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Prospectus dated July 29, 2024
TICKER SYMBOLS
by Share Class
FUND A C I R6 I-2
Aristotle Core Equity Fund
ARALX N/A ARILX N/A AILLX
Aristotle Core Income Fund PLIAX PLNCX PLIIX N/A PLIDX
Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund N/A N/A PLEBX N/A PLEDX
Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund PLFLX PLBCX PLFRX N/A PLFDX
Aristotle Growth Equity Fund ARAGX N/A ARIGX N/A AIGGX
Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund PLAHX PLCHX PLHIX N/A PLHYX
Aristotle International Equity Fund
ARAFX N/A ARIFX N/A AIFFX
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund POEAX POCEX N/A N/A POEDX
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund POAAX POACX N/A N/A PLCDX
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund PODAX PODCX N/A N/A PMADX
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund POBAX POBCX N/A N/A PMCDX
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund POCAX POMCX N/A N/A POMDX
Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund PLADX PLCSX PLSDX N/A PLDSX
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
ARABX AISBX
ARIBX
ARRBX AIBBX
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund ARAHX AISHX ARIHX N/A AIHHX
Aristotle Strategic Income Fund PLSTX PLCNX PLSRX N/A PLSFX
Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund PLUAX N/A PLUIX N/A PLUDX
Aristotle Value Equity Fund ARAQX N/A ARIQX ARRQX AIQQX
Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund
ARAOX N/A ARIOX N/A AIOOX





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Table of Contents
FUND SUMMARIES

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Index Definitions


Where To Go for More Information back cover of this Prospectus

Appendix back of this Prospectus


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Aristotle Core Equity Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Core Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to the Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A I I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.25% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Share Class
A I I-2
Management Fee1
0.65% 0.65% 0.65%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% None None
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.90% 0.65% 0.65%
Less Fee Waiver2
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 0.90% 0.65% 0.65%
1The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.50% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.15% of the average net assets of the class.
2Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2026, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.65% for Class I and Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2026 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Example
The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, that your investment has a 5% return each year,
and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the Example shows what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL or DON’T SELL your shares at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A I I-2
1 year $513 $66 $66
3 years $700 $208 $208
5 years $902 $362 $362
10 years $1,486 $810 $810
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of December 31, 2023, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 18% of the average value of its portfolio. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of a reorganization of the Aristotle Core Equity Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, into the Fund on October 23, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). For the fiscal period January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 3% of the average value of its portfolio. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, depositary receipts, shares of publicly traded real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), warrants and rights. The Fund’s investments in depositary receipts may include American, European, and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks. EDRs and GDRs have the same qualities as ADRs, except that they may be traded in several international trading markets. Although the Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization and from any country, the sub-adviser’s investment process typically focuses on the universe of U.S. companies with market capitalizations in excess of $2 billion at initial investment.
In pursuing the Fund’s investment goal, the sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up research driven approach to identify companies for investment by the Fund. The sub-adviser seeks to identify companies that it believes are positioned to benefit from one or more of the following: (i) shifts in industry spending, government spending and consumer trends; (ii) gains in market share from innovative products and strong intellectual property; and (iii) cyclical trends in the industry in which they operate and capable management that can take advantage of those trends. The investment process and allocation decisions result in a portfolio that blends both value and
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growth characteristics. At times, the Fund’s assets may be invested in securities of relatively few industries or sectors. Currently, the Fund is significantly invested in the Information Technology Sector.
The broad-based market index and the performance measurement benchmark for the Fund is the S&P 500® Index. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of the index in selecting investments for the Fund.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer’s products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk: Although large-capitalization companies tend to have more stable prices than smaller, less established companies, they are still subject to equity securities risk. In addition, large-capitalization equity security prices may not rise as much as prices of equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk: Small-capitalization companies may be more susceptible to liquidity risk and price volatility and be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
ETF Risk: Shares of ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and may at times trade at a premium or discount to their net asset values. If the Fund has to sell shares of an ETF when the shares are trading at a discount, the Fund will receive a price that is less than the ETF’s net asset value per share. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track. An investment in an ETF is an investment in another investment company and therefore, the Fund’s shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of any fees
and expenses of the ETFs in which the Fund invests. The Fund will pay brokerage commissions in connection with the purchase and sale of shares of ETFs.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
REIT Investment Risk: Investments in REITs involve unique risks. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and may be more volatile than other securities. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties or mortgages or by defaults by their borrowers or tenants. Furthermore, these entities depend upon specialized management skills, have limited diversification and are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in financing a limited number of projects. In addition, the performance of a U.S. REIT may be affected by changes in the tax laws or by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income.
Warrants and Rights Risk: Warrants and rights may lack a liquid secondary market for resale. The prices of warrants and rights may fluctuate as a result of speculation or other factors. Warrants and rights can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants and rights do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of their underlying securities and therefore are highly volatile and speculative investments. If a warrant or right expires without being exercised, the Fund will lose any amount paid for the warrant or right.
Preferred Stock Risk: Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stock, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. The market value of preferred stock is subject to company-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities and is also sensitive to changes in the company’s creditworthiness, the ability of the company to make payments on the preferred stock, and changes in interest rates, typically declining in value if interest rates rise. Convertible
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preferred stock allows the holder to convert the preferred shares into a fixed number of common shares, usually after a predetermined date. Like preferred stock, convertible preferred stock generally pays a dividend at a specified rate and has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends but ranks behind bonds, including convertible bonds, in priority upon liquidation.
Emerging Markets Risk: Investments in or exposure to investments in emerging market countries may be riskier than investments in or exposure to investments in U.S. and other developed markets for many reasons, including smaller market capitalizations, greater price volatility, less liquidity, lower credit quality, a higher degree of political and economic instability, the imposition of economic sanctions, less governmental regulation and supervision of the financial industry and markets, and less stringent financial reporting and accounting standards and controls.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because the Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
Information Technology Sector Risk: Information Technology companies face numerous risks, including operating in rapidly changing fields, abrupt or erratic market movements, limited product lines, markets or financial resources, management that is dependent on a limited number of people, short product cycles, aggressive pricing of products and services, new market entrants, government regulation and patent and intellectual property rights and rapid obsolescence of products and services due to technological innovations or changing consumer preferences. In addition, many U.S. technology companies have diverse operations, with products or services in foreign markets, exposing them to foreign investment risk.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The broad-based market index and the performance index for the Fund is the S&P 500® Index. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to October 23, 2023 is the performance of the Predecessor Fund as a result of the Reorganization. The Predecessor Fund was managed by the same portfolio management team using investment policies, objectives, guidelines and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through October 22, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I-2 shares from October 23, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
4398046540700
Class I-2 return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 17.97%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 202022.13%; Q2 2022: (17.49)%
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Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended December 31, 2023)
1 year
5 years
Since Inception
Class I-2 (incepted March 31, 2017) (before taxes)
23.27% 15.19% 12.34%
Class I-2 (after taxes on distributions)
23.03% 14.94% 12.10%
Class I-2 (after taxes on distributions and Sales of Fund shares)
13.93% 12.25% 10.01%
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) (based on March 31, 2017 the inception date of the Predecessor Fund)1
26.29% 15.69% 12.95%
1 The broad-based market index and the performance measurement benchmark for the Fund is the S&P 500 Index.
The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes, and (b) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience
with Fund and Predecessor Fund
Owen Fitzpatrick, CFA, Principal, Managing Director and Lead Portfolio Manager
Since 2017
Thomas M. Hynes, Jr., CFA, Principal, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2017
Brendan O’Neill, CFA, Principal, Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2017

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares and Tax Information – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Core Income Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Core Income Fund (the “Fund”) seeks a high level of current income; capital appreciation is of secondary importance.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.25% None None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
           
Share Class
  A C I I-2
Management Fee1
0.60% 0.60% 0.45% 0.55%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None None
Other Expenses
0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.86% 1.61% 0.46% 0.56%
Less Fee Waiver2
(0.01)% (0.01)% (0.01)% (0.01)%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 0.85% 1.60% 0.45% 0.55%
           
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The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.40% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.20% for Class A and Class C, 0.05% for Class I and 0.15% for Class I-2 of the average net assets of the class.
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Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.85% for Class A, 1.60% for Class C, 0.45% for Class I, and 0.55% for Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver (expense limitation) which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
         
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $508 $263 $46 $56
3 years $687 $507 $147 $178
5 years $881 $875 $257 $312
10 years $1,440 $1,910 $578 $701
         
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $508 $163 $46 $56
3 years $687 $507 $147 $178
5 years $881 $875 $257 $312
10 years $1,440 $1,910 $578 $701
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 37% of the average value of the Fund. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund invests principally in income producing debt instruments. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 60% of its assets in investment grade debt instruments, including corporate debt securities, asset-backed securities, mortgage-related securities, U.S. government securities and agency securities. The Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in non-investment grade (high yield/high risk, sometimes called “junk bonds”) debt instruments and floating rate senior loans. Debt instruments in which the Fund invests may include those denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by foreign entities in developed markets.
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The Fund expects to maintain a weighted average duration within two years (plus or minus) of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. Duration is often used to measure a bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. The longer a fund’s duration, the more sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The shorter a fund’s duration, the less sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The duration of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index was 6.21 years as of March 31, 2024.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer and a relative value analysis for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. Individual investments may be purchased or sold in the event the sub-adviser decides to adjust debt asset class weightings within the portfolio. An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt
instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce the Fund’s income or ability to recover amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically.
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk: High yield/high risk securities are typically issued by companies that are highly leveraged, less creditworthy, or financially distressed and are considered to be mostly speculative in nature (high risk), subject to greater liquidity risk, and subject to a greater risk of default than higher rated securities. High yield/high risk securities (including loans) may be more volatile than investment grade securities.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low, and the Fund may experience low or negative returns. The Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease.
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Floating Rate Loan Risk: Floating rate loans (or bank loans) are usually rated below investment grade and thus are subject to high yield/high risk or “junk” securities risk. The market for floating rate loans is a private interbank resale market and thus may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads and delayed settlement periods. Purchases and sales of loans are generally subject to contractual restrictions that must be fulfilled before a loan can be bought or sold. These restrictions may hamper the Fund’s ability to buy or sell loans and negatively affect the transaction price. A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by the Fund may be “covenant lite” loans that contain fewer or less restrictive constraints on the borrower or other borrower-friendly characteristics and offer less protections for investors than covenant loans. It may take longer than seven days for transactions in loans to settle. This may result in cash proceeds not being immediately available to the Fund, requiring the Fund to borrow cash which would increase the Fund’s expenses. The Fund is also subject to credit risk with respect to the
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issuer of the loan. Investments in junior loans involve a higher degree of overall risk.
U.S. federal securities laws afford certain protections against fraud and misrepresentation in connection with the offering or sale of a security, as well as against manipulation of trading markets for securities. However, it is unclear whether these protections are available to an investment in a loan.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. The Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. The Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including collateralized loan obligation transactions (“CLOs”), are subject to certain risks affecting the housing market, the market for the assets underlying such securities or the issuers of such securities. These securities may also be subject to extension risk (the risk that rising interest rates extend the duration of fixed mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, making them more sensitive to
changes in interest rates), interest rate risk (the risk that rising interest rates will cause a decline in the value of a fixed income security), subprime risk or credit risk (the risk that mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities have exposure to borrowers with lower credit ratings/scores, increasing potential default), prepayment risk (when interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages or debt obligations sooner than expected which can reduce the Fund’s returns because the Fund may have to reinvest its assets at lower interest rates), call risk (similar to prepayment risk, an issuer may pay its obligations under a security sooner than expected), U.S. government securities risk (securities backed by different U.S. government agencies, if applicable, are subject to varying levels of credit rating risk) and issuer risk (the risk that a private issuer cannot meet its obligations).
U.S. Government Securities Risk: Not all U.S. government securities are backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government and different U.S. government securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk. There is a risk that the U.S. government will not make timely payments on its debt or provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities, or sponsored enterprises if those entities are not able to meet their financial obligations.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because the Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The broad-based market index and the performance measurement benchmark for the Fund is the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds Core Income (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart
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and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
17464
Class I return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 0.54%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 2020:  6.81%; Q2 2022: (6.43)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years 10 years
Class I (incepted December 31, 2010) (before taxes)
8.23% 2.82% 2.67%
Class I (after taxes on distributions)
6.32% 1.37% 1.26%
Class I (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
4.82% 1.59% 1.45%
Class A (incepted December 31, 2010) (before taxes)
3.32% 1.63% 1.92%
Class C (incepted June 30, 2011) (before taxes)
6.09% 1.76% 1.61%
Class I-2 (incepted
June 29, 2012) (before taxes)
8.34% 2.84% 2.67%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
5.53% 1.10% 1.81%
1 The broad-based market index and the performance measurement benchmark for the Fund is the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index.

The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
David Weismiller, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2010
Michael Marzouk, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2016
Brian M. Robertson, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2016
Ying Qiu, CFA, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2021

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund (the “Fund”) seeks total return, consisting of current income and capital appreciation, while giving consideration to certain environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) criteria.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher.
Annual Fund Operating Expenses1 (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
       
Share Class
I I-2
Management Fee1
0.48% 0.48%
Other Expenses
0.02% 0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.50% 0.50%
Less Fee Waiver2
(0.02)% (0.02)%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 0.48% 0.48%
       
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.35% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.13% of the average net assets of the class.
2
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.48% for all share classes. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the fee waiver (expense limitation), which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
     
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL or DON’T SELL your shares at the end of each period.
Share Class
  I I-2
1 year $49 $49
3 years $158 $158
5 years $278 $278
10 years $626 $626
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 32% of the average value of the Fund. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
The Fund primarily invests in a broad range of investment grade debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, debt securities issued by the U.S. government or its related agencies and U.S. dollar-denominated debt securities issued by developed foreign governments and corporations. Under normal circumstances, the Fund may invest up to 65% of its assets in corporate bonds. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in U.S. dollar-denominated debt securities of developed foreign governments and corporations.
The Fund expects to maintain a weighted average duration within two years (plus or minus) of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. Duration is often used to measure a bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. The longer a fund’s duration, the more sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The shorter a fund’s duration, the less sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The duration of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index was 6.21 years as of March 31, 2024.
The sub-adviser’s investment process for the Fund is based on a combination of the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process and the sub-adviser’s ESG criteria, which involves (i) the application of the ESG exclusionary screens described below (the “ESG Exclusionary Screens”), and (ii) the sub-adviser’s analysis of ESG metrics provided by independent third-party ESG data providers in respect of certain debt securities held by the Fund. These considerations are described below.
Individual investments may be purchased or sold in the event the sub-adviser decides to adjust debt asset class weightings within the portfolio. An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred. Further, the sub-adviser will re-evaluate the available ESG criteria of portfolio securities periodically to determine which securities should be considered for sale based on whether the portfolio securities continue to meet the ESG criteria.
The sub-adviser normally invests the Fund’s assets across different groups of industries/sectors but may invest a significant percentage of the Fund’s assets in issuers in a single sector. The Fund currently has significant investments in the Financial Sector. The components of the Fund are likely to change over time.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Once this is determined, the sub-
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adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer and a relative value analysis for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
ESG Exclusionary Screens. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in debt securities that are permitted investments under the ESG Exclusionary Screens. The sub-adviser has created two ESG Exclusionary Screens, one of which is applicable to corporate debt issuers (the “Corporate Debt Screen”) and the other of which is applicable to government debt issuers (the “Government Debt Screen”).
The sub-adviser uses the Corporate Debt Screen to identify a universe of corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, and mortgage-related securities, the issuers of which are not directly involved in (i) the extraction of thermal coal, coal power generation, and providing tailor-made products and services that support thermal coal extraction that contribute materially to company revenue; in each case, such issuers are excluded only to the extent that such activities lead to revenue in excess of the sub-adviser’s revenue threshold (which is currently 9.99%); (ii) the production of tobacco; (iii) the production of controversial military weapons (i.e., weapons that have a disproportionate and indiscriminate impact on civilian populations, sometimes even years after a conflict has ended); (iv) serious or systematic human rights violations; (v) severe environmental damage; (vi) gross corruption or other serious financial crime (as those terms (iv)-(vi) are determined by Norges Bank). The Fund may invest in transition bonds issued by entities that derive revenue from activities in the exclusion list. Transition bonds, also referred to as sustainable bonds, are debt instruments whose proceeds are exclusively used to finance projects aimed at helping the issuer transition to a more sustainable way of doing business. Examples of these bonds are green bonds (used to finance projects with positive environmental impacts), blue bonds (used to raise capital for ocean conservation, marine and fisheries projects) and social bonds (used to finance social projects intended to achieve positive social outcomes and/or address a social issue). Transition bonds issued by entities that derive revenue from activities in the exclusion list above would not be excluded under the Corporate Debt Screen.
The sub-adviser uses a combination of issuer lists and ESG-specific issuer information provided by third-party ESG data sources (e.g., Morningstar Sustainalytics, and Norges Bank) to determine which issuers are permitted investments under the Corporate Debt Screen. This information is determined by the third-party ESG data providers’ internal methodologies.
The sub-adviser uses the Government Debt Screen to identify a universe of sovereign debt issued by government and sovereign issuers that have not received ESG ratings of “high risk” or “severe risk” from the third-party ESG data provider used by the sub-adviser.
In the event independent third-party ESG data is not available for an issuer, the sub-adviser may rely on its own research to determine whether a particular debt security is permitted for investment under the applicable ESG Exclusionary Screen.
Up to 20% of the Fund’s assets may be invested in cash and certain types of debt securities, including collateralized loan obligations, that are not subject to either of the ESG Exclusionary Screens or that would not be permitted investments under the ESG Exclusionary Screens.
ESG Metrics. To evaluate an issuer’s material ESG factors that help inform portfolio management decisions, the sub-adviser generally relies upon the assessments of third-party ESG data providers that score the material ESG factors of issuers to determine the issuer’s overall ESG ratings (the “Overall ESG Ratings”). The Overall ESG Ratings consider, as applicable or relevant, the following factors: environmental assessments (involving issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, resource efficiency, use of natural resources and/or waste management), social assessments (involving issues such as human capital management, labor standards, occupational health and safety records, data security and/or product quality and safety) and/or governance assessments (involving issues such as board structure and quality, executive compensation, anti-competitive practices, ownership, shareholder rights, and/or geopolitical risk). When determining an issuer’s Overall ESG Ratings, the providers rate the material ESG factors of each issuer within the providers’ universe and then apply weights to each factor’s score to create an aggregate score. The sub-adviser relies upon these Overall ESG Ratings when constructing and maintaining the portfolio. In the event that third-party ESG metrics are not available for an issuer considered for investment, the sub-adviser may rely on its own qualitative research.
The Fund seeks to invest in corporate debt securities with a lower average carbon intensity than the average carbon intensity of the corporate debt securities within the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (the Fund’s benchmark index) for which this data is available using the carbon intensity definition and calculation methodology of an independent third-party ESG data provider.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
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Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce the Fund’s income or ability to recover amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low, and the Fund may experience low or negative returns. The Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease.
ESG Criteria Risk: The sub-adviser’s consideration of ESG Criteria in its investment process could cause the Fund to forgo investment opportunities available to funds not using these criteria and underperform such funds. The sub-adviser’s determination of what constitutes ESG Criteria and its process to evaluate the ESG Criteria may differ from other investment advisers. Further, there can be no assurance that the ESG Criteria utilized by the sub-adviser, or any judgment exercised by the sub-adviser will reflect the beliefs or values of any particular investor. An independent third-party ESG data provider’s assessment of the financial materiality of ESG factors could be inaccurate, and the provider could delay ESG data delivery and evaluation (e.g., changing geo-political risks that may impact involvement in one or more excluded activity), which may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s performance or cause the Fund to hold a security that might be ranked low from an environmental, social or governance perspective, or its methodology could be based on a methodology or perspective different from that of another provider. In addition, regulations and industry practices related to ESG are evolving rapidly, and the sub-adviser’s practices may change if required to comply with such regulations or adopt such practices.
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Financial Sector Risk: The operations and businesses of financial services companies are subject to extensive governmental regulation, the availability and cost of capital funds, and interest rate changes. General market downturns may affect financial services companies adversely.
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including collateralized loan obligation transactions (“CLOs”), are subject to certain risks affecting the housing market, the market for the assets underlying such securities or the issuers of such securities. These securities may also be subject to extension risk (the risk that rising interest rates extend the duration of fixed mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates), interest rate risk (the risk that rising interest rates will cause a decline in the value of a fixed income security), subprime risk or credit risk (the risk that mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities have exposure to borrowers with lower credit ratings/scores, increasing potential default), prepayment risk (when interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages or debt obligations sooner than expected which can reduce the Fund’s returns because the Fund may have to reinvest its assets at lower interest rates), call risk (similar to prepayment risk, an issuer may pay its obligations under a security sooner than expected), U.S. government securities risk (securities backed by different U.S. government agencies, if applicable, are subject to varying levels of credit rating risk) and issuer risk (the risk that a private issuer cannot meet its obligations).
In addition, current ESG metrics used by the sub-adviser are limited for mortgage-related and asset-backed securities as
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ESG metrics are available only for the corporate issuer of those securities and not for each underlying individual security. This results in the evaluation of ESG considerations for the corporate issuer of a pool of mortgage-related securities and asset-backed securities at the corporate issuer level but not the underlying securities that constitute the pool.
U.S. Government Securities Risk: Not all U.S. government securities are backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government and different U.S. government securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk. There is a risk that the U.S. government will not make timely payments on its debt or provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities, or sponsored enterprises if those entities are not able to meet their financial obligations.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The broad-based market index and the performance measurement benchmark for the Fund is the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds ESG Core Bond (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
22294
Class I return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: (0.08)%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q4 2023:  6.78%; Q1 2022: (5.75)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year Since Inception
Class I (incepted December 14, 2020) (before taxes)
6.84% (2.60)%
Class I (after taxes on distributions)
5.50% (3.39)%
Class I (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
4.02% (2.30)%
Class I-2 (incepted December 14, 2020) (before taxes)
6.72% (2.63)%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) (based on Class I inception date of December 14, 2020)1
5.53% (3.19)%
1 The broad-based market index and the performance measurement benchmark for the Fund is the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index.

The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
David Weismiller, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2020
Ying Qiu, CFA, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2020

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund (the “Fund”) seeks a high level of current income.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 3.00% None None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
           
Share Class
A C I I-2
Management Fee1
0.75% 0.75% 0.67% 0.75%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None None
Other Expenses2
0.04% 0.04% 0.04% 0.04%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses3
0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.06% 1.81% 0.73% 0.81%
Less Fee Waiver4
(0.01)% (0.01)% (0.01)% (0.01)%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 1.05% 1.80% 0.72% 0.80%
           
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.55% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.20% for Class A, Class C and Class I-2 and 0.12% for Class I of the average net assets of the class.
2
“Other Expenses” include interest expense of 0.01%. Interest expense is borne by the Fund separately from the management fees paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC.
3
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its ownership of shares in other investment companies and have been estimated based on expected allocations to underlying funds.
4
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 1.02% for Class A, 1.77% for Class C, 0.72% for Class I and 0.77% for Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver and the fee waiver (expense limitation) which are only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
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Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $404 $283 $74 $82
3 years $626 $568 $232 $258
5 years $866 $979 $405 $449
10 years $1,554 $2,126 $906 $1,001
         
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $404 $183 $74 $82
3 years $626 $568 $232 $258
5 years $866 $979 $405 $449
10 years $1,554 $2,126 $906 $1,001
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 130% of the average value of the Fund. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund invests principally in income producing floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities. Under normal circumstances, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities. Floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities are those with interest rates which float, adjust, or vary periodically based upon a benchmark indicator, a specified adjustment schedule or prevailing interest rates. Floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities in which the Fund invests consist of senior secured and unsecured floating rate loans, secured and unsecured second lien floating rate loans, and floating rate debt securities of domestic and foreign issuers. Senior floating rate loans and some floating rate debt securities are debt instruments that may have a right to payment that is senior to most other debts of the borrowers. Second lien loans are generally second in line in terms of repayment priority with respect to the pledged collateral. Borrowers may include corporations, partnerships and other entities that operate in a variety of industries and geographic regions. Generally, secured floating rate loans are secured by specific assets of the borrower. A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by the Fund may be “covenant lite” loans.
Floating rate loans will generally be purchased from banks or other financial institutions through assignments or participations. A direct interest in a floating rate loan may be acquired directly from the agent of the lender or another lender by assignment or an indirect
interest may be acquired as a participation in another lender’s portion of a floating rate loan.
The Fund is expected to invest substantially all of its assets in floating rate loans and other debt instruments that are rated non-investment grade or, if unrated, are of comparable quality as determined by the sub-adviser. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in other types of debt instruments or securities including non-investment grade (high yield/high risk, sometimes called “junk bonds”) debt instruments.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in U.S. dollar denominated foreign investments, principally in developed markets.
Fundamental Research Process. Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer and a relative value analysis for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Floating Rate Loan Risk: Floating rate loans (or bank loans) are usually rated below investment grade and thus are subject to high yield/high risk or “junk” securities risk. The market for floating rate loans is a private interbank resale market and thus may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads and delayed settlement periods. Purchases and sales of loans are generally subject to contractual restrictions that must be fulfilled before a loan can be bought or sold. These restrictions may hamper the Fund’s ability to buy or sell loans and negatively affect the transaction price. A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by the Fund may be “covenant lite” loans that contain fewer or less restrictive constraints on the borrower or other borrower-friendly characteristics and
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offer less protections for investors than covenant loans. It may take longer than seven days for transactions in loans to settle. This may result in cash proceeds not being immediately available to the Fund, requiring the Fund to borrow cash which would increase the Fund’s expenses. The Fund is also subject to credit risk with respect to the issuer of the loan. Investments in junior loans involve a higher degree of overall risk.
U.S. federal securities laws afford certain protections against fraud and misrepresentation in connection with the offering or sale of a security, as well as against manipulation of trading markets for securities. However, it is unclear whether these protections are available to an investment in a loan.
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce the Fund’s income or ability to recover amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically.
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk: High yield/high risk securities are typically issued by companies that are highly leveraged, less creditworthy, or financially distressed and are considered to be mostly speculative in nature (high risk), subject to greater liquidity risk, and subject to a greater risk of default than higher rated securities. High yield/high risk securities (including loans) may be more volatile than investment grade securities.
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other
conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low, and the Fund may experience low or negative returns. The Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. The Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. The Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because the Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
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Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The Fund selected the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based market index to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund to show the returns of an index representing the overall applicable market. The additional index in the table provides a means to compare the Fund's average annual returns to a benchmark that the Fund’s investment adviser believes is representative of the Fund’s investment universe. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds Floating Rate Income (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
16522
Class I return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 4.36%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 20206.84%; Q1 2020: (10.39)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years 10 years
Class I (incepted June 30, 2011) (before taxes)
13.90% 5.39% 4.13%
Class I (after taxes on distributions)
9.78% 3.04% 1.97%
Class I (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
8.10% 3.10% 2.17%
Class A (incepted December 30, 2011) (before taxes)
10.29% 4.43% 3.52%
Class C (incepted December 30, 2011) (before taxes)
11.72% 4.31% 3.08%
Class I-2 (incepted June 29, 2012) (before taxes)
13.80% 5.33% 4.09%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
5.53% 1.10% 1.81%
Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
13.04% 5.56% 4.44%
1 The broad-based market index for the Fund is the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index for the purpose of performance measurement.

