management report Management s Responsibility for Financial Reporting The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by Mackenzie Financial Corporation, as Manager of Symmetry Fixed Income Portfolio Class (the Fund ). The Manager is responsible for the integrity, objectivity and reliability of the data presented. This responsibility includes selecting appropriate accounting principles and making judgments and estimates consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards. The Manager is also responsible for the development of internal controls over the financial reporting process, which are designed to provide reasonable assurance that relevant and reliable financial information is produced. The Board of Directors (the Board ) of Mackenzie Financial Capital Corporation is responsible for reviewing and approving the financial statements and overseeing the Manager s performance of its financial reporting responsibilities. The Board is assisted in discharging this responsibility by an Audit Committee, which reviews the financial statements and recommends them for approval by the Board. The Audit Committee also meets regularly with the Manager, internal auditors and external auditors to discuss internal controls over the financial reporting process, auditing matters and financial reporting issues. Deloitte LLP is the external auditor of the Fund. It is appointed by the Board. The external auditor has audited the financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards to enable it to express to the securityholders its opinion on the financial statements. Its report is set out below. On behalf of Mackenzie Financial Corporation, Manager of the Fund June 5, 2015 Jeffrey R. Carney President and Chief Executive Officer Terry Rountes Chief Financial Officer, Funds Independent Auditor s Report To the Securityholders of Symmetry Fixed Income Portfolio Class (the Fund ) of Mackenzie Financial Capital Corporation We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Fund which comprise the statements of financial position as at March 31, 2015, March 31, 2014 and April 1, 2013, and the statements of comprehensive income, statements of changes in financial position and statements of cash flows for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as at March 31, 2015, March 31, 2014 and April 1, 2013, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the periods ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Chartered Professional Accountants, Chartered Accountants Licensed Public Accountants Toronto, Canada June 5, 2015 DRAFT version:
Statements of Financial Position In thousands (except per security figures) As at Mar. 31 Mar. 31 Apr. 1 2015 2014 2013 $ $ $ ASSETS Current assets Investments at fair value 74,599 119,290 168,674 Cash and cash equivalents 8,652 349 45 Accrued interest receivable 1 Accounts receivable for securities issued 699 Margin on futures contracts 44 Unrealized gains on derivative contracts 77 83,373 119,639 169,418 Non-Current assets Taxes recoverable 491 383 272 491 383 272 83,864 120,022 169,690 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Bank indebtedness 114 Accounts payable for investments purchased 1 Accounts payable for securities redeemed 93 142 336 Unrealized losses on derivative contracts 40 248 142 336 Net assets attributable to securityholders 83,616 119,880 169,354 Net assets attributable to securityholders per series (note 3) Series A 37,724 51,564 85,982 Series E 1,377 1,317 1,805 Series E6 218 217 229 Series F 2,524 4,098 10,247 Series I 3,782 4,412 4,935 Series J 4,472 8,393 11,313 Series O 21,370 28,516 21,081 Series O6 1,262 2,017 1,352 Series T6 2,295 4,379 8,250 Series T8 893 1,332 3,319 Series W 2,738 6,522 8,236 Series LB 3,912 5,506 9,562 Series LM 1,049 1,607 3,043 Mar. 31 Mar. 31 Apr. 1 2015 2014 2013 $ $ $ Net assets attributable to securityholders per security (note 3) Series A 13.22 12.53 12.57 Series E 12.48 11.76 11.70 Series E6 13.89 13.88 14.70 Series F 14.46 13.65 13.59 Series I 14.37 13.59 13.59 Series J 12.96 12.27 12.27 Series O 15.12 14.20 14.03 Series O6 14.10 14.07 14.79 Series T6 12.51 12.59 13.44 Series T8 10.78 11.07 12.07 Series W 15.46 14.59 14.44 Series LB 10.78 10.24 10.31 Series LM 13.80 13.91 14.89 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Comprehensive Income For the periods ended March 31 (note 1) In thousands (except per security figures) 2015 2014 $ $ Income Dividends 116 Interest income 92 239 Other changes in fair value of investments Net realized gain (loss) 4,450 (114) Net unrealized gain (loss) 2,635 208 Total income (loss) 7,293 333 Expenses (note 6) Management fees 885 1,415 Administration fees 140 244 Interest charges 2 9 Commissions and other portfolio transaction costs 5 1 Independent Review Committee fees 1 1 Other 4 Expenses before amounts absorbed by Manager 1,033 1,674 Expenses absorbed by Manager Net expenses 1,033 1,674 Increase (decrease) in net assets attributable to securityholders from operations before tax 6,260 (1,341) Foreign withholding taxes 3 Foreign income taxes paid (recovered) Increase (decrease) in net assets attributable to securityholders from operations 6,257 (1,341) Increase (decrease) in net assets attributable to securityholders from operations per series Series A 2,492 (948) Series E 87 (5) Series E6 14 2 Series F 204 (90) Series I 240 (16) Series J 343 (77) Series O 1,841 57 Series O6 139 23 Series T6 170 (108) Series T8 61 (35) Series W 359 41 Series LB 242 (137) Series LM 65 (48) 2015 2014 $ $ Increase (decrease) in net assets attributable to securityholders from operations per security Series A 0.71 (0.17) Series E 0.78 (0.03) Series E6 0.90 0.05 Series F 0.88 (0.15) Series I 0.82 (0.05) Series J 0.69 (0.09) Series O 1.03 0.02 Series O6 1.03 0.22 Series T6 0.65 (0.22) Series T8 0.60 (0.20) Series W 1.03 0.08 Series LB 0.54 (0.18) Series LM 0.71 (0.27) The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of changes in Financial Position For the periods ended March 31 (note 1) In thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Series A Series E Series E6 Series F Series I Net Assets attributable to securityholders $ $ $ $ $ Beginning of period 51,564 85,982 1,317 1,805 217 229 4,098 10,247 4,412 4,935 Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations 2,492 (948) 87 (5) 14 2 204 (90) 240 (16) Dividends paid to securityholders: Ordinary (118) (7) (1) (17) (14) Capital gains Return of capital (13) (14) Total dividends paid to securityholders (118) (7) (14) (14) (17) (14) Security transactions: Proceeds from securities issued 1,064 3,505 219 3,166 Reinvested dividends 116 7 1 16 14 Value of securities redeemed (17,394) (36,975) (27) (483) (1,996) (9,225) (870) (507) Total security transactions (16,214) (33,470) (20) (483) 1 (1,761) (6,059) (856) (507) Total increase (decrease) in net assets (13,840) (34,418) 60 (488) 1 (12) (1,574) (6,149) (630) (523) End of period 37,724 51,564 1,377 1,317 218 217 2,524 4,098 3,782 4,412 Increase (decrease) in fund securities (note 7): Securities Securities Securities Securities Securities Securities outstanding beginning of period 4,116 6,841 112 154 16 16 300 754 325 363 Issued 83 279 