M&A - Aristotle Funds Series Trust

Form Type: 485APOS

Filing Date: 2023-06-29

Corporate Action: Merger

Type: New

Accession Number: 000089418923004534

Filing Summary: On June 29, 2023, Aristotle Funds Series Trust filed a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 for the Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund II - Class I-3 Shares. This fund has been organized to serve as a surviving share class in a 'shell reorganization' with a series of another registered investment company, designated as the Predecessor Fund. Should the reorganization be approved by the Predecessor Fund shareholders, it will be viewed as the accounting and tax survivor of this reorganization, incorporating certain performance information and financial highlights from the Predecessor Fund into the new class. The filing indicates that shares will not be made publicly available until the reorganization is finalized, anticipated in October 2023. The submission includes essential details about the investment objectives, management fees, operational procedures, and risks associated with the fund, detailing a comprehensive prospectus aimed at informing potential investors about their investment choices and the structure of the new fund. Furthermore, it articulates the management team responsible for the fund's operation and strategic direction, underscoring the necessity for a diligent review by investors regarding their financial needs and the associated risks.