The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
J.P. Leasure, Senior Managing Director and
Portfolio Manager
Since 2011
Michael Marzouk, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2011

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Growth Equity Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Growth Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to the Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A I I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.25% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Share Class
A I I-2
Management Fee1
0.70% 0.70% 0.70%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% None None
Other Expenses
0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.96% 0.71% 0.71%
Less Fee Waiver2
0.00% (0.01)% 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 0.96% 0.70% 0.71%
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.55% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.15% of the average net assets of the class
2
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.70% for Class I Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Example
The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, that your investment has a 5% return each year,
and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the fee waiver (expense limitation) which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the Example shows what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL or DON’T SELL your shares at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A I I-2
1 year $519 $72 $73
3 years $718 $226 $227
5 years $933 $394 $395
10 years $1,553 $882 $883

Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 84% of the average value of the Fund. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, depositary receipts, shares of publicly traded real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), warrants and rights. The Fund’s investments in depositary receipts may include American, European and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks. EDRs and GDRs have the same qualities as ADRs, except that they may be traded in several international trading markets. Although the Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization and from any country, the sub-adviser’s investment process typically focuses on the universe of U.S. companies with market capitalizations in excess of $2 billion at initial investment.
In pursuing the Fund’s investment goal, the Fund’s sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up research driven approach to identify companies for investment by the Fund. The sub-adviser seeks to identify companies that it believes are positioned to benefit from one or more of the following: (i) shifts in industry spending, government spending and consumer trends; (ii) gains in market share from innovative products and strong intellectual property; and (iii) cyclical trends in the industry in which they operate and capable management that can take advantage of those trends. The Fund is typically composed of companies that, in the aggregate, result in a portfolio that displays growth characteristics. At times, the Fund’s assets may be invested in securities of relatively few industries or sectors. Currently, the Fund is significantly invested in the Information Technology Sector.
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The Fund is benchmarked to the Russell 1000® Growth Index for performance measurement purposes. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of the Russell 1000®Growth Index in selecting investments for the Fund.
The Fund is a non-diversified investment company.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer’s products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Growth Companies Risk: Growth companies are those that a portfolio manager believes have the potential for above average or rapid growth but may be subject to greater price volatility than investments in “undervalued” companies.
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk: Although large-capitalization companies tend to have more stable prices than smaller, less established companies, they are still subject to equity securities risk. In addition, large-capitalization equity security prices may not rise as much as prices of equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
Non-Diversification Risk: As a “non-diversified” mutual fund, the Fund may hold a smaller number of portfolio securities than many other funds. To the extent the Fund invests in a relatively small number of issuers, a decline in the market value of a particular security held by the Fund may affect its value more than if it invested in a larger number of issuers. The value of Fund shares may be more volatile than the values of shares of more diversified funds.
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Currency Risk: A decline in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar reduces the value in U.S. dollars of the Fund’s investments denominated in or with exposure to that foreign currency.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
REIT Investment Risk: Investments in REITs involve unique risks. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and may be more volatile than other securities. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties or mortgages or by defaults by their borrowers or tenants. Furthermore, these entities depend upon specialized management skills, have limited diversification and are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in financing a limited number of projects. In addition, the performance of a U.S. REIT may be affected by changes in the tax laws or by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income.
Warrants and Rights Risk: Warrants and rights may lack a liquid secondary market for resale. The prices of warrants and rights may fluctuate as a result of speculation or other factors. Warrants and rights can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants and rights do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of their underlying securities and therefore are highly volatile and speculative investments. If a warrant or right expires without being exercised, the Fund will lose any amount paid for the warrant or right.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk: Small-capitalization companies may be more susceptible to liquidity risk and price volatility and be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
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Information Technology Sector Risk: Information Technology companies face numerous risks, including operating in rapidly changing fields, abrupt or erratic market movements, limited product lines, markets or financial resources, management that is dependent on a limited number of people, short product cycles, aggressive pricing of products and services, new market entrants, government regulation and patent and intellectual property rights and rapid obsolescence of products and services due to technological innovations or changing consumer preferences. In addition, many U.S. technology companies have diverse operations, with products or services in foreign markets, exposing them to foreign investment risk.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because the Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The Fund selected the S&P 500 Index as its broad-based market index to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund to show the returns of an index representing the overall applicable market. The additional index in the table provides a means to compare the Fund’s average annual returns to a benchmark that the Fund’s investment adviser believes is representative of the Fund’s investment universe. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of PF Growth Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, and guidelines that were different compared to those of the Fund, and investment restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class P shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
MFS Investment Management served as the sub-adviser to the Predecessor Fund from May 1, 2013, up to the date of the Reorganization. Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC (“Aristotle Atlantic”) serves as sub-adviser for the Fund. Aristotle Atlantic employs a different investment approach than the Predecessor Fund’s sub-adviser and the Fund’s principal investment strategies are different than the Predecessor Fund. If the Fund’s current sub-adviser and strategies had been in place for prior periods, the performance information shown below would have been different.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will
perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the bar chart and performance figures below reflect the historical performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class P shares. The performance figures for periods prior to April 17, 2023 have not been adjusted to reflect fees and expenses of Class A shares, Class I shares and Class I-2 shares of the Fund, respectively. If these returns had been adjusted, then performance for the share classes would be different than the returns shown below due to differences in their fee and expense structures.
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
12604
Class I return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 18.97%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 202025.06%; Q2 2022: (19.54)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years 10 years
Class I (incepted July 1, 2010)
(before taxes)
33.94% 15.72% 12.84%
Class I (after taxes on distributions)
29.38% 9.78% 9.41%
Class I (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
23.16% 12.00% 10.18%
Class A (incepted November 29, 2023)
(before taxes)
27.96% 14.45% 12.08%
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
26.29% 15.69% 12.03%
Russell 1000® Growth Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
42.68% 19.50% 14.86%
1 The broad-based market index for the Fund is the S&P 500® Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Russell 1000® Growth Index for the purpose of performance measurement.
The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes, and (b) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
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Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience
with Fund
Owen Fitzpatrick, CFA, Principal, Managing Director and Lead Portfolio Manager
Since 2023
Thomas M. Hynes, Jr., CFA, Principal, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2023
Brendan O’Neill, CFA, Principal, Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2023

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares and Tax Information – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund (the “Fund”) seeks a high level of current income.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.25% None None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
           
Share Class
A C I I-2
Management Fee1
0.70% 0.70% 0.55% 0.65%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None None
Other Expenses
0.02% 0.02% 0.01% 0.02%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses2
0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.98% 1.73% 0.57% 0.68%
Less Fee Waiver3
(0.02)% (0.02)% (0.01)% (0.02)%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 0.96% 1.71% 0.56% 0.66%
           
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.50% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.20% for Class A and Class C, 0.05% for Class I and 0.15% for Class I-2 of the average net assets of the class.
2
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its ownership of shares in other investment companies and have been estimated based on expected allocations to underlying funds.
3
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.95% for Class A, 1.70% for Class C, 0.55% for Class I and 0.65% for Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver (expense limitation) which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
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Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $519 $274 $57 $67
3 years $722 $543 $182 $216
5 years $942 $937 $317 $377
10 years $1,574 $2,039 $713 $845
         
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $519 $174 $57 $67
3 years $722 $543 $182 $216
5 years $942 $937 $317 $377
10 years $1,574 $2,039 $713 $845
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 74% of the average value of the Fund. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in non-investment grade (high yield/high risk, sometimes called “junk bonds”) debt instruments or in instruments with characteristics of non-investment grade debt instruments. The Fund invests principally in instruments that have intermediate to long terms to maturity. Debt instruments in which the Fund invests focus on corporate bonds and notes, but may also include floating rate loans, and may also be of foreign issuers that are denominated in U.S. dollars.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer and a relative value analysis for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. An investment is generally sold when
the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce the Fund’s income or ability to recover amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically.
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk: High yield/high risk securities are typically issued by companies that are highly leveraged, less creditworthy, or financially distressed and are considered to be mostly speculative in nature (high risk), subject to greater liquidity risk, and subject to a greater risk of default than higher rated securities. High yield/high risk securities (including loans) may be more volatile than investment grade securities.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. The Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. The Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to
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raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Floating Rate Loan Risk: Floating rate loans (or bank loans) are usually rated below investment grade and thus are subject to high yield/high risk or “junk” securities risk. The market for floating rate loans is a private interbank resale market and thus may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads, and delayed settlement periods. Purchases and sales of loans are generally subject to contractual restrictions that must be fulfilled before a loan can be bought or sold. These restrictions may hamper the Fund’s ability to buy or sell loans and negatively affect the transaction price. A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by the Fund may be “covenant lite” loans that contain fewer or less restrictive constraints on the borrower or other borrower-friendly characteristics and offer less protections for investors than covenant loans. It may take longer than seven days for transactions in loans to settle. This may result in cash proceeds not being immediately available to the Fund, requiring the Fund to borrow cash which would increase the Fund’s expenses. The Fund is also subject to credit risk with respect to the issuer of the loan. Investments in junior loans involve a higher degree of overall risk.
U.S. federal securities laws afford certain protections against fraud and misrepresentation in connection with the offering or sale of a security, as well as against manipulation of trading markets for securities. However, it is unclear whether these protections are available to an investment in a loan.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market,
country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low, and the Fund may experience low or negative returns. The Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because the Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The Fund selected the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based market index to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund to show the returns of an index representing the overall applicable market. The additional index in the table provides a means to compare the Fund’s average annual returns to a benchmark that the Fund’s investment adviser believes is representative of the Fund’s investment universe. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds High Income (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
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Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
14883
Class I return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 2.65%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 20209.74%; Q1 2020: (14.16)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years 10 years
Class I (incepted December 19, 2011) (before taxes)
12.48% 5.32% 3.96%
Class I (after taxes on distributions)
9.48% 2.95% 1.57%
Class I (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
7.28% 3.06% 1.94%
Class A (incepted June 29, 2012) (before taxes)
7.58% 4.14% 3.24%
Class C (incepted June 29, 2012) (before taxes)
10.43% 4.30% 2.94%
Class I-2 (incepted June 29, 2012) (before taxes)
12.67% 5.36% 3.96%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
5.53% 1.10% 1.81%
Bloomberg US High-Yield 2% Issuer Capped Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
13.44% 5.35% 4.59%
1 The broad-based market index for the Fund is the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Bloomberg US High-Yield 2% Issuer Capped Bond Index for the purpose of performance measurement.

The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-
advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management

Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
Brian M. Robertson, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2011
C. Robert Boyd, Senior Managing Director, Head of Credit Research and Portfolio Manager
Since 2014
John Brueggemann, Senior Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager Since 2023

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle International Equity Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to the Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A I I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.25% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Share Class
A I I-2
Management Fee1
0.78% 0.78% 0.78%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% None None
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.03% 0.78% 0.78%
Less Fee Waiver2
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 1.03% 0.78% 0.78%
1The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.60% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.18% of the average net assets of the class.
2Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2026, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.78% for Class I and Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2026 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Example
The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, that your investment has a 5% return each year,
and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the Example shows what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL or DON’T SELL your shares at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A I I-2
1 year $526 $80 $80
3 years $739 $249 $249
5 years $969 $433 $433
10 years $1,631 $966 $966
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of December 31, 2023, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 16% of the average value of its portfolio. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of a reorganization of the Aristotle International Equity Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, into the Fund on October 23, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). For the fiscal period January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 3% of the average value of its portfolio. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in publicly traded equity securities or depositary receipts of companies organized, headquartered, or doing a substantial amount of business outside of the United States. The Fund’s sub-adviser considers a company that has at least 50% of its assets located outside the United States or derives at least 50% of its revenue from business outside the United States as doing a substantial amount of business outside the United States. The Fund generally invests in securities of companies located in different regions and in at least three different countries. The Fund intends to invest no more than 20% of its total assets in companies organized, headquartered or doing a substantial amount of business in emerging market countries under normal market conditions.
The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants and rights. The Fund’s investments in depositary receipts may include American, European, and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks. EDRs and GDRs have the same qualities as ADRs, except that they may be traded in several international trading markets. The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization.
In pursuing the Fund’s investment goal, the sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up research driven approach to identify
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companies for investment by the Fund. The sub-adviser focuses on those companies that it believes have high-quality businesses that are undervalued by the market relative to what the sub-adviser believes to be their fair value. The sub-adviser seeks to identify high-quality companies by focusing on the following attributes: attractive business fundamentals, strong financials, experienced, motivated company management, and high and/or consistently improving market position, return on invested capital or operating margins.
The Fund is benchmarked to the MSCI Europe, Australasia and Far East (“EAFE”) Index (net) and the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (net) for the purpose of performance measurement. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of either index in selecting investments for the Fund.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer’s products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Currency Risk: A decline in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar reduces the value in U.S. dollars of the Fund’s investments denominated in or with exposure to that foreign currency.
Geographic Risk Related to Europe: Europe includes both developed and emerging markets. Most Western European countries are members of the European Union (the “EU”), which imposes restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, and debt levels. Both developed and emerging market countries in Europe will be significantly affected by the fiscal and monetary controls of the European Monetary Union. Changes in regulations on trade, decreasing imports or exports, changes in the exchange rate of the euro, recessions among European countries and acts of war in the region may have a significant adverse effect on the economies of other European countries, including those of Eastern Europe. In particular, the extent and duration of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the resulting sanctions on Russia, the subsequent impact on global markets and trade remain unknown but could have a significant adverse impact on the European economy as well as the price and availability of certain commodities, including oil and natural gas. The markets in Eastern Europe remain relatively undeveloped and can be particularly sensitive to political and economic developments.
Value Companies Risk: Value companies are those that a portfolio manager believes are undervalued and trading for less than their intrinsic values. There is a risk that the determination that a stock is undervalued is not correct or is not recognized in the market.
Emerging Markets Risk: Investments in or exposure to investments in emerging market countries may be riskier than investments in or exposure to investments in U.S. and other developed markets for many reasons, including smaller market capitalizations, greater price volatility, less liquidity, lower credit quality, a higher degree of political and economic instability, the imposition of economic sanctions, less governmental regulation and supervision of the financial industry and markets, and less stringent financial reporting and accounting standards and controls.
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because the Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
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Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The Fund selected the MSCI All Country World (“ACWI”) ex USA Index as its broad-based market index to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund to show the returns of an index representing the overall applicable market. The additional index in the table provides a means to compare the Fund’s average annual returns to a benchmark that the Fund’s investment adviser believes is representative of the Fund’s investment universe. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to October 23, 2023 is the performance of the Predecessor Fund as a result of the Reorganization. The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through October 22, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I-2 shares from October 23, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
4398046535318
Class I-2 return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 2.51%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q4 202019.52%; Q1 2020: (24.44)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended December 31, 2023)
1 year
5 years
Since Inception
Class I-2 (incepted March 31, 2014) (before taxes)
17.73% 8.09% 4.19%
Class I-2 (after taxes on distributions)
17.26% 7.75% 3.87%
Class I-2 (after taxes on distributions and Sales of Fund shares)
10.79% 6.36% 3.27%
MSCI All Country World (ACWI) ex USA Index (net) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) (based on March 31, 2014, inception date of the Predecessor Fund)1
15.62% 7.08% 3.87%
MSCI Europe, Australia and Far East (EAFE) Index (net) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) (based on March 31, 2014, inception date of the Predecessor Fund)1
18.24% 8.16% 4.32%
1 The broad-based market index for the Fund is the MSCI All Country World (“ACWI”) ex USA Index (net). The Fund is also benchmarked to the MSCI Europe, Australasia and Far East (“EAFE”) Index (net) and the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (net) for the purpose of performance measurement.
The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes, and (b) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Capital Management, LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience
with Fund and Predecessor Fund
Howard Gleicher, CFA, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
Since 2015
Geoffrey S. Stewart, CFA, Principal and Portfolio Manager
Since 2014
Sean M. Thorpe, Principal and Portfolio Manager
Since 2014

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares and Tax Information – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks high, long-term capital appreciation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 5.50% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
         
Share Class
  A C I-2
Management Fee1
0.45% 0.45% 0.45%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses2
0.38% 0.38% 0.38%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.08% 1.83% 0.83%
Less Fee Waiver3
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 1.08% 1.83% 0.83%
         
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.20% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average net assets of the class.
2
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its ownership of shares in other investment companies and have been estimated based on expected allocations to underlying funds.
3
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 1.26% for Class A, 2.01% for Class C, and 1.01% for Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I-2
1 year $654 $286 $85
3 years $875 $576 $265
5 years $1,113 $990 $460
10 years $1,795 $2,148 $1,025
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I-2
1 year $654 $186 $85
3 years $875 $576 $265
5 years $1,113 $990 $460
10 years $1,795 $2,148 $1,025
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund, which operates as a “fund of funds” that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in unaffiliated exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and in other funds organized as series of the Trust (collectively, the “Underlying Funds”), does not pay transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells shares of Underlying Funds (or “turns over” its holdings); however, a higher portfolio turnover rate, which reflects a greater number of shares of Underlying Funds being bought or sold, may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 121% of the average value of the Fund. An Underlying Fund typically does pay transaction costs when it turns over its portfolio so a higher portfolio turnover rate, which reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, may indicate higher transaction costs, and may result in higher taxes to Fund shareholders who hold Fund shares in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s and Underlying Funds’ performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund is a “fund of funds” that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in a combination of underlying funds, including funds that are actively managed by an affiliate of the investment
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adviser and unaffiliated ETFs, including passively managed funds that seek to track the performance of a benchmark index. The allocation of the Fund’s assets between underlying funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser and unaffiliated ETFs will vary over time, although the sub-adviser currently expects to invest, under normal circumstances, between 40% and 90% of the Fund’s assets in underlying funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser. Under normal market conditions, the Fund’s exposures to the two broad asset classes of debt and equity are expected to be within the following ranges:
BROAD ASSET CLASS ALLOCATIONS
Debt Equity
0-15% 85-100%

The sub-adviser manages the investment program for the Fund through a multi-step process that includes:
(1) Asset Allocation/Portfolio Construction—The sub-adviser manages the Fund using an approximate 10-year investment horizon. An asset class model (the “Model”) for the Fund is developed that seeks to meet the Fund’s investment goal over this period using both equity and debt asset classes. The equity asset class includes narrower asset classes such as domestic small-capitalization, mid-capitalization and large-capitalization, growth and value strategies, and international and emerging market equities. The debt asset class also includes narrower asset classes such as investment grade bonds, high yield/high risk bonds, bank loans, international debt and emerging market debt.
The sub-adviser then determines the amount of the Fund’s assets to invest in each underlying fund in order to obtain the asset class exposures designated by the Model for the Fund.
The sub-adviser may adjust the broad asset class allocations to any point within the above ranges, and/or adjust the narrower asset class allocations, or the allocations to the underlying funds, at any time as it deems necessary based on the sub-adviser’s views of market conditions, its outlook for various asset classes or other factors that it determines are relevant in seeking to achieve the Fund’s investment goal (“dynamic positioning”).
For example, the sub-adviser may engage in dynamic positioning for the Fund by adjusting the Model to reflect a shorter-term view of the markets or a particular asset class, to seek to capture upside opportunities or mitigate risk from market events, or for cash management purposes. The sub-adviser would then make the appropriate adjustments to its underlying fund allocations to reflect the updated asset class allocations in the Model. This dynamic positioning would be implemented consistent with the Fund’s risk/return profile and investment goal.
(2) Investment Risk Management—The sub-adviser monitors and analyzes the investment risks of the Fund, evaluates their impact on the Fund’s risk/return objectives and considers adjustments to the Fund’s allocations as a result.
Investments of the underlying funds that invest primarily in debt instruments include investment grade debt securities, including U.S. Government securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities, and other asset-backed securities; foreign debt securities, including
emerging market debt; debt instruments of varying duration; high yield/high risk bonds; and floating rate loans.
Investments of the underlying funds that invest primarily in equity instruments include growth and value stocks; large-, mid- and small-capitalization companies; sector-specific stocks; and domestic and foreign stocks, including emerging market stocks. Underlying funds that operate as passively managed index funds may invest directly in the component securities of the benchmark index or may seek to replicate the performance of the benchmark index through index sampling.
The Fund is expected to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The sub-adviser has sole discretion in selecting the underlying funds for investment and may adjust the Fund’s allocations to the underlying funds, and add or remove underlying funds, as it deems appropriate to meet the Fund’s investment goal.
For additional information about the Fund and its Underlying Fund investments, please see the Additional Information About Principal Investment Strategies and Principal Risks section in the Prospectus.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. Because this Fund has a significant portion of its assets invested in Underlying Funds that invest primarily in equity instruments, this Fund has more exposure to equity securities risk than other Portfolio Optimization Funds. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
As a “fund of funds,” the Fund is subject to Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk, Conflicts of Interest Risk, and ETF Risk. The Fund is also subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds in which it invests, which may change based on the Fund’s allocations to the Underlying Funds. The principal risks to the Fund from these Underlying Fund investments are described below.
Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk: Asset allocation decisions, techniques, analyses, or models implemented by the sub-adviser may not produce the expected returns, may cause the Fund’s shares to lose value or may cause the Fund to underperform other funds with similar investment goals. Although the theory behind asset allocation is that diversification among asset classes can help reduce volatility over the long term, you still may lose money and/or experience price volatility. Performance of and the sub-adviser's assumptions about asset classes and Underlying Funds may diverge from historical performance and assumptions used to develop allocations in light of actual market conditions. There is a risk that you could achieve better returns by investing in an individual fund or funds representing a single asset class rather than investing in a fund of funds. The Fund’s performance is also closely related to the Underlying Funds’ performance and ability to
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meet their investment goals. Fund shareholders bear indirectly the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests in addition to the Fund’s management fee so there is a risk of an additional layer or layers of fees. The Fund’s actual asset class allocations may deviate from the intended allocation because an Underlying Fund’s investments can change due to market movements, the Underlying Fund Manager’s investment decisions or other factors, which could result in the fund’s risk/return target not being met. As a fund of funds, the Fund is exposed to the same risks as the Underlying Funds in proportion to the Fund’s allocation to those Underlying Funds. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single Underlying Fund, it may be more susceptible to risks associated with that fund and its investments.
Conflicts of Interest Risk: The investment adviser and sub-adviser are subject to competing interests that have the potential to influence investment decisions for the Fund. For example, an Underlying Fund managed by an affiliate of the sub-adviser or the investment adviser or that provides greater profitability than another Underlying Fund may create an incentive for the sub-adviser to use that fund as an Underlying Fund. In addition, the sub-adviser may be influenced by its or the investment adviser’s view of the best interests of Underlying Funds, such as a view that an Underlying Fund may benefit from additional assets or could be harmed by redemptions. The sub-adviser seeks to identify and address any potential conflicts in a manner that is fair for Underlying Funds, the Fund and the shareholders of the Fund and Underlying Fund. The sub-adviser has adopted a policy under which investment decisions for the Fund must be made in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders, and the sub-adviser may take into account the interests of an Underlying Fund and its shareholders when making investment decisions for the Fund.
ETF Risk: Shares of ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and may at times trade at a premium or discount to their net asset values. If the Fund has to sell shares of an ETF when the shares are trading at a discount, the Fund will receive a price that is less than the ETF’s net asset value per share. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track. An investment in an ETF is an investment in another investment company and therefore, the Fund’s shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of any fees and expenses of the ETFs in which the Fund invests. The Fund will pay brokerage commissions in connection with the purchase and sale of shares of ETFs.
Principal Risks from Holdings in Underlying Funds
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer’s products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as
labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk: Although large-capitalization companies tend to have more stable prices than smaller, less established companies, they are still subject to equity securities risk. In addition, large-capitalization equity security prices may not rise as much as prices of equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
Growth Companies Risk: Growth companies are those that a portfolio manager believes have the potential for above average or rapid growth but may be subject to greater price volatility than investments in “undervalued” companies.
Value Companies Risk: Value companies are those that a portfolio manager believes are undervalued and trading for less than their intrinsic values. There is a risk that the determination that a stock is undervalued is not correct or is not recognized in the market.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Emerging Markets Risk: Investments in or exposure to investments in emerging market countries may be riskier than investments in or exposure to investments in U.S. and other developed markets for many reasons, including smaller market capitalizations, greater price volatility, less liquidity, lower credit quality, a higher degree of political and economic instability, the imposition of economic sanctions, less governmental regulation and supervision of the financial industry and markets, and less stringent financial reporting and accounting standards and controls.
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk: Small-capitalization companies may be more susceptible to liquidity risk and price volatility and be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Preferred Stock Risk: Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stock, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. The market value of preferred stock is subject to company-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities and is also sensitive to changes in the company’s creditworthiness, the ability of the company to make payments on the preferred stock, and changes in interest rates, typically declining in value if interest rates rise. Convertible preferred stock allows the holder to convert the preferred shares into a fixed number of common shares, usually after a predetermined date. Like preferred stock, convertible preferred stock generally pays a dividend at a specified rate and has preference over common stock in the payment of
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dividends but ranks behind bonds, including convertible bonds, in priority upon liquidation.
Warrants and Rights Risk: Warrants and rights may lack a liquid secondary market for resale. The prices of warrants and rights may fluctuate as a result of speculation or other factors. Warrants and rights can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants and rights do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of their underlying securities and therefore are highly volatile and speculative investments. If a warrant or right expires without being exercised, an Underlying Fund will lose any amount paid for the warrant or right.
Currency Risk: A decline in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar reduces the value in U.S. dollars of an Underlying Fund’s investments denominated in or with exposure to that foreign currency.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include American, European and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Geographic Focus Risk: If an Underlying Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single country, limited number of countries, or particular geographic region, then the risk increases that economic, political, social, or other conditions in those countries or that region will have a significant impact on the Underlying Fund’s performance. As a result, the Underlying Fund’s performance may be more volatile than the performance of more geographically diversified funds.
Information Technology Sector Risk: Information Technology companies face numerous risks, including operating in rapidly changing fields, abrupt or erratic
market movements, limited product lines, markets or financial resources, management that is dependent on a limited number of people, short product cycles, aggressive pricing of products and services, new market entrants, government regulation and patent and intellectual property rights and rapid obsolescence of products and services due to technological innovations or changing consumer preferences. In addition, many U.S. technology companies have diverse operations, with products or services in foreign markets, exposing them to foreign investment risk.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact an Underlying Fund’s performance.
Index Sampling Risk: Because index sampling relies on the securities selected to have economic characteristics similar to securities in the fund’s benchmark index, it may not result in the aggregate in investment performance matching that of that fund’s benchmark index or of other funds that purchased all or substantially all of the securities in the same index in approximately the same proportions as their weightings in the index.
Passive Management Risk: A passively managed (or index) fund generally holds constituent securities of its benchmark index regardless of performance, which could cause the index fund’s return to be lower than an actively managed fund (which generally seeks to outperform a benchmark index). Such fund will also perform poorly when the index performs poorly. In addition, an index fund has operating and other expenses while an index does not. As such, an index fund will tend to underperform the index to some degree over time even though it will attempt to track its index as closely as possible.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because an Underlying Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Underlying Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Underlying Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
REIT Investment Risk: Investments in REITs involve unique risks. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and may be more volatile than other securities. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties or mortgages or by defaults by their borrowers or tenants. Furthermore, these entities depend upon specialized management skills, have limited diversification and are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in financing a limited number of projects. In addition, the performance of a U.S.
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REIT may be affected by changes in the tax laws or by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income.
Non-Diversification Risk: As a “non-diversified” mutual fund, an Underlying Fund may hold a smaller number of portfolio securities than many other funds. To the extent an Underlying Fund invests in a relatively small number of issuers, a decline in the market value of a particular security held by an Underlying Fund may affect its value more than if it invested in a larger number of issuers. The value of Underlying Fund shares may be more volatile than the values of shares of more diversified funds.
Geographic Risk Related to Europe: Europe includes both developed and emerging markets. Most Western European countries are members of the European Union (the “EU”), which imposes restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, and debt levels. Both developed and emerging market countries in Europe will be significantly affected by the fiscal and monetary controls of the European Monetary Union. Changes in regulations on trade, decreasing imports or exports, changes in the exchange rate of the euro, recessions among European countries and acts of war in the region may have a significant adverse effect on the economies of other European countries, including those of Eastern Europe. In particular, the extent and duration of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the resulting sanctions on Russia, the subsequent impact on global markets and trade remain unknown but could have a significant adverse impact on the European economy as well as the price and availability of certain commodities, including oil and natural gas. The markets in Eastern Europe remain relatively undeveloped and can be particularly sensitive to political and economic developments.
Sector Focus Risk: An Underlying Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The broad-based market indexes for the Fund are the S&P 500® Index and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to a composite benchmark, the Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Composite Benchmark for the purpose of performance measurement. The composite benchmark is comprised of 69% S&P 500, 26% MSCI EAFE (net), and 5% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Indices. It reflects broad debt and equity asset class allocations for the Fund in the current target allocation (the broad equity asset class being represented generally by benchmarks for domestic and international equity). The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Aggressive-Growth (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines,
and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class A shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Sales charges applicable to Class A shares are reflected in the Average Annual Total Returns table but not in the bar chart. If these charges were reflected in the bar chart, returns would be lower than those shown. Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
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Class A return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 8.20%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 202021.35%; Q1 2020: (23.06)%
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Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years 10 years
Class A (incepted
December 31, 2003)
(before taxes)
12.03% 9.03% 6.38%
Class A (after taxes on distributions)
11.58% 6.33% 4.13%
Class A (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
7.43% 6.76% 4.65%
Class C (incepted
December 31, 2003)
(before taxes)
16.57% 9.45% 6.20%
Class I-2 (incepted
December 31, 2012)
(before taxes)
18.74% 10.55% 7.25%
S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
26.29% 15.69% 12.03%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1
5.53% 1.10% 1.81%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive-Growth Composite Benchmark (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1, 2
23.11% 13.06% 9.55%
1 The broad-based market indexes for the Fund are the S&P 500® Index and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to a composite benchmark, the Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Composite Benchmark for the purpose of performance measurement.