17 232 Reinvested dividends 9 1 1 1 Redeemed (1,355) (3,004) (3) (42) (143) (686) (63) (38) Securities outstanding end of period 2,853 4,116 110 112 16 16 175 300 263 325 Series J Series O Series O6 Series T6 Series T8 Net Assets attributable to securityholders $ $ $ $ $ Beginning of period 8,393 11,313 28,516 21,081 2,017 1,352 4,379 8,250 1,332 3,319 Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations 343 (77) 1,841 57 139 23 170 (108) 61 (35) Dividends paid to securityholders: Ordinary (22) (195) (14) (9) (3) Capital gains Return of capital (112) (89) (191) (381) (90) (164) Total dividends paid to securityholders (22) (195) (126) (89) (200) (381) (93) (164) Security transactions: Proceeds from securities issued 1,332 660 24,104 751 102 3 2 Reinvested dividends 22 189 26 3 39 51 49 63 Value of securities redeemed (4,264) (4,175) (9,641) (16,726) (794) (23) (2,093) (3,535) (459) (1,853) Total security transactions (4,242) (2,843) (8,792) 7,378 (768) 731 (2,054) (3,382) (407) (1,788) Total increase (decrease) in net assets (3,921) (2,920) (7,146) 7,435 (755) 665 (2,084) (3,871) (439) (1,987) End of period 4,472 8,393 21,370 28,516 1,262 2,017 2,295 4,379 893 1,332 Increase (decrease) in fund securities (note 7): Securities Securities Securities Securities Securities Securities outstanding beginning of period 684 922 2,008 1,503 143 91 348 614 120 275 Issued 108 45 1,711 54 8 Reinvested dividends 2 13 2 3 4 5 6 Redeemed (341) (346) (653) (1,206) (55) (2) (168) (278) (42) (161) Securities outstanding end of period 345 684 1,413 2,008 90 143 183 348 83 120 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of changes in Financial Position (cont d) For the periods ended March 31 (note 1) In thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Series W Series LB Series LM Total Net Assets attributable to securityholders $ $ $ $ Beginning of period 6,522 8,236 5,506 9,562 1,607 3,043 119,880 169,354 Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations 359 41 242 (137) 65 (48) 6,257 (1,341) Dividends paid to securityholders: Ordinary (34) (7) (2) (443) Capital gains Return of capital (75) (154) (481) (802) Total dividends paid to securityholders (34) (7) (77) (154) (924) (802) Security transactions: Proceeds from securities issued 150 396 180 1,946 33,688 Reinvested dividends 33 6 76 145 594 262 Value of securities redeemed (4,142) (1,905) (1,835) (4,315) (622) (1,559) (44,137) (81,281) Total security transactions (4,109) (1,755) (1,829) (3,919) (546) (1,234) (41,597) (47,331) Total increase (decrease) in net assets (3,784) (1,714) (1,594) (4,056) (558) (1,436) (36,264) (49,474) End of period 2,738 6,522 3,912 5,506 1,049 1,607 83,616 119,880 Increase (decrease) in fund securities (note 7): Securities Securities Securities Securities outstanding beginning of period 447 570 538 928 116 204 Issued 11 38 13 Reinvested dividends 2 1 5 10 Redeemed (272) (134) (176) (428) (45) (111) Securities outstanding end of period 177 447 363 538 76 116 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
statements of Cash Flows For the periods ended March 31 (note 1) In thousands 2015 2014 $ $ Cash flows from operating activities Net increase (decrease) in net assets attributable to securityholders from operations 6,257 (1,341) Adjustments for: Net realized gain (loss) on investments (4,450) 114 Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments (2,635) (208) Purchase of investments (25,224) (48,655) Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 76,963 98,133 Change in accrued interest receivable (1) Change in taxes recoverable (108) (111) Change in margin on futures contracts (44) Net cash from operating activities 50,758 47,932 Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from redeemable securities issued 1,946 34,387 Payments on redemption of redeemable securities (44,186) (81,475) Dividends paid net of reinvestments (330) (540) Net cash from financing activities (42,570) (47,628) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 8,188 304 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 349 45 Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 1 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 8,538 349 Cash Cash equivalents 8,652 349 Bank indebtedness (114) Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 8,538 349 Supplementary disclosures on cash flow from operating activities: Dividends received 116 Foreign taxes paid 3 Interest received 91 239 Interest paid 2 9 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS As at March 31, 2015 Country EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS/NOTES ishares iboxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF United States Exchange-Traded Funds/Notes 17,421 2,641 2,685 SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield Bond ETF United States Exchange-Traded Funds/Notes 28,173 1,372 1,399 Total exchange-traded funds/notes 4,013 4,084 MUTUAL FUNDS Mackenzie Asian Bond Fund Series R Canada Mutual Funds 176,320 1,763 1,751 Mackenzie Floating Rate Income Fund Series R Canada Mutual Funds 84,608 849 852 Mackenzie Real Return Bond Fund Series R Canada Mutual Funds 322,472 2,942 3,004 Mackenzie Sovereign Bond Fund Series R Canada Mutual Funds 566,966 5,766 5,906 Symmetry Canadian Bond Corporate Class Series R Canada Mutual Funds 4,993,947 50,105 54,847 Symmetry Canadian Bond Fund Series RR Canada Mutual Funds 78,666 786 821 Symmetry Corporate Bond Corporate Class Series R Canada Mutual Funds 73,935 746 846 Symmetry Global Bond Corporate Class Series R Canada Mutual Funds 162,375 1,636 1,982 Symmetry Global Bond Fund Series RR Canada Mutual Funds 45,640 500 506 Total mutual funds 65,093 70,515 Transaction costs (3) Total investments 69,103 74,599 Derivative instruments (see schedule of derivative instruments) 37 Cash and cash equivalents* 8,538 Other assets less liabilities 442 Total net assets 83,616 * Includes $4,843 held in Mackenzie Canadian Money Market Fund Series R, a fund managed by Mackenzie. Sector No. of Units/Shares Average Cost ($ 000s) Fair Value ($ 000s)
summary of investment portfolio March 31, 2015 March 31, 2014 April 1, 2013 Effective Portfolio Allocation % of NAV Effective Portfolio Allocation % of NAV Effective Portfolio Allocation % of NAV Bonds 83.3 Bonds 93.4 Bonds 92.6 Bonds 83.2 Cash and short-term investments 6.6 Cash and short-term investments 5.9 Long futures 0.1 Equities 0.4 Other assets (liabilities) 0.9 Cash and short-term investments* 11.6 Other assets (liabilities) (0.4) Equities 0.6 Exchange-traded funds/notes 4.9 Equities 0.2 Effective Regional Allocation % of NAV Effective Regional Allocation % of NAV Effective Regional Allocation % of NAV Canada 61.3 Canada 72.8 Canada 79.1 United States 16.1 United States 13.7 United States 7.8 Cash and short-term investments* 11.6 Cash and short-term investments 6.6 Cash and short-term investments 5.9 Other 1.7 Other 1.9 Other 1.9 United Kingdom 1.6 New Zealand 1.1 Australia 1.0 Australia 1.6 Australia 0.9 Other assets (liabilities) 0.9 Germany 1.5 China 0.9 Brazil 0.6 China 0.9 Mexico 0.7 United Kingdom 0.5 New Zealand 0.6 Indonesia 0.6 Russia 0.4 Portugal 0.6 Netherlands 0.2 Ireland 0.3 Indonesia 0.5 United