Chicago, IL (May 15, 2023) – North Star Investment Management announced that an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization was approved at a special meeting of shareholders of the Walthausen Small Cap Value Fund, whereby the Fund was reorganized into the North Star Small Cap Value Fund. The North Star Small Cap Value Fund will primarily invest in common stocks of small capitalization companies that have the potential for capital appreciation.
“With over $40 million in assets, we are thrilled to add an additional offering to the North Star Family of Funds.”
– Peter Gottlieb, President, North Star Investment Management.
“We believe that the North Star Small Cap Value Fund is an excellent complement to our other small and micro cap funds. We have a 20-year track record of small cap value investing and we will be bringing that expertise to the new fund.”
– Eric Kuby, Chief Investment Officer, North Star Investment Management.
North Star Investment Management
North Star Investment Management Corporation is a Chicago based investment management firm serving individual investors and pooled accounts since 2003. The firm currently manages approximately $1.8 billion in client assets and has equity, fixed income, balanced and specialty strategies.
Important Risk Information:
Mutual funds have investment risks including loss of principal. There is no guarantee either fund will meet its objective. In general, the price of a fixed income security falls when interest rates rise. There is a risk that issuers and counterparties will not make payments on securities and other investments held by the Fund, resulting in losses to the Fund. The Fund may invest in high yield securities, also known as “junk bonds”. High yield securities provide greater income and opportunity for gain but entail greater risk of loss of principal. Foreign common stocks and currency strategies will subject the Fund to currency trading risks that include market risk, credit risk and country risk. Municipal securities are subject to credit risk where a municipal security might not make interest and principal payments as they come due. The Advisor follows an investing style that favors value investments. At times when the value investing style is out of favor, the Fund may underperform other funds that use different investing styles. Investments in lesser known, small and medium capitalization companies may be more vulnerable than larger, more established organizations. As with any investment, there are risks associated with REITs. Investments in lesser-known, small and medium capitalization companies may be more vulnerable than larger, more established organizations. The Advisor does not attempt to keep the portfolio structure or fund performance consistent with any market index. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher brokerage commissions, and other transaction costs may result in taxable capital gains. No-load mutual funds are sold without sales charge; however, they have ongoing expenses, such as management fees.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the North Star Funds. This and other important information about each of the Funds are contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained at www.nsinvestfunds.com or by calling (855) 580-0900. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The North Star Funds are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. 1613-NLD-05122023