2 Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive-Growth Composite Benchmark represents the blended performance of 69% S&P 500, 26% MSCI EAFE (net), and 5% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Indices.
The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management

Investment Adviser –Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
Howard T. Hirakawa, CFA, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Since 2003
Carleton J. Muench, CFA, Vice President and Portfolio Manager
 Since 2006
Edward Sheng, PhD, CFA, CAIA, Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager
 Since 2021
Samuel S. Park, Director and Portfolio Manager
 Since 2013

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund (the “Fund”) seeks current income and preservation of capital.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 5.50% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
         
Share Class
  A C I-2
Management Fee1
0.45% 0.45% 0.45%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None
Other Expenses
0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses2
0.41% 0.41% 0.41%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.12% 1.87% 0.87%
Less Fee Waiver3
(0.01)% (0.01)% (0.01)%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 1.11% 1.86% 0.86%
         
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.20% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average net assets of the class.
2
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its ownership of shares in other investment companies and have been estimated based on expected allocations to underlying funds.
3
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 1.22% for Class A, 1.97% for Class C and 0.97% for Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver (expense limitation) which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or
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lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I-2
1 year $657 $289 $88
3 years $885 $587 $277
5 years $1,132 $1,010 $481
10 years $1,837 $2,190 $1,072
 
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I-2
1 year $657 $189 $88
3 years $885 $587 $277
5 years $1,132 $1,010 $481
10 years $1,837 $2,190 $1,072
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund, which operates as a “fund of funds” that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in unaffiliated exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and in other funds organized as series of the Trust (collectively, the “Underlying Funds”), does not pay transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells shares of Underlying Funds (or “turns over” its holdings); however, a higher portfolio turnover rate, which reflects a greater number of shares of Underlying Funds being bought or sold, may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 127% of the average value of the Fund. An Underlying Fund typically does pay transaction costs when it turns over its portfolio so a higher portfolio turnover rate, which reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes to Fund shareholders who hold Fund shares in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s and Underlying Funds’ performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund is a “fund of funds” that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in a combination of underlying funds, including funds that are actively managed by an affiliate of the investment adviser and unaffiliated ETFs, including passively managed funds that seek to track the performance of a benchmark index. The allocation of the Fund’s assets between underlying funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser and unaffiliated ETFs will vary over time, although the sub-adviser currently expects to invest, under normal circumstances, between 40% and 90% of the Fund’s assets in underlying funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser. Under normal market conditions, the Fund’s exposures to the two broad asset classes of debt and equity are expected to be within the following ranges:
BROAD ASSET CLASS ALLOCATIONS
Debt Equity
70-85% 15-30%

The sub-adviser to the Fund manages the investment program for the Fund through a multi-step process that includes:
(1) Asset Allocation/Portfolio Construction—The sub-adviser manages the Fund using an approximate 10-year investment horizon. An asset class model (the “Model”) for the Fund is developed that seeks to meet the Fund’s investment goal over this period using both equity and debt asset classes. The equity asset class includes narrower asset classes such as domestic small-capitalization, mid-capitalization and large-capitalization, growth and value strategies, and international equities. The debt asset class also includes narrower asset classes such as investment grade bonds, high yield/high risk bonds, bank loans, international debt and emerging market debt.
The sub-adviser then determines the amount of the Fund’s assets to invest in each underlying fund in order to obtain the asset class exposures designated by the Model for the Fund.
The sub-adviser may adjust the broad asset class allocations to any point within the above ranges, and/or adjust the narrower asset class allocations, or the allocations to the underlying funds, at any time as it deems necessary based on the sub-adviser’s views of market conditions, its outlook for various asset classes or other factors that it determines are relevant in seeking to achieve the Fund’s investment goal (“dynamic positioning”).
For example, the sub-adviser may engage in dynamic positioning for the Fund by adjusting the Model to reflect a shorter-term view of the markets or a particular asset class, to seek to capture upside opportunities or mitigate risk from market events, or for cash management purposes. The sub-adviser would then make the appropriate adjustments to its underlying funds allocations to reflect the updated asset class allocations in the Model. This dynamic positioning would be implemented consistent with the Fund’s risk/return profile and investment goal.
(2) Investment Risk Management—The sub-adviser monitors and analyzes the investment risks of the Fund, evaluates their impact on the Fund’s risk/return objectives and considers adjustments to the Fund’s allocations as a result.
Investments of the underlying funds that invest primarily in debt instruments include investment grade debt securities, including U.S. Government securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities, and other asset-backed securities; foreign debt securities, including emerging market debt; debt instruments of varying duration; convertible securities; high yield/high risk bonds; floating rate loans; and inflation-indexed bonds.
Investments of the underlying funds that invest primarily in equity instruments include growth and value stocks; large-, mid- and small-capitalization companies; sector-specific stocks; and domestic and foreign stocks, including emerging market stocks. Underlying funds that operate as passively managed index funds may invest directly in the component securities of the benchmark index or may seek to
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replicate the performance of the benchmark index through index sampling.
The Fund is expected to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The sub-adviser has sole discretion in selecting the underlying funds for investment and may adjust the Fund’s allocations to the underlying funds, and add or remove underlying funds as it deems appropriate to meet the Fund’s investment goal.
For additional information about the Fund and its Underlying Fund investments, please see the Additional Information About Principal Investment Strategies and Principal Risks section in the Prospectus.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. Because this Fund has a significant portion of its assets invested in Underlying Funds that invest primarily in debt instruments, this Fund has more exposure to debt securities risk than other Portfolio Optimization Funds. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
As a “fund of funds,” the Fund is subject to Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk, Conflicts of Interest Risk, and ETF Risk. The Fund is also subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds in which it invests, which may change based on the Fund’s allocations to the Underlying Funds. The principal risks to the Fund from these Underlying Fund investments are described below.
Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk: Asset allocation decisions, techniques, analyses, or models implemented by the sub-adviser may not produce the expected returns, may cause the Fund’s shares to lose value or may cause the Fund to underperform other funds with similar investment goals. Although the theory behind asset allocation is that diversification among asset classes can help reduce volatility over the long term, you still may lose money and/or experience price volatility. Performance of and the sub-adviser's assumptions about asset classes and Underlying Funds may diverge from historical performance and assumptions used to develop allocations in light of actual market conditions. There is a risk that you could achieve better returns by investing in an individual fund or funds representing a single asset class rather than investing in a fund of funds. The Fund’s performance is also closely related to the Underlying Funds’ performance and ability to meet their investment goals. Fund shareholders bear indirectly the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests in addition to the Fund’s management fee so there is a risk of an additional layer or layers of fees. The Fund’s actual asset class allocations may deviate from the intended allocation because an Underlying Fund’s investments can change due to market movements, the Underlying Fund Manager’s investment decisions or other
factors, which could result in the fund’s risk/return target not being met. As a fund of funds, the Fund is exposed to the same risks as the Underlying Funds in proportion to the Fund’s allocation to those Underlying Funds. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single Underlying Fund, it may be more susceptible to risks associated with that fund and its investments.
Conflicts of Interest Risk: The investment adviser and sub-adviser are subject to competing interests that have the potential to influence investment decisions for the Fund. For example, an Underlying Fund managed by an affiliate of the sub-adviser or the investment adviser or that provides greater profitability than another Underlying Fund may create an incentive for the sub-adviser to use that fund as an Underlying Fund. In addition, the sub-adviser may be influenced by its or the investment adviser’s view of the best interests of Underlying Funds, such as a view that an Underlying Fund may benefit from additional assets or could be harmed by redemptions. The sub-adviser seeks to identify and address any potential conflicts in a manner that is fair for Underlying Funds, the Fund and the shareholders of the Fund and Underlying Fund. The sub-adviser has adopted a policy under which investment decisions for the Fund must be made in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders, and the sub-adviser may take into account the interests of an Underlying Fund and its shareholders when making investment decisions for the Fund.
ETF Risk: Shares of ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and may at times trade at a premium or discount to their net asset values. If the Fund has to sell shares of an ETF when the shares are trading at a discount, the Fund will receive a price that is less than the ETF’s net asset value per share. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track. An investment in an ETF is an investment in another investment company and therefore, the Fund’s shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of any fees and expenses of the ETFs in which the Fund invests. The Fund will pay brokerage commissions in connection with the purchase and sale of shares of ETFs.
Principal Risks from Holdings in Underlying Funds
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the
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issuer's products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce an Underlying Fund’s income or ability to recover amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, an Underlying Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low, and an Underlying Fund may experience low or negative returns. An Underlying Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country or region. Foreign securities may include American, European and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities,
including collateralized loan obligation transactions (“CLOs”), are subject to certain risks affecting the housing market, the market for the assets underlying such securities or the issuers of such securities. These securities may also be subject to extension risk (the risk that rising interest rates extend the duration of fixed mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates), interest rate risk (the risk that rising interest rates will cause a decline in the value of a fixed income security), subprime risk or credit risk (the risk that mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities have exposure to borrowers with lower credit ratings/scores, increasing potential default), prepayment risk (when interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages or debt obligations sooner than expected which can reduce the Fund’s returns because the Fund may have to reinvest its assets at lower interest rates), call risk (similar to prepayment risk, an issuer may pay its obligations under a security sooner than expected), U.S. government securities risk (securities backed by different U.S. government agencies, if applicable, are subject to varying levels of credit rating risk) and issuer risk (the risk that a private issuer cannot meet its obligations).
U.S. Government Securities Risk: Not all U.S. government securities are backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government and different U.S. government securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk. There is a risk that the U.S. government will not make timely payments on its debt or provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities, or sponsored enterprises if those entities are not able to meet their financial obligations.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. An Underlying Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. An Underlying Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities, or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
Currency Risk: A decline in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar reduces the value in U.S. dollars of an Underlying Fund’s investments denominated in or with exposure to that foreign currency.
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk: High yield/high risk securities are typically issued by companies that are highly leveraged, less creditworthy, or financially distressed and are considered to be mostly speculative in nature (high risk), subject to greater liquidity risk, and subject to a greater risk of default than higher rated
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securities. High yield/high risk securities (including loans) may be more volatile than investment grade securities.
Emerging Markets Risk: Investments in or exposure to investments in emerging market countries may be riskier than investments in or exposure to investments in U.S. and other developed markets for many reasons, including smaller market capitalizations, greater price volatility, less liquidity, lower credit quality, a higher degree of political and economic instability, the imposition of economic sanctions, less governmental regulation and supervision of the financial industry and markets, and less stringent financial reporting and accounting standards and controls.
Financial Sector Risk: The operations and businesses of financial services companies are subject to extensive governmental regulation, the availability and cost of capital funds, and interest rate changes. General market downturns may affect financial services companies adversely.
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk: Although large-capitalization companies tend to have more stable prices than smaller, less established companies, they are still subject to equity securities risk. In addition, large-capitalization equity security prices may not rise as much as prices of equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
Value Companies Risk: Value companies are those that a portfolio manager believes are undervalued and trading for less than their intrinsic values. There is a risk that the determination that a stock is undervalued is not correct or is not recognized in the market.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market, and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Floating Rate Loan Risk: Floating rate loans (or bank loans) are usually rated below investment grade and thus are subject to high yield/high risk or “junk” securities risk. The market for floating rate loans is a private interbank resale market and thus may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads, and delayed settlement periods. Purchases and sales of loans are generally subject to contractual restrictions that must be fulfilled before a loan can be bought or sold. These restrictions may hamper an Underlying Fund’s ability to buy or sell loans and negatively affect the transaction price. A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by an Underlying Fund may be “covenant lite” loans that contain fewer or less restrictive constraints on the borrower or other borrower-friendly characteristics and offer less protections for investors than covenant loans. It may take longer than seven days for transactions in loans to settle. This may result in cash proceeds not being immediately available to an Underlying Fund, requiring an Underlying Fund to borrow cash which would increase an Underlying Fund’s expenses. An Underlying Fund is also subject to credit risk with respect
to the issuer of the loan. Investments in junior loans involve a higher degree of overall risk.
U.S. federal securities laws afford certain protections against fraud and misrepresentation in connection with the offering or sale of a security, as well as against manipulation of trading markets for securities. However, it is unclear whether these protections are available to an investment in a loan.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact an Underlying Fund’s performance.
Index Sampling Risk: Because index sampling relies on the securities selected to have economic characteristics similar to securities in the fund’s benchmark index, it may not result in the aggregate in investment performance matching that of that fund’s benchmark index or of other funds that purchased all or substantially all of the securities in the same index in approximately the same proportions as their weightings in the index.
Passive Management Risk: A passively managed (or index) fund generally holds constituent securities of its benchmark index regardless of performance, which could cause the index fund’s return to be lower than an actively managed fund (which generally seeks to outperform a benchmark index). Such fund will also perform poorly when the index performs poorly. In addition, an index fund has operating and other expenses while an index does not. As such, an index fund will tend to underperform the index to some degree over time even though it will attempt to track its index as closely as possible.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because an Underlying Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Underlying Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Underlying Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
REIT Investment Risk: Investments in REITs involve unique risks. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and may be more volatile than other securities. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties or mortgages or by defaults by their borrowers or tenants. Furthermore, these entities depend upon specialized management skills, have limited diversification and are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in financing a limited number of projects. In addition, the performance of a U.S. REIT may be affected by changes in the tax laws or by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income.
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Sector Focus Risk: An Underlying Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The broad-based market indexes for the Fund are the S&P 500® Index and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to a composite benchmark, the Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Composite Benchmark for the purpose of performance measurement. The composite benchmark is comprised of 71% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, 17% S&P 500, 7% ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month Treasury Bill, and 5% MSCI EAFE (net) Indices. It reflects broad debt and equity asset class allocations for the Fund in the current target allocation (the broad equity asset class being represented generally by benchmarks for domestic and international equity). The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Conservative (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class A shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Sales charges applicable to Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares are reflected in the Average Annual Total Returns table but not in the bar chart. If these charges were reflected in the bar chart, returns would be lower than those shown. Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
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Class A return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 2.70%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 202010.07%; Q2 2022: (9.01)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years 10 years
Class A (incepted
December 31, 2003)
(before taxes)
3.39% 2.57% 2.29%
Class A (after taxes on distributions)
2.03% 1.32% 0.91%
Class A (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
2.03% 1.62% 1.35%
Class C (incepted
December 31, 2003)
(before taxes)
7.65% 2.95% 2.10%
Class I-2 (incepted
December 31, 2012)
(before taxes)
9.73% 4.01% 3.12%
S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1
26.29% 15.69% 12.03%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
5.53% 1.10% 1.81%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Composite Benchmark (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1, 2
9.51% 4.11% 3.76%
1 The broad-based market indexes for the Fund are the S&P 500® Index and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to a composite benchmark, the Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Composite Benchmark for the purpose of performance measurement.

2 The Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Composite Benchmark represents the blended performance of 71% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, 17% S&P 500, 7% ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month T-Bill, and 5% MSCI EAFE (net) Indices.
The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.

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Management
Investment Adviser –Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
Howard T. Hirakawa, CFA, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Since 2003
Carleton J. Muench, CFA, Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Since 2006
Edward Sheng, PhD, CFA, CAIA, Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Since 2021
Samuel S. Park, Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2013

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund (the “Fund”) seeks moderately high, long-term capital appreciation with low, current income.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 5.50% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
         
Share Class
  A C I-2
Management Fee1
0.45% 0.45% 0.45%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses2
0.39% 0.39% 0.39%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.09% 1.84% 0.84%
Less Fee Waiver3
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 1.09% 1.84% 0.84%
         
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.20% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average net assets of the class.
2
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its ownership of shares in other investment companies and have been estimated based on expected allocations to underlying funds.
3
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 1.25% for Class A, 2.00% for Class C, and 1.00% for Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver (expense limitation) which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I-2
1 year $655 $287 $86
3 years $878 $579 $268
5 years $1,118 $995 $466
10 years $1,806 $2,159 $1,037
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I-2
1 year $655 $187 $86
3 years $878 $579 $268
5 years $1,118 $995 $466
10 years $1,806 $2,159 $1,037
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund, which operates as a “fund of funds” that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in unaffiliated exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and in other funds organized as series of the Trust (collectively, the “Underlying Funds”), does not pay transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells shares of Underlying Funds (or “turns over” its holdings); however, a higher portfolio turnover rate, which reflects a greater number of shares of Underlying Funds being bought or sold, may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 126% of the average value of the Fund. An Underlying Fund typically does pay transaction costs when it turns over its portfolio so a higher portfolio turnover rate, which reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes to Fund shareholders who hold Fund shares in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s and Underlying Funds’ performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund is a “fund of funds” that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in a combination of underlying funds, including
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funds that are actively managed by an affiliate of the investment adviser and unaffiliated ETFs, including passively managed funds that seek to track the performance of a benchmark index. The allocation of the Fund’s assets between underlying funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser and unaffiliated ETFs will vary over time, although the sub-adviser currently expects to invest, under normal circumstances, between 40% and 90% of the Fund’s assets in underlying funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser. Under normal market conditions, the Fund’s exposures to the two broad asset classes of debt and equity are expected to be within the following ranges:
BROAD ASSET CLASS ALLOCATIONS
Debt Equity
15-30% 70-85%
The sub-adviser manages the investment program for the Fund through a multi-step process that includes:
(1) Asset Allocation/Portfolio Construction—The sub-adviser manages the Fund using an approximate 10-year investment horizon. An asset class model (the “Model”) for the Fund is developed that seeks to meet the Fund’s investment goal over this period using both equity and debt asset classes. The equity asset class includes narrower asset classes such as domestic small-capitalization, mid-capitalization and large-capitalization, growth and value strategies, and international and emerging market equities. The debt asset class also includes narrower asset classes such as investment grade bonds, high yield/high risk bonds, bank loans, international debt and emerging market debt.
The sub-adviser then determines the amount of the Fund’s assets to invest in each underlying fund in order to obtain the asset class exposures designated by the Model for the Fund.
The sub-adviser may adjust the broad asset class allocations to any point within the above ranges, and/or adjust the narrower asset class allocations, or the allocations to the underlying funds, at any time as it deems necessary based on the sub-adviser’s views of market conditions, its outlook for various asset classes or other factors that it determines are relevant in seeking to achieve the Fund’s investment goal (“dynamic positioning”).
For example, the sub-adviser may engage in dynamic positioning for the Fund by adjusting the Model to reflect a shorter-term view of the markets or a particular asset class, to seek to capture upside opportunities or mitigate risk from market events, or for cash management purposes. The sub-adviser would then make the appropriate adjustments to its underlying fund allocations to reflect the updated asset class allocations in the Model. This dynamic positioning would be implemented consistent with the Fund’s risk/return profile and investment goal.
(2) Investment Risk Management— The sub-adviser monitors and analyzes the investment risks of the Fund, evaluates their impact on the Fund’s risk/return objectives and considers adjustments to the Fund’s allocations as a result.
Investments of the underlying funds that invest primarily in debt instruments include investment grade debt securities, including U.S. Government securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities, and other asset-backed securities; foreign debt securities, including
emerging market debt; debt instruments of varying duration; convertible securities; high yield/high risk bonds; and floating rate loans.
Investments of the underlying funds that invest primarily in equity instruments include growth and value stocks; large-, mid- and small-capitalization companies; sector-specific stocks; and domestic and foreign stocks, including emerging market stocks. Underlying funds that operate as passively managed index funds may invest directly in the component securities of the benchmark index or may seek to replicate the performance of the benchmark index through index sampling.
The Fund is expected to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The sub-adviser has sole discretion in selecting the underlying funds for investment and may adjust the Fund’s allocations to the underlying funds, and add or remove underlying funds, as it deems appropriate to meet the Fund’s investment goal.
For additional information about the Fund and its Underlying Fund investments, please see the Additional Information About Principal Investment Strategies and Principal Risks section in the Prospectus.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. Because this Fund has a significant portion of its assets invested in Underlying Funds that invest primarily in equity instruments, this Fund has more exposure to equity securities risk than other Portfolio Optimization Funds. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
As a “fund of funds,” the Fund is subject to Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk, Conflicts of Interest Risk, and ETF Risk. The Fund is also subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds in which it invests, which may change based on the Fund’s allocations to the Underlying Funds. The principal risks to the Fund from these Underlying Fund investments are described below.
Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk: Asset allocation decisions, techniques, analyses, or models implemented by the sub-adviser may not produce the expected returns, may cause the Fund’s shares to lose value or may cause the Fund to underperform other funds with similar investment goals. Although the theory behind asset allocation is that diversification among asset classes can help reduce volatility over the long term, you still may lose money and/or experience price volatility. Performance of and the sub-adviser's assumptions about asset classes and Underlying Funds may diverge from historical performance and assumptions used to develop allocations in light of actual market conditions. There is a risk that you could achieve better returns by investing in an individual fund or funds representing a single asset class rather than investing in a fund of funds. The Fund’s performance is also closely
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related to the Underlying Funds’ performance and ability to meet their investment goals. Fund shareholders bear indirectly the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests in addition to the Fund’s management fee so there is a risk of an additional layer or layers of fees. The Fund’s actual asset class allocations may deviate from the intended allocation because an Underlying Fund’s investments can change due to market movements, the Underlying Fund Manager’s investment decisions or other factors, which could result in the fund’s risk/return target not being met. As a fund of funds, the Fund is exposed to the same risks as the Underlying Funds in proportion to the Fund’s allocation to those Underlying Funds. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single Underlying Fund, it may be more susceptible to risks associated with that fund and its investments.
Conflicts of Interest Risk: The investment adviser and sub-adviser are subject to competing interests that have the potential to influence investment decisions for the Fund. For example, an Underlying Fund managed by an affiliate of the sub-adviser or the investment adviser or that provides greater profitability than another Underlying Fund may create an incentive for the sub-adviser to use that fund as an Underlying Fund. In addition, the sub-adviser may be influenced by its or the investment adviser’s view of the best interests of Underlying Funds, such as a view that an Underlying Fund may benefit from additional assets or could be harmed by redemptions. The sub-adviser seeks to identify and address any potential conflicts in a manner that is fair for Underlying Funds, the Fund and the shareholders of the Fund and Underlying Fund. The sub-adviser has adopted a policy under which investment decisions for the Fund must be made in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders, and the sub-adviser may take into account the interests of an Underlying Fund and its shareholders when making investment decisions for the Fund.
ETF Risk: Shares of ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and may at times trade at a premium or discount to their net asset values. If the Fund has to sell shares of an ETF when the shares are trading at a discount, the Fund will receive a price that is less than the ETF’s net asset value per share. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track. An investment in an ETF is an investment in another investment company and therefore, the Fund’s shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of any fees and expenses of the ETFs in which the Fund invests. The Fund will pay brokerage commissions in connection with the purchase and sale of shares of ETFs.
Principal Risks from Holdings in Underlying Funds
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to a particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer’s products or services, or as a result
of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk: Although large-capitalization companies tend to have more stable prices than smaller, less established companies, they are still subject to equity securities risk. In addition, large-capitalization equity security prices may not rise as much as prices of equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
Growth Companies Risk: Growth companies are those that a portfolio manager believes have the potential for above average or rapid growth but may be subject to greater price volatility than investments in “undervalued” companies.
Value Companies Risk: Value companies are those that a portfolio manager believes are undervalued and trading for less than their intrinsic values. There is a risk that the determination that a stock is undervalued is not correct or is not recognized in the market.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk: Small-capitalization companies may be more susceptible to liquidity risk and price volatility and be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Preferred Stock Risk: Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stock, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. The market value of preferred stock is subject to company-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities and is also sensitive to changes in the company’s creditworthiness, the ability of the company to make payments on the preferred stock, and changes in interest rates, typically declining in value if interest rates rise. Convertible preferred stock allows the holder to convert the preferred shares into a fixed number of common shares, usually after a predetermined date. Like preferred stock, convertible preferred stock generally pays a dividend at a specified rate and has preference over common stock in the payment of
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dividends but ranks behind bonds, including convertible bonds, in priority upon liquidation.
Warrants and Rights Risk: Warrants and rights may lack a liquid secondary market for resale. The prices of warrants and rights may fluctuate as a result of speculation or other factors. Warrants and rights can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants and rights do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of their underlying securities and therefore are highly volatile and speculative investments. If a warrant or right expires without being exercised, an Underlying Fund will lose any amount paid for the warrant or right.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce an Underlying Fund’s income or ability to recover amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, an Underlying Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low and an Underlying Fund may experience low or negative returns. An Underlying Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease.
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including collateralized loan obligation transactions (“CLOs”), are subject to certain risks affecting the housing market, the market for the assets underlying such securities or the issuers of such securities. These securities may also be subject to extension risk (the risk that rising interest rates extend the duration of fixed mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates), interest rate risk (the risk that rising interest rates will cause a decline in the value of a fixed income security), subprime risk or credit risk (the risk that mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities have exposure to borrowers with lower credit ratings/scores, increasing potential default), prepayment risk (when interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages or debt obligations sooner than expected which can reduce the Fund’s returns because the Fund may have to reinvest its assets at lower interest rates), call risk (similar to prepayment risk, an issuer may pay its obligations under a
security sooner than expected), U.S. government securities risk (securities backed by different U.S. government agencies, if applicable, are subject to varying levels of credit rating risk) and issuer risk (the risk that a private issuer cannot meet its obligations).
Currency Risk: A decline in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar reduces the value in U.S. dollars of an Underlying Fund’s investments denominated in or with exposure to that foreign currency.
U.S. Government Securities Risk: Not all U.S. government securities are backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government and different U.S. government securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk. There is a risk that the U.S. government will not make timely payments on its debt or provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities, or sponsored enterprises if those entities are not able to meet their financial obligations.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country or region. Foreign securities may include American, European and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. An Underlying Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. An Underlying Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash
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to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
Emerging Markets Risk: Investments in or exposure to investments in emerging market countries may be riskier than investments in or exposure to investments in U.S. and other developed markets for many reasons, including smaller market capitalizations, greater price volatility, less liquidity, lower credit quality, a higher degree of political and economic instability, the imposition of economic sanctions, less governmental regulation and supervision of the financial industry and markets, and less stringent financial reporting and accounting standards and controls.
Geographic Focus Risk: If an Underlying Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single country, limited number of countries, or particular geographic region, then the risk increases that economic, political, social, or other conditions in those countries or that region will have a significant impact on the Underlying Fund’s performance. As a result, the Underlying Fund’s performance may be more volatile than the performance of more geographically diversified funds.
Information Technology Sector Risk: Information Technology companies face numerous risks, including operating in rapidly changing fields, abrupt or erratic market movements, limited product lines, markets or financial resources, management that is dependent on a limited number of people, short product cycles, aggressive pricing of products and services, new market entrants, government regulation and patent and intellectual property rights and rapid obsolescence of products and services due to technological innovations or changing consumer preferences. In addition, many U.S. technology companies have diverse operations, with products or services in foreign markets, exposing them to foreign investment risk.
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk: High yield/high risk securities are typically issued by companies that are highly leveraged, less creditworthy, or financially distressed and are considered to be mostly speculative in nature (high risk), subject to greater liquidity risk, and subject to a greater risk of default than higher rated securities. High yield/high risk securities may be more volatile than investment grade securities.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact an Underlying Fund’s performance.
Index Sampling Risk: Because index sampling relies on the securities selected to have economic characteristics similar to securities in the fund’s benchmark index, it may not result in the aggregate in investment performance matching that of that fund’s benchmark index or of other funds that purchased all or substantially all of the securities
in the same index in approximately the same proportions as their weightings in the index.
Passive Management Risk: A passively managed (or index) fund generally holds constituent securities of its benchmark index regardless of performance, which could cause the index fund’s return to be lower than an actively managed fund (which generally seeks to outperform a benchmark index). Such fund will also perform poorly when the index performs poorly. In addition, an index fund has operating and other expenses while an index does not. As such, an index fund will tend to underperform the index to some degree over time even though it will attempt to track its index as closely as possible.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because an Underlying Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Underlying Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Underlying Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
REIT Investment Risk: Investments in REITs involve unique risks. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and may be more volatile than other securities. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties or mortgages or by defaults by their borrowers or tenants. Furthermore, these entities depend upon specialized management skills, have limited diversification and are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in financing a limited number of projects. In addition, the performance of a U.S. REIT may be affected by changes in the tax laws or by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income.
Non-Diversification Risk: As a “non-diversified” mutual fund, an Underlying Fund may hold a smaller number of portfolio securities than many other funds. To the extent an Underlying Fund invests in a relatively small number of issuers, a decline in the market value of a particular security held by an Underlying Fund may affect its value more than if it invested in a larger number of issuers. The value of Underlying Fund shares may be more volatile than the values of shares of more diversified funds.
Floating Rate Loan Risk: Floating rate loans (or bank loans) are usually rated below investment grade and thus are subject to high yield/high risk or “junk” securities risk. The market for floating rate loans is a private interbank resale market and thus may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads and delayed settlement periods. Purchases and sales of loans are generally subject to contractual restrictions that must be fulfilled before a loan can be bought or sold. These restrictions may hamper an Underlying Fund’s ability to buy or sell loans and negatively affect the transaction price. A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by an Underlying Fund may
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be “covenant lite” loans that contain fewer or less restrictive constraints on the borrower or other borrower-friendly characteristics and offer less protections for investors than covenant loans. It may take longer than seven days for transactions in loans to settle. This may result in cash proceeds not being immediately available to an Underlying Fund, requiring an Underlying Fund to borrow cash which would increase an Underlying Fund’s expenses. An Underlying Fund is also subject to credit risk with respect to the issuer of the loan.
Geographic Risk Related to Europe: Europe includes both developed and emerging markets. Most Western European countries are members of the European Union (the “EU”), which imposes restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, and debt levels. Both developed and emerging market countries in Europe will be significantly affected by the fiscal and monetary controls of the European Monetary Union. Changes in regulations on trade, decreasing imports or exports, changes in the exchange rate of the euro, recessions among European countries and acts of war in the region may have a significant adverse effect on the economies of other European countries, including those of Eastern Europe. In particular, the extent and duration of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the resulting sanctions on Russia, the subsequent impact on global markets and trade remain unknown but could have a significant adverse impact on the European economy as well as the price and availability of certain commodities, including oil and natural gas. The markets in Eastern Europe remain relatively undeveloped and can be particularly sensitive to political and economic developments.
Sector Focus Risk: An Underlying Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The broad-based market indexes for the Fund are the S&P 500® Index and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to a composite benchmark, the Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Composite Benchmark for the purpose of performance measurement. The composite benchmark is comprised of 58% S&P 500, 23% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, and 19% MSCI EAFE (net) Indices. It reflects broad debt and equity asset class allocations for the Fund in the current target allocation (the broad equity asset class being represented generally by benchmarks for domestic and international equity). The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Growth (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior
to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class A shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Sales charges applicable to Class A shares are reflected in the Average Annual Total Returns table but not in the bar chart. If these charges were reflected in the bar chart, returns would be lower than those shown. Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
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Class A return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 7.45%
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Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 202019.26%; Q1 2020: (20.08)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years 10 years
Class A (incepted
December 31, 2003)
(before taxes)
9.61% 7.64% 5.54%
Class A (after taxes on distributions)
9.15% 5.33% 3.36%
Class A (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
5.82% 5.68% 3.94%
Class C (incepted
December 31, 2003)
(before taxes)
14.13% 8.06% 5.36%
Class I-2 (incepted
December 31, 2012)
(before taxes)
16.23% 9.14% 6.40%
S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
26.29% 15.69% 12.03%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1
5.53% 1.10% 1.81%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Composite Benchmark (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1, 2
19.80% 11.04% 8.34%
1 The broad-based market indexes for the Fund are the S&P 500® Index and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to a composite benchmark, the Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Composite Benchmark for the purpose of performance measurement.