Kingdom 0.2 Mexico 0.3 India 0.5 South Korea 0.2 Netherlands 0.3 Italy 0.5 Singapore 0.2 Norway 0.3 Qatar 0.4 Brazil 0.2 South Korea 0.3 Netherlands 0.3 Norway 0.2 Germany 0.2 Bermuda 0.3 Other assets (liabilities) (0.4) Indonesia 0.2 Effective Sector Allocation % of NAV Effective Sector Allocation % of NAV Effective Sector Allocation % of NAV Corporate bonds 26.3 Corporate bonds 39.6 Corporate bonds 36.9 Federal bonds 22.4 Federal bonds 22.3 Federal bonds 26.7 Provincial bonds 16.8 Provincial bonds 16.2 Provincial bonds 16.9 Foreign government bonds 11.8 Term loans 6.7 Cash and short-term investments 5.9 Cash and short-term investments* 11.6 Cash and short-term investments 6.6 Mortgage backed 4.4 Exchange-traded index funds 4.9 Foreign government bonds 3.1 Asset backed 3.3 Term loans 2.6 Mortgage backed 2.9 Foreign government bonds 2.5 Mortgage backed 1.5 Asset backed 1.4 Municipal bonds 1.1 Asset backed 1.0 Municipal bonds 1.0 Other assets (liabilities) 0.9 Municipal bonds 0.7 Financials 0.3 Term loans 0.6 Supra-national bonds 0.2 Supra-national bonds 0.2 Financials 0.3 Financials 0.1 Utilities 0.1 Supra-national bonds 0.2 Utilities 0.1 Other assets (liabilities) (0.4) Energy 0.1 Health care 0.1 Utilities 0.1 Effective Net Currency Exposure % of NAV Canadian dollar 94.2 U.S. dollar 5.1 Other 0.3 Australian dollar 0.2 South Korean won 0.1 New Zealand dollar 0.1 The effective allocation shows the portfolio, regional or sector exposure of the Fund calculated by combining the Fund s proportionate share of the underlying funds investments and other net assets with those directly held by the Fund. * A portion of the Fund s effective cash is invested in Mackenzie Canadian Money Market Fund Series R, a fund managed by Mackenzie.
Schedule of Derivative Instruments As at March 31, 2015 Unrealized Gains/Losses on Futures Contracts Counterparty Credit Rating Number of Contracts Type of Contract Expiration Date Average Rate of Contracts Notional Value* ($ 000s) A 4 Eurex 10 Year Euro Bund Future June 2015 June 8, 2015 212.95 864 12 A 6 CAN 10YR Bond Futures June 2015 June 19, 2015 142.51 856 1 A 7 10 - Year US Treasury Note (CBT) June 2015 June 19, 2015 161.48 1,143 12 A 4 Long Gilt Future June 2015 June 26, 2015 222.46 907 19 Unrealized Gains 3,770 44 Total futures contracts 3,770 44 *Notional value represents the exposure to the underlying instruments as at March 31, 2015 Unrealized Gains ($ 000s) Unrealized Gains/Losses on Forward Currency Contracts Counterparty Credit Rating Bought ($ 000s) Sold ($ 000s) Number of Contracts Settlement Date Contract Cost ($ 000s) Current Fair Value ($ 000s) Unrealized Gains (Losses) ($ 000s) A 1,781 Canadian dollar (1,400) U.S. dollar 1 Apr. 17, 2015 (1,781) (1,773) 8 A 2,900 U.S. dollar (3,655) Canadian dollar 1 May 1, 2015 3,655 3,675 20 AA 1,463 Canadian dollar (1,150) U.S. dollar 1 Jun. 12, 2015 (1,463) (1,458) 5 Unrealized Gains 33 A 2,116 Canadian dollar (1,700) U.S. dollar 1 Jun. 12, 2015 (2,116) (2,156) (40) Unrealized (Losses) (40) Total forward currency contracts (7) Total derivative instruments at fair value 37
1. Fiscal Periods and General Information The information provided in these financial statements and notes thereto is for the periods ended or as at March 31, 2015 and 2014, except for the comparative information presented in the Statements of Financial Position and notes thereto, which is as at March 31, 2014 and April 1, 2013, as applicable. In the year a Fund or series is established or reinstated, period represents the period from inception or reinstatement to the period end of that fiscal year. Refer to Note 10 for the formation date of the Fund and the inception date of each series. The Fund is comprised of one or more classes of shares (referred to as security or securities ) of Mackenzie Financial Capital Corporation ( Capitalcorp ), a mutual fund corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, and is authorized to issue up to 1,000 classes of securities of multiple series. The address of the Fund s registered office is 180 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Reference is made to the Fund s Simplified Prospectus for additional information on the Fund s structure. The foregoing financial statements and accompanying notes to the financial statements presented herein are for the Fund. Separate financial statements of each of the other funds of Capitalcorp have also been prepared. Mackenzie Financial Corporation ( Mackenzie ) is the manager of the Fund and is wholly owned by IGM Financial Inc., a subsidiary of Power Financial Corporation, which itself is a subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada. The Great West Life Assurance Company, London Life Insurance Company and The Canada Life Assurance Company (collectively, the Related Insurance Companies ) are wholly owned by Great West Lifeco Inc., which is also a subsidiary of Power Financial Corporation. Investments in companies within the Power Group of companies held by the Fund are identified in the Schedule of Investments. 2. Basis of presentation and adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards These audited annual financial statements ( financial statements ) have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ( IASB ), including IFRS 1 First time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards. These financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on June 5, 2015. The Fund adopted IFRS in 2014 as required by Canadian securities legislation and the Canadian Accounting Standards Board. Previously, the Fund prepared its financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles as defined in Part V of the Chartered Professional Accountants Canada ( CPA Canada ) Handbook ( Canadian GAAP ). All IFRS standards in effect at March 31, 2015, the date of the Fund s first annual reporting under IFRS, have been applied consistently in presenting the Fund s opening IFRS Statement of Financial Position as at April 1, 2013, or inception date, as applicable, and throughout all periods presented, as if these policies had always been in effect. These financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Fund s functional and presentation currency, and rounded to the nearest thousand unless otherwise indicated. These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis using the historical cost basis, except for financial assets and liabilities that have been measured at fair value. The preparation of these annual financial statements under IFRS resulted in changes to accounting policies as compared with the most recent annual Financial Statements prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP. A summary of the Fund s significant accounting policies under IFRS standards are presented in Note 3. These policies have been retrospectively and consistently applied to all periods presented, as if always in effect, except where specific exemptions permitted an alternative treatment upon transition to IFRS in accordance with IFRS 1 and disclosed in Note 3. Note 9 discloses the impact of the transition to IFRS on the Fund s reported financial position and financial performance, including the nature and effect of significant changes in accounting policies from those used in the Fund s financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2014 prepared under Canadian GAAP. Standards issued but not yet effective for the current accounting year are described in note 3. 