        United Kingdom - 10.0% (Continued)        
  694     Howden Joinery Group plc(a)   $ 7,156  
  4,177     Premier Foods PLC(a)     11,287  
  1,029     Safestore Holdings PLC(a)     8,927  
  97     Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc(a)     9,034  
              81,075  
                 
        TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $663,578)     794,952  
                 
        SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 0.9%        
        MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.9%        
  7,368     Northern Institutional Treasury Portfolio, 3.47% (Cost $7,368)(d)     7,368  
                 
        TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.9% (Cost $670,946)   $ 802,320  
        OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.1%     8,769  
        NET ASSETS - 100.0%   $ 811,089  

 

A/S - Anonim Sirketi
   
LTD - Limited Company
   
PLC - Public Limited Company
   
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
   
S/A - Société Anonyme

 

(a) The value of this security has been determined in good faith under policies of the Board of Trustees.

 

(b) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of May 31, 2026 the total market value of 144A securities is 37,830, or 4.7% of net assets.

 

(c) Non-income producing security.

 

(d) Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of May 31, 2026.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland Trust
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited)
May 31, 2026

 

          Copeland SMID     Copeland  
    Copeland Dividend     Cap Dividend     International  
    Growth Fund     Growth Fund     Small Cap Fund  
Assets:                        
Investments, at Cost   $ 18,919,552     $ 123,835,938     $ 670,946  
Investments in Securities, at Market Value   $ 25,727,108     $ 138,570,063     $ 802,320  
Foreign Cash (Cost $0, $0, $70)                 70  
Dividends and Interest Receivable     21,515       168,320       2,607  
Receivable for Securities Sold     1,893,440       981,162       6,413  
Due from Investment Adviser     6,818             9,339  
Receivable for Fund Shares Sold     188       63,264        
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets     47,652       65,872       4,804  
Total Assets     27,696,721       139,848,681       825,553  
                         
Liabilities:                        
Payable for Securities Purchased     1,845,908       703,528       8,193  
Payable for Fund Shares Redeemed           74,461        
Payable to Investment Adviser           24,121        
Accrued Audit Fees     9,178       6,735       3,459  
Accrued Distribution Fees     7,062       359        
Payable to Related Parties     22,360       104,452       1,207  
Other Accrued Expenses     34,956       76,257       1,605  
Total Liabilities     1,919,464       989,913       14,464  
                         
Net Assets   $ 25,777,257     $ 138,858,768     $ 811,089  
                         
Composition of Net Assets:                        
At May 31, 2026, Net Assets consisted of:                        
Paid-in-Capital   $ 15,945,451     $ 117,954,725     $ 759,725  
Accumulated Earnings     9,831,806       20,904,043       51,364  
Net Assets   $ 25,777,257     $ 138,858,768     $ 811,089  
                         
Class A Shares:                        
Net Assets   $ 10,866,383     $ 1,360,321     $ 521  
                         
Shares Outstanding (no par value; unlimited number of shares authorized)     855,034       80,832       55  
                         
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share*   $ 12.71     $ 16.83     $ 9.54  +
Offering Price Per Share (NAV/$0.9425) Includes a Maximum Sales Charge of 5.75%   $ 13.49     $ 17.86     $ 10.12  
                         
Class C Shares:                        
Net Assets   $ 5,586,590                  
                         
Shares Outstanding (no par value; unlimited number of shares authorized)     488,598                  
                         
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share*   $ 11.43                  
                         
Class I Shares:                        
Net Assets   $ 9,324,284     $ 137,498,447     $ 810,568  
                         
Shares Outstanding (no par value; unlimited number of shares authorized)     747,013       8,110,824       84,402  
                         
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share*   $ 12.48     $ 16.95     $ 9.60  

 

 
* The Funds charge a 1.00% fee on shares redeemed less than 30 days after purchase or if shares held less than 30 days are redeemed for failure to maintain a balance that meets the minimum requirements listed in the Funds’ Prospectus.

 

+ NAV may not recalculate due to rounding.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland Trust
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended May 31, 2026

 

          Copeland SMID     Copeland  
    Copeland Dividend     Cap Dividend     International  
    Growth Fund     Growth Fund     Small Cap Fund  
Investment Income:                        
Dividend Income   $ 159,982     $ 1,146,553     $ 11,672  
Interest Income     3,424       28,302       311  
Less: Foreign Taxes Withholding     (2,689 )     (12,821 )     (2,190 )
Total Investment Income     160,717       1,162,034       9,793  
                         
Expenses:                        
Investment Advisory Fees     99,109       552,887       2,965  
Distribution Fees - Class C     28,782              
Distribution Fees - Class A     14,026       1,570        
Administration Fees     27,794       96,127       19,718  
Registration & Filing Fees     23,387       37,971       737  
Fund Accounting Fees     21,016       27,402       16,761  
Custody Fees     13,643       12,016       8,984  
Chief Compliance Officer Fees     13,674       85,895       431  
Trustees’ Fees     11,755       71,298       499  
Legal Fees     11,724       59,561       278  
Audit Fees     7,683       11,707       3,375  
Transfer Agent Fees     7,200       24,330       3,439  
Shareholder Service Fees - Class I     4,726       29,236        
Non-Rule 12b-1 Shareholder Service Fees     2,850       2,583        
Other Expenses     7,821       48,053       1,046  
Total Expenses     295,190       1,060,636       58,233  
Less: Fees Waived by Adviser     (99,109 )     (359,342 )     (2,965 )
Less: Other Expenses Reimbursed by Adviser     (23,076 )           (51,540 )
Net Expenses     173,005       701,294       3,728  
Net Investment Income (Loss)     (12,288 )     460,740       6,065  
                         
                         
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions:                        
Net Realized Gain on:                        
Securities     3,214,491       8,134,139       37,082  
Foreign Currency Transactions                 157  
      3,214,491       8,134,139       37,239  
                         
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                        
Securities     (2,198,085 )     5,415,422       31,937  
Foreign Currency Transactions           2       71  
      (2,198,085 )     5,415,424       32,008  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions     1,016,406       13,549,563       69,247  
                         
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations   $ 1,004,118     $ 14,010,303     $ 75,312  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland Dividend Growth Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    For the     For the  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
    May 31, 2026     November 30, 2025  
    (Unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Loss   $ (12,288 )   $ (1,371 )
Net Realized Gain on Investments     3,214,491       2,962,970  
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on investments     (2,198,085 )     (2,928,087 )
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations     1,004,118       33,512  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders From:                
Total Distributions Paid                
Class A     (994,835 )     (1,605,446 )
Class C     (553,795 )     (1,073,232 )
Class I     (869,069 )     (2,020,218 )
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (2,417,699 )     (4,698,896 )
                 
Beneficial Interest Transactions:                
Class A                
Proceeds from Shares Issued     176,141       211,180  
Distributions Reinvested     947,272       1,523,749  
Cost of Shares Redeemed     (1,435,551 )     (2,419,331 )
Total Class A Shares     (312,138 )     (684,402 )
Class C                
Proceeds from Shares Issued     15,244       15,613  
Distributions Reinvested     544,723       1,062,130  
Cost of Shares Redeemed     (535,615 )     (2,785,376 )
Total Class C Shares     24,352       (1,707,633 )
Class I                
Proceeds from Shares Issued     38,823       315,958  
Distributions Reinvested     766,455       1,833,837  
Cost of Shares Redeemed     (997,807 )     (7,354,080 )
Total Class I Shares     (192,529 )     (5,204,285 )
Total Beneficial Interest Transactions     (480,315 )     (7,596,320 )
                 