2 Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Composite Benchmark represents the blended performance 58% S&P 500, 23% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, and 19% MSCI EAFE (net) Indices.
The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser –Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
Howard T. Hirakawa, CFA, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Since 2003
Carleton J. Muench, CFA, Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Since 2006
Edward Sheng, PhD, CFA, CAIA, Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Since 2021
Samuel S. Park, Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2013

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund (the “Fund”) seeks current income and moderate growth of capital.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 5.50% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
         
Share Class
    A C I-2
Management Fee1
0.45% 0.45% 0.45%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses2
0.42% 0.42% 0.42%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.12% 1.87% 0.87%
Less Fee Waiver3
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 1.12% 1.87% 0.87%
         
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.20% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average net assets of the class.
2
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its ownership of shares in other investment companies. As such, they are not reflected in the total annual operating expenses in the Fund’s financial statements. Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses have been estimated based on expected allocations to underlying funds.
3
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund's Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 1.22% for Class A, 1.97% for Class C, and 0.97% for Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver (expense limitation) which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or
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lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I-2
1 year $658 $290 $89
3 years $886 $588 $278
5 years $1,133 $1,011 $482
10 years $1,838 $2,190 $1,073
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I-2
1 year $658 $190 $89
3 years $886 $588 $278
5 years $1,133 $1,011 $482
10 years $1,838 $2,190 $1,073
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund, which operates as a “fund of funds” that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in unaffiliated exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and in other funds organized as series of the Trust (collectively, the “Underlying Funds”), does not pay transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells shares of Underlying Funds (or “turns over” its holdings); however, a higher portfolio turnover rate, which reflects a greater number of shares of Underlying Funds being bought or sold, may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 123% of the average value of the Fund. An Underlying Fund typically does pay transaction costs when it turns over its portfolio so a higher portfolio turnover rate, which reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes to Fund shareholders who hold Fund shares in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s and Underlying Funds’ performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund is a “fund of funds” that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in a combination of underlying funds, including funds that are actively managed by an affiliate of the investment adviser and unaffiliated ETFs, including passively managed funds that seek to track the performance of a benchmark index. The allocation of the Fund’s assets between underlying funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser and unaffiliated ETFs will vary over time, although the sub-adviser currently expects to invest, under normal circumstances, between 40% and 90% of the Fund’s assets in underlying funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser. Under normal market conditions, the Fund’s exposures to the two broad asset classes of debt and equity are expected to be within the following ranges:
BROAD ASSET CLASS ALLOCATIONS
Debt Equity
50-70% 30-50%

The sub-adviser manages the investment program for the Fund through a multi-step process that includes:
(1) Asset Allocation/Portfolio Construction—The sub-adviser manages the Fund using an approximate 10-year investment horizon. An asset class model (the “Model”) for the Fund is developed that seeks to meet the Fund’s investment goal over this period using both equity and debt asset classes. The equity asset class includes narrower asset classes such as domestic small-capitalization, mid-capitalization and large-capitalization, growth and value strategies, and international and emerging market equities. The debt asset class also includes narrower asset classes such as investment grade bonds, high yield/high risk bonds, bank loans, international debt and emerging market debt.
The sub-adviser then determines the amount of the Fund’s assets to invest in each underlying fund in order to obtain the asset class exposures designated by the Model for the Fund.
The sub-adviser may adjust the asset class allocations to any point within the above ranges, and/or adjust the narrower asset class allocations, or the allocations to the underlying funds, at any time as it deems necessary based on the sub-adviser’s views of market conditions, its outlook for various asset classes or other factors that it determines are relevant in seeking to achieve the Fund’s investment goal (“dynamic positioning”).
For example, the sub-adviser may engage in dynamic positioning for the Fund by adjusting the Model to reflect a shorter-term view of the markets or a particular asset class, to seek to capture upside opportunities or mitigate risk from market events, or for cash management purposes. The sub-adviser would then make the appropriate adjustments to its underlying funds allocations to reflect the updated asset class allocations in the Model. This dynamic positioning would be implemented consistent with the Fund’s risk/return profile and investment goal.
(2) Investment Risk Management—The sub-adviser monitors and analyzes the investment risks of the Fund, evaluates their impact on the Fund’s risk/return objectives and considers adjustments to the Fund’s allocations as a result.
Investments of the underlying funds that invest primarily in debt instruments include investment grade debt securities, including U.S. Government securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities, and other asset-backed securities; foreign debt securities, including emerging market debt; debt instruments of varying duration; convertible securities; high yield/high risk bonds; and floating rate loans; and inflation-indexed bonds.
Investments of the underlying funds that invest primarily in equity instruments include growth and value stocks; large-, mid- and small-capitalization companies; sector-specific stocks; and domestic and foreign stocks, including emerging market stocks. Underlying funds that operate as passively managed index funds may invest directly in the component securities of the benchmark index or may seek to
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replicate the performance of the benchmark index through index sampling.
The Fund is expected to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The sub-adviser has sole discretion in selecting the underlying funds for investment and may adjust the Fund’s allocations to the underlying funds, and add or remove underlying funds, as it deems appropriate to meet the Fund’s investment goal.
For additional information about the Fund and its Underlying Fund investments, please see the Additional Information About Principal Investment Strategies and Principal Risks section in the Prospectus.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. Because this Fund has a significant portion of its assets invested in Underlying Funds that invest primarily in debt instruments, this Fund has more exposure to debt securities risk than other Portfolio Optimization Funds. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
As a “fund of funds,” the Fund is subject to Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk, Conflicts of Interest Risk, and ETF Risk. The Fund is also subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds in which it invests, which may change based on the Fund’s allocations to the Underlying Funds. The principal risks to the Fund from these Underlying Fund investments are described below.
Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk: Asset allocation decisions, techniques, analyses, or models implemented by the sub-adviser may not produce the expected returns, may cause the Fund’s shares to lose value or may cause the Fund to underperform other funds with similar investment goals. Although the theory behind asset allocation is that diversification among asset classes can help reduce volatility over the long term, you still may lose money and/or experience price volatility. Performance of and the sub-adviser's assumptions about asset classes and Underlying Funds may diverge from historical performance and assumptions used to develop allocations in light of actual market conditions. There is a risk that you could achieve better returns by investing in an individual fund or funds representing a single asset class rather than investing in a fund of funds. The Fund’s performance is also closely related to the Underlying Funds’ performance and ability to meet their investment goals. Fund shareholders bear indirectly the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests in addition to the Fund’s management fee so there is a risk of an additional layer or layers of fees. The Fund’s actual asset class allocations may deviate from the intended allocation because an Underlying Fund’s investments can change due to market movements, the Underlying Fund Manager’s investment decisions or other factors, which could result in the fund’s risk/return target
not being met. As a fund of funds, the Fund is exposed to the same risks as the Underlying Funds in proportion to the Fund’s allocation to those Underlying Funds. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single Underlying Fund, it may be more susceptible to risks associated with that fund and its investments.
Conflicts of Interest Risk: The investment adviser and sub-adviser are subject to competing interests that have the potential to influence investment decisions for the Fund. For example, an Underlying Fund managed by an affiliate of the sub-adviser or the investment adviser or that provides greater profitability than another Underlying Fund may create an incentive for the sub-adviser to use that fund as an Underlying Fund. In addition, the sub-adviser may be influenced by its or the investment adviser’s view of the best interests of Underlying Funds, such as a view that an Underlying Fund may benefit from additional assets or could be harmed by redemptions. The sub-adviser seeks to identify and address any potential conflicts in a manner that is fair for Underlying Funds, the Fund and the shareholders of the Fund and Underlying Fund. The sub-adviser has adopted a policy under which investment decisions for the Fund must be made in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders, and the sub-adviser may take into account the interests of an Underlying Fund and its shareholders when making investment decisions for the Fund.
ETF Risk: Shares of ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and may at times trade at a premium or discount to their net asset values. If the Fund has to sell shares of an ETF when the shares are trading at a discount, the Fund will receive a price that is less than the ETF’s net asset value per share. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track. An investment in an ETF is an investment in another investment company and therefore, the Fund’s shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of any fees and expenses of the ETFs in which the Fund invests. The Fund will pay brokerage commissions in connection with the purchase and sale of shares of ETFs.
Principal Risks from Holdings in Underlying Funds
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer's products or services, or as a result of factors that
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affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce an Underlying Fund’s income or ability to recover amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, an Underlying Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low and an Underlying Fund may experience low or negative returns. An Underlying Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country or region. Foreign securities may include American, European and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including collateralized loan obligation transactions
(“CLOs”), are subject to certain risks affecting the housing market, the market for the assets underlying such securities or the issuers of such securities. These securities may also be subject to extension risk (the risk that rising interest rates extend the duration of fixed mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates), interest rate risk (the risk that rising interest rates will cause a decline in the value of a fixed income security), subprime risk or credit risk (the risk that mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities have exposure to borrowers with lower credit ratings/scores, increasing potential default), prepayment risk (when interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages or debt obligations sooner than expected which can reduce the Fund’s returns because the Fund may have to reinvest its assets at lower interest rates), call risk (similar to prepayment risk, an issuer may pay its obligations under a security sooner than expected), U.S. government securities risk (securities backed by different U.S. government agencies, if applicable, are subject to varying levels of credit rating risk) and issuer risk (the risk that a private issuer cannot meet its obligations).
U.S. Government Securities Risk: Not all U.S. government securities are backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government and different U.S. government securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk. There is a risk that the U.S. government will not make timely payments on its debt or provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities, or sponsored enterprises if those entities are not able to meet their financial obligations.
Currency Risk: A decline in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar reduces the value in U.S. dollars of an Underlying Fund’s investments denominated in or with exposure to that foreign currency.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. An Underlying Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. An Underlying Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk: Although large-capitalization companies tend to have more stable prices than smaller, less established companies, they are still subject to equity securities risk. In addition, large-capitalization equity security prices may not rise as much as prices of equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
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Value Companies Risk: Value companies are those that a portfolio manager believes are undervalued and trading for less than their intrinsic values. There is a risk that the determination that a stock is undervalued is not correct or is not recognized in the market.
Growth Companies Risk: Growth companies are those that a portfolio manager believes have the potential for above average or rapid growth but may be subject to greater price volatility than investments in “undervalued” companies.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Emerging Markets Risk: Investments in or exposure to investments in emerging market countries may be riskier than investments in or exposure to investments in U.S. and other developed markets for many reasons, including smaller market capitalizations, greater price volatility, less liquidity, lower credit quality, a higher degree of political and economic instability, the imposition of economic sanctions, less governmental regulation and supervision of the financial industry and markets, and less stringent financial reporting and accounting standards and controls.
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk: High yield/high risk securities are typically issued by companies that are highly leveraged, less creditworthy, or financially distressed and are considered to be mostly speculative in nature (high risk), subject to greater liquidity risk, and subject to a greater risk of default than higher rated securities. High yield/high risk securities (including loans) may be more volatile than investment grade securities.
Geographic Focus Risk: If an Underlying Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single country, limited number of countries, or particular geographic region, then the risk increases that economic, political, social, or other conditions in those countries or that region will have a significant impact on the Underlying Fund’s performance. As a result, the Underlying Fund’s performance may be more volatile than the performance of more geographically diversified funds.
Floating Rate Loan Risk: Floating rate loans (or bank loans) are usually rated below investment grade and thus are subject to high yield/high risk or “junk” securities risk. The market for floating rate loans is a private interbank resale market and thus may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads and delayed settlement periods. Purchases and sales of loans are generally subject to contractual restrictions that must be fulfilled before a loan can be bought or sold. These restrictions may hamper an Underlying Fund’s ability to buy or sell loans and negatively affect the transaction price. A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by an Underlying Fund may be “covenant lite” loans that contain fewer or less restrictive constraints on the borrower or other borrower-friendly
characteristics and offer less protections for investors than covenant loans. It may take longer than seven days for transactions in loans to settle. This may result in cash proceeds not being immediately available to an Underlying Fund, requiring an Underlying Fund to borrow cash which would increase an Underlying Fund’s expenses. An Underlying Fund is also subject to credit risk with respect to the issuer of the loan. Investments in junior loans involve a higher degree of overall risk.
U.S. federal securities laws afford certain protections against fraud and misrepresentation in connection with the offering or sale of a security, as well as against manipulation of trading markets for securities. However, it is unclear whether these protections are available to an investment in a loan.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact an Underlying Fund’s performance.
Index Sampling Risk: Because index sampling relies on the securities selected to have economic characteristics similar to securities in the fund’s benchmark index, it may not result in the aggregate in investment performance matching that of that fund’s benchmark index or of other funds that purchased all or substantially all of the securities in the same index in approximately the same proportions as their weightings in the index.
Passive Management Risk: A passively managed (or index) fund generally holds constituent securities of its benchmark index regardless of performance, which could cause the index fund’s return to be lower than an actively managed fund (which generally seeks to outperform a benchmark index). Such fund will also perform poorly when the index performs poorly. In addition, an index fund has operating and other expenses while an index does not. As such, an index fund will tend to underperform the index to some degree over time even though it will attempt to track its index as closely as possible.
Information Technology Sector Risk: Information Technology companies face numerous risks, including operating in rapidly changing fields, abrupt or erratic market movements, limited product lines, markets or financial resources, management that is dependent on a limited number of people, short product cycles, aggressive pricing of products and services, new market entrants, government regulation and patent and intellectual property rights and rapid obsolescence of products and services due to technological innovations or changing consumer preferences. In addition, many U.S. technology companies have diverse operations, with products or services in foreign markets, exposing them to foreign investment risk.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because an Underlying Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its
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outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Underlying Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Underlying Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
REIT Investment Risk: Investments in REITs involve unique risks. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and may be more volatile than other securities. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties or mortgages or by defaults by their borrowers or tenants. Furthermore, these entities depend upon specialized management skills, have limited diversification and are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in financing a limited number of projects. In addition, the performance of a U.S. REIT may be affected by changes in the tax laws or by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income.
Warrants and Rights Risk: Warrants and rights may lack a liquid secondary market for resale. The prices of warrants and rights may fluctuate as a result of speculation or other factors. Warrants and rights can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants and rights do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of their underlying securities and therefore are highly volatile and speculative investments. If a warrant or right expires without being exercised, an Underlying Fund will lose any amount paid for the warrant or right.
Sector Focus Risk: An Underlying Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The broad-based market indexes for the Fund are the S&P 500® Index and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to a composite benchmark, the Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Composite Benchmark for the purpose of performance measurement. The composite benchmark is comprised of 55% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, 30% S&P 500, 10% MSCI EAFE (net), and 5% ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month Treasury Bill Indices. It reflects broad debt and equity asset class allocations for the Fund in the current target allocation (the broad equity asset class being represented generally by benchmarks for domestic and international equity). The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate-Conservative (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies,
objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class A shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Sales charges applicable to the Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares are reflected in the Average Annual Total Returns table but not in the bar chart. If these charges were reflected in the bar chart, returns would be lower than those shown. Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
28961
Class A return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 4.04%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 202012.86%; Q1 2020: (11.79)%
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Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years 10 years
Class A (incepted
December 31, 2003)
(before taxes)
5.22% 4.10% 3.30%
Class A (after taxes on distributions)
4.14% 2.53% 1.56%
Class A (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
3.13% 2.85% 2.14%
Class C (incepted
December 31, 2003)
(before taxes)
9.50% 4.50% 3.12%
Class I-2 (incepted
December 31, 2012)
(before taxes)
11.73% 5.57% 4.14%
S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1
26.29% 15.69% 12.03%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
5.53% 1.10% 1.81%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Composite Benchmark (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1,2
12.78% 6.40% 5.27%
1 The broad-based market indexes for the Fund are the S&P 500® Index and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to a composite benchmark, the Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Composite Benchmark for the purpose of performance measurement.

2 Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Composite Benchmark represents the blended performance of 55% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, 30% S&P 500, 10% MSCI EAFE (net), and 5% ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month T-Bill Indices.
The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
Howard T. Hirakawa, CFA, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Since 2003
Carleton J. Muench, CFA, Vice President and Portfolio Manager
 Since 2006
Edward Sheng, PhD, CFA, CAIA, Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager
 Since 2021
Samuel S. Park, Director and Portfolio Manager
 Since 2013

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital and low to moderate income.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 5.50% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Share Class
    A C I-2
Management Fee1
0.45% 0.45% 0.45%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses2
0.42% 0.42% 0.42%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.12% 1.87% 0.87%
Less Fee Waiver3
0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 1.12% 1.87% 0.87%
         
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.20% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average net assets of the class.
2
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its ownership of shares in other investment companies and have been estimated based on expected allocations to underlying funds.
3
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund's Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 1.23% for Class A, 1.98% for Class C, and 0.98% for Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver (expense limitation) which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I-2
1 year $658 $290 $89
3 years $886 $588 $278
5 years $1,133 $1,011 $482
10 years $1,838 $2,190 $1,073
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I-2
1 year $658 $190 $89
3 years $886 $588 $278
5 years $1,133 $1,011 $482
10 years $1,838 $2,190 $1,073
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund, which operates as a “fund of funds” that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in unaffiliated exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and in other funds organized as series of the Trust (collectively, the “Underlying Funds”), does not pay transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells shares of Underlying Funds (or “turns over” its holdings); however, a higher portfolio turnover rate, which reflects a greater number of shares of Underlying Funds being bought or sold, may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 121% of the average value of the Fund. An Underlying Fund typically does pay transaction costs when it turns over its portfolio so a higher portfolio turnover rate, which reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, may indicate higher transaction costs, and may result in higher taxes to Fund shareholders who hold Fund shares in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s and Underlying Funds’ performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund is a “fund of funds” that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in a combination of underlying funds, including
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funds that are actively managed by an affiliate of the investment adviser and unaffiliated ETFs, including passively managed funds that seek to track the performance of a benchmark index. The allocation of the Fund’s assets between underlying funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser and unaffiliated ETFs will vary over time, although the sub-adviser currently expects to invest, under normal circumstances, between 40% and 90% of the Fund’s assets in underlying funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser. Under normal market conditions, the Fund’s exposures to the two broad asset classes of debt and equity are expected to be within the following ranges:
BROAD ASSET CLASS ALLOCATIONS
Debt Equity
30-50% 50-70%

The sub-adviser manages the investment program for the Fund through a multi-step process that includes:
(1) Asset Allocation/Portfolio Construction—The sub-adviser manages the Fund using an approximate 10-year investment horizon. An asset class model (the “Model”) for the Fund is developed that seeks to meet the Fund’s investment goal over this period using both equity and debt asset classes. The equity asset class includes narrower asset classes such as domestic small-capitalization, mid-capitalization and large-capitalization, growth and value strategies, and international and emerging market equities. The debt asset class also includes narrower asset classes such as investment grade bonds, high yield/high risk bonds, bank loans, international debt and emerging market debt.
The sub-adviser then determines the amount of the Fund’s assets to invest in each underlying fund in order to obtain the asset class exposures designated by the Model for the Fund.
The sub-adviser may adjust the broad asset class allocations to any point within the above ranges, and/or adjust the narrower asset class allocations, or the allocations to the underlying funds, at any time as it deems necessary based on the sub-adviser’s views of market conditions, its outlook for various asset classes or other factors that it determines are relevant in seeking to achieve the Fund’s investment goal (“dynamic positioning”).
For example, the sub-adviser may engage in dynamic positioning for the Fund by adjusting the Model to reflect a shorter-term view of the markets or a particular asset class, to seek to capture upside opportunities or mitigate risk from market events, or for cash management purposes. The sub-adviser would then make the appropriate adjustments to its underlying fund allocations to reflect the updated asset class allocations in the Model. This dynamic positioning would be implemented consistent with the Fund’s risk/return profile and investment goal.
(2) Investment Risk Management—The sub-adviser monitors and analyzes the investment risks of the Fund, evaluates their impact on the Fund’s risk/return objectives and considers adjustments to the Fund’s allocations as a result.
Investments of the underlying fund that invest primarily in debt instruments include investment grade debt securities, including U.S. Government securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities,
and other asset-backed securities; foreign debt securities, including emerging market debt; debt instruments of varying duration; convertible securities; high yield/high risk bonds; and floating rate loans.
Investments of the underlying funds that invest primarily in equity instruments include growth and value stocks; large-, mid- and small-capitalization companies; sector-specific stocks; and domestic and foreign stocks, including emerging market stocks. Underlying funds that operate as passively managed index funds may invest directly in the component securities of the benchmark index or may seek to replicate the performance of the benchmark index through index sampling.
The Fund is expected to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
The Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single underlying fund. The sub-adviser has sole discretion in selecting the underlying funds for investment and may adjust the Fund’s allocations to the underlying funds, and add or remove underlying funds, as it deems appropriate to meet the Fund’s investment goal.
For additional information about the Fund and its Underlying Fund investments, please see the Additional Information About Principal Investment Strategies and Principal Risks section in the Prospectus.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. Because this Fund has a significant portion of its assets invested in Underlying Funds that invest primarily in equity instruments, this Fund has more exposure to equity securities risk than other Portfolio Optimization Funds. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
As a “fund of funds,” the Fund is subject to Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk, Conflicts of Interest Risk, and ETF Risk. The Fund is also subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds in which it invests, which may change based on the Fund’s allocations to the Underlying Funds. The principal risks to the Fund from these Underlying Fund investments are described below.
Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk: Asset allocation decisions, techniques, analyses, or models implemented by the sub-adviser may not produce the expected returns, may cause the Fund’s shares to lose value or may cause the Fund to underperform other funds with similar investment goals. Although the theory behind asset allocation is that diversification among asset classes can help reduce volatility over the long term, you still may lose money and/or experience price volatility. Performance of and the sub-adviser's assumptions about asset classes and Underlying Funds may diverge from historical performance and assumptions used to develop allocations in light of actual market conditions. There is a risk that you could achieve better returns by investing in an individual fund or funds representing a single asset class rather than investing in a
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fund of funds. The Fund’s performance is also closely related to the Underlying Funds’ performance and ability to meet their investment goals. Fund shareholders bear indirectly the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests in addition to the Fund’s management fee so there is a risk of an additional layer or layers of fees. The Fund’s actual asset class allocations may deviate from the intended allocation because an Underlying Fund’s investments can change due to market movements, the Underlying Fund Manager’s investment decisions or other factors, which could result in the fund’s risk/return target not being met. As a fund of funds, the Fund is exposed to the same risks as the Underlying Funds in proportion to the Fund’s allocation to those Underlying Funds. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single Underlying Fund, it may be more susceptible to risks associated with that fund and its investments.
Conflicts of Interest Risk: The investment adviser and sub-adviser are subject to competing interests that have the potential to influence investment decisions for the Fund. For example, an Underlying Fund managed by an affiliate of the sub-adviser or the investment adviser or that provides greater profitability than another Underlying Fund may create an incentive for the sub-adviser to use that fund as an Underlying Fund. In addition, the sub-adviser may be influenced by its or the investment adviser’s view of the best interests of Underlying Funds, such as a view that an Underlying Fund may benefit from additional assets or could be harmed by redemptions. The sub-adviser seeks to identify and address any potential conflicts in a manner that is fair for Underlying Funds, the Fund and the shareholders of the Fund and Underlying Fund. The sub-adviser has adopted a policy under which investment decisions for the Fund must be made in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders, and the sub-adviser may take into account the interests of an Underlying Fund and its shareholders when making investment decisions for the Fund.
ETF Risk: Shares of ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and may at times trade at a premium or discount to their net asset values. If the Fund has to sell shares of an ETF when the shares are trading at a discount, the Fund will receive a price that is less than the ETF’s net asset value per share. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track. An investment in an ETF is an investment in another investment company and therefore, the Fund’s shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of any fees and expenses of the ETFs in which the Fund invests. The Fund will pay brokerage commissions in connection with the purchase and sale of shares of ETFs.
Principal Risks from Holdings in Underlying Funds
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the
issuer's products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk: Although large-capitalization companies tend to have more stable prices than smaller, less established companies, they are still subject to equity securities risk. In addition, large-capitalization equity security prices may not rise as much as prices of equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including collateralized loan obligation transactions (“CLOs”), are subject to certain risks affecting the housing market, the market for the assets underlying such securities or the issuers of such securities. These securities may also be subject to extension risk (the risk that rising interest rates extend the duration of fixed mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates), interest rate risk (the risk that rising interest rates will cause a decline in the value of a fixed income security), subprime risk or credit risk (the risk that mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities have exposure to borrowers with lower credit ratings/scores, increasing potential default), prepayment risk (when interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages or debt obligations sooner than expected which can reduce the Fund’s returns because the Fund may have to reinvest its assets at lower interest rates), call risk (similar to prepayment risk, an issuer may pay its obligations under a security sooner than expected), U.S. government securities risk (securities backed by different U.S. government agencies, if applicable, are subject to varying levels of credit rating risk) and issuer risk (the risk that a private issuer cannot meet its obligations).
U.S. Government Securities Risk: Not all U.S. government securities are backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government and different U.S. government securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk. There is a risk that the U.S. government will not make timely payments on its debt or provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities, or sponsored enterprises if those entities are not able to meet their financial obligations.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other
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entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country or region. Foreign securities may include American, European and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Growth Companies Risk: Growth companies are those that a portfolio manager believes have the potential for above average or rapid growth but may be subject to greater price volatility than investments in “undervalued” companies.
Value Companies Risk: Value companies are those that a portfolio manager believes are undervalued and trading for less than their intrinsic values. There is a risk that the determination that a stock is undervalued is not correct or is not recognized in the market.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Preferred Stock Risk: Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stock, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. The market value of preferred stock is subject to company-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities and is also sensitive to changes in the company’s creditworthiness, the ability of the company to make payments on the preferred stock, and changes in interest rates, typically declining in value if interest rates rise. Convertible preferred stock allows the holder to convert the preferred shares into a fixed number of common shares, usually after a predetermined date. Like preferred stock, convertible preferred stock generally pays a dividend at a specified rate and has preference over common stock in the payment of
dividends but ranks behind bonds, including convertible bonds, in priority upon liquidation.
Warrants and Rights Risk: Warrants and rights may lack a liquid secondary market for resale. The prices of warrants and rights may fluctuate as a result of speculation or other factors. Warrants and rights can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants and rights do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of their underlying securities and therefore are highly volatile and speculative investments. If a warrant or right expires without being exercised, an Underlying Fund will lose any amount paid for the warrant or right.
Currency Risk: A decline in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar reduces the value in U.S. dollars of an Underlying Fund’s investments denominated in or with exposure to that foreign currency.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce an Underlying Fund’s income or ability to recover amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, an Underlying Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low and an Underlying Fund may experience low or negative returns. An Underlying Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. An Underlying Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. An Underlying Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
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Emerging Markets Risk: Investments in or exposure to investments in emerging market countries may be riskier than investments in or exposure to investments in U.S. and other developed markets for many reasons, including smaller market capitalizations, greater price volatility, less liquidity, lower credit quality, a higher degree of political and economic instability, the imposition of economic sanctions, less governmental regulation and supervision of the financial industry and markets, and less stringent financial reporting and accounting standards and controls.
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk: High yield/high risk securities are typically issued by companies that are highly leveraged, less creditworthy, or financially distressed and are considered to be mostly speculative in nature (high risk), subject to greater liquidity risk, and subject to a greater risk of default than higher rated securities. High yield/high risk securities may be more volatile than investment grade securities.
Geographic Focus Risk: If an Underlying Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single country, limited number of countries, or particular geographic region, then the risk increases that economic, political, social, or other conditions in those countries or that region will have a significant impact on the Underlying Fund’s performance. As a result, the Underlying Fund’s performance may be more volatile than the performance of more geographically diversified funds.
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk: Small-capitalization companies may be more susceptible to liquidity risk and price volatility and be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Information Technology Sector Risk: Information Technology companies face numerous risks, including operating in rapidly changing fields, abrupt or erratic market movements, limited product lines, markets or financial resources, management that is dependent on a limited number of people, short product cycles, aggressive pricing of products and services, new market entrants, government regulation and patent and intellectual property rights and rapid obsolescence of products and services due to technological innovations or changing consumer preferences. In addition, many U.S. technology companies have diverse operations, with products or services in foreign markets, exposing them to foreign investment risk.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact an Underlying Fund’s performance.
Index Sampling Risk: Because index sampling relies on the securities selected to have economic characteristics similar to securities in the fund’s benchmark index, it may not result in the aggregate in investment performance matching that of that fund’s benchmark index or of other
funds that purchased all or substantially all of the securities in the same index in approximately the same proportions as their weightings in the index.
Passive Management Risk: A passively managed (or index) fund generally holds constituent securities of its benchmark index regardless of performance, which could cause the index fund’s return to be lower than an actively managed fund (which generally seeks to outperform a benchmark index). Such fund will also perform poorly when the index performs poorly. In addition, an index fund has operating and other expenses while an index does not. As such, an index fund will tend to underperform the index to some degree over time even though it will attempt to track its index as closely as possible.
Floating Rate Loan Risk: Floating rate loans (or bank loans) are usually rated below investment grade and thus are subject to high yield/high risk or “junk” securities risk. The market for floating rate loans is a private interbank resale market and thus may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads and delayed settlement periods. Purchases and sales of loans are generally subject to contractual restrictions that must be fulfilled before a loan can be bought or sold. These restrictions may hamper an Underlying Fund’s ability to buy or sell loans and negatively affect the transaction price. A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by an Underlying Fund may be “covenant lite” loans that contain fewer or less restrictive constraints on the borrower or other borrower-friendly characteristics and offer less protections for investors than covenant loans. It may take longer than seven days for transactions in loans to settle. This may result in cash proceeds not being immediately available to an Underlying Fund, requiring an Underlying Fund to borrow cash which would increase an Underlying Fund’s expenses. An Underlying Fund is also subject to credit risk with respect to the issuer of the loan.
U.S. federal securities laws afford certain protections against fraud and misrepresentation in connection with the offering or sale of a security, as well as against manipulation of trading markets for securities. However, it is unclear whether these protections are available to an investment in a loan.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because an Underlying Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Underlying Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Underlying Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
REIT Investment Risk: Investments in REITs involve unique risks. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and may be more volatile than other securities. REITs may be
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affected by changes in the value of their underlying properties or mortgages or by defaults by their borrowers or tenants. Furthermore, these entities depend upon specialized management skills, have limited diversification and are, therefore, subject to risks inherent in financing a limited number of projects. In addition, the performance of a U.S. REIT may be affected by changes in the tax laws or by its failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income.
Non-Diversification Risk: As a “non-diversified” mutual fund, an Underlying Fund may hold a smaller number of portfolio securities than many other funds. To the extent an Underlying Fund invests in a relatively small number of issuers, a decline in the market value of a particular security held by an Underlying Fund may affect its value more than if it invested in a larger number of issuers. The value of Underlying Fund shares may be more volatile than the values of shares of more diversified funds.
Sector Focus Risk: An Underlying Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The broad-based market indexes for the Fund are the S&P 500® Index and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to a composite benchmark, the Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Composite Benchmark for the purpose of performance measurement. The composite benchmark is comprised of 45% S&P 500, 38% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, 15% MSCI EAFE (net), and 2% ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month Treasury Bill Indices. It reflects broad debt and equity asset class allocations for the Fund in the current target allocation (the broad equity asset class being represented generally by benchmarks for domestic and international equity). The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class A shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Sales charges applicable to Class A shares are reflected in the Average Annual Total Returns table but not in the bar chart. If these charges were reflected in the bar chart, returns would be lower than those shown. Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges
are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
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Class A return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 6.55%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 202016.23%; Q1 2020: (15.47)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years 10 years
Class A (incepted
December 31, 2003)
(before taxes)
7.73% 6.21% 4.59%
Class A (after taxes on distributions)
7.11% 4.14% 2.55%
Class A (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
4.68% 4.53% 3.16%
Class C (incepted
December 31, 2003)
(before taxes)
12.17% 6.61% 4.40%
Class I-2 (incepted
December 31, 2012)
(before taxes)
14.19% 7.68% 5.44%
S&P 500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
26.29% 15.69% 12.03%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1
5.53% 1.10% 1.81%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Composite Benchmark (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1, 2
16.54% 8.92% 6.95%
1 The broad-based market indexes for the Fund are the S&P 500® Index and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to a composite benchmark, the Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Composite Benchmark for the purpose of performance measurement.