3. Significant Accounting Policies (a) Financial instruments Financial instruments include financial assets and liabilities such as debt and equity securities, open ended investment funds and derivatives. On July 24, 2014, the IASB issued the final version of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as issued in 2014), which was incorporated into Part I of the CPA Canada Handbook on February 5, 2015. The Fund has elected to apply IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as issued in 2014) ( IFRS 9 ) retrospectively to April 1, 2013. Upon initial recognition, financial instruments are classified as fair value through profit or loss ( FVTPL ). All financial instruments are recognized in the Statements of Financial Position when the Fund becomes a party to the contractual requirements of the instrument. Financial instruments are derecognized when the right to receive cash flows from the instrument has expired or the Fund has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. As such, investment purchase and sale transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Financial instruments are subsequently measured at FVTPL with changes in fair value recognized in the Statements of Comprehensive Income Net unrealized gain (loss). The Fund previously adopted IFRS 9 (as amended in November 2013). There has been no change to the classification and measurement of financial instruments as a result of the adoption of IFRS 9 (as issued in 2014).
3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont d) (a) Financial instruments (cont d) Financial instruments are subsequently measured at FVTPL with changes in fair value recognized in the Statements of Comprehensive Income Net unrealized gain (loss). The Fund s redeemable securities contain multiple dissimilar contractual obligations and therefore meet the criteria for classification as financial liabilities. The Fund s obligation for net assets attributable to securityholders is presented at the redemption amount. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are calculated based on average cost of investments and exclude commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, which are separately reported in the Statements of Comprehensive Income Commissions and other portfolio transaction costs. Gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the investments are included in the Statements of Comprehensive Income for the period in which they arise. The Fund accounts for its holdings in unlisted open ended investment funds, if any, at fair value through profit and loss. Mackenzie has concluded that unlisted open ended investment funds in which the Fund invests, does not meet either the definition of structured entities or the definition of an associate. (b) Fair value measurement Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Investments listed on a public securities exchange or traded on an over the counter market are valued on the basis of the last traded market price or close price recorded by the security exchange on which the security is principally traded, where this price falls within the quoted bid ask spread for the investment. In circumstances where this price is not within the bid ask spread, Mackenzie determines the point within the bid ask spread that is most representative of fair value based on the specific facts and circumstances. Mutual fund securities of an underlying fund are valued on a business day at the price calculated by the manager of such underlying fund in accordance with the constating documents of such underlying fund. Unlisted or non exchange traded investments, or investments where a last sale or close price is unavailable or investments for which market quotations are, in Mackenzie s opinion, inaccurate, unreliable, or not reflective of all available material information, are valued at their fair value as determined by Mackenzie using appropriate and accepted industry valuation techniques including valuation models. The fair value determined using valuation models requires the use of inputs and assumptions based on observable market data including volatility and other applicable rates or prices. In limited circumstances, the fair value may be determined using valuation techniques that are not supported by observable market data. The cost of investments is determined on a weighted average cost basis. Cash and cash equivalents which includes cash on deposit with financial institutions and short term investments that are readily convertible to cash, are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and are used by the Fund in the management of short term commitments. Cash and cash equivalents are reported at fair value which closely approximates their amortized cost due to their nature of being highly liquid and having short terms to maturity. Bank overdraft positions are presented under current liabilities as bank indebtedness in the Statement of Financial Position. The Fund may use derivatives (such as written options, futures, forward contracts, swaps or customized derivatives) to hedge against losses caused by changes in securities prices, interest rates or exchange rates. The Fund may also use derivatives for non hedging purposes in order to invest indirectly in securities or financial markets, to gain exposure to other currencies, to seek to generate additional income, and/or for any other purpose considered appropriate by the Fund s portfolio manager(s), provided that the use of the derivative is consistent with the Fund s investment objectives. Any use of derivatives will comply with Canadian mutual fund laws, subject to the regulatory exemptions granted to the Fund, as applicable. Refer to Exemptions from National Instrument 81 102 in the Annual Information Form of the Fund for further details, including the complete conditions of these exemptions, as applicable. Valuations of derivative instruments are carried out daily, using normal exchange reporting sources for exchange traded derivatives and specific broker enquiry for over the counter derivatives. The value of forward contracts is the gain or loss that would be realized if, on the valuation date, the positions were to be closed out. The change in value of forward contracts is included in the Statements of Comprehensive Income Other changes in fair value of investments Net unrealized gain (loss). The value of futures contracts or swaps fluctuates daily, and cash settlements made daily, where applicable, by the Fund are equal to the unrealized gains or losses on a mark to market basis. These unrealized gains or losses are recorded and reported as such until the Fund closes out the contract or the contract expires. Margin paid or deposited in respect of futures contracts or swaps is reflected as a receivable in the Statements of Financial Position Margin on futures contracts or swaps. Any change in the variation margin requirement is settled daily.