Decrease in Net Assets     (1,893,896 )     (12,261,704 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Period     27,671,153       39,932,857  
End of Period   $ 25,777,257     $ 27,671,153  
                 
Share Activity:                
Class A                
Shares Issued     14,109       16,501  
Distributions Reinvested     77,202       119,043  
Shares Redeemed     (115,692 )     (194,817 )
Total Activity Class A Shares     (24,381 )     (59,273 )
Class C                
Shares Issued     1,360       1,359  
Distributions Reinvested     49,163       90,394  
Shares Redeemed     (47,679 )     (242,951 )
Total Activity Class C Shares     2,844       (151,198 )
Class I                
Shares Issued     3,247       26,077  
Distributions Reinvested     63,659       145,890  
Shares Redeemed     (81,963 )     (600,486 )
Total Activity Class I Shares     (15,057 )     (428,519 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    For the     For the  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
    May 31, 2026     November 30, 2025  
    (Unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 460,740     $ 1,221,148  
Net Realized Gain on Investments     8,134,139       1,456,078  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments     5,415,424       (16,972,505 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations     14,010,303       (14,295,279 )
                 
Distributions to Shareholders From:                
Total Distributions Paid                
Class A     (35,415 )     (28,705 )
Class I     (4,854,625 )     (2,379,230 )
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (4,890,040 )     (2,407,935 )
                 
Beneficial Interest Transactions:                
Class A                
Proceeds from Shares Issued     453,000       1,289,662  
Distributions Reinvested     30,075       25,642  
Cost of Shares Redeemed     (501,882 )     (2,459,173 )
Redemption Fees     4       49  
Total Class A Shares     (18,803 )     (1,143,820 )
Class I                
Proceeds from Shares Issued     11,873,718       85,022,229  
Distributions Reinvested     4,493,801       1,834,400  
Cost of Shares Redeemed     (48,509,456 )     (106,588,980 )
Redemption Fees     440       4,887  
Total Class I Shares     (32,141,497 )     (19,727,464 )
                 
Total Beneficial Interest Transactions     (32,160,300 )     (20,871,284 )
                 
Decrease in Net Assets     (23,040,037 )     (37,574,498 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Period     161,898,805       199,473,303  
End of Period   $ 138,858,768     $ 161,898,805  
                 
Share Activity:                
Class A                
Shares Issued     28,560       85,145  
Distributions Reinvested     1,942       1,569  
Shares Redeemed     (32,154 )     (165,083 )
Total Activity Class A Shares     (1,652 )     (78,369 )
Class I                
Shares Issued     732,371       5,509,051  
Distributions Reinvested     288,434       111,509  
Shares Redeemed     (3,010,778 )     (7,000,486 )
Total Activity Class I Shares     (1,989,973 )     (1,379,926 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland International Small Cap Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    For the     For the  
    Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
    May 31, 2026     November 30, 2025  
    (Unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 6,065     $ 8,756  
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions     37,239       (9,219 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions     32,008       71,473  
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations     75,312       71,010  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders From:                
Total Distributions Paid                
Class A     (7 )     (3 )
Class I     (11,369 )     (11,579 )
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (11,376 )     (11,582 )
                 
Beneficial Interest Transactions:                
Class A                
Proceeds from Shares Issued     26       260  
Distributions Reinvested     7       3  
Cost of Shares Redeemed     (1 )      
Total Class A Shares     32       263  
Class I                
Proceeds from Shares Issued     67,065       77,525  
Distributions Reinvested     11,250       11,579  
Cost of Shares Redeemed     (35,957 )     (4,339 )
Redemption Fees     359        
Total Class I Shares     42,717       84,765  
Total Beneficial Interest Transactions     42,749       85,028  
                 
Increase in Net Assets     106,685       144,456  
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Period     704,404       559,948  
End of Period   $ 811,089     $ 704,404  
                 
Share Activity:                
Class A                
Shares Issued     4       32  
Distributions Reinvested      +      +
Total Activity Class A Shares     4       32  
Class I                
Shares Issued     7,334       9,500  
Distributions Reinvested     1,284       1,471  
Shares Redeemed     (3,769 )     (507 )
Total Activity Class I Shares     4,849       10,464  

 

+ Less than 1 share.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland Dividend Growth Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Certain information in the table below reflects financial results for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period presented.

 

    Class A  
    Six Months     Year     Year     Year     Year     Year  
    Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended  
    May 31, 2026     November 30, 2025     November 30, 2024     November 30, 2023     November 30, 2022     November 30, 2021  
    (Unaudited)                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 13.36     $ 14.78     $ 12.27     $ 12.49     $ 14.59     $ 11.99  
Increase (Decrease) From Operations:                                                
Net investment income (a)           0.01       0.04       0.06       0.09       0.04  
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized)     0.49       0.28       2.93       0.50       (0.53 )     2.56  
Total from operations     0.49       0.29       2.97       0.56       (0.44 )     2.60  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                                
Net investment income           (0.01 )     (0.02 )     (0.09 )     (0.02 )      
Net realized gains     (1.14 )     (1.70 )     (0.44 )     (0.69 )     (1.64 )      
Total distributions     (1.14 )     (1.71 )     (0.46 )     (0.78 )     (1.66 )      
Redemption fees (b)     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 12.71     $ 13.36     $ 14.78     $ 12.27     $ 12.49     $ 14.59  
Total Return (c)     3.98 % (e)     2.48 %     25.13 %     4.95 %     (3.91 )%     21.68 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)   $ 10,866     $ 11,749     $ 13,873     $ 13,667     $ 15,441     $ 18,212  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                                                
before reimbursement     2.12 % (d)     1.93 %     2.13 %     1.95 %     1.99 %     1.93 %
net of reimbursement     1.20 % (d)     1.20 %     1.20 %     1.20 %     1.20 %     1.20 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     0.02 % (d)     0.10 %     0.28 %     0.47 %     0.72 %     0.29 %
Portfolio turnover rate     38 % (e)     27 %     32 %     35 %     40 %     34 %

 

 
(a) Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year/period.

 

(b) Less than $0.01 per share.

 

(c) Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. Had the Adviser not absorbed a portion of fund expenses, the total return would have been lower. Sales loads are not reflected in total return.

 

(d) Annualized.

 

(e) Not Annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland Dividend Growth Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Certain information in the table below reflects financial results for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period presented.