1 Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Composite represents the blended performance of 45% S&P 500, 38% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, 15% MSCI EAFE (net), and 2% ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month T-Bill Indices.
The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class A shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s
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tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser –Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
SubAdviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
Howard T. Hirakawa, CFA, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Since 2003
Carleton J. Muench, CFA, Vice President and Portfolio Manager
 Since 2006
Edward Sheng, PhD, CFA, CAIA, Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager
 Since 2021
Samuel S. Park, Director and Portfolio Manager
 Since 2013

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund (the “Fund”) seeks current income; capital appreciation is of secondary importance.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 3.00% None None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
           
Share Class
    A C I I-2
Management Fee1
0.50% 0.50% 0.39% 0.49%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None None
Other Expenses
0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
0.76% 1.51% 0.40% 0.50%
Less Fee Waiver2
(0.01)% (0.01)% (0.01)% (0.01)%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 0.75% 1.50% 0.39% 0.49%
           
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.25% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.25% for Class A and Class C, 0.14% for Class I and 0.24% for Class I-2 of the average net assets of the class.
2
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.75% for Class A, 1.50% for Class C, 0.39% for Class I and 0.49% for Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver and fee waiver (expense limitation) which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
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Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $374 $253 $40 $50
3 years $535 $476 $127 $159
5 years $709 $823 $223 $279
10 years $1,213 $1,801 $504 $627
         
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $374 $153 $40 $50
3 years $535 $476 $127 $159
5 years $709 $823 $223 $279
10 years $1,213 $1,801 $504 $627
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 76% of the average value of the Fund. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund invests principally in income producing debt instruments. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 70% of its assets in investment grade debt instruments, including corporate debt, asset-backed securities, mortgage-related securities, U.S. government securities and agency securities. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in non-investment grade (high yield/high risk, sometimes called “junk bonds”) debt instruments and floating rate senior loans. Debt securities in which the Fund invests may include those denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by foreign entities that are primarily in developed markets.
The Fund expects to maintain a weighted average duration within one year (plus or minus) of the Bloomberg US 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index, although the investments held by the Fund may have short, intermediate and long terms to maturity. Duration is often used to measure a bond’s or fund’s sensitivity to interest rates. The longer a fund’s duration, the more sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The shorter a fund’s duration, the less sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. Maturity of a debt instrument, however, refers to the specific period of time until final payment (principal and any applicable interest) is due. The duration of the Bloomberg US 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index was 1.84 years as of March 31, 2024.
The sub-adviser normally invests the Fund’s assets across different groups of industries/sectors but may invest a significant percentage
of the Fund’s assets in issuers in a single sector. As of March 31, 2024, a significant portion of the Fund is represented by asset-backed securities. The components of the Fund are likely to change over time.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer and a relative value analysis for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. Individual investments may be purchased or sold in the event the sub-adviser decides to adjust debt asset class weightings within the portfolio. An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce the Fund’s income or ability to recover
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amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically.
Floating Rate Loan Risk: Floating rate loans (or bank loans) are usually rated below investment grade and thus are subject to high yield/high risk or “junk” securities risk. The market for floating rate loans is a private interbank resale market and thus may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads and delayed settlement periods. Purchases and sales of loans are generally subject to contractual restrictions that must be fulfilled before a loan can be bought or sold. These restrictions may hamper the Fund’s ability to buy or sell loans and negatively affect the transaction price. A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by the Fund may be “covenant lite” loans that contain fewer or less restrictive constraints on the borrower or other borrower-friendly characteristics and offer less protections for investors than covenant loans. It may take longer than seven days for transactions in loans to settle. This may result in cash proceeds not being immediately available to the Fund, requiring the Fund to borrow cash which would increase the Fund’s expenses. The Fund is also subject to credit risk with respect to the issuer of the loan. Investments in junior loans involve a higher degree of overall risk.
U.S. federal securities laws afford certain protections against fraud and misrepresentation in connection with the offering or sale of a security, as well as against manipulation of trading markets for securities. However, it is unclear whether these protections are available to an investment in a loan.
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk: High yield/high risk securities are typically issued by companies that are highly leveraged, less creditworthy, or financially distressed and are considered to be mostly speculative in nature (high risk), subject to greater liquidity risk, and subject to a greater risk of default than higher rated securities. High yield/high risk securities (including loans) may be more volatile than investment grade securities.
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including collateralized loan obligation transactions (“CLOs”), are subject to certain risks affecting the housing market, the market for the assets underlying such securities or the issuers of such securities. These securities may also be subject to extension risk (the risk that rising interest rates extend the duration of fixed mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates), interest rate risk (the risk that rising interest rates will cause a decline in the value of a fixed income security), subprime risk or credit risk (the risk that mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities have exposure to borrowers with lower credit ratings/scores, increasing potential default), prepayment risk (when interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages or debt obligations sooner than expected which can reduce the Fund’s returns because the Fund may have to reinvest its
assets at lower interest rates), call risk (similar to prepayment risk, an issuer may pay its obligations under a security sooner than expected), U.S. government securities risk (securities backed by different U.S. government agencies, if applicable, are subject to varying levels of credit rating risk) and issuer risk (the risk that a private issuer cannot meet its obligations).
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Financial Sector Risk: The operations and businesses of financial services companies are subject to extensive governmental regulation, the availability and cost of capital funds, and interest rate changes. General market downturns may affect financial services companies adversely.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low and the Fund may experience low or negative returns. The Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has
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raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. The Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. The Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
U.S. Government Securities Risk: Not all U.S. government securities are backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government and different U.S. government securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk. There is a risk that the U.S. government will not make timely payments on its debt or provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities, or sponsored enterprises if those entities are not able to meet their financial obligations.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The Fund selected the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based market index to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund to show the returns of an index representing the overall applicable market. The additional index in the table provides a means to compare the Fund’s average annual returns to a benchmark that the Fund’s investment adviser believes is representative of the Fund’s investment universe. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds Short Duration Income (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our
website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
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Class I return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 2.21%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 2020:  4.72%; Q1 2020: (3.19)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years 10 years
Class I (incepted December 19, 2011) (before taxes)
6.68% 2.70% 2.16%
Class I (after taxes on distributions)
4.92% 1.62% 1.15%
Class I (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
3.92% 1.62% 1.22%
Class A (incepted June 29, 2012) (before taxes)
3.24% 1.81% 1.59%
Class C (incepted June 29, 2012) (before taxes)
4.65% 1.66% 1.13%
Class I-2 (incepted June 29, 2012) (before taxes)
6.71% 2.67% 2.15%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
5.53% 1.10% 1.81%
Bloomberg US 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
4.61% 1.51% 1.27%
1 The broad-based market index for the Fund is the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Bloomberg US 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index for the purpose of performance measurement.

The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
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Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
David Weismiller, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2011
Michael Marzouk, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2011
Ying Qiu, CFA, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2018

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I R6 I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.25% None None None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None None None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
           
Share Class
  A C I R6 I-2
Management Fee1
0.90% 0.90% 0.90% 0.85% 0.90%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None None None
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses2
0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.16% 1.91% 0.91% 0.86% 0.91%
Less Fee Waiver3
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 1.16% 1.91% 0.91% 0.86% 0.91%
           
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.65% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.25% for Class A, Class C, Class I, and Class I-2, and 0.20% for Class R6 of the net average assets of the class.
2
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its ownership of shares in other investment companies and have been estimated based on expected allocations to underlying funds.
3
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 1.20% for Class A, 1.95% for Class C, and 0.85% for Class R6. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2026, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.90% for Class I and Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
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Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I R6 I-2
1 year $538 $294 $93 $88 $93
3 years $778 $600 $290 $275 $290
5 years $1,036 $1,032 $504 $478 $504
10 years $1,774 $2,233 $1,120 $1,062 $1,120
           
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I R6 I-2
1 year $538 $194 $93 $88 $93
3 years $778 $600 $290 $275 $290
5 years $1,036 $1,032 $504 $478 $504
10 years $1,774 $2,233 $1,120 $1,062 $1,120
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of December 31, 2023, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 10% of the average value of the Fund. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of a reorganization of the Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, into the Fund on October 23, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). For the fiscal period January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 1% of the average value of its portfolio. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. The Fund defines a small cap company as one that, at the time of initial purchase, has a market capitalization that falls within the capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Index, an index that tracks stocks of 2,000 of the smallest publicly traded U.S. companies of the Russell 3000® Index. The Russell 2000® Index is reconstituted annually. Because small capitalization companies are defined by reference to an index, the range of market capitalization of companies in which the Fund invests may vary with market conditions. Investments in companies that move above or below the capitalization range may continue to be held by the Fund at the sub-adviser’s sole discretion. The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, depositary receipts, and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that invest primarily in equity securities of small capitalization companies. Depositary receipts represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by banks. ETFs are investment companies that invest in portfolios of securities designed
to track particular market segments or indices, the shares of which are bought and sold on securities exchanges.
The Fund seeks to meet its investment goal by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers but may invest up to 5% of its total assets in American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”). ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks.
In pursuing the Fund’s investment goal, the sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up research driven approach to identify companies for investment by the Fund. The sub-adviser focuses on those companies that it believes have high-quality businesses that are undervalued by the market relative to what the sub-adviser believes to be their fair value. The sub-adviser seeks to identify high-quality businesses by focusing on companies that it believes have the following attributes: disciplined business plans; attractive business fundamentals; sound balance sheets; financial strength; experienced, motivated company management; reasonable competition; and/or a record of long-term value creation.
The Fund is benchmarked to the Russell 2000® Index for the purpose of performance measurement. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of the index in selecting investments for the Fund.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer's products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk: Small-capitalization companies may be more susceptible to liquidity risk and price volatility and be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
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Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Industrials Sector Risk: The operations and businesses of companies in the industrials sector are subject to several risks. The industrials sector can be affected by government regulation, world events, commodity prices, exchange rates and economic conditions, and liabilities for environmental damage, product liability claims, and general civil liabilities. Companies in the industrials sector may also be adversely affected by supply and demand changes related to their specific products or services and industrials sector products in general. The products of industrial sector companies may face obsolescence due to rapid technological developments and frequent new product introduction.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Value Companies Risk: Value companies are those that a portfolio manager believes are undervalued and trading for less than their intrinsic values. There is a risk that the determination that a stock is undervalued is not correct or is not recognized in the market.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. The Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. The Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The Fund selected the Russell 3000® Index as its broad-based market index to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund to show the returns of an index representing the overall applicable market. The additional index in the table provides a means to compare the Fund’s average annual returns to a benchmark that the Fund's investment adviser believes is representative of the Fund’s investment universe. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to October 23, 2023 is the performance of the Predecessor Fund as a result of the Reorganization. The Predecessor Fund was managed by the same portfolio management team using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were
substantially similar to those of the Fund. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through October 22, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s I-2 shares from October 23, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
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Class I-2 return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 2.15%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q4 202029.62%; Q1 2020: (33.02)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years Since Inception
Class I-2 (incepted October 30, 2015)(before taxes)
6.65% 8.80% 7.46%
Class I-2 (incepted October 30, 2015)(after taxes on distributions)
6.41% 8.16% 6.75%
Class I-2 (incepted October 30, 2015)(after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
4.08% 6.92% 5.87%
Russell 3000® Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)(based on October 30, 2015 inception date of the Predecessor Fund)1
25.96% 15.16% 12.31%
Russell 2000® Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)(based on October 30, 2015 inception date of the Predecessor Fund)1
16.93% 9.97% 8.53%
1 The broad-based market index for the Fund is the Russell 3000® Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Russell 2000® Index for the purpose of performance measurement.

The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances,
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the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC
The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience
with Fund and Predecessor Fund
David M. Adams, CFA, Principal, CEO and Portfolio Manager
Since 2015
Jack McPherson, CFA, Principal, President and Portfolio Manager
Since 2015

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.25% None None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
           
Share Class
  A C I I-2
Management Fee1
0.90% 0.90% 0.85% 0.90%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None None
Other Expenses2
0.01% 0.01% 0.02% 0.01%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses2
0.11% 0.11% 0.11% 0.11%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.27% 2.02% 0.98% 1.02%
Less Fee Waiver3
0.00% 0.00% (0.02)% 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 1.27% 2.02% 0.96% 1.02%
           
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.65% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.25% for Class A, Class C and Class I-2 and 0.20% for Class I of the net average assets of the class.
2
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund through its ownership of shares in other investment companies and have been estimated based on expected allocations to underlying funds.
3
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 1.20% for Class A, 1.95% for Class C, 0.85% for Class I and 0.95% for Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
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Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $549 $305 $98 $104
3 years $811 $634 $310 $325
5 years $1,092 $1,088 $540 $563
10 years $1,894 $2,348 $1,200 $1,248
         
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $549 $205 $98 $104
3 years $811 $634 $310 $325
5 years $1,092 $1,088 $540 $563
10 years $1,894 $2,348 $1,200 $1,248
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 151% of the average value of the Fund. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies. The Fund defines a small cap and mid cap company as one that, at the time of initial purchase, has a market capitalization that falls within the capitalization range of the Russell 2500® Index, an index that tracks stocks of 2,500 of the smallest publicly traded U.S. companies of the Russell 3000® Index. The Russell 2500® Index is reconstituted annually. Because small and medium capitalization companies are defined by reference to an index, the range of market capitalization of companies in which the Fund invests may vary with market conditions. Investments in companies that move above or below the capitalization range may continue to be held by the Fund at the sub-adviser’s sole discretion.
The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, depositary receipts and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that invest primarily in equity securities of small and medium capitalization companies. Depositary receipts represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by banks. ETFs are investment companies that invest in portfolios of securities designed to track particular market segments or indices, the shares of which are bought and sold on securities exchanges.
The Fund seeks to meet its investment goal by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers but may invest up to 5% of its total assets in American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”). ADRs are
receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks.
In pursuing the Fund’s investment goal, the sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up research driven approach to identify companies for investment by the Fund. The sub-adviser focuses on those companies that it believes have high-quality businesses that are undervalued by the market relative to what the sub-adviser believes to be their fair value. The sub-adviser seeks to identify high-quality businesses by focusing on companies that it believes have the following attributes: disciplined business plans; attractive business fundamentals; sound balance sheets; financial strength; experienced, motivated company management; reasonable competition; and/or a record of long-term value creation.
The Fund is benchmarked to the Russell 2500® Index for the purpose of performance measurement. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of the index in selecting investments for the Fund.

Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer's products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk: Small-capitalization companies may be more susceptible to liquidity risk and price volatility and be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Industrials Sector Risk: The operations and businesses of companies in the industrials sector are subject to several
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risks. The industrials sector can be affected by government regulation, world events, commodity prices, exchange rates and economic conditions, and liabilities for environmental damage, product liability claims, and general civil liabilities. Companies in the industrials sector may also be adversely affected by supply and demand changes related to their specific products or services and industrials sector products in general. The products of industrial sector companies may face obsolescence due to rapid technological developments and frequent new product introduction.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. The Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. The Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
Value Companies Risk: Value companies are those that a portfolio manager believes are undervalued and trading for less than their intrinsic values. There is a risk that the determination that a stock is undervalued is not correct or is not recognized in the market.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The Fund selected the Russell 3000® Index as its broad-based market index to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund to show the returns of an index representing the overall applicable market. The additional index in the table provides a means to compare the Fund’s average annual returns to a benchmark that the Fund's investment adviser believes is representative of the Fund’s investment universe. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds Small/Mid Cap (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, and guidelines that were different compared to those of the Fund, and investment restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The Predecessor Fund acquired the
assets of the Rothschild U.S. Small/Mid-Cap Core Fund (the “First Predecessor Fund”) in a reorganization transaction on January 11, 2016. The Predecessor Fund’s objectives (goals), policies, guidelines and restrictions are substantially the same as those of the First Predecessor Fund.
The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I-2 shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I-2 shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The performance figures shown below for the share classes of the Fund for periods prior to January 11, 2016, reflect the historical performance of the then-existing Institutional Class shares of the First Predecessor Fund. The performance figures for periods prior to January 11, 2016, have not been adjusted to reflect fees and expenses of Class A, Class C, Class R6, and Class I-2 shares of the Predecessor Fund, respectively. If these returns had been adjusted, then performance for the share classes would be lower than the returns shown based on differences in their fee and expense structures. The Institutional Class shares of the First Predecessor Fund commenced operations on December 31, 2014, and the Since Inception returns in the table below are based on this date.
Prior to the reorganization with the Predecessor Fund, Great Lakes Advisors, LLC served as the sub-adviser to the Predecessor Fund, replacing Rothschild & Co Asset Management US Inc., which previously served as sub-adviser to the Predecessor Fund since its inception. Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC is the sub-adviser to the Fund and employs a different investment approach than the Predecessor Fund’s sub-advisers. If the Fund’s current sub-adviser and strategies had been in place for periods prior to April 17, 2023, the performance information shown below would have been different.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
11174
Class I-2 return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 3.96%
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Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q4 202027.05%; Q1 2020: (32.01)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years Since Inception
Class I-2 (incepted January 8, 2016)(before taxes)
11.07% 7.42% 6.11%
Class I-2 (after taxes on distributions)
2.36% 3.58% 3.88%
Class I-2 (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
12.14% 5.69% 4.79%
Class A (incepted January 8, 2016)(before taxes)
5.92% 6.20% 5.34%
Class C (incepted January 8, 2016)(before taxes)
9.28% 6.36% 5.07%
Class I (incepted December 31, 2014)(before taxes)
11.11% 7.51% 6.19%
Russell 3000 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) (based on December 31, 2014 inception date of the Predecessor Fund)1
25.96% 15.16% 11.36%
Russell 2500 Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) (based on December 31, 2014 inception date of the Predecessor Fund)1
17.42% 11.67% 8.50%
1 The broad-based market index for the Fund is the Russell 3000® Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Russell 2500® Index for the purpose of performance measurement.

The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class I-2 shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC
The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience
with Fund
David M. Adams, CFA, Principal, CEO and Portfolio Manager
Since 2023
Jack McPherson, CFA, Principal, President and Portfolio Manager
Since 2023

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Strategic Income Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Strategic Income Fund (the “Fund”) seeks a high level of current income. The Fund may also seek capital appreciation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A C I I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.25% None None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None 1.00% None None

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
           
Share Class
    A C I I-2
Management Fee1
0.69% 0.69% 0.59% 0.69%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% 1.00% None None
Other Expenses
0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.95% 1.70% 0.60% 0.70%
Less Fee Waiver2
(0.01)% (0.01)% (0.01)% (0.01)%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 0.94% 1.69% 0.59% 0.69%
           
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.50% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.19% for Class A, Class C and Class I-2 and 0.09% for Class I of the average net assets of the class.
2
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.94% for Class A, 1.69% for Class C, 0.59% for Class I and 0.69% for Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.

Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or
other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the ten-year amounts for Class C shares that reflect the conversion to Class A shares six years after the end of the calendar month in which the shares were purchased and the fee waiver and the fee waiver (expense limitation) which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
         
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $517 $272 $60 $70
3 years $714 $535 $191 $223
5 years $927 $922 $334 $389
10 years $1,541 $2,008 $749 $870
         
Your expenses (in dollars) if you DON’T SELL your shares
at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A C I I-2
1 year $517 $172 $60 $70
3 years $714 $535 $191 $223
5 years $927 $922 $334 $389
10 years $1,541 $2,008 $749 $870
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 56% of the average value of the Fund. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund invests principally in income producing debt instruments. The Fund’s allocations to non-investment grade debt instruments and investment grade debt instruments will change based on the sub-adviser’s view of market conditions and, as a result, may range from up to 70% of the Fund’s assets in non-investment grade (high yield/high risk, sometimes called “junk bonds”) debt instruments and floating rate loans to up to 65% of the Fund’s assets in investment grade debt instruments, including corporate debt securities, asset-backed securities, mortgage-related securities, U.S. government securities and agency securities. Debt instruments in which the Fund invests may include those denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by foreign entities in developed markets.
The Fund’s weighted average duration is expected to be within a range of one to seven years. Duration is often used to measure a
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bond’s or fund’s sensitivity to interest rates. The longer a fund’s duration, the more sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The shorter a fund’s duration, the less sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk.
The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its assets, but not to exceed 20% in the aggregate, in each of the following investments: foreign currency denominated debt instruments, convertible securities or equity securities.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer and a relative value analysis for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. Individual investments may be purchased or sold in the event the sub-adviser decides to adjust debt asset class weightings within the portfolio. An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt
instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce the Fund’s income or ability to recover amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically.
Floating Rate Loan Risk: Floating rate loans (or bank loans) are usually rated below investment grade and thus are subject to high yield/high risk or “junk” securities risk. The market for floating rate loans is a private interbank resale market and thus may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads, and delayed settlement periods. Purchases and sales of loans are generally subject to contractual restrictions that must be fulfilled before a loan can be bought or sold. These restrictions may hamper the Fund’s ability to buy or sell loans and negatively affect the transaction price. A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by the Fund may be “covenant lite” loans that contain fewer or less restrictive constraints on the borrower or other borrower-friendly characteristics and offer less protections for investors than covenant loans. It may take longer than seven days for transactions in loans to settle. This may result in cash proceeds not being immediately available to the Fund, requiring the Fund to borrow cash which would increase the Fund’s expenses. The Fund is also subject to credit risk with respect to the issuer of the loan. Investments in junior loans involve a higher degree of overall risk.
U.S. federal securities laws afford certain protections against fraud and misrepresentation in connection with the offering or sale of a security, as well as against manipulation of trading markets for securities. However, it is unclear whether these protections are available to an investment in a loan.
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk: High yield/high risk securities are typically issued by companies that are highly leveraged, less creditworthy, or financially distressed and are considered to be mostly speculative in nature (high risk), subject to greater liquidity risk, and subject to a greater risk of default than higher rated securities. High yield/high risk securities (including loans) may be more volatile than investment grade securities.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. The Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. The Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
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Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Financial Sector Risk: The operations and businesses of financial services companies are subject to extensive governmental regulation, the availability and cost of capital funds, and interest rate changes. General market downturns may affect financial services companies adversely.
Convertible Securities Risk: Convertible securities are generally subject to the risks of stocks when the underlying stock price is high relative to the conversion price (because the conversion feature is more valuable) and to the risks of debt securities when the underlying stock price is low relative to the conversion price (because the conversion feature is less valuable). Convertible securities are also generally subject to credit risk, as they tend to be of lower credit quality, and interest rate risk, though they generally are not as sensitive to interest rate changes as conventional debt securities. A convertible security’s value also tends to increase and decrease with the underlying stock and typically has less potential for gain or loss than the underlying stock.
Currency Risk: A decline in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar reduces the value in U.S. dollars of the Fund’s investments denominated in or with exposure to that foreign currency.
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer’s products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies
throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low, and the Fund may experience low or negative returns. The Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease.
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including collateralized loan obligation transactions (“CLOs”), are subject to certain risks affecting the housing market, the market for the assets underlying such securities or the issuers of such securities. These securities may also be subject to extension risk (the risk that rising interest rates extend the duration of fixed mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates), interest rate risk (the risk that rising interest rates will cause a decline in the value of a fixed income security), subprime risk or credit risk (the risk that mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities have exposure to borrowers with lower credit ratings/scores, increasing potential default), prepayment risk (when interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages or debt obligations sooner than expected which can reduce the Fund’s returns because the Fund may have to reinvest its assets at lower interest rates), call risk (similar to prepayment risk, an issuer may pay its obligations under a security sooner than expected), U.S. government securities risk (securities backed by different U.S. government agencies, if applicable, are subject to varying levels of credit rating risk) and issuer risk (the risk that a private issuer cannot meet its obligations).
U.S. Government Securities Risk: Not all U.S. government securities are backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government and different U.S. government securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk. There is a risk that the U.S. government will not make timely payments on its debt or provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities, or sponsored enterprises if those entities are not able to meet their financial obligations.
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Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The broad-based market index and the performance measurement benchmark for the Fund is the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds Strategic Income (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
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Class I return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 2.45%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 202011.56%; Q1 2020: (10.68)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year 5 years 10 years
Class I (incepted December 19, 2011) (before taxes)
11.23% 5.38% 4.08%
Class I (after taxes on distributions)
8.84% 3.51% 2.18%
Class I (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
6.57% 3.36% 2.28%
Class A (incepted June 29, 2012) (before taxes)
6.15% 4.14% 3.31%
Class C (incepted June 29, 2012) (before taxes)
9.12% 4.32% 3.02%
Class I-2 (incepted June 29, 2012) (before taxes)
11.20% 5.33% 4.02%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)1
5.53% 1.10% 1.81%
1 The broad-based market index and the performance measurement benchmark for the Fund is the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index.

The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
Brian M. Robertson, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2011
Michael Marzouk, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2016
David Weismiller, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2016

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund (the “Fund”) seeks current income consistent with capital preservation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
The tables that follow describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and examples below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher.
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Share Class
  
A I I-2
Management Fee1
0.32% 0.32% 0.32%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% None None
Other Expenses
0.01% 0.03% 0.04%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.58% 0.35% 0.36%
Less Fee Waiver2
(0.01)% (0.03)% (0.04)%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 0.57% 0.32% 0.32%
     
1
The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.25% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.07% of the average net assets of the class.
2
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.57% for Class A and 0.32% for Class I and Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2025 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Examples
The examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. Each Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the noted share class of the Fund for the time periods indicated, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown, except for the fee waiver (expense limitation), which is only reflected for the contractual periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
     
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL or DON’T SELL your shares at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A I I-2
1 year  $58  $33  $33
3 years  $185  $109  $112
5 years  $323  $193  $198
10 years  $725  $440  $452
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 102% of the average value of the Fund. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Examples, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
The Fund primarily invests in investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated short-term fixed and floating rate debt securities, including corporate debt securities, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, U.S. government securities and agency securities and money market instruments such as commercial paper, certificates of deposit, time deposits, deposit notes and bank notes. Debt securities in which the Fund invests may include those denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by foreign entities.
The weighted average duration of this Fund will vary based on the sub-adviser’s market forecasts and will not normally exceed one year and may not exceed two years. Duration is often used to measure a bond’s or fund’s sensitivity to interest rates. The longer a fund’s duration, the more sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The shorter a fund’s duration, the less sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk.
The dollar weighted average maturity of this Fund will not exceed two years. Maturity of a debt instrument generally refers to the specific period of time until final payment (principal and any applicable interest) is due. In calculating average weighted maturities of mortgage related securities, asset-backed securities or similar securities, the maturity will be based on estimates of average life, which are based on prepayment assumptions.
The sub-adviser normally invests the Fund’s assets across different groups of industries/sectors but may invest a significant percentage of the Fund’s assets in issuers in a single sector. The components of the Fund are likely to change over time.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer and a relative value analysis for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. Individual investments may be purchased or sold in the event the sub-adviser decides to adjust debt asset class weightings within the portfolio. An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change
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in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred. The Fund is not a money market fund and is not subject to the special regulatory requirements designed to enable money market funds to maintain a stable share price.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce the Fund’s income or ability to recover amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically.
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including collateralized loan obligation transactions (“CLOs”), are subject to certain risks affecting the housing market, the market for the assets underlying such securities or the issuers of such securities. These securities may also be subject to extension risk (the risk that rising interest rates extend the duration of fixed mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates), interest rate risk (the risk that rising interest rates will cause a decline in the value of a fixed income security), subprime risk or credit risk (the risk that mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities have exposure to borrowers with lower credit ratings/scores, increasing potential default), prepayment risk (when interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages or debt obligations sooner than expected which can reduce the Fund’s returns because the Fund may have to reinvest its assets at lower interest rates), call risk (similar to
prepayment risk, an issuer may pay its obligations under a security sooner than expected), U.S. government securities risk (securities backed by different U.S. government agencies, if applicable, are subject to varying levels of credit rating risk) and issuer risk (the risk that a private issuer cannot meet its obligations).
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, the Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low, and the Fund may experience low or negative returns. The Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease.
Financial Sector Risk: The operations and businesses of financial services companies are subject to extensive governmental regulation, the availability and cost of capital funds, and interest rate changes. General market downturns may affect financial services companies adversely.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody,
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foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. The Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars. The Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
U.S. Government Securities Risk: Not all U.S. government securities are backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government and different U.S. government securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk. There is a risk that the U.S. government will not make timely payments on its debt or provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities, or sponsored enterprises if those entities are not able to meet their financial obligations.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The Fund selected the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index as its broad-based securities market index to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund to show the returns of an index representing the overall applicable market. The additional index in the table provides a means to compare the Fund's average annual returns to a benchmark that the Fund's investment adviser believes is representative of the Fund's investment universe. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to April 17, 2023 is the performance of Pacific Funds Ultra Short Income (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Pacific Funds Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on April 17, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through April 16, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I shares from April 17, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
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Class I return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 2.95%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 20204.36%; Q1 2020: (3.18)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended
December 31, 2023)
1 year Since Inception
Class I (incepted June 28, 2019) (before taxes)
5.98% 2.29%
Class I (after taxes on distributions)
3.85% 1.28%
Class I (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
3.51% 1.32%
Class I-2 (incepted June 28, 2019)
(before taxes)
5.99% 2.29%
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) (based on Class I inception date of June 28, 2019)1
5.53% (0.10)%
Bloomberg Short Treasury Total Return Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) (based on Class I inception date of June 28, 2019)1
5.09% 1.79%
1 The broad-based market index for the Fund is the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Bloomberg Short Treasury Total Return Index for the purpose of performance measurement.