3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont d) (b) Fair value measurement (cont d) Premiums received from writing options are included in the Statements of Financial Position as a liability and subsequently adjusted daily to fair value. If a written option expires unexercised, the premium received is recognized as a realized gain. If a written call option is exercised, the difference between the proceeds of the sale plus the value of the premium, and the cost of the security is recognized as a realized gain or loss. If a written put option is exercised, the cost of the security acquired is the exercise price of the option less the premium received. Refer to the Schedule of Derivative Instruments and Schedule of Options Purchased/Written, as applicable, included in the Schedule of Investments for a listing of derivative and options positions as at March 31, 2015. (c) Income recognition Interest income from interest bearing investments is recognized using the effective interest method. Dividends are accrued as of the ex dividend date. Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments, including foreign exchange gains or losses on such investments, are calculated on an average cost basis. Distributions received from an underlying fund are included in interest income, dividend income or realized gains (losses) on sale of investments, as appropriate. Income, realized gains (losses) and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated daily among the series on a pro rata basis. (d) Commissions and other portfolio transaction costs Commissions and other portfolio transaction costs are costs incurred to acquire, issue or dispose of financial assets or liabilities. They include fees and commissions paid to agents, advisers, brokers and dealers. (e) Securities lending, repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions The Fund is permitted to enter into securities lending, repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions as set out in the Fund s Simplified Prospectus. These transactions involve the temporary exchange of securities for collateral with a commitment to redeliver the same securities on a future date. The value of cash or securities held as collateral must be at least 102% of the fair value of the securities loaned, sold or purchased. Income is earned from these transactions in the form of fees paid by the counterparty and, in certain circumstances, interest paid on cash or securities held as collateral. Income earned from these transactions is recognized on an accrual basis and included in the Statements of Comprehensive Income Securities lending income. (f) Offsetting Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Statements of Financial Position only when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into various master netting agreements or similar agreements that do not meet the criteria for offsetting in the Statements of Financial Position but still allow for the related amounts to be set off in certain circumstances, such as bankruptcy or termination of the contracts. Income and expenses are not offset in the Statement of Comprehensive Income unless required or permitted to by an accounting standard, as specifically disclosed in the IFRS policies of the Fund. (g) Foreign currency The functional and presentation currency of the Fund is Canadian dollars. Foreign currency purchases and sales of investments and foreign currency dividend and interest income and expenses are translated to Canadian dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing at the time of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains (losses) on purchases and sales of foreign currencies are included in the Statements of Comprehensive Income Net realized gain (loss). The fair value of investments and other assets and liabilities, denominated in foreign currencies, are translated to Canadian dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing on each business day. (h) Net assets attributable to securityholders per security Net assets attributable to securityholders per security is computed by dividing the net assets attributable to securityholders of a series of securities on a business day by the total number of securities of the series outstanding on that day. (i) Net asset value per security The daily Net Asset Value ( NAV ) of an investment fund may be calculated without reference to IFRS as per the Canadian Securities Administrators ( CSA ) regulations. The difference between NAV and Net assets attributable to securityholders (as reported in the financial statements), if any, is mainly due to differences in fair value of investments. Refer to Note 10 for the Fund s NAV per security.
3. Significant Accounting Policies (cont d) (j) Increase (decrease) in net assets attributable to securityholders from operations per security Increase (decrease) in net assets attributable to securityholders from operations per security in the Statements of Comprehensive Income represents the increase (decrease) in net assets attributable to securityholders from operations for the period, divided by the weighted average number of securities outstanding during the period. (k) Mergers The Fund applies the acquisition method of accounting for Fund mergers. Under this method, one of the Funds in each merger is identified as the acquiring Fund, and is referred to as the Continuing Fund, and the other Fund involved in the merger is referred to as the Terminated Fund. This identification is based on the comparison of the relative net asset values of the Funds as well as consideration of the continuation of such aspects of the Continuing Fund as: investment advisors; investment objectives and practices; type of portfolio securities; and management fees and expenses. (l) Future accounting changes Amendment to Applying the Consolidation Exception to Investment Entities In December 2014, the IASB issued a narrow scope amendment called Investment Entities: Applying the Consolidation Exception amendments to IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statement, IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures and IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities. The amendment clarifies the application of the exemption from presenting consolidated financial statements that is available to investments entities under IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016. Mackenzie is assessing the implications, if any, on the Fund s financial statements. 4. Critical accounting estimates and judgments The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that primarily affect the valuation of investments. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Use of Estimates Fair value of securities not quoted in an active market The Fund may hold financial instruments that are not quoted in active markets and are valued using valuation techniques that make use of observable data, to the extent practicable. Various valuation techniques are utilized, depending on a number of factors, including comparison with similar instruments for which observable market prices exist and recent arm s length market transactions. Key inputs and assumptions used are company specific and may include estimated discount rates and expected price volatilities. Changes in key inputs, could affect the reported fair value of these financial instruments held by the Fund. Use of Judgments Classification and measurement of investments and application of the fair value option In classifying and measuring financial instruments held by the Fund, Mackenzie is required to make significant judgments in order to determine the most appropriate classification in accordance with IFRS 9. Mackenzie has assessed the Fund s business model, the manner in which all financial instruments are managed and performance evaluated as a group on a fair value basis, and concluded that FVTPL in accordance with IFRS 9 provides the most appropriate measurement and presentation of the Fund s financial instruments. Functional currency The Fund s functional and presentation currency is the Canadian dollar, which is the currency considered to best represent the economic effects of the Fund s underlying transactions, events and conditions taking into consideration the manner in which securities are issued and redeemed and how returns and performance by the Fund are measured. Structured entities and associates In determining whether unlisted open ended investment funds in which the Fund invests, but that it does not consolidate, meets the definitions of either a structured entity or of an associate, Mackenzie is required to make significant judgments about whether these underlying funds have the typical characteristics of a structured entity or of an associate. Mackenzie has assessed the characteristics of these underlying funds and has concluded that they do not meet the definition of either a structured entity or of an associate because the Fund does not have contracts or financing arrangements with these underlying funds and the Fund does not have an ability to influence the activities of these underlying funds or the returns it receives from investing in these underlying funds.