 

    Class C  
    Six Months     Year     Year     Year     Year     Year  
    Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended  
    May 31, 2026     November 30, 2025     November 30, 2024     November 30, 2023     November 30, 2022     November 30, 2021  
    (Unaudited)                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.17     $ 13.70     $ 11.46     $ 11.71     $ 13.85     $ 11.47  
Increase (Decrease) From Operations:                                                
Net investment loss (a)     (0.04 )     (0.07 )     (0.06 )     (0.03 )     (0.01 )     (0.06 )
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized)     0.44       0.24       2.74       0.47       (0.49 )     2.44  
Total from operations     0.40       0.17       2.68       0.44       (0.50 )     2.38  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                                
Net investment income                                    
Net realized gains     (1.14 )     (1.70 )     (0.44 )     (0.69 )     (1.64 )      
Total distributions     (1.14 )     (1.70 )     (0.44 )     (0.69 )     (1.64 )      
Redemption fees (b)     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.43     $ 12.17     $ 13.70     $ 11.46     $ 11.71     $ 13.85  
Total Return (c)     3.59 % (e)     1.65 %     24.25 %     4.15 %     (4.63 )%     20.75 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)   $ 5,587     $ 5,914     $ 8,724     $ 8,994     $ 10,586     $ 13,530  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                                                
before reimbursement     2.88 % (d)     2.67 %     2.89 %     2.69 %     2.74 %     2.69 %
net of reimbursement     1.95 % (d)     1.95 %     1.95 %     1.95 %     1.95 %     1.95 %
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets     (0.74 )% (d)     (0.65 )%     (0.47 )%     (0.27 )%     (0.04 )%     (0.46 )%
Portfolio turnover rate     38 % (e)     27 %     32 %     35 %     40 %     34 %

 

 
(a) Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year/period.

 

(b) Less than $0.01 per share.

 

(c) Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. Had the Adviser not absorbed a portion of fund expenses, the total return would have been lower.

 

(d) Annualized.

 

(e) Not Annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland Dividend Growth Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Certain information in the table below reflects financial results for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period presented.

 

    Class I  
    Six Months     Year     Year     Year     Year     Year  
    Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended  
    May 31, 2026     November 30, 2025     November 30, 2024     November 30, 2023     November 30, 2022     November 30, 2021  
    (Unaudited)                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 13.13     $ 14.56     $ 12.10     $ 12.34     $ 14.45     $ 11.85  
Increase (Decrease) From Operations:                                                
Net investment income (a)     0.01       0.03       0.06       0.07       0.10       0.06  
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized)     0.48       0.28       2.89       0.50       (0.52 )     2.54  
Total from operations     0.49       0.31       2.95       0.57       (0.42 )     2.60  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                                
Net investment income           (0.04 )     (0.05 )     (0.12 )     (0.05 )      
Net realized gains     (1.14 )     (1.70 )     (0.44 )     (0.69 )     (1.64 )      
Total distributions     (1.14 )     (1.74 )     (0.49 )     (0.81 )     (1.69 )      
Redemption fees (b)     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 12.48     $ 13.13     $ 14.56     $ 12.10     $ 12.34     $ 14.45  
Total Return (c)     4.05 % (e)     2.61 %     25.31 %     5.13 %     (3.82 )%     21.94 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)   $ 9,324     $ 10,008     $ 17,335     $ 18,390     $ 25,461     $ 33,459  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                                                
before reimbursement     1.97 % (d)     1.77 %     1.99 %     1.75 %     1.76 %     1.75 %
net of reimbursement     1.05 % (d)     1.05 %     1.05 %     1.05 %     1.05 %     1.05 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     0.17 % (d)     0.25 %     0.43 %     0.62 %     0.85 %     0.44 %
Portfolio turnover rate     38 % (e)     27 %     32 %     35 %     40 %     34 %

 

 
(a) Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the year/period.

 

(b) Less than $0.01 per share.

 

(c) Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. Had the Adviser not absorbed a portion of fund expenses, the total return would have been lower.

 

(d) Annualized.

 

(e) Not Annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Certain information in the table below reflects financial results for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period presented.

 

    Class A  
    Six Months     Year     Year     Year     Year     Year  
    Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended  
    May 31, 2026     November 30, 2025     November 30, 2024     November 30, 2023     November 30, 2022     November 30, 2021  
    (Unaudited)                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 15.76     $ 17.00     $ 13.95     $ 14.15     $ 15.80     $ 13.14  
Increase (Decrease) From Operations:                                                
Net investment income (a)     0.03       0.07       0.10       0.12       0.13       0.06  
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized)     1.47       (1.13 )     3.05       0.19       (0.77 )     2.63  
Total from operations     1.50       (1.06 )     3.15       0.31       (0.64 )     2.69  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.07 )     (0.06 )     (0.10 )     (0.17 )     (0.04 )     (0.03 )
Net realized gains     (0.36 )     (0.12 )           (0.34 )     (0.97 )      
Total distributions     (0.43 )     (0.18 )     (0.10 )     (0.51 )     (1.01 )     (0.03 )
Redemption fees (b)     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 16.83     $ 15.76     $ 17.00     $ 13.95     $ 14.15     $ 15.80  
Total Return (c)     9.76 % (e)     (6.28 )%     22.69 %     2.46 %     (4.50 )%     20.55 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)   $ 1,360     $ 1,300     $ 2,734     $ 1,680     $ 1,674     $ 206  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                                                
before reimbursement     1.65 % (d)     1.62 %     1.55 %     1.81 %     2.03 %     2.10 %
net of reimbursement     1.20 % (d)     1.20 %     1.20 %     1.20 %     1.20 %     1.20 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     0.39 % (d)     0.45 %     0.61 %     0.85 %     0.96 %     0.42 %
Portfolio turnover rate     28 % (e)     66 %     24 %     28 %     40 %     35 %

 

 
(a) Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period/year.

 

(b) Less than $0.01 per share.

 

(c) Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. Had the Adviser not absorbed a portion of fund expenses, the total return would have been lower. Sales loads are not reflected in total return.

 

(d) Annualized.

 

(e) Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Certain information in the table below reflects financial results for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period presented.

 

    Class I  
    Six Months     Year     Year     Year     Year     Year  
    Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended  
    May 31, 2026     November 30, 2025     November 30, 2024     November 30, 2023     November 30, 2022     November 30, 2021  
    (Unaudited)                                
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 15.90     $ 17.14     $ 14.06     $ 14.23     $ 15.88     $ 13.19  
Increase (Decrease) From Operations:                                                
Net investment income (a)     0.05       0.11       0.14       0.15       0.19       0.10  
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized)     1.48       (1.15 )     3.06       0.20       (0.80 )     2.65  
Total from operations     1.53       (1.04 )     3.20       0.35       (0.61 )     2.75  
Distributions to shareholders from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.08 )     (0.12 )     (0.18 )     (0.07 )     (0.06 )
Net realized gains     (0.36 )     (0.12 )           (0.34 )     (0.97 )      
Total distributions     (0.48 )     (0.20 )     (0.12 )     (0.52 )     (1.04 )     (0.06 )
Redemption fees (b)     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 16.95     $ 15.90     $ 17.14     $ 14.06     $ 14.23     $ 15.88  
Total Return (c)     9.86 % (e)     (6.07 )%     22.95 %     2.75 %     (4.31 )%     20.89 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)   $ 137,498     $ 160,599     $ 196,739     $ 66,638     $ 47,602     $ 35,601  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                                                
before reimbursement     1.44 % (d)     1.38 %     1.34 %     1.62 %     1.73 %     1.87 %
net of reimbursement     0.95 % (d)     0.95 %     0.95 %     0.95 %     0.95 %     0.95 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     0.63 % (d)     0.72 %     0.88 %     1.11 %     1.34 %     0.67 %
Portfolio turnover rate     28 % (e)     66 %     24 %     28 %     40 %     35 %

 

 
(a) Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period/year.