The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes; (b) are shown for the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares only and will vary for classes of the Fund; and (c) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains. Before-tax returns for Class A shares are not shown because the class had not completed a calendar year of performance as of the date of this Prospectus..
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Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience with Fund and Predecessor Fund
David Weismiller, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2019
Ying Qiu, CFA, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Since 2019

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares, Tax Information, and Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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Aristotle Value Equity Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle Value Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to the Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A I R6 I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.25% None None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Share Class
A I R6 I-2
Management Fee1
0.69% 0.69% 0.61% 0.69%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% None None None
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.94% 0.69% 0.61% 0.69%
Less Fee Waiver2
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 0.94% 0.69% 0.61% 0.69%
1The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.55% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.14% for Class A, Class I, and Class I-2, and 0.06% for Class R6 of the average net assets of the class.
2Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2026, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.61% for Class R6 and 0.69% for Class I and Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2026 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Example
The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, that your investment has a 5% return each year,
and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the Example shows what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL or DON’T SELL your shares at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A I R6 I-2
1 year $517 $70 $62 $70
3 years $712 $221 $195 $221
5 years $923 $384 $340 $384
10 years $1,531 $859 $762 $859
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of December 31, 2023, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 7% of the average value of its portfolio. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of a reorganization of the Aristotle Value Equity Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, into the Fund on October 23, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). For the fiscal period January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 4% of the average value of its portfolio. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, depositary receipts, and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that invest primarily in equity securities. Depositary receipts represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by banks. ETFs are investment companies that invest in portfolios of securities designed to track particular market segments or indices, the shares of which are bought and sold on securities exchanges.
The Fund seeks to meet its investment goal by investing primarily in equity securities of domestic and foreign issuers that are listed on a U.S. exchange or that are otherwise publicly traded in the United States but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs” and “GDRs”, respectively). ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks. GDRs have the same qualities as ADRs, except that they may be traded in several international trading markets.
In selecting investments for the Fund, the sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up approach. The sub-adviser focuses on those companies that it believes have high-quality businesses that are undervalued by the market relative to what the sub-adviser believes to be their fair value. The sub-adviser seeks to identify high-quality businesses by focusing on companies with the following attributes: attractive business fundamentals; experienced, motivated company
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management; pricing power; sustainable competitive advantages; financial strength; and/or high or consistently improving market position, return on invested capital and operating margins.
The Fund is benchmarked to the Russell 1000® Value Index and the S&P 500® Index for the purpose of performance measurement. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of either index in selecting investments for the Fund.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer’s products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Value Companies Risk: Value companies are those that a portfolio manager believes are undervalued and trading for less than their intrinsic values. There is a risk that the determination that a stock is undervalued is not correct or is not recognized in the market.
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk: Although large-capitalization companies tend to have more stable prices than smaller, less established companies, they are still subject to equity securities risk. In addition, large-capitalization equity security prices may not rise as much as prices of equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk: Small-capitalization companies may be more susceptible to liquidity risk and price volatility and be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision
for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution, custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Information Technology Sector Risk: Information Technology companies face numerous risks, including operating in rapidly changing fields, abrupt or erratic market movements, limited product lines, markets or financial resources, management that is dependent on a limited number of people, short product cycles, aggressive pricing of products and services, new market entrants, government regulation and patent and intellectual property rights and rapid obsolescence of products and services due to technological innovations or changing consumer preferences. In addition, many U.S. technology companies have diverse operations, with products or services in foreign markets, exposing them to foreign investment risk.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
ETF Risk: Shares of ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and may at times trade at a premium or discount to their net asset values. If the Fund has to sell shares of an ETF when the shares are trading at a discount, the Fund will receive a price that is less than the ETF’s net asset value per share. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track. An investment in an ETF is an investment in another investment company and therefore, the Fund’s shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of any fees and expenses of the ETFs in which the Fund invests. The Fund will pay brokerage commissions in connection with the purchase and sale of shares of ETFs.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because the Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
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Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The Fund selected the S&P 500® Index as its broad-based market index to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund to show the returns of an index representing the overall applicable market. The additional index in the table provides a means to compare the Fund’s average annual returns to a benchmark that the Fund’s investment adviser believes is representative of the Fund's investment universe. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to October 23, 2023 is the performance of the Predecessor Fund as a result of the Reorganization. The Predecessor Fund was managed by the same portfolio management team using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through October 22, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I-2 shares from October 23, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).

Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
4398046534672
Class I-2 return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 5.62%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 202020.96%; Q1 2020: (23.87)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended December 31, 2023)
1 year
5 years
Since Inception
Class I-2 (incepted August 31, 2016) (before taxes)
19.70% 13.94% 11.51%
Class I-2 (after taxes on distributions)
19.37% 13.58% 11.18%
Class I-2 (after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares)
11.90% 11.18% 9.34%
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) (based on August 31, 2016, inception date of the Predecessor Fund)1
26.29% 15.69% 13.35%
Russell 1000® Value Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) (based on August 31, 2016, inception date of the Predecessor Fund)1
11.46% 10.91% 8.85%
1 The broad-based market index for the Fund is the S&P 500® Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Russell 1000® Value Index and the S&P 500® Index for the purpose of performance measurement.
The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes, and (b) are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Capital Management, LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience
with Fund and Predecessor Fund
Howard Gleicher, CFA, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
Since 2016
Gregory D. Padilla, CFA, Principal and Portfolio Manager
Since 2018
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares and Tax Information – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.



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Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund
Investment Goal
Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund (the “Fund”) seeks to maximize long-term capital appreciation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below. If these fees were included, the fees and expenses shown would be higher. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of eligible Funds of the Trust. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in the Overview of the Share Classes section on page 123 in the Fund’s prospectus (the “Prospectus”) and in the appendix to the Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Share Class
A I I-2
Maximum Sales Charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) 4.25% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less) None None None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Share Class
A I I-2
Management Fee1
0.78% 0.78% 0.78%
Distribution (12b-1) and/or Service Fee 0.25% None None
Other Expenses
0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.04% 0.79% 0.79%
Less Fee Waiver2
0.00% (0.01)% (0.01)%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver 1.04% 0.78% 0.78%
1The Management Fee consists of an Advisory Fee and a Supervision and Administration Fee paid to Aristotle Investment Services, LLC. The Advisory Fee is borne by the Fund at the same annual rate for all share classes of 0.60% of the average net assets. The Supervision and Administration Fee is borne separately by each class at an annual rate of 0.18% of the average net assets of the class.
2Aristotle Investment Services, LLC has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2026, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Fund’s Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses exceed 0.78% for Class I and Class I-2. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC may not recoup these waivers in future periods. This agreement may only be terminated or amended prior to July 31, 2026 by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Example
The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other Funds of the Trust or other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated and redeem all of your shares at the
end of those periods, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund’s annual operating expenses remain as stated in the previous table for the time periods shown. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the Example shows what your costs would be based on these assumptions.
       
Your expenses (in dollars) if you SELL or DON’T SELL your shares at the end of each period.
Share Class
  A I I-2
1 year $527 $80 $80
3 years $742 $250 $250
5 years $975 $437 $437
10 years $1,642 $976 $976
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its holdings). As of December 31, 2023, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 10% of the average value of its portfolio. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of a reorganization of the Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, into the Fund on October 23, 2023 (the “Reorganization”). For the fiscal period January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024, the portfolio turnover rate of the Fund was 1% of the average value of its portfolio. A higher portfolio turnover rate reflects a greater number of securities being bought or sold, which may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. The Fund primarily invests its assets in equity securities that are listed on an exchange or that are otherwise publicly traded in the United States or in a foreign country. The Fund may also invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). ETFs are investment companies that invest in portfolios of securities designed to track particular market segments or indices, the shares of which are bought and sold on securities exchanges.
Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests in at least three different countries, including emerging market countries, with at least 40% of its net assets invested in securities of issuers located outside the United States. The Fund’s investments in foreign securities may include investments through American, European and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). Depositary receipts represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by banks.
The strategy seeks to maximize total return. In selecting investments for the Fund, the Fund’s sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up approach. The sub-adviser focuses first on the quality of a company’s business and then considers whether the company’s securities are available at an attractive price relative to what the sub-adviser believes to be their fair value. The sub-adviser seeks to identify high-quality businesses by focusing on companies with all
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or most of the following attributes: attractive business fundamentals; experienced, motivated company management; pricing power; sustainable business model; financial strength; productive use of strong free cash flow; and/or high or consistently improving profitability metrics, return on invested capital and operating margins. The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalizations, but typically invests in companies with a market capitalization above $2 billion at initial investment.
The Fund is benchmarked to the MSCI All Country World (“ACWI”) Index (net) and the MSCI World Index (net) for the purpose of performance measurement. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of either index in selecting investments for the Fund.
Principal Risks
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of your shares, may go up or down and you could lose money. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment goal. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Italicized terms refer to separate Principal Risks that are each defined in the Principal Risks section below.
While the Fund may be subject to various risk exposures at any given time depending on market conditions and other factors impacting holdings and investment strategies, the Fund under normal circumstances is subject to the following principal risks:
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer’s products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
Foreign Investment Risk: Exposure to a foreign market through investments in foreign issuers (companies or other entities) can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of that market. These factors can make investments in foreign issuers more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly, and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to these conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country, or region. Foreign securities may include ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. Unsponsored ADRs, EDRs and GDRs are organized independently and without the cooperation of the foreign issuer of the underlying securities. In addition, the issuing bank may deduct shareholder distribution,
custody, foreign currency exchange, and other fees from the payment of dividends.
Currency Risk: A decline in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar reduces the value in U.S. dollars of the Fund’s investments denominated in or with exposure to that foreign currency.
Geographic Risk Related to Europe: Europe includes both developed and emerging markets. Most Western European countries are members of the European Union (the “EU”), which imposes restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, and debt levels. Both developed and emerging market countries in Europe will be significantly affected by the fiscal and monetary controls of the European Monetary Union. Changes in regulations on trade, decreasing imports or exports, changes in the exchange rate of the euro, recessions among European countries and acts of war in the region may have a significant adverse effect on the economies of other European countries, including those of Eastern Europe. In particular, the extent and duration of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the resulting sanctions on Russia, the subsequent impact on global markets and trade remain unknown but could have a significant adverse impact on the European economy as well as the price and availability of certain commodities, including oil and natural gas. The markets in Eastern Europe remain relatively undeveloped and can be particularly sensitive to political and economic developments.
Emerging Markets Risk: Investments in or exposure to investments in emerging market countries may be riskier than investments in or exposure to investments in U.S. and other developed markets for many reasons, including smaller market capitalizations, greater price volatility, less liquidity, lower credit quality, a higher degree of political and economic instability, the imposition of economic sanctions, less governmental regulation and supervision of the financial industry and markets, and less stringent financial reporting and accounting standards and controls.
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk: Although large-capitalization companies tend to have more stable prices than smaller, less established companies, they are still subject to equity securities risk. In addition, large-capitalization equity security prices may not rise as much as prices of equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
ETF Risk: Shares of ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and may at times trade at a premium or discount to their net asset values. If the Fund has to sell shares of an ETF when the shares are trading at a discount, the Fund will receive a price that is less than the ETF’s net asset value per share. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track. An investment in an ETF is an investment in another investment company and therefore, the Fund’s shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of any fees and expenses of the ETFs in which the Fund invests. The Fund will pay brokerage commissions in connection with the purchase and sale of shares of ETFs.
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk: Small-capitalization companies may be more susceptible to liquidity risk and price
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volatility and be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies.
Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in one or more sectors than many other mutual funds, and thus will be more susceptible to negative events affecting those sectors.
Liquidity Risk: Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. The Fund may invest in liquid investments that become illiquid due to financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading or wars. The Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. This risk may be particularly pronounced with respect to small-capitalization companies.
Information Technology Sector Risk: Information Technology companies face numerous risks, including operating in rapidly changing fields, abrupt or erratic market movements, limited product lines, markets or financial resources, management that is dependent on a limited number of people, short product cycles, aggressive pricing of products and services, new market entrants, government regulation and patent and intellectual property rights and rapid obsolescence of products and services due to technological innovations or changing consumer preferences. In addition, many U.S. technology companies have diverse operations, with products or services in foreign markets, exposing them to foreign investment risk.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because the Fund is available for investment by one or more “fund of funds” of the Trust and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by such fund of funds, a change in asset allocation by the fund of funds could result in large redemptions out of the Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to the Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
Performance
The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risk of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year and showing how the Fund’s returns compare to a broad-based market index. The Fund selected the the MSCI All Country World (“ACWI”) Index (net) as its broad-based market index to comply with a regulation that requires the Fund to show the returns of an
index representing the overall applicable market. The Fund is also benchmarked to the MSCI World Index (net) for the purpose of performance measurement. The Fund performance shown below for periods prior to October 23, 2023 is the performance of the Predecessor Fund as a result of the Reorganization. The Predecessor Fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines, and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Fund had not yet commenced operations. The bar chart shows the performance of the Predecessor Fund’s Class I shares from inception through October 22, 2023 and the performance of the Fund’s Class I-2 shares from October 23, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Performance reflects fee waivers or expense limitations, if any, that were in effect during the periods presented. Past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Sales charges are not reflected in the bar chart and, if those charges were included, returns would be less than those shown. Updated performance information may be obtained at our website: aristotlefunds.com, or by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885).
Calendar Year Total Returns (%)
4398046549624
Class I-2 return for the period 1/1/24 through 6/30/24: 5.04%
Best and worst quarterly performance reflected within the bar chart: Q2 202019.67%; Q1 2020: (23.30)%
Average Annual Total Returns
(For the periods ended December 31, 2023)
1 year
5 years
10 years
Class I-2 (incepted March 30, 2012) (before taxes)
19.07% 11.81% 6.51%
Class I-2 (after taxes on distributions)
17.37% 10.48% 5.51%
Class I-2 (after taxes on distributions and Sales of Fund shares)
12.63% 9.30% 5.06%
MSCI All Country World (“ACWI”) Index (net) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1
22.20% 11.72% 7.93%
MSCI World Index (net) (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes) 1
23.79% 12.80% 8.60%
1 The broad-based market index for the Fund is the MSCI All Country World (“ACWI”) Index (net). The Fund is also benchmarked to the MSCI World Index (net) for the purpose of performance measurement.
The after-tax returns (a) are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes, and (b) are not relevant to investors
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who hold their shares through tax-advantaged arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In some instances, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be greater than the return before taxes because the investor is assumed to be able to use the capital loss of the sale of Fund shares to offset other taxable capital gains.
Management
Investment Adviser – Aristotle Investment Services, LLC
Sub-Adviser – Aristotle Capital Management, LLC. The persons jointly and primarily responsible for day-to-day management of the Fund are:
Portfolio Manager and Primary Title with
Sub-Adviser
Experience
with Fund and Predecessor Fund
Howard Gleicher, CFA, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
Since 2012
Gregory D. Padilla, CFA, Principal and Portfolio Manager
Since 2014

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares and Tax Information – please turn to the Additional Summary Information section on page 93 in this Prospectus.
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ADDITIONAL SUMMARY INFORMATION

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
Once you have established an account, you may generally purchase or redeem (sell) shares of a Fund (each a “Fund,” together the “Funds”) of the Aristotle Funds Series Trust (“Aristotle Funds” or the “Trust”) on any business day by mail (Aristotle Funds, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0701), overnight mail (Aristotle Funds, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, 615 E. Michigan Street, 3rd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202), by telephone by calling customer services at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885) or by wire or electronic funds transfer. For accounts established through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary, please contact your financial professional to purchase or redeem shares.
For Class A and Class C shares, the minimum initial investment is $1,000, and the minimum subsequent investment is $50. For Class I shares, the minimum initial investment is $500,000 for Institutional Investors, with no minimum for subsequent investments. Class I shares are only available to eligible investors. Class R6 shares generally have no minimum for initial or subsequent investments, except for certain institutional investors who purchase Class R6 shares directly with the Trust’s transfer agent for which the minimum initial investment is $1,000,000 with no minimum for subsequent investments. Class R6 shares are only available to eligible investors. No dealer compensation, marketing support payments, or sub-transfer agency fees are paid on Class I or Class R6 shares. There is no minimum initial or subsequent investment for Class I-2 shares, because they are generally only available to investors in fee-based advisory programs. Not all classes are available for direct investment for all Funds. The Trust reserves the right to waive or change minimum investment amounts at its discretion. The Trust and Foreside Financial Services, LLC, the distributor and principal underwriter for the Trust (the “Distributor”), reserve the right to reject any request to buy shares.
Purchase and sale orders for accounts held directly with the Trust are executed at the next-calculated net asset value (“NAV”), plus or minus any applicable sales charges, determined after the transfer agent of the Trust receives an order in proper form at its processing location in Milwaukee, WI. Purchase and sale orders for accounts held with a financial intermediary are executed at the next NAV, plus or minus any applicable sales charges, determined after the order is received by the financial intermediary in proper form.
Tax Information
Each Fund’s distributions are taxable and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-advantaged arrangement such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account, distributions from which may be taxable upon withdrawal.
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
If you purchase shares of a Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as through a “fund supermarket” where a variety of mutual funds from different fund families are offered through your broker-dealer or other financial intermediary), the Trust and its related companies may pay the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your financial professional or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND PRINCIPAL RISKS
You should consult with your financial professional to determine which Fund may be suited to your financial needs, investment time horizon and risk comfort level. You should periodically review these factors to determine if a change in your investment strategy is needed. The investment adviser to the Trust is Aristotle Investment Services, LLC (“AIS”). Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund and Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund (together, the “Portfolio Optimization Funds”) are funds of funds sub-advised by Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC (“PLFA”) that seek to achieve their investment goals by investing in Class I shares of certain other Funds within the Trust (the “Underlying Aristotle Funds”) and unaffiliated exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). AIS has retained affiliated portfolio management firms to manage the investment program for the Underlying Aristotle Funds. Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund, Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund, Aristotle Core Income Fund, Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund, Aristotle Strategic Income Fund, Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund and Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund (the “Fixed Income Funds”) are sub-advised by Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC (“Aristotle Pacific”). Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund and Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund (together with Aristotle Growth Equity Fund, Aristotle Core Equity Fund, Aristotle Value Equity Fund, Aristotle International Equity Fund and Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund, the “Equity Funds”) are sub-advised by Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC (“Aristotle Boston”). Aristotle Growth Equity Fund and Aristotle Core Equity Fund are sub-advised by Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC (“Aristotle Atlantic”). Aristotle Value Equity Fund, Aristotle International Equity Fund and Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund are sub-advised by Aristotle Capital Management, LLC (“Aristotle Capital”). More information on AIS, PLFA, Aristotle Pacific, Aristotle Boston, Aristotle Atlantic and Aristotle Capital can be found in the About Management section of this Prospectus.
Please read this Prospectus carefully before investing or sending money and keep it for future reference. You should read the complete description of the Funds in this Prospectus and be aware that any time you invest, there is a risk of loss of money.
The following provides general investment information that applies to all Funds offered in this Prospectus, unless otherwise noted. For a description of the Funds’ policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Funds’ holdings as well as each Fund’s non-principal investment strategies and descriptions of securities, see the Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
General Investment Information
Each Fund is subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”) and, with the exception of the Aristotle Growth Equity Fund, is classified as diversified under the 1940 Act. Aristotle Growth Equity Fund is classified as non-diversified under the 1940 Act. Although some of the Funds may have names or investment goals that resemble other mutual funds managed by the same investment adviser or sub-adviser (each, a “Manager”), they may not have the same underlying holdings or performance as those other mutual funds. Each Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
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(“IRC”). The Funds’ stated investment goals are not fundamental and can be changed without shareholder approval. Unless a particular investment policy is identified as fundamental in the SAI, the Trust’s board of trustees (“Board”) may change investment policies of a Fund without shareholder approval. Generally, there are changes to a Fund’s investment policies when an existing Manager is replaced, to reflect the new Manager’s investment style and practices.
A Fund may have investment policies on the amount that it can invest in certain kinds of securities, certain countries or credit ratings or capitalizations of securities. These investment policies apply at the time the investment is made so a Fund generally may continue to hold positions which met the investment policies at the time of investment but subsequently do not meet such policies. Additionally, a Fund may continue to invest in investments that move outside such policies for reasons such as dividend reinvestments or corporate actions. A company’s “capitalization” is a measure of its size. Capitalization is calculated by multiplying the current share price by the number of shares outstanding. Since companies’ market capitalizations fluctuate due to price volatility, capitalization ranges of the indices used to determine eligibility may be affected. Therefore, the capitalization ranges may be modified from time to time. Capitalization is determined at the time of investment. Accordingly, a Fund which invests principally in the securities of small-capitalization companies may continue to hold those securities even if they become mid-capitalization companies. Similarly, a Fund which invests principally in securities of mid-capitalization companies may continue to hold those securities even if they become large-capitalization companies. Conversely, a Fund which invests principally in the securities of large-capitalization companies may continue to hold those securities even if they become mid-capitalization companies. Many of the benchmark indices that are used to give you an idea of the capitalization range for the size of companies in which a Fund may invest are periodically reconstituted by the index provider. When this is done, it is possible that a Fund may hold a significant number of holdings with capitalizations that are no longer within the capitalization range of the reconstituted index.
Some investment policies are in place due to regulatory requirements relating to the name of the particular Fund (a “Name Test Policy”) and impose an 80% investment minimum consistent with the applicable Fund’s name. The Name Test Policy is applied to a Fund’s net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes. Other than for the Name Test Policy, if net assets are not specified, then percentage limits refer to a Fund’s total assets. Please see the SAI for additional information on the Name Test Policy.
Duration is a mathematical measure of a Fund’s or security’s price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Each year of duration represents an expected 1% change in the NAV of a Fund or security for every 1% change in interest rates. So, the longer a Fund’s or security’s duration, the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates. As such, a Fund with a long average duration (generally above 10 years) or intermediate average duration (generally between 3 and 10 years) will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a Fund with a short average duration (generally less than 3 years). For example, if a Fund has a weighted average duration of 5 years, its NAV would be expected to fall about 5% when interest rates rise by 1%. Duration is not necessarily equal to maturity. The maturity of a security, another commonly used measure of price sensitivity, measures only the time until final payment is due, whereas duration factors in the pattern of all payments of interest and principal over time, including how these payments are affected by prepayments and by changes in interest rates, as well as the time until an interest rate is reset (in the case of floating rate securities).
Weighted average maturity is the average of the current maturities of all bonds held by a Fund, calculated to weight more heavily those bonds held in higher dollar values by the Fund. Weighted average maturity is important to investors as an indication of a fund’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Usually, the longer the weighted average maturity, the more fluctuation in share price you can expect. Mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment of principal which can shorten the weighted average maturity of a fund. Therefore, in the case of a Fund which holds mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities and similar types of securities, the weighted average maturity of a Fund is equivalent to its weighted average life. Weighted average life is the weighted average maturity of the cash flows in the securities held by a Fund given certain prepayment assumptions.
Some of the Funds in this Prospectus are available for investment by Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund and Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund (together, the “Portfolio Optimization Funds”), which are funds that invest in other funds to achieve their investment goals (a “fund of funds”). Changes to the target allocations or rebalancing of a Portfolio Optimization Fund can result in the transfer of assets from one Fund to another. To implement any allocation changes for a fund of funds (including periodic rebalancing, changes in Managers or their investment personnel, and reorganizations of Funds), the applicable Funds may temporarily use or increase their use of derivatives, such as futures contracts to obtain exposure to desired investments, which (if principally used) can temporarily subject these Funds to derivatives risk and leverage risk generally, along with risks specific to those derivatives. These changes, which occur without shareholder approval, may result in the sale of securities or other holdings, which can increase portfolio turnover and trading costs, potentially reducing a Fund’s performance.
The portfolio turnover rate excludes the purchase and sale of certain investments such as most derivative instruments, investments made on shorter-term basis or instruments with a maturity of one year or less at the time of investment. Accordingly, a Fund that uses such instruments may have a higher portfolio turnover rate than as disclosed in its Fund summary. Certain Funds may engage in active and frequent trading (over 100% turnover of portfolio securities). High portfolio turnover rates may cause a Fund to incur higher levels of brokerage fees and commissions, which may reduce performance, and may cause higher levels of current tax liability to shareholders in the Fund.
In connection with the commencement of operations for a new Fund or during a change in Manager (including the addition or removal of a sub-adviser) for an existing Fund, a Fund may temporarily deviate from investment guidelines (including the use of derivatives, such as futures, as well as holdings in cash and cash equivalents) in order to reasonably and economically obtain market exposure and manage cash flows. As a result of a change in Manager (including the addition/removal of a sub-adviser), certain investment strategies of a Fund may change as described in a supplement that will be provided to impacted shareholders in advance of this transition. In order to facilitate these changes, a portion of the Fund’s holdings may be sold, and new investments purchased, in accordance with recommendations received from the pending new Manager. AIS, the investment adviser to the Funds, may begin this transitioning prior to the transition effective date if AIS determines that doing so is in the best interest of Fund shareholders.
Each Fund is impacted by the liquidity of its investments. Liquidity risk for a Fund is defined as the risk that such Fund would not be able to meet requests to redeem shares without the significant dilution of the interests of the remaining investors in that Fund. To address this risk, unless otherwise noted, all Funds may hold some cash or cash equivalents for redemption purposes.
Each Fund may hold illiquid investments from time to time, depending upon market conditions and events. An illiquid investment is defined as an investment not reasonably expected to be sold or disposed of under current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without
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significantly changing the value of the investment. An investment, even one that is generally very liquid, may become less liquid or illiquid. A Fund may not acquire illiquid securities if, as a result of such purchases, illiquid holdings would comprise more than 15% of the value of the Fund’s net assets. If the value of a Fund’s illiquid investments exceeds 15%, that Fund may not make any additional purchases of illiquid investments. If, through the appreciation of illiquid securities or the depreciation of liquid securities or other factors (such as the determination of previously liquid securities as illiquid), a Fund’s net assets are in excess of 15% of illiquid investments, AIS will take appropriate steps to address the liquidity of that Fund in accordance with the Trust’s Liquidity Risk Management Program.
The Manager of a Fund may (but is not required to) take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with its principal investment strategies in attempting to respond to adverse market, economic, industry, political or other conditions to try to protect the Fund from potential loss, for redemptions, at start-up of a Fund, in connection with the liquidation of a Fund, or where the sub-adviser or co-sub-adviser of a Fund is no longer managing the Fund. These shifts may alter the risk/return characteristics of a Fund and cause a Fund to miss investment opportunities and not to achieve its investment goal. Temporary defensive positions could detract from investment performance in a period of rising market prices but may reduce the severity of losses in a period of falling market prices and provide liquidity for making additional investments or for meeting redemptions. Furthermore, such investment decisions may not anticipate market trends successfully. For further information on the types of investments that a Fund may make while assuming a temporary defensive position, see the Trust’s SAI, which can be obtained as described in the Where to Go for More Information section of this Prospectus.
All risks described in this Additional Information About Principal Investment Strategies and Principal Risks section are listed alphabetically for reader ease and not by importance of the risk to the Funds as they are in the Fund Summaries sections. The following provides additional information about the principal investment strategies and principal risks described in the Fund Summaries sections at the beginning of this Prospectus.
Aristotle Core Equity Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, depositary receipts, shares of publicly traded real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), warrants and rights. The Fund’s investments in depositary receipts may include American, European and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks. EDRs and GDRs have the same qualities as ADRs, except that they may be traded in several international trading markets. Although the Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization and from any country, the sub-adviser’s investment process typically focuses on the universe of U.S. companies with market capitalizations in excess of $2 billion at initial investment.
In pursuing the Fund’s investment goal, the Fund’s sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up research driven approach to identify companies for investment by the Fund. The sub-adviser seeks to identify companies that it believes are positioned to benefit from one or more of the following: (i) shifts in industry spending, government spending and consumer trends; (ii) gains in market share from innovative products and strong intellectual property; and (iii) cyclical trends in the industry in which they operate and capable management that can take advantage of those trends. The investment process and allocation decisions result in a portfolio that blends both value and growth characteristics. At times, the Fund’s assets may be invested in securities of relatively few industries or sectors. Currently, the Fund is significantly invested in the Information Technology Sector.
The broad-based market index and the performance measurement benchmark for the Fund is the S&P 500® Index. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of the index in selecting investments for the Fund. As a result, the Fund may invest in securities that are not included within the benchmark. The sub-adviser therefore will not seek to track the Fund’s investments to the composition of the index.
The sub-adviser will normally sell a security when it believes the price is unlikely to go higher, the company’s fundamentals have changed, or in the course of adjusting the Fund’s emphasis on a particular industry. The sub-adviser may also decide to sell a security to pursue more attractive investments for the Fund, to raise cash for redemptions of Fund shares or for other reasons.
When the sub-adviser believes that current market, economic, political or other conditions are unsuitable and would impair the pursuit of the Fund’s investment goal, the Fund may invest some or all of its assets in cash or cash equivalents, including but not limited to obligations of the U.S. government, money market fund shares, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and/or bankers acceptances, as well as other interest bearing or discount obligations or debt instruments that carry an investment grade rating by a national rating agency. When the Fund takes a temporary defensive position, the Fund may not achieve its investment goal.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk
Emerging Markets Risk
Preferred Stock Risk
Equity Securities Risk
REIT Investment Risk
ETF Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk
Information Technology Sector Risk
Underlying Fund Risk
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk
Warrants and Rights Risk
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Aristotle Core Income Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks a high level of current income; capital appreciation is of secondary importance.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund invests principally in income producing debt instruments. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 60% of its assets in investment grade debt instruments, including corporate debt securities, asset-backed securities, mortgage-related securities, U.S. government securities and agency securities. U.S. government securities consist of U.S. Treasury securities and securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities. The Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in non-investment grade (high yield/high risk, sometimes called “junk bonds”) debt instruments and floating rate senior loans. Debt instruments in which the Fund invests may include those denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by foreign entities in developed markets.
The Fund expects to maintain a weighted average duration within two years (plus or minus) of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, although the instruments held may have short, intermediate, and long terms to maturity. Duration is a mathematical measure of the average life of a bond that includes its yield, coupon, final maturity, and call features. Duration is often used to measure a bond’s sensitivity to interest rates (i.e., to measure the volatility of a bond’s price relative to a change in interest rates). The longer a fund’s duration, the more sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The shorter a fund’s duration, the less sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The duration of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index was 6.21 years as of March 31, 2024.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Sector allocations are determined based on the sub-adviser’s assessment of risk/return opportunities relative to the Fund’s investment goal. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer (a process designed to measure an issuer’s ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations) and a relative value analysis (by analyzing the investment’s attractiveness relative to other investments with similar profiles for risk and liquidity) for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. Individual investments may be purchased or sold in the event the sub-adviser decides to adjust debt asset class weightings within the portfolio. An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
Interest Rate Risk
Credit Risk
Liquidity Risk
Debt Securities Risk
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk
Floating Rate Loan Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
Underlying Fund Risk
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk
U.S. Government Securities Risk

Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks total return, consisting of current income and capital appreciation, while giving consideration to certain environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) criteria.
Principal Investment Strategies
The Fund primarily invests in a broad range of investment grade debt securities, including corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, debt securities issued by the U.S. government or its related agencies and U.S. dollar-denominated debt securities issued by developed foreign governments and corporations. Under normal circumstances, the Fund may invest up to 65% of its assets in corporate bonds. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in U.S. dollar-denominated debt securities of developed foreign governments and corporations.
The Fund expects to maintain a weighted average duration within two years (plus or minus) of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. Duration is often used to measure a bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. The longer a fund’s duration, the more sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The shorter a fund’s duration, the less sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The duration of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index was 6.21 years as of March 31, 2024.
Non-agency asset-backed securities in which the Fund invests will generally focus on securities secured by company receivables, home equity loans, truck and auto loans, leases and credit card receivables, student loans or other securities backed by other types of receivables or other assets and would be structured to pay both principal and interest. Examples of mortgage-related securities in which the Fund may invest are mortgage pass-through securities, to-be-announced securities, and Government National Mortgage Association certificates along with other non-agency mortgage-related securities.
The sub-adviser’s investment process for the Fund is based on a combination of the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process and the sub-adviser’s ESG criteria, which involves (i) the application of the ESG exclusionary screens described below (the “ESG Exclusionary
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Screens”), and (ii) the sub-adviser’s analysis of ESG metrics provided by independent third-party ESG data providers in respect of certain debt securities held by the Fund. These considerations are described below.
Individual investments may be purchased or sold in the event the sub-adviser decides to adjust debt asset class weightings within the portfolio. An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred. Further, the sub-adviser will re-evaluate the available ESG criteria of portfolio securities periodically to determine which securities should be considered for sale based on whether the portfolio securities continue to meet the ESG criteria.
The sub-adviser normally invests the Fund’s assets across different groups of industries/sectors but may invest a significant percentage of the Fund’s assets in issuers in a single sector. The Fund currently has significant investments in the Financial Sector. The components of the Fund are likely to change over time.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Sector allocations are determined based on the sub-adviser’s assessment of risk/return opportunities relative to the Fund’s investment goal. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer (a process designed to measure an issuer’s ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations) and a relative value analysis (by analyzing the investment’s attractiveness relative to other investments with similar profiles for risk and liquidity) for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
ESG Exclusionary Screens. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in debt securities that are permitted investments under the ESG Exclusionary Screens. The sub-adviser has created two ESG Exclusionary Screens, one of which is applicable to corporate debt issuers (the “Corporate Debt Screen”) and the other of which is applicable to government debt issuers (the “Government Debt Screen”).
The sub-adviser uses the Corporate Debt Screen to identify a universe of corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, and mortgage-related securities, the issuers of which are not directly involved in (i) the extraction of thermal coal, coal power generation, and providing tailor-made products and services that support thermal coal extraction that contribute materially to company revenue; in each case, such issuers are excluded only to the extent that such activities lead to revenue in excess of the sub-adviser’s revenue threshold (which is currently 9.99%); (ii) the production of tobacco; (iii) the production of controversial military weapons (i.e., weapons that have a disproportionate and indiscriminate impact on civilian populations, sometimes even years after a conflict has ended); (iv) serious or systematic human rights violations; (v) severe environmental damage; (vi) gross corruption or other serious financial crime (as those terms (iv)-(vi) are determined by Norges Bank). The Fund may invest in transition bonds issued by entities that derive revenue from activities in the exclusion list. Transition bonds, also referred to as sustainable bonds, are debt instruments whose proceeds are exclusively used to finance projects aimed at helping the issuer transition to a more sustainable way of doing business. Examples of these bonds are green bonds (used to finance projects with positive environmental impacts), blue bonds (used to raise capital for ocean conservation, marine and fisheries projects) and social bonds (used to finance social projects intended to achieve positive social outcomes and/or address a social issue). For example, the Fund could invest in a bond offered by a coal mining company where the proceeds from sale of the bond are earmarked exclusively for renewable energy projects such as wind turbine and/or solar panel development because the “transitional” activities of that issuer suggest it is making an effort to adapt their business model to become more sustainable over the long term. Transition bonds issued by entities that derive revenue from activities listed in the exclusion list above would not be excluded under the Corporate Debt Screen.
The sub-adviser uses a combination of issuer lists and ESG-specific issuer information provided by third-party ESG data sources (e.g., Morningstar Sustainalytics, and Norges Bank) to determine which issuers are permitted investments under the Corporate Debt Screen. This information is determined by the third-party ESG data providers’ internal methodologies.
The sub-adviser uses the Government Debt Screen to identify a universe of sovereign debt issued by government and sovereign issuers that have not received ESG ratings of “high risk” or “severe risk” from the third-party ESG data provider used by the sub-adviser.
In the event independent third-party ESG data is not available for an issuer, the sub-adviser may rely on its own research to determine whether a particular debt security is permitted for investment under the applicable ESG Exclusionary Screen.
Up to 20% of the Fund’s assets may be invested in cash and certain types of debt securities, including collateralized loan obligations, that are not subject to either of the ESG Exclusionary Screens or that would not be permitted investments under the ESG Exclusionary Screens.
ESG Metrics. To evaluate an issuer’s material ESG factors that help inform portfolio management decisions, the sub-adviser generally relies upon the assessments of third-party ESG data providers to score the material ESG factors of issuers to determine the issuer’s overall ESG ratings (the “Overall ESG Ratings”). The providers’ Overall ESG Ratings consider, as applicable or relevant, the following factors: environmental assessments (involving issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, resource efficiency, use of natural resources and/or waste management), social assessments (involving issues such as human capital management, labor standards, occupational health and safety records, data security and/or product quality and safety) and/or governance assessments (involving issues such as board structure and quality, executive compensation, anti-competitive practices, ownership, shareholder rights, and/or geopolitical risk). When determining an issuer’s Overall ESG Ratings, the providers rate the material ESG factors of each issuer within the providers’ universe and then apply weights to each factor’s score to create an aggregate score. The sub-adviser relies upon these Overall ESG Ratings when constructing and maintaining the portfolio. These ratings seek to measure the degree to which an issuer’s economic value is at risk due to ESG factors (e.g., an insurance company that has to cover flood and tornado claims), how well they manage the ESG risks relative to peers, and potential opportunities arising from ESG factors.
Given that the ESG providers have different research methodologies and slightly different assessments of financially material ESG factors for each issuer, should ESG ratings between providers be inconsistent, then the sub-adviser will review the information underlying those ratings determinations. The sub-adviser has the right to change an ESG data provider and add to the number of providers providing ESG information at any time. In the event that third-party ESG metrics are not available for an issuer considered for investment, the sub-adviser may rely on its
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own qualitative research as a substitute (but is not required to perform an analysis of ESG factors on issuers that are not within the providers’ universe).
The Fund seeks to invest in corporate debt securities with a lower average carbon intensity than the average carbon intensity of the corporate debt securities within the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index (the Fund’s benchmark index) for which this data is available using the carbon intensity definition and calculation methodology of an independent third-party ESG data provider. The sub-adviser uses the definition of “carbon intensity” from one of its independent third-party ESG data providers, which defines “carbon intensity” as “metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per million dollars of revenue.” This definition also describes how the independent third-party ESG data provider calculates the carbon intensity score for a corporate debt security.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
Credit Risk
Interest Rate Risk
Debt Securities Risk
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk
ESG Criteria Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Financial Sector Risk
U.S. Government Securities Risk

Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks a high level of current income.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund invests principally in income producing floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities. Under normal circumstances, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities. Floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities are those with interest rates which float, adjust, or vary periodically based upon a benchmark indicator, a specified adjustment schedule or prevailing interest rates. Floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities in which the Fund invests consist of senior secured and unsecured floating rate loans, secured and unsecured second lien floating rate loans, and floating rate debt securities of domestic and foreign issuers. Senior floating rate loans and some floating rate debt securities are debt instruments that may have a right to payment that is senior to most other debts of the borrowers. Second lien loans are generally second in line in terms of repayment priority with respect to the pledged collateral. Borrowers may include corporations, partnerships and other entities that operate in a variety of industries and geographic regions. Floating rate loans are generally arranged through private negotiations between a borrower and several financial institutions represented, in each case, by one or more lenders acting as agent of the other lenders. On behalf of the lenders, the agent is primarily responsible for negotiating the loan agreement that establishes the terms and conditions of the loans and the rights and obligations of the borrowers and lenders. Floating rate loans and floating rate debt securities generally pay interest at rates that are periodically redetermined by reference to a base lending rate plus a premium. Generally, secured floating rate loans are secured by specific assets of the borrower. A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by the Fund may be “covenant lite” loans.
Floating rate loans will generally be purchased from banks or other financial institutions through assignments or participations. By purchasing a participation, the Fund acquires some or all of the interest of a bank or other lending institution in a loan to a borrower. Participations typically will result in the Fund having a contractual relationship only with the lender and not the borrower. When the Fund purchases assignments from lenders, the Fund will acquire direct rights against the borrower on the loan. A direct interest in a floating rate loan may be acquired directly from the agent of the lender or another lender by assignment or an indirect interest may be acquired as a participation in another lender’s portion of a floating rate loan.
A significant portion of floating rate investments may be “covenant lite” loans that may contain fewer or less restrictive constraints on the borrower or other borrower-friendly characteristics. Covenant lite loans and floating rate debt securities generally give the borrower/issuer more flexibility than maintenance-based loans.
The Fund is expected to invest substantially all of its assets in floating rate loans and other debt instruments that are rated non-investment grade or, if unrated, are of comparable quality as determined by the sub-adviser. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in other types of debt instruments or securities including non-investment grade (high yield/high risk, sometimes called “junk bonds”) debt instruments. Such non-investment grade instruments include those that may be stressed, distressed or in default.
The Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in U.S. dollar denominated foreign investments, principally in developed markets.
The floating rate loans and floating rate securities in which the Fund invests are not subject to any restrictions with respect to maturity. Floating rate loans and floating rate securities will have rates of interest that are reset daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually.
Fundamental Research Process. Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Sector allocations are determined based on the sub-adviser’s assessment of risk/return opportunities relative to the Fund’s investment goal. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer (a process designed to measure an issuer’s ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations) and a relative value analysis (by analyzing the investment’s attractiveness relative to other investments with similar profiles for risk and liquidity) for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
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An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk
Credit Risk
Interest Rate Risk
Debt Securities Risk
Liquidity Risk
Floating Rate Loan Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
Underlying Fund Risk

Aristotle Growth Equity Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, depositary receipts, shares of publicly traded real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), warrants and rights. The Fund’s investments in depositary receipts may include American, European and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks. EDRs and GDRs have the same qualities as ADRs, except that they may be traded in several international trading markets. Although the Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization and from any country, the sub-adviser’s investment process typically focuses on the universe of U.S. companies with market capitalizations in excess of $2 billion at initial investment.
In pursuing the Fund’s investment goal, the Fund’s sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up research driven approach to identify companies for investment by the Fund. The sub-adviser seeks to identify companies that it believes are positioned to benefit from one or more of the following: (i) shifts in industry spending, government spending and consumer trends; (ii) gains in market share from innovative products and strong intellectual property; and (iii) cyclical trends in the industry in which they operate and capable management that can take advantage of those trends. The Fund is typically composed of companies that, in the aggregate, result in a portfolio that displays growth characteristics. At times, the Fund’s assets may be invested in securities of relatively few industries or sectors. Currently, the Fund is significantly invested in the Information Technology Sector.
The broad-based market index for the Fund is the S&P 500® Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Russell 1000® Growth Index for the purpose of performance measurement. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of either index in selecting investments for the Fund. As a result, the Fund may invest in securities that are not included within the benchmarks. The sub-adviser therefore will not seek to track the Fund’s investments to the composition of either index.

The sub-adviser will normally sell a security when it believes the price is unlikely to go higher, the company’s fundamentals have changed, or in the course of adjusting the Fund’s emphasis on a particular industry. The sub-adviser may also decide to sell a security to pursue more attractive investments for the Fund, to raise cash for redemptions of Fund shares or for other reasons.
When the sub-adviser believes that current market, economic, political or other conditions are unsuitable and would impair the pursuit of the Fund’s investment goal, the Fund may invest some or all of its assets in cash or cash equivalents, including but not limited to obligations of the U.S. government, money market fund shares, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and/or bankers acceptances, as well as other interest bearing or discount obligations or debt instruments that carry an investment grade rating by a national rating agency. When the Fund takes a temporary defensive position, the Fund may not achieve its investment goal.
The Fund is a non-diversified investment company.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk
Currency Risk
Non-Diversification Risk
Equity Securities Risk
REIT Investment Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk
Growth Companies Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Information Technology Sector Risk
Underlying Fund Risk
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk
Warrants and Rights Risk

Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks a high level of current income.
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Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in non-investment grade (high yield/high risk, sometimes called “junk bonds”) debt instruments or in instruments with characteristics of non-investment grade debt instruments. The Fund invests principally in instruments that have intermediate (more than one year but less than ten years) to long (more than ten years) terms to maturity. Debt instruments in which the Fund invests focus on corporate bonds and notes, but may also include floating rate loans, and may also be of foreign issuers that are denominated in U.S. dollars. Floating rate loans are those with interest rates which float, adjust, or vary periodically based upon a benchmark indicator, a specified adjustment schedule or prevailing interest rates.
Sector allocations are determined based upon the sub-adviser’s assessment of risk/return opportunities relative to the Fund’s investment goal and benchmark weightings (Bloomberg US High-Yield 2% Issuer Capped Bond Index). The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer and a relative value analysis on each potential investment.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Sector allocations are determined based on the sub-adviser’s assessment of risk/return opportunities relative to the Fund’s investment goal. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer (a process designed to measure an issuer’s ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations) and a relative value analysis (by analyzing the investment’s attractiveness relative to other investments with similar profiles for risk and liquidity) for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk
Credit Risk
Interest Rate Risk
Debt Securities Risk
Liquidity Risk
Floating Rate Loan Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
Underlying Fund Risk

Aristotle International Equity Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in publicly traded equity securities or depositary receipts of companies organized, headquartered or doing a substantial amount of business outside of the United States.
The Fund’s sub-adviser considers a company that has at least 50% of its assets located outside the United States or derives at least 50% of its revenue from business outside the United States as doing a substantial amount of business outside the United States. The Fund generally invests in securities of companies located in different regions and in at least three different countries. The Fund intends to invest no more than 20% of its total assets in companies organized, headquartered, or doing a substantial amount of business in emerging market countries, under normal market conditions.
The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants and rights. The Fund’s investments in depositary receipts may include American, European, and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively). ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks. EDRs and GDRs have the same qualities as ADRs, except that they may be traded in several international trading markets. The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization.
In pursuing its investment goal, the Fund seeks attractive risk-adjusted returns by investing in securities trading at significant discounts to their fair values. The Fund primarily invests its assets in equity securities that are listed on exchanges or that are otherwise publicly traded in foreign countries. In selecting investments for the Fund, the Fund’s sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up approach. The sub-adviser focuses first on identifying companies that it believes have high-quality businesses that are undervalued by the market relative to what the sub-adviser believes to be their fair value. The sub-adviser then assesses the attractiveness of the valuation of those high-quality companies by analyzing a variety of valuation metrics, such as cash flow return of enterprise value (i.e., the rate of return on the total value of the business), price-to-earnings ratios, sales and free cash flow ratios, and break-up values, among others. The sub-adviser then looks for potential catalysts for the company’s business that could help unlock what the sub-adviser believes is the company’s true value, including:
Productive use of strong free cash flow;
Restructuring and/or productivity gains;
Change in management or control;
Innovative, competitively superior products; and
Accretive acquisitions or divestitures.
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The broad-based market index for the Fund is the MSCI All Country World (“ACWI”) ex USA Index (net). The Fund is also benchmarked to the MSCI Europe, Australasia and Far East (“EAFE”) Index (net) and the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (net) for the purpose of performance measurement. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of either index in selecting investments for the Fund. As a result, the Fund may invest in securities that are not included within the benchmarks. The sub-adviser therefore will not seek to track the Fund’s investments to the composition of the either index.
Typically, the sub-adviser evaluates whether to sell a security held by the Fund’s when the security’s price approaches a target level that the sub-adviser has identified, the security’s price declines from its peak price by a significant amount, or the security underperforms the overall market or the securities of companies in the same industry by a significant amount. The sub-adviser may determine to sell a security based on its assessment of these factors or as a result of warning signs indicating a fundamental deterioration of the issuer’s business. The sub-adviser may also decide to sell a security to pursue more attractive investments for the Fund, to raise cash for redemptions or for other reasons.
When the sub-adviser believes that current market, economic, political or other conditions are unsuitable and would impair the pursuit of the Fund’s investment goal, the Fund may invest some or all of its assets in cash or cash equivalents, including, but not limited to, obligations of the U.S. government, money market fund shares, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and/or bankers acceptances, as well as other interest bearing or discount obligations or debt instruments that carry an investment grade rating by a national rating agency. When the Fund takes a temporary defensive position, the Fund may not achieve its investment goal.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
Geographic Risk Related to Europe
Currency Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Emerging Markets Investment Risk
Underlying Fund Risk
Equity Securities Risk
Value Companies Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Funds
Investment Goals:
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund seeks current income and preservation of capital.
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund seeks current income and moderate growth of capital.
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund seeks long-term growth of capital and low to moderate income.
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund seeks moderately high, long-term capital appreciation with low, current income.
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund seeks high, long-term capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
The Portfolio Optimization Funds are each an asset allocation “fund of funds” that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing in the Class I shares of the Underlying Aristotle Funds and in unaffiliated ETFs, including passively managed funds that seek to track the performance of a benchmark index. The allocation of the Fund’s assets between Underlying Funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser and unaffiliated ETFs will vary over time, although the sub-adviser currently expects to invest, under normal circumstances, between 40% and 90% of each Fund’s assets in Underlying Funds sub-advised by an affiliate of the investment adviser. Each Fund seeks to optimize returns given a certain level of risk tolerance. Under normal market conditions, each Fund’s exposures to the two broad asset classes of debt and equity are expected to be within the ranges described in its Fund Summary.
The theory behind asset allocation is that diversification among asset classes in general can help reduce volatility over the long-term. This assumes that asset classes may not move in tandem and that positive returns in one or more asset classes may help offset negative returns in other asset classes.
PLFA, as the investment sub-adviser, manages the investment program for each Fund through the following multi-step process:
(1) Asset Allocation/Portfolio Construction. PLFA manages each Fund using an approximate 10-year investment horizon. A Model is developed that seeks to meet the Fund’s investment goal using both equity and debt asset classes. The equity asset class includes narrower asset classes such as domestic small-capitalization, mid-capitalization and large-capitalization, growth and value strategies, and international and emerging market equities. The debt asset class also includes narrower asset classes such as investment grade bonds, high yield/high risk bonds, bank loans, international debt and emerging market debt.
PLFA then determines the amount of the Fund’s assets to invest in each Underlying Fund in order to obtain the asset class exposures designated by the Model for the Fund.
PLFA may adjust each Fund’s broad asset class allocations of debt and equity to any point within the stated ranges, and/or adjust the asset class allocations, or the allocations to the Underlying Funds, at any time as they deem necessary based on PLFA’s views of market conditions, its outlook for various asset classes or other factors that it determines are relevant in seeking to achieve the Fund’s investment goal (“dynamic positioning”).
For example, PLFA may engage in dynamic positioning for the Fund by adjusting the Model to reflect a shorter-term view of the markets or a particular asset class, to seek to capture upside opportunities or mitigate risk from market events, or for cash management purposes. PLFA would then make the appropriate adjustments to its Underlying Fund allocations to reflect the updated asset class allocations in the Model. This dynamic positioning would be implemented consistent with the Fund’s risk/return profile and investment goal.
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(2) Investment Risk Management. PLFA monitors and analyzes the risks arising from the investments of the Fund, evaluates the impact of any risk exposures on the Fund’s risk/return objectives and considers adjustments to the Fund’s allocations as a result. PLFA utilizes various risk management tools and resources to assess risks.
Investments of the Underlying Funds that invest primarily in equity instruments include growth and value stocks; large-, mid- and small-capitalization companies; sector-specific stocks; and domestic and foreign stocks, including emerging market stocks. Underlying funds that operate as passively managed index funds may invest directly in the component securities of the benchmark index or may seek to replicate the performance of the benchmark index through index sampling.
Investments of the Underlying Funds that invest primarily in debt instruments include investment grade debt securities, including U.S. Government securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities, and other asset-backed securities; foreign debt securities, including emerging market debt; debt instruments of varying duration; convertible securities; high yield/high risk bonds; floating rate loans; and inflation-indexed bonds.
PLFA may adjust an allocation for a Fund and reallocate the assets of the Fund to align with the new adjusted allocation. This reallocation may take place over a period of time, which is usually not more than 90 days, during which the Fund will deviate from the new adjusted allocation. In addition, actual holdings of a Fund could vary from its stated ranges due to actual cash flows and changes to its Underlying Fund asset values as a result of market movements and portfolio management decisions. Actual allocations may also vary from the stated ranges if a Fund takes a temporary defensive position. If PLFA determines that adverse market, economic, political, or other conditions warrant a temporary defensive position for a Fund, the Fund temporarily may invest inconsistent with its principal investment strategies in, partially or extensively, certain Underlying Funds or other investments that PLFA determines appropriate for such conditions. If PLFA makes such a determination, these investments could affect the Fund’s performance adversely and the Fund may not achieve its investment goal.
With respect to the Portfolio Optimization Conservative’s investment goal, “capital preservation” refers to investing in these principal investments with the intention of helping to stabilize and preserve the value of an investment in that Fund.
When investing purchase proceeds and meeting redemption requests for a Fund, PLFA may use a methodology to identify assets to be purchased or sold by the Fund that factors in the stated ranges and the current allocations of the Fund. This methodology is intended to help maintain the Fund’s stated ranges, although there is no assurance that the Fund will maintain its stated ranges using this methodology.
Each Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in any single Underlying Fund. Each Fund expects to be as fully invested as practical, although it may maintain liquidity reserves to meet redemption requests.
Each of the Portfolio Optimization Funds may invest in any or all of the asset classes or Underlying Funds but is not required to invest in every asset class (other than the broad debt and equity asset classes as described in each Fund Summary) or Underlying Fund or in any particular percentage of an asset class or Underlying Fund. PLFA has sole discretion in selecting the Underlying Funds for investment in adjusting a Fund’s allocations to an Underlying Fund, and may add or remove Underlying Funds, as it deems appropriate to meet the respective Portfolio Optimization Fund’s investment goal at any time without shareholder notice.
For information on the Underlying Funds in which each of the Portfolio Optimization Funds may invest, including their principal investment strategies and principal risks, see the Trust’s SAI and Class P prospectus, which can be obtained as described on the back cover of this Prospectus. For information on how to access the actual month-end holdings for the Portfolio Optimization Funds, see Portfolio Holdings Information on the back cover of this Prospectus.
Principal Risks: Each of the Portfolio Optimization Funds is subject to Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk, Conflicts of Interest Risk, and ETF Risk. In addition, the following is a list of the principal risks for each Portfolio Optimization Fund resulting from its respective allocations to the Underlying Funds. The risks listed are associated with one or more Underlying Funds and are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus. Risks that are not listed below but are principal risks of the Underlying Funds can be found as described in the prior paragraph. These risks are still present for a Portfolio Optimization Fund to the extent of a Portfolio Optimization Fund’s investment in the Underlying Fund(s) associated with such risks and may rise to the level of a “principal risk” if the Fund’s investment in such Underlying Fund increases, whether due to the action of the Fund, market movements or other factors.
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Principal Risk Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Portfolio Optimization Conservative Portfolio Optimization Growth Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Portfolio Optimization Moderate
Active Management Risk
Credit Risk

Currency Risk
Debt Securities Risk

Emerging Markets Risk
Equity Securities Risk
Financial Sector Risk




Floating Rate Loan Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
Geographic Focus Risk

Geographic Risk Related to Europe
Growth Companies Risk

High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk
Index Sampling Risk
Inflation-Indexed Debt Securities Risk


Information Technology Sector Risk
Interest Rate Risk

Large-Capitalization Companies Risk
Liquidity Risk

Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk

Non-Diversification Risk
Passive Management Risk
Preferred Stock Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk

REIT Investment Risk
Underlying Fund Risk
U.S. Government Securities Risk

Value Companies Risk
Warrants and Rights Risk

Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks current income; capital appreciation is of secondary importance.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund invests principally in income producing debt instruments. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 70% of its assets in investment grade debt instruments, including corporate debt, asset-backed securities, mortgage-related securities, U.S. government securities and agency securities. U.S. government securities consist of U.S. Treasury securities and securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities. The Fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in non-investment grade (high yield/high risk, sometimes called “junk bonds”) debt instruments and floating rate senior loans. Debt securities in which the Fund invests may include those denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by foreign entities that are primarily in developed markets.
The Fund expects to maintain a weighted average duration within one year (plus or minus) of the Bloomberg US 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index, although the investments held by the Fund may have short, intermediate and long terms to maturity. Duration is a mathematical measure of the average life of a bond that includes its yield, coupon, final maturity and call features. Duration is often used to measure a bond’s or fund’s sensitivity to interest rates (i.e., to measure the volatility of a bond’s price relative to a change in interest rates). The longer a fund’s duration, the more sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The shorter a fund’s duration, the less sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. Maturity of a debt instrument, however, refers to the specific period of time until final payment (principal and any applicable interest) is due. The duration of the Bloomberg US 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index was 1.84 years as of March 31, 2024.
Sector allocations are determined based upon the sub-adviser’s assessment of risk/return opportunities relative to the Fund’s investment goal and benchmark weightings (Bloomberg US 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index). The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer and a relative value analysis on each potential investment. When selecting investments (including non-income producing investments), the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
The sub-adviser normally invests the Fund’s assets across different groups of industries/sectors but may invest a significant percentage of the Fund’s assets in issuers in a single sector. As of March 31, 2024, a significant portion of the Fund is represented by asset-backed securities. The components of the Fund are likely to change over time.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market
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assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Sector allocations are determined based on the sub-adviser’s assessment of risk/return opportunities relative to the Fund’s investment goal. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer (a process designed to measure an issuer’s ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations) and a relative value analysis (by analyzing the investment’s attractiveness relative to other investments with similar profiles for risk and liquidity) for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. Individual investments may be purchased or sold in the event the sub-adviser decides to adjust debt asset class weightings within the portfolio. An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk
Credit Risk
Interest Rate Risk
Debt Securities Risk
Liquidity Risk
Financial Sector Risk
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk
Floating Rate Loan Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
U.S. Government Securities Risk

Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small capitalization companies. The Fund defines a small cap company as one that, at the time of initial purchase, has a market capitalization that falls within the capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Index, an index that tracks stocks of 2,000 of the smallest publicly traded U.S. companies of the Russell 3000® Index. The Russell 2000® Index is reconstituted annually. Because small capitalization companies are defined by reference to an index, the range of market capitalization of companies in which the Fund invests may vary with market conditions. Investments in companies that move above or below the capitalization range may continue to be held by the Fund at the sub-adviser’s sole discretion.
The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, depositary receipts, and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that invest primarily in equity securities of small capitalization companies. Depositary receipts represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by banks. ETFs are investment companies that invest in portfolios of securities designed to track particular market segments or indices, the shares of which are bought and sold on securities exchanges.
The Fund seeks to meet its investment goal by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers but may invest up to 5% of its total assets in American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”). ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks.
In pursuing the Fund’s investment goal, the sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up research driven approach to identify companies for investment by the Fund. The sub-adviser focuses on those companies that it believes have high-quality businesses that are undervalued by the market relative to what the sub-adviser believes to be their fair value. The sub-adviser seeks to identify high-quality businesses by focusing on companies that it believes have the following attributes: disciplined business plans; attractive business fundamentals; sound balance sheets; financial strength; experienced, motivated company management; reasonable competition; and/or a record of long-term value creation.
The broad-based market index for the Fund is the Russell 3000® Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Russell 2000® Index for the purpose of performance measurement. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of either index in selecting investments for the Fund. As a result, the Fund may invest in securities that are not included within the benchmarks. The sub-adviser therefore will not seek to track the Fund’s investments to the composition of either index.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk
Equity Securities Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Industrials Sector Risk
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk
Liquidity Risk
Value Companies Risk

Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
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Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small and medium capitalization companies. The Fund defines a small cap and mid cap company as one that, at the time of initial purchase, has a market capitalization that falls within the capitalization range of the Russell 2500® Index, an index that tracks stocks of 2,500 of the smallest publicly traded U.S. companies of the Russell 3000® Index. The Russell 2500® Index is reconstituted annually. Because small and medium capitalization companies are defined by reference to an index, the range of market capitalization of companies in which the Fund invests may vary with market conditions. Investments in companies that move above or below the capitalization range may continue to be held by the Fund at the sub-adviser’s sole discretion.
The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, depositary receipts, and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that invest primarily in equity securities of small and medium capitalization companies. Depositary receipts represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by banks. ETFs are investment companies that invest in portfolios of securities designed to track particular market segments or indices, the shares of which are bought and sold on securities exchanges.
The Fund seeks to meet its investment goal by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers but may invest up to 5% of its total assets in American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”). ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks.
In pursuing the Fund’s investment goal, the sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up research driven approach to identify companies for investment by the Fund. The sub-adviser focuses on those companies that it believes have high-quality businesses that are undervalued by the market relative to what the sub-adviser believes to be their fair value. The sub-adviser seeks to identify high-quality businesses by focusing on companies that it believes have the following attributes: disciplined business plans; attractive business fundamentals; sound balance sheets; financial strength; experienced, motivated company management; reasonable competition; and/or a record of long-term value creation.
The broad-based market index for the Fund is the Russell 3000® Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Russell 2500® Index for the purpose of performance measurement. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of either index in selecting investments for the Fund. As a result, the Fund may invest in securities that are not included within the benchmarks. The sub-adviser therefore will not seek to track the Fund’s investments to the composition of either index.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk
Equity Securities Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Industrials Sector Risk
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk
Liquidity Risk
Value Companies Risk