5. Income Taxes Capitalcorp qualifies as a mutual fund corporation under the provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada). The taxation year end for Capitalcorp is March 31. Taxable Canadian dividends received and capital gains realized by Capitalcorp are subject to tax in a similar manner as any other corporation. Any taxes paid in respect of Canadian dividends or capital gains are refundable upon the payment of Canadian dividends or capital gains dividends, respectively, to securityholders based on a formula which includes proceeds paid on securities of Capitalcorp redeemed by securityholders. Payment of Canadian dividends, if any, will be made by March 31 and capital gains dividends, if any, will be paid within 60 days of Capitalcorp s taxation year end. Dividends are declared separately for each series of each Fund. Income from other sources (such as interest and foreign income) is taxed at normal corporate rates. Due to deductible expenses and tax credits available to Capitalcorp, no taxes are currently payable in respect of these types of income. Capitalcorp is a single legal entity for tax purposes and is not taxed on a fund by fund basis. As such, non capital and capital losses of Capitalcorp may be applied against the income and/or capital gains attributable to Capitalcorp as a whole irrespective of the Fund from which the income, gains and/or losses arose. Therefore, where a Fund has positive net taxable income, the current tax liability has been offset with the utilization of unused tax losses of Capitalcorp to the extent possible. Any residual taxable income would be refundable upon payment of capital gains or ordinary dividends by Capitalcorp. This eliminates the requirement for a net tax provision for the Fund. Capitalcorp follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes whereby deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflect the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured based on the enacted or substantively enacted tax rates which are expected to be in effect when the underlying items of income or expenses are expected to be realized. Temporary differences between the carrying value of assets and liabilities for accounting and tax purposes give rise to deferred income tax assets and liabilities. Where the fair value of the portfolio investments exceeds their cost, a deferred tax liability arises. This deferred tax liability for refundable taxes payable is offset with the refund expected upon payment of capital gains dividends. Where the cost of the portfolio investments exceeds their market value, a deferred tax asset is generated. A full valuation allowance is taken to offset this asset given the uncertainty that such deferred assets will ultimately be realized. Unused capital and non capital losses, as disclosed below, also represent deferred tax assets for which a full valuation allowance has been established. Non-Capital Loss Capital Loss Year of Expiry ($ 000s) ($ 000s) 2033 10,201 No expiration 28,472 10,201 28,472 6. Management Fees and Operating Expenses Mackenzie is paid a management fee for managing the investment portfolio, providing investment analysis and recommendations, making investment decisions, making brokerage arrangements relating to the purchase and sale of the investment portfolio and making arrangements with registered dealers for the purchase and sale of securities of the Fund by investors. The management fee is calculated on each series of securities of the Fund as a fixed annual percentage of the daily net asset value of the series. Each series of the Fund is charged a fixed rate annual administration fee, including any administration fee adjustments, ( Administration Fee ), as applicable, and in return, Mackenzie bears all of the operating expenses of the Fund, other than certain specified fund costs. The Administration Fee is calculated on each series of securities of the Fund as a fixed annual percentage of the daily net asset value of the series. The administration fee adjustment is subject to an annual limit of 0.10% per series, as applicable. Effective April 1, 2015, the administration fee adjustment was discontinued. Other fund costs include taxes (including, but not limited to GST/HST and income tax), interest and borrowing costs, fees and expenses of the Mackenzie Funds Independent Review Committee (IRC), any new fees related to external services that were not commonly charged in the Canadian mutual fund industry as of June 15, 2007 and the costs of complying with any new regulatory requirements such as Fund Facts, including, without limitation, any new fees introduced after June 15, 2007. Mackenzie may waive or absorb management fees and/or Administration Fees at its discretion and stop waiving or absorbing such fees at any time without notice. Refer to Note 10 for the management fee and Administration Fee rates charged to each series of securities.