 

(b) Less than $0.01 per share.

 

(c) Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. Had the Adviser not absorbed a portion of fund expenses, the total return would have been lower.

 

(d) Annualized.

 

(e) Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland International Small Cap Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Certain information in the table below reflects financial results for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period presented.

 

    Class A  
    Six Months     Year     Year     Year     Period  
    Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended  
    May 31, 2026     November 30, 2025     November 30, 2024     November 30, 2023     November 30, 2022 *  
    (Unaudited)                          
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 8.80     $ 8.09     $ 7.86     $ 7.82     $ 10.00  
Increase From Operations:                                        
Net investment income (a)     0.06       0.08       0.09       0.02       0.10  
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized)     0.82       0.80       0.31       0.23       (2.28 )
Total from operations     0.88       0.88       0.40       0.25       (2.18 )
Distributions to shareholders from:                                        
Net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.17 )     (0.17 )     (0.21 )      
Total distributions     (0.14 )     (0.17 )     (0.17 )     (0.21 )      
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 9.54     $ 8.80     $ 8.09     $ 7.86     $ 7.82  
Total Return (b)     10.18 % (c)     11.08 %     5.15 %     3.37 %     (21.80 )% (c)
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                        
Net assets, end of period, actual (not truncated)   $ 521     $ 448     $ 152     $ 8     $ 8  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                                        
before reimbursement     15.38 % (d)     17.87 %     17.29 %     17.25 %     34.90 % (d)
net of reimbursement     1.23 % (d)     1.23 %     1.23 %     1.23 %     1.19 % (d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     1.28 % (d)     0.94 %     1.03 %     0.25 %     1.32 % (d)
Portfolio turnover rate     29 % (c)     37 %     48 %     50 %     82 % (c)

 

 
* Class A commenced operations on December 28, 2021.

 

(a) Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(b) Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. Had the Adviser not absorbed a portion of fund expenses, the total return would have been lower. Sales loads are not reflected in total return.

 

(c) Not annualized.

 

(d) Annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Copeland International Small Cap Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
Certain information in the table below reflects financial results for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period presented.

 

    Class I  
    Six Months     Year     Year     Year     Period  
    Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended     Ended  
    May 31, 2026     November 30, 2025     November 30, 2024     November 30, 2023     November 30, 2022 *  
    (Unaudited)                          
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 8.85     $ 8.10     $ 7.86     $ 7.82     $ 10.00  
Increase From Operations:                                        
Net investment income (a)     0.07       0.12       0.12       0.11       0.16  
Net gain (loss) from securities (both realized and unrealized)     0.82       0.80       0.29       0.14       (2.34 )
Total from operations     0.89       0.92       0.41       0.25       (2.18 )
Distributions to shareholders from:                                        
Net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.17 )     (0.17 )     (0.21 )      
Total distributions     (0.14 )     (0.17 )     (0.17 )     (0.21 )      
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 9.60     $ 8.85     $ 8.10     $ 7.86     $ 7.82  
Total Return (b)     10.24 % (c)     11.57 %     5.28 %     3.37 %     (21.80 )% (c)
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                        
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)   $ 811     $ 704     $ 560     $ 493     $ 313  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                                        
before reimbursement     15.31 % (d)     18.26 %     18.87 %     21.80 %     28.11 % (d)
net of reimbursement     0.98 % (d)     0.98 %     0.98 %     0.98 %     0.98 % (d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     1.59 % (d)     1.38 %     1.51 %     1.44 %     2.07 % (d)
Portfolio turnover rate     29 % (c)     37 %     48 %     50 %     82 % (c)

 

 
* Class I commenced operations on December 28, 2021.

 

(a) Per share amounts are calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(b) Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, if any. Had the Adviser not absorbed a portion of fund expenses, the total return would have been lower.

 

(c) Not annualized.

 

(d) Annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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1. ORGANIZATION

 

Copeland Dividend Growth Fund (the “Dividend Growth Fund”), formerly, the Copeland Risk Managed Dividend Growth Fund, Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund (the “SMID Fund”), and Copeland International Small Cap Fund (the “International Fund”) are diversified series of Copeland Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) as an open-end management investment company. The Trust was organized as a statutory trust on September 10, 2010, under the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

The Dividend Growth Fund currently offers Class A, Class C and Class I shares. The SMID Fund and International Fund currently offer Class A and Class I shares. The Dividend Growth Fund’s Class A shares commenced operations on December 28, 2010, Class C shares commenced operations on January 5, 2012 and Class I shares commenced operations on March 1, 2013. The SMID Fund’s Class I shares commenced operations on February 27, 2017 and Class A shares commenced operations on February 11, 2019. The International Fund’s Class A and Class I shares commenced operations on December 28, 2021. Class A shares of each Fund are offered at net asset value plus a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Purchases of $1,000,000 or more may be subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% on shares redeemed within 18 months. Class C and Class I shares are offered at net asset value. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the applicable Fund and classes are identical except for differences in their sales charge structures and ongoing service and distribution charges. All classes of shares have equal voting privileges except that each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its service and/or distribution plans. The Funds’ income, expenses (other than class specific distribution fees) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated proportionately each day based upon the relative net assets of each class.

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies” including FASB Accounting Standard Update ASU 2013-08.

 

OPERATING SEGMENTS

 

The Funds have adopted FASB ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). Adoption of the standard impacted financial statement disclosures only and did not affect the Fund’s financial position or the results of its operations. An operating segment is defined in Topic 280 as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the public entity’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and has discrete financial information available. The CODM is comprised of the portfolio managers and Chief Financial Officer of the Trust. The Funds each operate as a single operating segment. Each Fund’s income, expenses, assets, changes in net assets resulting from operations and performance are regularly monitored and assessed as a whole by the CODM responsible for oversight functions of each Fund, using the information presented in the financial statements and financial highlights.

 

SECURITY VALUATION

 

Effective September 8, 2022, and pursuant to the requirements of the 1940 Act and Rule 2a-5 thereunder (the “Rule”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has designated the Trust’s investment adviser, Copeland Capital Management, LLC (“Copeland”) as the Valuation Designee for the Funds pursuant to the Rule. The Valuation Designee has the responsibility for the fair value determination with respect to all Fund investments that do not have readily available market quotations or quotations that are no

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longer reliable. Copeland has appointed a Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) and has established a Valuation and Pricing Policy to implement the Rule and the Funds’ Valuation and Pricing Policy (together the “Policy”). Prior to September 8, 2022, fair-value determinations were performed in accordance with the Trust’s Fair Value Procedures established by the Funds’ Board of Trustees and were implemented through a Fair Value Committee designated by the Board. The valuation of investments with readily available market quotations has been delegated by the Board to the Funds’ administrator.

 

When valuing portfolio securities, a Fund values securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (other than securities traded on National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) or as otherwise noted below) at the last quoted sale price on an exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which the securities are traded or, if there is no such reported sale, at the most recent quoted bid price. A Fund values securities traded on NASDAQ at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. The prices of foreign securities are reported in local currency and converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates. If a security’s price cannot be obtained, as noted above, a Fund will value the securities using a bid price from at least one independent broker.