7. Fund s Capital The capital of the Fund, which is comprised of the net assets attributable to securityholders, is divided into different series with each series having an unlimited number of securities. The securities outstanding for the Fund as at March 31, 2015 and 2014 and securities issued, reinvested and redeemed for the period are presented in the Statements of Changes in Financial Position. Mackenzie manages the capital of the Fund in accordance with the investment objectives as discussed in Note 10. 8. Financial Instruments Risk i. Risk exposure and management The Fund s investment activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, as defined in IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures ( IFRS 7 ). The Fund s exposure to financial risks is concentrated in its investments, which are presented in the Schedule of Investments, as at March 31, 2015, grouped by asset type, with geographic and sector information. Mackenzie seeks to minimize potential adverse effects of financial risks on the Fund s performance by employing professional, experienced portfolio advisors, by monitoring the Fund s positions and market events daily, by diversifying the investment portfolio within the constraints of the Fund s investment objectives, and where applicable, by using derivatives to hedge certain risk exposures. To assist in managing risks, Mackenzie also maintains a governance structure that oversees the Fund s investment activities and monitors compliance with the Fund s stated investment strategy, internal guidelines, and securities regulations. ii. Liquidity risk Liquidity risk arises when the Fund encounters difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they come due. The Fund is exposed to liquidity risk due to potential daily cash redemptions of redeemable securities. In accordance with securities regulations, the Fund must maintain at least 90% of its assets in liquid investments (i.e., investments that can be readily sold). In addition, the Fund retains sufficient cash and short term investment positions to maintain adequate liquidity. The Fund also has the ability to borrow up to 5% of its net assets for the purposes of funding redemptions. iii. Currency risk Currency risk arises when the fair value of financial instruments that are denominated in a currency other than the Canadian dollar, which is the Fund s reporting currency, fluctuates due to changes in exchange rates. Note 10 summarizes the Fund s exposure, if applicable and significant, to currency risk. iv. Interest rate risk Interest rate risk arises when the fair value of interest bearing financial instruments fluctuates due to changes in the prevailing levels of market interest rates. Cash and cash equivalents do not expose the Fund to significant amounts of interest rate risk. Note 10 summarizes the Fund s exposure, if applicable and significant, to interest rate risk. v. Other price risk Other price risk is the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk), whether caused by factors specific to an individual investment, its issuer, or all factors affecting all instruments traded in a market or market segment. All investments present a risk of loss of capital. This risk is managed through a careful selection of investments and other financial instruments within the parameters of the investment strategy. Except for options written and futures contracts, the maximum risk resulting from financial instruments is equivalent to their fair value. The maximum risk of loss on options written and futures contracts is equal to their notional values. However, options written are used within the overall investment management process to manage the risk from the underlying investments and do not typically increase the overall risk of loss to the Fund. In addition, in the case of short futures contracts, the loss to the Fund continues to increase, without limit, as the fair value of the underlying interest increases. This risk is mitigated by ensuring that the Fund holds a combination of the underlying interest of the short futures contract, cash cover and margin that is equal to or greater than the value of the short futures contract. Note 10 summarizes the Fund s exposure, if applicable and significant, to other price risk. vi. Credit risk Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation or commitment that it has entered into with the Fund. Note 10 summarizes the Fund s exposure, if applicable and significant, to credit risk. All transactions in listed securities are executed with approved brokers. To minimize the possibility of settlement default, securities are exchanged for payment simultaneously, where market practices permit, through the facilities of a central depository and/or clearing agency where customary. The carrying amount of investments and other assets represents the maximum credit risk exposure as at the date of the Statements of Financial Position.
8. Financial Instruments Risk (cont d) vi. Credit risk (cont d) The Fund may enter into securities lending transactions with counterparties and it may also be exposed to credit risk from the counterparties to the derivative instruments it may use. Credit risk associated with these transactions is considered minimal as all counterparties have an approved credit rating equivalent to a Standard & Poor s credit rating of not less than A 1 (low) on their short term debt and of A on their long term debt, as applicable. vii. Underlying funds The Fund may invest in underlying funds and may be indirectly exposed to currency risk, interest rate risk, other price risk and credit risk from fluctuations in the value of financial instruments held by the underlying funds. Note 10 summarizes the Fund s exposure, if applicable and significant, to these risks from underlying funds. 9. Transition to IFRS The effect of the transition to IFRS from Canadian GAAP is summarized as follows: Transition elections The only voluntary exemption adopted by the Fund upon transition was the ability to designate a financial asset or financial liability at fair value through profit or loss upon transition to IFRS. All financial assets designated at FVTPL upon transition were previously carried at fair value under Canadian GAAP as required by Accounting Guideline 18, Investment Companies. Revaluation of Investments at Fair Value through Profit or Loss Under Canadian GAAP, the Fund measured the fair values of its investments in accordance with Section 3855, Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement, which required the use of bid prices for long positions and ask prices for short positions, to the extent such prices are available. Under IFRS, the Fund measures the fair values of its investments using the guidance in IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, which requires that if an asset or liability has a bid and ask price, then its fair value is to be based on a price within the bid ask spread that is most representative of fair value. It also allows the use of mid market pricing or other pricing conventions that are used by market participants as a practical expedient for fair value measurements within a bid ask spread. As a result, on the adoption of IFRS, adjustments to the reported fair values of investments were necessary at April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014. A reconciliation of net assets and comprehensive income, as previously reported under Canadian GAAP to IFRS, is included in Note 10. Classification of redeemable securities of the Fund Under Canadian GAAP, the Fund accounted for redeemable securities as equity. Under IFRS, IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation ( IAS 32 ) requires that units or shares of an entity which include a contractual obligation for the issuer to repurchase or redeem them for cash or another financial asset be classified as a financial liability. The Fund s redeemable securities do not meet the criteria in IAS 32 for classification as equity and therefore, have been reclassified as financial liabilities on transition to IFRS. Other than presentation, there was no impact to the net assets of the Fund from adopting IAS 32. Statement of Cash Flows Under Canadian GAAP, the Fund was exempt from providing a Statement of Cash Flows. IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements ( IAS 1 ), requires that a complete set of financial statements include a statement of cash flows for the current and comparative periods, and prepared in accordance with IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows. Withholding taxes Withholding taxes, which were previously netted against dividend income under Canadian GAAP, have been reclassified and presented separately as an expense under IFRS, where applicable and as reported in the Statements of Comprehensive Income. Comparative Figures Certain comparative figures have been reclassified and restated to conform with the current period s IFRS presentation.
10. Fund Specific Information (in 000s, except for (a)) (a) Fund Formation and Series Information Date of Formation February 12, 2004 The Fund may issue an unlimited number of securities of each series. The number of issued and outstanding securities of each series is disclosed in the Statements of Changes in Financial Position. Series Offered by Mackenzie Financial Corporation (180 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3K1; 1-800-387-0614; www.mackenzieinvestments.com) Series A, Series E, Series E6, Series F, Series I, Series J, Series O, Series O6, Series T6, Series T8 and Series W are closed to new sales. Series Distributed by LBC Financial Services Inc. (Tour Banque Laurentienne, 1981 McGill College, Suite 1585, Montréal, Québec H3A 3K3; 1-800-522-1846; www.laurentianbank.ca/mackenzie) Series LB and Series LM are closed to new sales. Inception/ Management Administration Net Asset Value per Security Series Reinstatement Date Fees Fees* Mar. 31, 2015 Mar. 31, 2014 Apr. 1, 2013 Series A February 12, 2004 1.20% 0.15% 13.22 12.53 12.57 Series E March 4, 2010 0.50% 0.15% 12.48 11.76 11.70 Series E6 April 13, 2010 0.50% 0.15% 13.89 13.88 14.70 Series F March 2, 2004 0.50% 0.15% 14.46 13.65 13.59 Series I June 16, 2004 0.95% 0.15% (3) 14.37 13.59 13.59 Series J September 16, 2008 1.00% 0.15% 12.96 12.27 12.27 Series O May 27, 2005 (1) ** 15.12 14.20 14.03 Series O6 May 8, 2012 (1) ** 14.10 14.07 14.79 Series T6 February 20, 2008 1.20% 0.15% 12.51 12.59 13.44 Series T8 January 29, 2008 1.20% 0.15% 10.78 11.07 12.07 Series W December 20, 2004 (2) 0.15% 15.46 14.59 14.44 Series LB January 26, 2012 1.40% 0.23% 10.78 10.24 10.31 Series LM December 13, 2012 1.30% 0.23% 13.80 13.91 14.89 * Does not include any Administration Fee adjustment, as applicable. The Administration Fee adjustment is subject to an annual limit of 0.10%. ** Not applicable. (1) Fees for securities in this series are negotiable and are payable directly to Mackenzie by investors in this series, not by the Fund. (2) The management fee for Series W securities is payable directly by the investor to Mackenzie. (3) Prior to September 29, 2014, the administration fee for Series I was charged to the Fund at a rate of 0.20%. (b) Securities Lending As at March 31, 2015, March 31, 2014 and April 1, 2013, the Fund did not have any open securities lending, repurchase or reverse repurchase transactions. (c) Commissions The brokerage commissions paid to certain dealers included an amount of $1 (2014 $Nil) that was available for payment to third party vendors for the provision of investment decision making services. This amount represented 11.5% (2014 Nil%) of the total commissions and other transaction costs paid during the period. (d) Purchase Restriction Effective April 9, 2013, Mackenzie suspended purchases of the Fund due to certain tax changes announced on March 21, 2013, by the Canadian federal government in its 2013 budget.
10. Fund Specific Information (in 000s, except for (a)) (cont d) (e) Change in Sub-adviser Effective December 15, 2014, Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd. was no longer a sub-adviser to underlying funds Symmetry Canadian Bond Fund and Symmetry Canadian Bond Corporate Class. (f) Subsequent Event At a meeting held on December 8, 2014, investors approved the merger of the Fund into Symmetry Fixed Income Fund, effective on or about October 15, 2015. (g) Risks Associated with Financial Instruments i. Risk exposure and management The Fund seeks income and some long-term capital growth by investing primarily in one or more mutual funds that invest in Canadian and foreign fixed income securities and other asset categories although it may also invest in securities directly. The Fund is diversified in terms of geographic exposure, sector exposure, company market capitalization, portfolio manager style, credit quality and duration. ii. Currency risk The Fund is exposed to currency risk from its investments in exchange traded funds/notes and mutual funds. All underlying funds are denominated in Canadian dollars. However, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risk that the value of foreign currency denominated financial instruments held by underlying funds will fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates. The Fund and underlying funds may hedge some or all of their currency exposure. As at March 31, 2015, March 31, 2014 and April 1, 2013, the Fund did not have a significant exposure to currency risk. iii. Interest rate risk The table below summarizes the Fund s exposure to interest rate risks from its investments in derivative instruments by term to maturity. March 31, 2015 March 31, 2014 April 1, 2013 Derivative Instruments Less than 1 year 1-5 years 5-10 years 3,770 Greater than 10 years Total 3,770 The Fund is indirectly exposed to the risk that the value of interest-bearing financial instruments held by the underlying funds will fluctuate due to changes in the prevailing levels of market interest rates. As at March 31, 2015, had prevailing interest rates increased or decreased by 1%, assuming a parallel shift in the yield curve, with all other variables held constant, net assets would have decreased or increased by approximately $4,841 or 5.8% of total net assets (March 31, 2014 $5,612 or 4.7%; April 1, 2013 $10,879 or 6.4%). In practice, the actual trading results may differ and the difference could be material. iv. Other price risk As at March 31, 2015, March 31, 2014 and April 1, 2013, the Fund did not have a significant exposure to price risk. v. Credit risk The Fund s greatest indirect concentration of credit risk is in debt securities, such as bonds, held by the underlying funds. The fair value of debt securities includes consideration of the credit worthiness of the debt issuer. For more information regarding the credit risk of the underlying funds, refer to the underlying funds financial statements available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com or at www.mackenzieinvestments.com.
10. Fund Specific Information (in 000s, except for (a)) (cont d) (h) Fair Value Classification The table below summarizes the fair value of the Fund s financial instruments using the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 Inputs that are not based on observable market data. The inputs are considered observable if they are developed using market data, such as publicly available information about actual events or transactions, and that reflect the assumption that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. Level 1 March 31, 2015 Level 2 Level 3 Total Exchange-traded funds/notes 4,084 4,084 Mutual funds 70,515 70,515 Derivative assets 44 33 77 Derivative liabilities (40) (40) Short-term investments 4,843 3,809 8,652 Total 79,486 3,802 83,288 Level 1 March 31, 2014 Level 2 Level 3 Total Exchange-traded funds/notes Mutual funds 119,290 119,290 Short-term investments 349 349 Total 119,290 349 119,639 Level 1 Level 2 April 1, 2013 Level 3 Total Exchange-traded funds/notes Mutual funds 168,674 168,674 Short-term investments 45 45 Total 168,674 45 168,719 The Fund s policy is to recognize transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels as of the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer. During the period, there were no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.
10. Fund Specific Information (in 000s, except for (a)) (cont d) (i) Canadian GAAP to IFRS Reconciliation The table below presents a reconciliation of net assets attributable to securityholders and comprehensive income as previously reported under Canadian GAAP to amounts reported under IFRS. March 31, 2014 April 1, 2013 Net assets Net assets as reported under Canadian GAAP 119,880 169,354 Revaluation of investments at FVTPL Net assets attributable to securityholders 119,880 169,354 For the period ended March 31, 2014 Comprehensive income Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations as reported under Canadian GAAP (1,341) Revaluation of investments at FVTPL Increase (decrease) in net assets attributable to securityholders (1,341)