 

Prices for most securities held by a Fund are provided daily by third-party independent pricing agents. Copeland reasonably believes that prices provided by independent pricing agents are reliable. However, there can be no assurance that such pricing service’s prices will be reliable. Copeland will continuously monitor the reliability of prices obtained from any pricing service and shall promptly notify the Funds’ administrator if it believes that a particular pricing service is no longer a reliable source of prices. The Funds’ administrator, in turn, will notify Copeland, as Valuation Designee, if the Funds’ administrator reasonably believes that a particular pricing service is no longer a reliable source for prices.

 

The Valuation Designee must monitor for circumstances that may necessitate that a security be valued using Fair Value Procedures which can include: (i) the security’s trading has been halted or suspended, (ii) the security has been de-listed from a national exchange, (iii) the security’s primary trading market is temporarily closed at a time when under normal conditions it would be open, (iv) the security has not been traded for an extended period of time, (v) the security’s primary pricing source is not able or willing to provide a price, (vi) trading of the security is subject to local government-imposed restrictions; or (vii) a significant event (as defined below) has occurred. When a security is valued in accordance with the Fair Value Procedures, the Valuation Designee will determine the value after taking into consideration relevant information reasonably available to the Valuation Designee. Examples of factors the Valuation Designee may consider include: (i) the type of security or asset, (ii) the last trade price, (iii) evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the security is purchased and sold, (iv) the liquidity of the security, (v) the size of the holding in a Fund or (vi) any other appropriate information.

 

The Valuation Designee is responsible for selecting and applying, in a consistent manner, the appropriate methodologies for determining and calculating the fair value of holdings of the Funds, including specifying the key inputs and assumptions specific to each asset class or holding.

 

The determination of a security’s fair value price often involves the consideration of a number of subjective factors and is therefore subject to the unavoidable risk that the value assigned to a security may be higher or lower than the security’s value would be if a reliable market quotation for the security was readily available.

 

The International Small Cap Fund uses an independent third-party valuation vendor. The vendor provides a fair value for foreign securities held by the Fund based on certain factors and methodologies (involving, generally, tracking valuation correlations between the U.S. market and each non-U.S. security) . Values from the vendor are applied in the event that there is a movement in the U.S. market that exceeds a specific threshold that has been established by the Committee.

 

For securities that principally trade on a foreign market or exchange, a significant gap in time can exist between the time of a particular security’s last trade and the time at which a Fund calculates its NAV. The closing prices of such securities may no longer reflect their market value at the time a Fund calculates NAV if an event that could materially affect the value of those securities (a “Significant Event”), including substantial fluctuations in domestic or foreign markets or occurrences not tied directly to the securities markets, such as natural disasters, armed conflicts or significant governmental actions, has occurred between the time of the security’s last close and the time that a Fund calculates NAV. A Fund may invest in securities that are primarily listed on foreign

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exchanges that trade on weekends or other days when the Fund does not price its shares. As a result, the NAV of the Fund’s shares may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or redeem Fund shares.

 

A Significant Event may relate to a single issuer or to an entire market sector. If Copeland becomes aware of a Significant Event that has occurred with respect to a security or group of securities after the closing of the exchange or market on which the security or securities principally trade, but before the time at which a Fund calculates NAV, it may request that a Committee meeting be called. In addition, with respect to certain securities, the Funds’ administrator performs price comparisons and price movement review (among other processes), to monitor the pricing data supplied by various sources. Any identified discrepancies are researched and subject to the procedures described above.

 

The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods.

 

The three levels of input are:

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.

 

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

 

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following tables summarize the inputs used as of May 31, 2026 for the Funds’ assets measured at fair value:

 

Copeland Dividend Growth Fund
 
Assets   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Common Stocks*   $ 25,708,091     $     $     $ 25,708,091  
Short-Term Investment     19,017                   19,017  
Total   $ 25,727,108     $     $     $ 25,727,108  
                                 
Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund
 
Assets   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Common Stocks*   $ 137,829,533     $     $     $ 137,829,533  
Short-Term Investment     740,530                   740,530  
Total   $ 138,570,063     $     $     $ 138,570,063  

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Copeland International Small Cap Fund
Assets   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Common Stocks*                                
Aerospace & Defense   $     $ 5,717     $     $ 5,717  
Apparel & Textile Products     10,735       26,413             37,148  
Asset Management           21,813             21,813  
Banking           43,712             43,712  
Beverages           10,933             10,933  
Biotech & Pharma           33,505             33,505  
Chemicals           43,333             43,333  
Commerical Support Services           20,835             20,835  
Containers & Packaging           10,564             10,564  
Electrical Equipment           45,187             45,187  
Engineering & Construction           72,001             72,001  
Food           22,819             22,819  
Gas & Water Utilities     9,519       8,470             17,989  
Home & Office Products           14,604             14,604  
Industrial Intermediate Products           27,636             27,636  
Industrial Support Services     11,048       21,045             32,093  
Institutional Financial Services     9,465       8,452             17,917  
Insurance           11,048             11,048  
Internet Media & Services           12,197             12,197  
Leisure Facilities & Services           9,423             9,423  
Leisure Products     10,808                   10,808  
Machinery           19,116             19,116  
Medical Equipment & Devices           20,736             20,736  
Metals & Mining     12,333       11,109             23,442  
Oil & Gas Producers     9,780                   9,780  
Oil & Gas Services & Equipment     7,151       9,363             16,514  
Real Estate Owners & Developers     7,295       15,096             22,391  
Real Estate Services     6,299       7,762             14,061  
Real Estate Investment Trust     11,600       18,537             30,137  
Retail - Discretionary           9,554             9,554  
Semiconductors           34,868             34,868  
Specialty Finance           9,877             9,877  
Technology Hardware           18,198             18,198  
Technology Services           30,652             30,652  
Transportation & Logistics     14,344                   14,344  
Short-Term Investment     7,368                   7,368  
Total   $ 127,745     $ 674,575     $     $ 802,320  

 

The Funds did not hold any Level 3 securities during the period.

 

* Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for Industry/Country Classification.

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SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME

 

Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Cost is determined and gains and losses are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Purchase discounts and premiums on securities are accreted and amortized over the life of the respective securities.

 

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES

 

The Funds intend to continue to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and will distribute all of their taxable income, if any, to shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.

 

The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions related to the open tax years or expected to be taken in the Funds’ November 30, 2026 tax returns. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds may make investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

 

DIVIDEND-PAYING STOCK RISK

 

The Funds’ emphasis on dividend-paying stocks could cause a Fund to underperform similar funds that invest without consideration of a company’s track record of paying dividends. Stocks of companies with a history of paying dividends may not participate in a broad market advance to the same degree as most other stocks, and a sharp rise in interest rates or economic downturn could cause a company to unexpectedly reduce or eliminate its dividend. If the amount a company pays out as a dividend exceeds its earnings and profits, the excess will be treated as a return of capital and the Fund’s tax basis in the stock will be reduced. A reduction in the Fund’s tax basis in such stock will increase the amount of gain (or decrease the amount of loss) recognized by the Fund on a subsequent sale of the stock.

 

MARKET RISK

 

Overall securities market risks may affect the value of individual securities in which the Fund invests. Factors such as foreign and domestic economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, trade disputes, and political events affect the securities markets.

 

REIT RISK

 

An equity REIT’s performance depends on the types and locations of the rental properties it owns and on how well it manages those properties. Real estate values rise and fall in response to a variety of factors, including local, regional and national economic conditions, changes in interest rates and property taxes.

 

SMALL AND MEDIUM CAPITALIZATION RISK

 

The value of a small or medium capitalization company securities may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general.

 

FOREIGN INVESTING RISK

 

The International Fund invests significantly in foreign securities. Investments in foreign countries are subject to country-specific risks such as political, diplomatic, regional conflicts, terrorism, war, social and economic instability and policies that have the effect of decreasing the value of foreign securities. Foreign investments may experience greater volatility than U.S. investments. Currency hedging transactions may not perfectly offset the Fund’s foreign currency exposure and entail additional trading commissions and fees.

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency, and income receipts and expense payments, if any, are translated into U.S. dollars using the prevailing exchange rate at the London market close. Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at the

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contractual currency rates established at the approximate time of the trade. Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses from currency realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between income accrued versus income received. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities.

 

FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

 

If foreign securities are purchased, the Funds generally enter into forward currency exchange contracts in order to eliminate ongoing foreign currency exchange rate risks. If foreign securities are sold, the foreign currency proceeds are typically repatriated into US dollars. Any realized gains and losses between trade date and settlement date from contract transactions are included as a component of net realized gains (losses) from foreign currency transactions in the Statements of Operations. The Funds did not hold any forward currency contracts as of May 31, 2026.

 

CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Investing in securities of foreign issuers and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investments in the United States. These risks include revaluation of currencies, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values and possible adverse political, social and economic developments, including those particular to a specific industry, country or region. These conditions could cause the securities and their markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and U.S. government securities.

 

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Distributions from investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually and are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Funds will declare and pay net realized capital gains, if any, annually. The character of income and gains to be distributed is determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are considered either temporary (i.e., deferred losses, capital loss carry forwards) or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the composition of net assets based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences do not require classification.

 

EXPENSES

 

Expenses of the Trust that are directly identifiable to a specific Fund are charged to that Fund. Expenses, which are not readily identifiable to a specific Fund, are allocated in such a manner as deemed equitable, taking into consideration the nature and type of expense and the relative sizes of the Funds in the Trust.

 

INDEMNIFICATION

 

The Trust indemnifies their officers and trustees for certain liabilities that may arise from the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities to be remote.

 

3. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

ADVISORY FEE

 

Subject to the oversight of the Board, the adviser is responsible for management of the Funds’ investment portfolios. Pursuant to the Management Agreement (the “Management Agreement”), investment advisory services are provided to the Funds by Copeland Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser”). Under the terms of the Management Agreement, the Adviser receives monthly fees calculated at an annual rate of 0.75% for each of the Dividend Growth Fund and SMID Fund and 0.78% for the International Fund, based on the average daily net assets of the respective Fund. For the six months ended May 31, 2026, the Adviser earned advisory fees of $99,109, $552,887, and $2,965 for the Dividend Growth Fund, SMID Fund, and International Fund, respectively, before the effect of the Expense Limitation Agreement.

 

The Adviser, pursuant to an Expense Limitation Agreement (the “Agreement”) has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or absorb expenses of each Fund, at least until March 31, 2027 to ensure that Net Annual Operating Expenses (excluding any front-end

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or contingent deferred loads, brokerage fees and commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, borrowing costs such as interest and dividend expense on securities sold short, taxes and extraordinary expenses such as litigation) will not exceed 1.20%, 1.95% and 1.05% of the Dividend Growth Fund’s average daily net assets for Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively, 1.20% and 0.95% of the SMID Fund’s average daily net assets for Class A and Class I, respectively, and 1.23% and 0.98% of the International Fund’s average daily net assets for Class A and Class I, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years on a rolling three year basis (within the three years after the fees have been deferred or reimbursed) if such recoupment can be achieved without exceeding the lesser of the expense limitation in effect at the time of the deferral and at the time of the repayment. For the six months ended May 31, 2026, the Adviser waived $99,109, $359,342 and $2,965 in investment advisory fees for the Dividend Growth Fund, SMID Fund and International Fund, respectively. During the period, the Adviser reimbursed additional amounts of $23,076 and $51,540 for the Dividend Growth Fund and International Fund, respectively.

 

The expenses subject to recapture for the Dividend Growth Fund, SMID Fund and International Small Cap Fund will expire on November 30 of the years indicated below:

 

Copeland Dividend Growth Fund  
2026     2027     2028     Total  
$ 332,494     $ 379,229     $ 226,414     $ 938,137  
                             
Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund  
2026     2027     2028     Total  
$ 386,832     $ 579,643     $ 732,535     $ 1,699,010  
                             
Copeland International Small Cap Fund  
2026     2027     2028     Total  
$ 90,986     $ 96,650     $ 109,299     $ 296,935  

 

DISTRIBUTOR

 

The Board has adopted Distribution Plans and Agreements for each Fund (collectively the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plan provides that a monthly service and/or distribution fee is calculated by each Fund at an annual rate of 0.25% and 1.00% (of which up to 0.75% is a distribution fee and up to 0.25% is a service fee) of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares and Class C shares, respectively and is paid to Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor” or “NLD”), to provide compensation for ongoing distribution-related activities or services and/or maintenance of the Funds’ shareholder accounts, not otherwise required to be provided by the Adviser. The Plan is a compensation plan, which means that compensation is provided regardless of 12b-1 expenses incurred. For the six months ended May 31, 2026, the 12b-1 fees accrued amounted to $14,026 and $28,782 for the Dividend Growth Fund for Class A and Class C shares, respectively. The 12b-1 fees accrued for the SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund Class A shares were $1,570. The International Fund did not accrue any 12b-1 fees for the period.

 

The Distributor acts as the Funds’ principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Funds’ shares. For the six months ended May 31, 2026, the Distributor received $6,398 in underwriting commissions for sales of Class A shares of the Dividend Growth Fund, of which $905 was retained by the principal underwriter or other affiliated broker-dealers and $185 in underwriting commissions for sales of Class A shares of the SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund of which $25 was retained by the principal underwriter or other affiliated broker-dealers. No underwriting commissions were generated by Class A Shares of the International Fund during the six months ended May 31, 2026.

 

In addition, certain affiliates of the Distributor provide services to the Funds as follows:

 

ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLC (“UFS”)

 

UFS, an affiliate of the Distributor, provides administration, fund accounting, and transfer agent services to the Trust. Pursuant to separate servicing agreements with UFS, the Trust pays UFS fees for providing administration, fund accounting, and transfer agency services to the Funds. These fees are disclosed in the Statement of Operations. An officer of the Trust is also an officer of UFS and is not paid any fees directly by the Funds for servicing in such capacity.

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BLU GIANT, LLC (“Blu Giant”)

 

Blu Giant, an affiliate of UFS and the Distributor, provides EDGAR conversion and filing services as well as print management services for the Funds on an ad-hoc basis. For the provision of these services, Blu Giant receives customary fees from the Funds.

 

SHAREHOLDER SERVICES

 

The Board has adopted non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder service plans (collectively, the “Shareholder Service Plan”) for the Class I shares of each Fund. The Shareholder Service Plan permits the Funds to pay brokers, financial intermediaries and others an annual fee of up to 0.10% of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to the Class I shares for shareholder support and/or administrative services, not otherwise provided by the Trust’s transfer agent. The fees incurred by the Funds for these services are included as Shareholder Service Fees – Class I in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended May 31, 2026, the Dividend Growth Fund accrued $4,726 and the SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund accrued $29,236 in fees associated with the Shareholder Service Plan. The International Fund did not accrue any Shareholder Service Fees for its Class I shares during the period. The Funds’ Class A and Class C shares may also pay broker-dealers or other financial intermediaries for shareholder support services and/or administrative services based on the aggregate net asset value of the Class A and Class C shares, as applicable, owned of record or beneficially by the broker-dealers’ or financial intermediaries’ customers. The fees incurred by the Funds for these services are included as Non-Rule 12b-1 Shareholder Services Fees - Class A and Class C in the Statement of Operations.

 

CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

 

The Adviser is providing a Chief Compliance Officer to the Trust as well as related compliance services. The Trust reimburses the Adviser for an allocable portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s salary.

 

TRUSTEES

 

Effective January 1, 2024, as compensation for services rendered to the Trust, each Trustee of the Trust who is not affiliated with the Trust or the Adviser receives: (1) an annual base retainer of $32,000; (2) $12,000 for attendance at four regularly scheduled Board meetings per year; (3) $2,000 for attendance at each regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting; (4) $750 and $2,500 for each additional special telephonic or special in person meeting, respectively; and (5) the independent Chairman of the Board receives an additional $10,000 per year for carrying out his additional responsibilities. The foregoing compensation is paid in quarterly payments.

 

The “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) who serve as Trustees of the Trust receive no compensation for their services as Trustees. None of the executive officers receive compensation from the Trust except for the CCO, a portion of whose salary is paid by the Trust for compliance services.

 

4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of investments, other than short-term investments, for the six months ended May 31, 2026 were as follows:

 

Fund   Purchases     Sale Proceeds  
Dividend Growth Fund   $ 10,000,301     $ 12,960,505  
SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund     41,177,677       77,653,910  
International Small Cap Fund     235,015       220,773  

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5. AGGREGATE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION – TAX BASIS

 

The identified cost of investments in securities owned by the Funds for federal income tax purposes, and their respective gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation at May 31, 2026, were as follows:

 

          Gross     Gross        
          Unrealized     Unrealized     Net Unrealized  
Fund   Tax Cost     Appreciation     Depreciation     Appreciation  
Dividend Growth Fund   $ 19,094,119     $ 7,613,614     $ (980,625 )   $ 6,632,989  
SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund     126,531,195       22,911,198       (10,872,330 )     12,038,868  
International Small Cap Fund     670,946       153,223       (27,898 )     125,325  

 

6. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL

 

The tax character of fund distributions paid for the periods ended November 30, 2025 and November 30, 2024 was as follows:

 

For the year ended November 30, 2025  
   
    Ordinary     Long-Term     Return     Tax-Exempt        
Portfolio   Income     Capital Gains     of Capital     Income     Total  
Dividend Growth Fund   $ 142,348     $ 4,556,548     $     $     $ 4,698,896  
SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund     984,516       1,423,419                   2,407,935  
International Small Cap Fund     11,582                         11,582  
                                         
For the year ended November 30, 2024  
   
    Ordinary     Long-Term     Return     Tax-Exempt        
Portfolio   Income     Capital Gains     of Capital     Income     Total  
Dividend Growth Fund   $ 99,265     $ 2,873,896     $     $     $ 2,973,161  
SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund     598,438       1,176,811                   1,775,249  
International Small Cap Fund     10,558                         10,558  

 

As of November 30, 2025, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

    Undistributed     Undistributed     Post October Loss     Capital Loss     Other     Unrealized     Total  
    Ordinary     Long-Term     and     Carry     Book/Tax     Appreciation/     Accumulated  
Portfolio   Income     Capital Gains     Late Year Loss     Forwards     Differences     (Depreciation)     Earnings/(Deficits)  
Dividend Growth Fund   $     $ 2,414,313     $     $     $     $ 8,831,074     $ 11,245,387  
SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund     1,222,335       3,937,978                         6,623,467       11,783,780  
International Small Cap Fund     10,065             (112,046 )     (3,915 )           93,324       (12,572 )

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis undistributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains, and unrealized appreciation from investments is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, mark-to-market on passive foreign investment companies and C-Corporation return of capital distributions. The unrealized appreciation in the table above includes unrealized foreign currency losses of $(64) for the International Small Cap Fund and $21 for the SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund.

 

Capital losses incurred after October 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The following Funds incurred and elected to defer such capital losses as follows:

 

    Post October  
Portfolio   Losses  
Dividend Growth Fund   $  
SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund      
International Small Cap Fund     112,046  

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At November 30, 2025, the Funds had unlimited short-term and long-term capital loss carry forwards for federal income tax purposes as follows:

 

Portfolio   Short-Term     Long-Term     Total     CLCF Utilized  
Dividend Growth Fund   $     $     $     $  
SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund                        
International Small Cap Fund     3,915             3,915       101,207  

 

During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2025, certain of the Funds utilized tax equalization which is the use of earnings and profits distributions to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to the use of tax equalization credits and adjustments for prior year tax returns, resulted in reclassifications for the Funds for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2025 as follows:

 

    Paid        
    In     Accumulated  
Portfolio   Capital     Earnings (Losses)  
Dividend Growth Fund   $ 458,706     $ (458,706 )
SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund     8,578       (8,578 )
International Small Cap Fund            

 

7. FOREIGN TAX CREDIT (UNAUDITED)

 

The International Small Cap Fund intends to elect to pass through to shareholders the income tax credit for taxes paid to foreign countries. Foreign source income and foreign tax expense per outstanding share as of fiscal periods below, were as follows:

 

For fiscal year ended            
11/30/2025   Foreign Taxes Paid     Foreign Source Income  
International Small Cap Fund   $ 0.0262     $ 0.1315  
                 
For fiscal period ended            
11/30/2024   Foreign Taxes Paid     Foreign Source Income  
International Small Cap Fund   $ 0.0242     $ 0.1441  

 

8. REDEMPTION FEES

 

The Funds may assess a short-term redemption fee of 1.00% of the total redemption amount if shareholders sell their shares after holding them for less than 30 days or if shares are redeemed for failure to maintain the Funds’ minimum account balance requirement. The redemption fee is paid directly to the Funds. For the six months ended May 31, 2026, the Dividend Growth Fund assessed $0, $0, and $0 in redemption fees for Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively. The SMID Fund assessed $4 and $440 in redemption fees for Class A and Class I shares, respectively. The International Fund assessed $0 and $359 in redemption fees for Class A and Class I shares, respectively.

 

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent events after the date of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants

 

There were no changes in or disagreements with accountants during the period covered by this report.

 

Proxy Disclosures – Not applicable

 

Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers and Others

 

Refer to the financial statements included herein

 

Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

 

On May 13, 2026, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Copeland Trust (the “Trust”), including all Trustees who are not interested persons under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), considered the renewal of the investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) between the Trust and Copeland Capital Management (“Copeland” or the “Adviser”) with respect to each Fund. The Independent Trustees met separately with independent counsel in advance of the meeting held on May 13, 2026 (the “Meeting”) to discuss the material provided by Copeland. The Board reviewed and considered, among other items: (1) a memorandum from independent counsel setting forth the Trustees’ fiduciary duties, responsibilities and the factors the Trustees should consider in their evaluation of the Management Agreement; and (2) a report and presentation by Copeland that described, among other things: (a) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Copeland to each Fund and the experience and qualifications of the personnel providing those services; (b) its organizational structure, financial information, level of insurance coverage, Form ADV and SOC 1 report; (c) its investment process and the strategy of each Fund; (d) its types of clients and assets under management; (e) its brokerage, soft dollar commission and trade allocation policies, including the types of research and services obtained in connection with soft dollar commissions; (f) the investment performance of each Fund as compared to its applicable benchmark index, Copeland’s other similarly managed accounts as applicable, and relevant peer group; (g) its advisory fee arrangement with each Fund as compared to its relevant peer group and Copeland’s other similarly managed accounts as applicable; (h) the contractual fee and expense waiver arrangement with each Fund; (i) its compliance program to monitor and review investment decisions and to prevent and detect violations of each Fund’s investment policies and limitations, as well as federal securities laws and conflicts of interest assessments, its business continuity and disaster recovery plan and information security system; (j) the costs of the services provided and the profits realized by Copeland from its relationships with each Fund; and (k) the extent to which economies of scale are relevant as each Fund grows, and whether the fee levels reflect these economies of scale to the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees discussed Copeland’s written materials and oral presentation on the Management Agreement, together with information Copeland had provided to the Trustees over the course of the year. In executive session, the Independent Trustees discussed, among other things, the performance of the Funds, expenses, fee levels and waivers, and the Adviser’s profitability and financial strength. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as determinative or controlling, and different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions. In approving the continuance of the Management Agreement, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, determined, through the exercise of its business judgment, that the terms of the Management Agreement are fair and reasonable and that the continuance of the Management Agreement is in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses some primary factors relevant to the Board’s determination.

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Among the factors considered, the Board examined the nature, extent and quality of services provided to each Fund under the Management Agreement, and the quality of Copeland’s professional portfolio management teams. The Board considered, among other things, its on-going dealings with the Adviser, noting that the Adviser has consistently demonstrated its commitment to the interests of the Trust’s shareholders, provided reasonable communication to the Board and cooperated in all respects with the Board’s requests for information. The Board considered the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer’s reports on the Adviser’s quarterly compliance certifications. The Board considered the experience and qualifications of each portfolio manager of the Funds. Based on these considerations, the Trustees determined that the Adviser has the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to manage each Fund and also concluded that they were satisfied with the quality of services provided by Copeland in advising each Fund.

 

The Board considered the costs of the services provided and the profits realized by the Adviser, as discussed at the Meeting. The Trustees reviewed the relative profitability of each Fund, noting that, while the Funds currently have relatively small asset bases, the Adviser’s overall financial strength and the Funds’ importance to the Adviser’s overall business strategy indicated Copeland’s intent to support the Funds’ continued growth. The Trustees also considered Copeland’s representation that the Funds were an important aspect of the Adviser’s long-term business plan. The Trustees also concluded that the benefits derived by Copeland from managing each Fund, including how it uses soft dollars, and the way in which it conducts portfolio transactions and selects brokers, seemed reasonable.

 

The Board also considered the management fees and expenses of each Fund. The Board concluded that, based on the information discussed at the Meeting, each Fund’s management fee, taking into account Copeland’s agreement to continue to waive fees and reimburse expenses to limit the expenses of each Fund, was reasonable as compared to the fees of comparable funds, and Copeland’s similarly managed accounts where applicable.

 

The Board also considered the investment performance of each Fund against its applicable benchmark index and peer group. Based on this information, the Trustees concluded that the year-to-date performance of the Copeland Dividend Growth Fund and Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund was higher than its respective benchmark but for all other periods was below the respective benchmark and comparative peer funds, and that the performance for the Copeland International Small Cap Fund since its inception in December 2021 trailed that of the benchmark and comparative peer funds. The Board discussed this performance with the portfolio managers, including the reasons for each Fund’s relative performance as compared to its benchmark index and comparative peer group, as well as performance, where applicable, compared to the Adviser’s separately-managed accounts. The Board concluded that the Management Agreement should be continued for each Fund for an additional one-year period, and that the Board would continue to monitor management’s efforts to improve each Fund’s relative underperformance.

 

As to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that the Management Agreement does not contain breakpoints that reduce the fee rates as assets grow. The Trustees considered the current asset levels of each Fund and Copeland’s agreement to waive fees and reimburse expenses as a means to limit each Fund’s expenses and concluded that, at the time of the Meeting, the absence of breakpoints was reasonable.

 

Based upon the Trustees’ deliberations and evaluation of the information described above, the Trustees, and separately all of the Independent Trustees, voted to renew the Management Agreement with respect to each Fund for an additional one-year period.

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Investment Adviser
Copeland Capital Management, LLC
161 Washington Street, Suite 1325
Conshohocken, PA 19428
 
Distributor
Northern Lights Distributors, LLC
4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100
Elkhorn, NE 68022
 
Legal Counsel
Vedder Price P.C.
1401 New York Avenue, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Tait, Weller & Baker LLP
Two Liberty Place
50 South 16th Street, Suite 2900
Philadelphia, PA 19102
 
Transfer Agent
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100
Elkhorn, NE 68022
 
Administrator
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100
Elkhorn, NE 68022
 
Custodian
The Northern Trust Company
50 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, Il 60603
 
 

How to Obtain Proxy Voting Information

 

Information regarding how the Funds vote proxies relating to portfolio securities for the 12 month period ended June 30 as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds used to determine how to vote proxies is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-9-COPELAND or by referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

How to Obtain 1st and 3rd Fiscal Quarter Portfolio Holdings

 

The Funds files their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (1-800-SEC-0330). The information on Form N-PORT is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-9-COPELAND.

 

COPELAND-SA26

 

 

Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Refer to the financial statements included herein

 

Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.

 

Included under Item 7

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

None

 

Item 16. Controls and Procedures

 

(a) The registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) are effective in design and operation and are sufficient to form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-(2) under the Act, based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of this report on Form N-CSR.

 

(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.

 

(a)       Not applicable

 

(b)       Not applicable

 

 

Item 19. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior Financial Officers. Exhibit 99.CODE

 

(a)(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)): Attached hereto. Exhibit 99. CERT

 

(a)(3) Not applicable

 

(a)(4) Not applicable

 

(b) Certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)): Attached hereto Exhibit 99.906CERT

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Registrant: Copeland Trust

 

By /s/ Mark W. Giovanniello  
Mark W. Giovanniello
Principal Executive Officer/President
Date: 08/07/2026

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By /s/ Mark W. Giovanniello  
Mark W. Giovanniello
Principal Executive Officer/President
Date: 08/07/2026

 

By /s/ Steven J. Adams  
Steven J. Adams
Principal Financial Officer/Treasurer
Date: 08/07/2026

 


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