Aristotle Strategic Income Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks a high level of current income. The Fund may also seek capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
This Fund invests principally in income producing debt instruments. The Fund’s allocations to non-investment grade debt instruments and investment grade debt instruments will change based on the sub-adviser’s view of market conditions and, as a result, may range from up to 70% of the Fund’s assets in non-investment grade (high yield/high risk, sometimes called “junk bonds”) debt instruments and floating rate loans to up to 65% of the Fund’s assets in investment grade debt instruments, including corporate debt securities, asset-backed securities, mortgage-related securities, U.S. government securities and agency securities. U.S. government securities consist of U.S. Treasury securities and securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities. Debt instruments in which the Fund invests may include those denominated in U.S. dollars issued by foreign entities in developed markets.
The Fund’s weighted average duration is expected to be within a range of one to seven years. Duration is a mathematical measure of the average life of a bond that includes its yield, coupon, final maturity, and call features. Duration is often used to measure a bond’s or fund’s sensitivity to interest rates (i.e., to measure the volatility of a bond’s price relative to a change in interest rates). The longer a fund’s duration, the more sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk. The shorter a fund’s duration, the less sensitive it is to Interest Rate Risk.
The Fund may also invest up to 10% of its assets, but not to exceed 20% in the aggregate, in each of the following investments: foreign currency denominated debt instruments, convertible securities or equity securities.
Sector allocations are determined based upon the sub-adviser’s assessment of risk/return opportunities relative to the Fund’s investment goal and benchmark weightings (Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index). The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer and a relative value analysis on each potential investment. When selecting investments (including non-income producing investments), the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Sector allocations are determined based on the sub-adviser’s assessment of risk/return opportunities relative to the Fund’s investment goal. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer (a process designed to measure an issuer’s ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations) and a relative value analysis (by analyzing the investment’s attractiveness relative to other investments with
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similar profiles for risk and liquidity) for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. Individual investments may be purchased or sold in the event the sub-adviser decides to adjust debt asset class weightings within the portfolio. An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
Convertible Securities Risk
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk
Credit Risk
Interest Rate Risk
Currency Risk
Liquidity Risk
Debt Securities Risk
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk
Equity Securities Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Financial Sector Risk
U.S. Government Securities Risk
Floating Rate Loan Risk

Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks current income consistent with capital preservation.
Principal Investment Strategies
The Fund primarily invests in investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated short-term fixed and floating rate debt securities, including corporate debt securities, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, U.S. government securities and agency securities and money market instruments such as commercial paper, certificates of deposit, time deposits, deposit notes and bank notes. Debt securities in which the Fund invests may include those denominated in U.S. dollars and issued by foreign entities.
The weighted average duration of this Fund will vary based on the sub-adviser’s market forecasts and will not normally exceed one year and may not exceed two years. Duration is a mathematical measure of the average life of a bond that includes its yield, coupon, final maturity and call features. Duration is often used to measure a bond’s or fund’s sensitivity to interest rates (i.e., to measure the volatility of a bond’s price relative to a change in interest rates). The longer a fund’s duration, the more sensitive it is to interest rate risk. The shorter a fund’s duration, the less sensitive it is to interest rate risk. The sub-adviser seeks to manage interest rate risk through its management of the weighted average duration of the investments it holds in the Fund.
The dollar weighted average maturity of this Fund will not exceed two years. Maturity of a debt instrument generally refers to the specific period of time until final payment (principal and any applicable interest) is due. In calculating average weighted maturities of mortgage related securities, asset-backed securities or similar securities, the maturity will be based on estimates of average life, which are based on prepayment assumptions.
Sector allocations are determined based upon the sub-adviser’s assessment of risk/return opportunities relative to the Fund’s investment goal and benchmark weightings (the Bloomberg Short Treasury Total Return Index). The Bloomberg Short Treasury Total Return Index is composed of all U.S. Treasuries that have a remaining maturity between one and twelve months.
The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer and a relative value analysis on each potential investment. When selecting investments (including non-income producing investments), the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
The sub-adviser normally invests the Fund’s assets across different groups of industries/sectors but may invest a significant percentage of the Fund’s assets in issuers in a single sector. The components of the Fund are likely to change over time.
Fundamental Research Process. The sub-adviser’s fundamental research process combines a bottom-up issuer analysis and top-down market assessment. A bottom-up issuer analysis relies upon the sub-adviser’s fundamental research analysis of individual issuers. A top-down market assessment provides a framework for portfolio risk positioning and sector allocations. Sector allocations are determined based on the sub-adviser’s assessment of risk/return opportunities relative to the Fund’s investment goal. Once this is determined, the sub-adviser looks for companies that it believes have sustainable competitive positions, strong management teams and the ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations. The sub-adviser performs a credit analysis on each potential issuer (a process designed to measure an issuer’s ability to repay or refinance its debt obligations) and a relative value analysis (by analyzing the investment’s attractiveness relative to other investments with similar profiles for risk and liquidity) for each potential investment. When selecting investments, the sub-adviser may invest in instruments that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation.
Individual investment selection is based on the sub-adviser’s fundamental research process. Individual investments may be purchased or sold in the event the sub-adviser decides to adjust debt asset class weightings within the portfolio. An investment is generally sold when the issue has realized its price appreciation target, the issue no longer offers relative value, or an adverse change in corporate or sector fundamentals has occurred.
The Fund is not a money market fund and is not subject to the special regulatory requirements (including maturity and credit quality constraints) designed to enable money market funds to maintain a stable share price.
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Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
Interest Rate Risk
Credit Risk
Liquidity Risk
Debt Securities Risk
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk
Financial Sector Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
U.S. Government Securities Risk

Aristotle Value Equity Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks long-term growth of capital.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal market conditions, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. The Fund’s investments in equity securities may include common stocks, depositary receipts, and ETFs that invest primarily in equity securities. Depositary receipts represent interest in foreign securities held on deposit by banks. ETFs are investment companies that invest in portfolios of securities designed to track particular market segments or indices, the shares of which are bought or sold on securities exchanges. To the extent a Fund invests in underlying funds, including ETFs, the Fund will consider the investments of the underlying funds when determining compliance with the Fund’s Name Test Policy. For these purposes, if an underlying fund has a policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets in particular investments, industries, or geographical regions, the Fund may consider 100% of that underlying fund to be invested consistent with that policy.
The Fund seeks to meet its investment goal by investing primarily in equity securities of domestic and foreign issuers that are listed on a U.S. exchange or that are otherwise publicly traded in the United States but may invest up to 20% of its total assets in American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs” and “GDRs”, respectively). ADRs are receipts that represent interests in foreign securities held on deposit by U.S. banks. GDRs have the same qualities as ADRs, except that they may be traded in several international trading markets.
In selecting investments for the Fund, the sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up approach. The Fund’s sub-adviser focuses first on identifying companies that it believes have high-quality businesses that are undervalued by the market relative to what it believes to be their fair values. The sub-adviser seeks to identify high-quality businesses by focusing on companies with the following attributes: attractive business fundamentals; experienced, motivated company management; pricing power; sustainable competitive advantages; financial strength; and/or high or consistently improving market position, return on invested capital and operating margins.
The broad-based market index for the Fund is the S&P 500® Index. The Fund is also benchmarked to the Russell 1000® Value Index and the S&P 500® Index for the purpose of performance measurement. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of either index in selecting investments for the Fund. As a result, the Fund may invest in securities that are not included within the benchmarks. The sub-adviser therefore will not seek to track the Fund’s investments to the composition of the either index.
Typically, the sub-adviser evaluates whether to sell a security held in the Fund’s portfolio when the security’s price approaches a target level that the sub-adviser has identified or appears to underperform. The sub-adviser may determine to sell a security based on its assessment of these factors or as a result of warning signs indicating a fundamental deterioration of the issuer’s business. The sub-adviser may also decide to sell a security to pursue more attractive investments for the Fund, to raise cash for redemptions or for other reasons.
When the sub-adviser believes that current market, economic, political or other conditions are unsuitable and would impair the pursuit of the Fund’s investment goal, the Fund may invest some or all of its assets in cash or cash equivalents, including but not limited to, obligations of the U.S. government, money market fund shares, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and/or bankers acceptances, as well as other interest bearing or discount obligations, or debt instruments that carry an investment grade rating by a national rating agency. When the Fund takes a temporary defensive position, the Fund may not achieve its investment goal.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk
Equity Securities Risk
Sector Focus Risk
ETF Risk
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
Underlying Fund Risk
Information Technology Sector Risk
Value Companies Risk
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk
Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund
Investment Goal
This Fund seeks to maximize long-term capital appreciation.
Principal Investment Strategies
Under normal circumstances, this Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. The Fund primarily invests its assets in equity securities that are listed on an exchange or that are otherwise publicly traded in the United States or in a foreign country. However, the Fund may also invest in a variety of other instruments traded in U.S. and foreign markets. The Fund may also invest in ETFs.
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Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests in at least three different countries, including emerging market countries, with at least 40% of its net assets invested in securities of issuers located outside the United States. The Fund’s investments in foreign securities may include investments through American, European and Global Depositary Receipts (“ADRs,” “EDRs,” and “GDRs,” respectively).
The Fund does not limit the types of companies in which it seeks to invest its assets based on market capitalization.
The strategy seeks to maximize total return. In selecting investments for the Fund, the sub-adviser employs a fundamental, bottom-up approach. The sub-adviser focuses first on the quality of each subject company’s business, analyzing whether the company illustrates sustainable competitive advantage and the potential for favorable returns on invested capital. Having identified such a company, the sub-adviser then considers whether the company’s securities are available at an attractive price relative to what the sub-adviser believes to be their fair value. The sub-adviser seeks to identify high-quality businesses by focusing on companies with all or most of the following attributes: attractive business fundamentals; experienced, motivated company management; pricing power; sustainable business model; financial strength; productive use of strong free cash flow; and/or high or consistently improving profitability metrics, return on invested capital and operating margins. The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalizations, but typically invests in companies with a market capitalization above $2 billion at initial investment.
The broad-based market index for the Fund is the MSCI All Country World (“ACWI”) Index (net). The Fund is also benchmarked to the MSCI ACWI Index (net) and the MSCI World Index (net) for the purpose of performance measurement. However, the sub-adviser is not constrained by the composition of either index in selecting investments for the Fund. As a result, the Fund may invest in securities that are not included within the benchmarks. The sub-adviser therefore will not seek to track the Fund’s investments to the composition of either index.
Typically, the sub-adviser evaluates whether to sell a security held in the Fund’s portfolio when the security’s price approaches a target level that the sub-adviser has identified, declines from its peak price by a significant amount, or underperforms the overall market or the securities of companies in the same industry by a significant amount. The sub-adviser may determine to sell a security based on its assessment of these factors or as a result of warning signs indicating a fundamental deterioration of the issuer’s business. The sub-adviser may also decide to sell a security to pursue more attractive investments for the Fund, to raise cash for redemptions or for other reasons.
When the sub-adviser believes that current market, economic, political or other conditions are unsuitable and would impair the pursuit of the Fund’s investment goal, the Fund may invest some or all of its assets in cash or cash equivalents, including but not limited to, obligations of the U.S. government, money market fund shares, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and/or bankers acceptances, as well as other interest bearing or discount obligations, or debt instruments that carry an investment grade rating by a national rating agency. When the Fund takes a temporary defensive position, the Fund may not achieve its investment goal.
Principal Risks:
The following principal risks are described in the Additional Information About Principal Risks section of this Prospectus.
Active Management Risk
Information Technology Sector Risk
Currency Risk
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk
Emerging Markets Risk
Liquidity Risk
Equity Securities Risk
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk
ETF Risk
Sector Focus Risk
Foreign Investment Risk
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk
Geographic Risk Related to Europe
Underlying Fund Risk
Additional Information About Principal Risks
Risk is the chance that you will lose money on an investment, or that it will not earn as much as you would expect. Every mutual fund has some degree of risk depending on its investments and strategies. The following provides additional information about the principal risks of the Funds identified in the Fund Summaries section.
Performance of a Fund will vary – Performance is affected by changes in the economy and financial markets. The value of a Fund changes as its asset values go up or down. The value of your shares will fluctuate, and when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. The timing of your investment may also affect performance.
Active Management Risk: A portfolio manager’s judgments about the potential value or price appreciation of an investment may prove to be incorrect or fail to have the intended results, which could negatively impact a Fund’s performance and cause it to underperform relative to other funds with similar investment goals or relative to its benchmark, or not to achieve its investment goal. A portfolio manager’s investment strategies are also discretionary and there can be no assurance that their investment strategies will be advantageous for a Fund. From time to time, the activities of a portfolio manager’s firm (and/or its affiliates) may be limited because of regulatory restrictions and/or their own internal policies or market, liquidity or other issues which may limit the investment opportunities for a Fund managed by such firm. Investments held for cash management or temporary defensive investing purposes can fluctuate in value and are subject to risk, including market and regulatory, interest rate and credit risks. Uninvested cash will be subject to the credit risk of the depositary institution holding the cash, in which case it is possible that no income would be earned on the cash and yield would go down. If significant assets are used for cash management or defensive investing purposes, investment goals may not be met.
Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk: If a Fund is a fund of funds, it will be exposed to the same risks as the Underlying Funds in which it invests in direct proportion to its allocations to those Underlying Funds. Asset allocation decisions, techniques, analyses, or models implemented by the sub-adviser may not produce the expected returns, may cause the Fund’s shares to lose value or may cause the Fund to underperform other funds with similar investment goals. Although the theory behind asset allocation is that diversification among asset classes in general can help reduce volatility over the long term, this theory assumes that asset classes do not move in tandem and that positive returns in one asset class will help offset negative returns in another asset class. You still may
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lose money if this theory proves incorrect and/or experience price volatility. Because an Underlying Fund’s investments can change due to market movements, the Underlying Fund’s Manager’s investment decisions or other factors, the sub-adviser estimates each Underlying Fund’s investment exposures to determine a Fund’s allocations to the Underlying Fund. As a result, a Fund’s actual allocation to an Underlying Fund, as applicable, may deviate from the intended allocation, which could result in the Fund’s risk/return target not being met. Performance of and the sub-adviser’s assumptions about asset classes and Underlying Funds may diverge from historical performance and assumptions used to develop allocations in light of actual market conditions. There is a risk that you could achieve better returns by investing in an individual fund or funds representing a single broad asset class or asset class category rather than investing in a fund of funds. A Fund’s performance is also closely related to its Underlying Funds’ performance and ability to meet their investment goals. Fund shareholders also bear indirectly their proportionate share of the expenses of the respective Underlying Fund in which the Fund invests in addition to the Fund’s management fee so there is a risk of an additional layer or layers of fees. To the extent that a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single Underlying Fund, it may be more susceptible to risks associated with that fund and its investments.
Conflicts of Interest Risk: The investment adviser and sub-adviser are subject to competing interests that have the potential to influence investment decisions for the Fund. With respect to retaining new Managers for Underlying Funds, if an affiliate of the investment adviser has investment advisory capabilities in investment strategies used or to be used by an Underlying Fund, then the investment adviser may be influenced to recommend its affiliate as Manager of that Underlying Fund. With respect to Underlying Funds already managed by an affiliate of the investment adviser, these competing interests may influence the investment adviser with regard to remedial measures that it might recommend in the event such a Fund was underperforming. For example, in the case of an underperforming Underlying Fund managed by an affiliate of the investment adviser, the investment adviser may be influenced to recommend the pursuit of remedial measures other than replacement of its affiliate as a Manager of the Fund and to pursue such remedial measures for a longer period of time than might be the case if the Underlying Fund were managed by an unaffiliated Manager. In addition, the sub-adviser may be influenced by its or the investment adviser’s view of the best interests of Underlying Funds, such as a view that an Underling Fund may benefit from additional assets or could be harmed by redemptions. The sub-adviser has adopted a policy under which investment decisions for the Fund must be made in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders, and the sub-adviser may not take into account the interests of an Underlying Fund and its shareholders when making investment decisions for the Fund.
PLFA provides asset allocation advisory services to various mutual funds. Although some of the Funds sub-advised by PLFA may have names or investment goals that resemble other Funds managed by PLFA, they will not have the same allocation percentages, underlying holdings or performance.
Convertible Securities Risk: Convertible securities are generally subject to the risks of stocks when the underlying stock price is high relative to the conversion price (because the conversion feature is more valuable) and to the risks of debt securities when the underlying stock price is low relative to the conversion price (because the conversion feature is less valuable). Convertible securities are also generally subject to credit risk, as they tend to be of lower credit quality, and interest rate risk, though they generally are not as sensitive to interest rate changes as conventional debt securities. A convertible security’s value also tends to increase and decrease with the underlying stock and typically has less potential for gain or loss than the underlying stock.
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a debt instrument might be unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations and might not make interest or principal payments on an instrument when those payments are due (“default”). The risk of a default is higher for debt instruments that are non-investment grade and lower for debt instruments that are of higher quality. Defaults may potentially reduce a Fund’s income or ability to recover amounts due and may reduce the value of the debt instrument, sometimes dramatically. The credit quality of securities can change rapidly in certain market environments, particularly during volatile markets or periods of economic uncertainty or downturn, and the default of a single holding could cause significant NAV deterioration. A debt security’s issuer (or a borrower or counterparty to a repurchase agreement or reverse repurchase agreement) may not be able to meet its financial obligations (e.g., may not be able to make principal and/or interest payments when they are due or otherwise default on other financial terms) and/or may go bankrupt. This is also sometimes described as counterparty risk.
Even though certain securities (such as loans) may be collateralized, there is no assurance that the liquidation of any collateral would satisfy interest and/or principal payments due to a Fund on such securities, or that such collateral could be easily liquidated in the event of a default. Such collateral may be difficult to identify and/or value, and if the value of the underlying collateral depreciates, recovery upon default may be difficult to realize. A Fund’s debt investments (also known as debt securities, debt obligations and debt instruments) may range in quality from those rated in the lowest category in which it is permitted to invest to those rated in the highest category by a rating agency, or, if unrated, determined by the Manager to be of comparable quality. High-Quality Debt Instruments are those rated in one of the two highest rating categories (the highest category for commercial paper) or if unrated, are of comparable quality as determined by the Manager. Investment Grade Debt Instruments are those rated in one of the four highest rating categories or, if unrated, deemed comparable by the Manager. Non-investment Grade (High Yield/High Risk) Debt Instruments (sometimes called “junk bonds”) are those rated lower than Baa by Moody’s, BBB by S&P or Fitch and comparable securities. They are considered predominantly speculative and are more likely to default with respect to the issuer’s ability to repay principal and interest than higher rated securities. Ratings of CCC for Fitch and S&P, or Caa for Moody’s, indicate a current vulnerability for default (“stressed”). Ratings below those levels indicate a higher vulnerability to default (“distressed”) or default itself. A rating of D for S&P indicates that the security has defaulted.
Ratings are provided by credit rating agencies which specialize in evaluating credit risk, but there is no guarantee that a highly rated debt instrument will not default or be downgraded. Each agency applies its own methodology in measuring creditworthiness and uses a specific rating scale to publish its ratings opinions. Ratings tables for three of the most commonly used Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (“Rating Agencies”) and each of their categories of investment grade debt and non-investment grade debt are described in the following table. For further information regarding ratings, please see Appendix A of the Trust’s SAI.
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Credit Ratings Chart
Long-term ratings
Standard & Poor’s1,3
Moody’s2
Fitch1,3
Investment grade debt categories AAA Aaa AAA
AA Aa AA
A A A
BBB Baa BBB
Non-investment grade debt
(sometimes called “junk bonds”) categories
BB Ba BB
B B B
CCC Caa CCC
CC Ca CC
C C C
D
Short-term ratings Highest three ratings A-1 P-1 F1
A-2 P-2 F2
A-3 P-3 F3
Other ratings B NP B
B-1 C
B-2 RD
B-3 D
C
D
1    Long-term ratings by Standard & Poor’s and Fitch from ‘AA’ to ‘CCC’ may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories. For example, BBB- is the lowest investment grade; BB+ is the highest non-investment grade.
2    Moody’s adds numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic bond rating classification from ‘Aa’ through ‘Caa’. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category. For example, Baa3 is the lowest investment grade; Ba1 is the highest non-investment grade.
3    Short-term ratings within the A-1 and F1 categories may be designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.
Currency Risk: Currencies and securities denominated in foreign currencies may be affected by changes in exchange rates between those currencies and the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange rates may be volatile and may fluctuate in response to interest rate changes, the general economic conditions of a country, the actions of the U.S. and foreign governments, central banks, or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, the imposition or removal of currency controls, other political or regulatory conditions in the U.S. or abroad, speculation, or other factors. A decline in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar reduces the value in U.S. dollars of a Fund’s investments denominated in or with exposure to that foreign currency. For Funds that may hold short currency exposure, an appreciation in the value of the currency shorted would incur a loss for the Fund. As a currency control, certain countries aim to fix (or “peg” or “manage”) the exchange rates of their currencies against other countries’ currencies (the reference currency), rather than allowing them to fluctuate based on market forces. A pegged currency typically has a very narrow band of fluctuation (or a completely fixed rate) against the value of its reference currency and, as a result, may experience sudden and significant decline in value if the reference currency also declines in value. A managed currency establishes minimum exchange rates against its reference currency and, as a result, is not allowed to fall below a certain level against the reference currency but can rise above the reference currency’s value. There is no guarantee that these currency controls will remain in place and if these exchange rates were allowed to fluctuate based on market forces (for instance, a currency is “de-pegged” against its reference currency), there can be large losses as a result of exchange rates movements, which may adversely impact a Fund’s returns. In addition, the use of foreign exchange contracts (such as forward foreign currency contracts) to reduce foreign currency exposure can eliminate some or all of the benefit of an increase in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency values can decrease significantly both in the short term and over the long term in response to these and other conditions.
Debt Securities Risk: Debt securities and other debt instruments are subject to many risks, including but not limited to interest rate risk and credit risk, which may affect their value. Many debt securities give the issuer the right to redeem (“call”) the security prior to maturity. If an issuer calls a security in which a Fund has invested, the Fund may not recoup the full amount of its initial investment in the security and may be forced to reinvest prepayment proceeds at a time when yields on securities available in the market are lower than the yield on the called security. The market value of a fixed-income security may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company. The fixed-income securities market can be susceptible to increases in volatility and decreases in liquidity. Federal Reserve policy in response to market conditions may adversely affect the value, volatility and liquidity of debt securities.
Emerging Markets Risk: Investments in or exposure to investments in emerging market countries (such as many countries in Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa), may be riskier than investments in or exposure to investments in U.S. and other developed markets for many reasons, including smaller market capitalizations, greater price volatility, less liquidity, lower credit quality, a higher degree of political and economic instability (which can freeze, restrict or suspend transactions in those investments, including cash), the imposition of economic sanctions, less governmental regulation and supervision of the financial industry and markets, and less stringent financial reporting and accounting standards and controls. Information, including financial information, about companies in emerging markets may be less available and reliable which can impede a Fund’s ability to evaluate
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companies in emerging markets. In addition, the taxation systems at the federal, regional, and local levels in emerging market countries may be less transparent and inconsistently enforced, and subject to sudden change. Emerging market countries may have a higher degree of corruption and fraud than developed market countries, as well as counterparties and financial institutions with less financial sophistication, creditworthiness and/or resources. If an international body (such as the United Nations) or a sovereign state (such as the United States) imposes economic sanctions, trade embargoes or other restrictions against a government of an emerging market country or issuers, a Fund’s investments in issuers subject to such restrictions may be frozen or otherwise suspended or restricted, prohibiting or impeding the Fund from selling or otherwise transacting in these investments, and a Fund may be prohibited from or impeded in investing in such issuers or may be required to divest its holdings in such issuers, which may result in losses to the Fund.
Governments in emerging market countries may also intervene in their economies and financial markets to a greater degree than more developed countries. Such government intervention could cause issuers in emerging markets to have limited reliable access to capital and cause the Fund to be unable to access or transact in its investments in such markets, including cash holdings. Greater governmental control could also require repatriation of sales proceeds. The governments of emerging market countries, some with histories of instability and upheaval, may act in an adverse or hostile manner toward private enterprise or foreign investment. This may include limiting the ability to conduct due diligence on issuers located in emerging market countries; a lack of access by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) to inspect audit work papers for PCAOB registered accounting firms located in certain emerging market countries (especially China); restricting the ability of U.S authorities (such as the SEC) to bring and enforce actions against companies and persons located in emerging market countries; and the difficulty or inability of shareholders to seek legal remedies (such as class action lawsuits) against issuers in emerging market countries.
A Fund may be exposed to this risk by directly investing in companies domiciled in emerging market countries or indirectly, by investing in companies domiciled in developed market countries which either invest in or conduct a portion of their businesses in emerging market countries or by investing in securities denominated in emerging market currencies. Depositary receipts, including American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”), Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”) and similar securities that represent interests in a foreign (non-U.S.) company’s securities that have been deposited with a bank or trust and that trade on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter are subject to the same risks of investments in securities of foreign issuers and securities of companies with significant foreign exposure described above. In addition, these securities may be less liquid or may trade at a lower price than the underlying securities of the issuer. The underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not have any obligation to distribute shareholder communications to the holders of such receipts, or to pass through to them any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.
Equity Securities Risk: Stock markets are volatile. Equity securities tend to go up and down in value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, in response to many factors, including a company’s historical and prospective earnings, the value of its assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Income from equity securities may be reduced by changes in the dividend policies of issuers and there is no guarantee that issuers will distribute dividends in the future or that dividends will remain at current levels or increase over time. Due to the complexities of markets, events in one market or sector may adversely impact other markets or sectors. An equity security’s market value may decline for a number of reasons that relate to particular issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage, reduced demand for the issuer’s products or services, or as a result of factors that affect the issuer’s industry or market more broadly, such as labor shortages, increased production costs, or competitive conditions within an industry.
ESG Criteria Risk: The sub-adviser’s consideration of ESG Criteria in its investment process could cause a Fund to forgo investment opportunities available to funds not using these criteria and underperform such funds. The sub-adviser’s determination of what constitutes ESG Criteria and its process to evaluate the ESG Criteria may differ from other investment advisers. Further, there can be no assurance that the ESG Criteria utilized by the sub-adviser or any judgment exercised by the sub-adviser will reflect the beliefs or values of any particular investor. An independent third-party ESG data provider’s assessment of the financial materiality of ESG factors could be inaccurate, and the provider could delay ESG data delivery and evaluation (e.g., changing geo-political risks that may impact involvement in one or more excluded activity), which may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s performance or cause the Fund to hold a security that might be ranked low from an environmental, social or governance perspective, or its methodology could be based on a methodology or perspective different from another provider’s. Because the methodologies for providers are different, if one of the third-party ESG data providers were to be replaced, the Fund’s portfolio could look different. Application of the ESG Criteria may also affect the Fund’s exposure to certain sectors or types of investments and may impact the Fund’s relative investment performance depending on whether such sectors or investments are in or out of favor in the market. Given that the ESG Criteria is qualitative and subjective by nature, there can be no assurance that the ESG Criteria utilized by the sub-adviser or any judgment exercised by the sub-adviser will reflect the beliefs or values of any particular investor. Given the subjective nature of ESG Criteria, it is also possible that the ESG exclusions and metrics screens may not always be effective in screening out all ESG issues that an issuer might have. In addition, regulations and industry practices related to ESG are evolving rapidly, and the sub-adviser’s practices may change if required to comply with such regulations or adopt such practices.
ETF Risk: Investing in an ETF will provide a Fund with exposure to the securities comprising the index on which the ETF is based and will expose the Fund to risks similar to those of investing directly in those securities. Shares of ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and may at times trade at a premium or discount to their NAVs. If the Fund has to sell shares of an ETF when the shares are trading at a discount, the Fund will receive a price that is less than the ETF’s net asset value per share. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track for several reasons, including transaction costs incurred by the ETF, the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or discrepancies between the ETF and the index with respect to the weighting of securities or the number of securities held. An investment in an ETF is an investment in another investment company and therefore, the Fund’s shareholders will indirectly bear a proportionate share of any fees and expenses of the ETFs in which the Fund invests. A Fund will pay brokerage commissions in connection with the purchase and sale of shares of ETFs.
Financial Sector Risk: Financial services companies are subject to extensive governmental regulation, which may limit both the amounts and types of loans and other financial commitments they can make, and the interest rates and fees they can charge. The profitability of financial services companies is largely dependent on the availability and cost of capital funds and can fluctuate
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significantly when interest rates change or as a result of increased competition. During a general market downturn, numerous financial services companies may experience substantial declines in the valuations of their assets, take action to raise capital (such as the issuance of debt or equity securities), or even cease operations. These actions may cause the securities of a financial services company to experience dramatic declines in value. Credit losses resulting from financial difficulties of borrowers and financial losses associated with investment activities can negatively impact the sector.
Floating Rate Loan Risk: Floating rate loans (or bank loans) are usually rated below investment grade and thus are subject to high yield/high risk or “junk” securities risk. The market for floating rate loans is a private interbank resale market and thus may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads and delayed settlement periods, which may result in cash proceeds not being immediately available to a Fund. As a result, a Fund that invests in floating rate loans may be subject to greater liquidity risk than a Fund that does not. Funds that invest in floating rate loans take steps to maintain adequate liquidity, such as borrowing cash under a line of credit or other facility through their custodian bank; however, these actions may increase expenses to a Fund (such as borrowing cost) or may not always be adequate, particularly during periods of market stress. Investments in floating rate loans are typically in the form of a participation or assignment. Loan participations typically represent direct participation in a loan to a borrower, and generally are offered by financial institutions or lending syndicates. In a loan participation, a Fund may participate in such syndications, or buy part of a loan, becoming a part lender. In a loan participation, a Fund assumes the credit risk associated with the borrower and may assume the credit risk associated with the financial intermediary that syndicated the loan. If the lead lender in a typical lending syndicate becomes insolvent, enters Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) receivership or, if not FDIC insured, enters into bankruptcy, a Fund may incur certain costs and delays in receiving payment or may suffer a loss of principal and/or interest. In addition, a Fund may not be able to control the exercise of remedies that the lender would have under the loan and likely would not have any rights against the borrower directly. In purchasing an assignment, a Fund succeeds to all the rights and obligations under the loan agreement of the assigning bank or other financial intermediary and becomes a lender under the loan agreement with the same rights and obligations as the assigning bank or other financial intermediary. Accordingly, if the loan is foreclosed, a Fund could become part owner of any collateral, and would bear the costs and liabilities associated with owning and disposing of the collateral.
Floating rate loans are also subject to prepayment risk. Borrowers may pay off their loans sooner than expected, particularly when interest rates are falling. A Fund investing in such securities will be required to reinvest this money at lower yields, which can reduce its returns. Similarly, debt obligations with call features have the risk that an issuer will exercise the right to pay an obligation (such as a mortgage-backed security) earlier than expected. Prepayment and call risk typically occur when interest rates are declining.
In addition, the floating rate feature of loans means that floating rate loans will not generally experience capital appreciation in a declining interest rate environment. Conversely, when interest rates are rising, the duration of such securities tends to extend, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates (extension risk), although floating rate debt securities are typically less exposed to this risk than fixed rate debt securities.
Floating rate loans generally are subject to restrictions on transfer and may be difficult to sell at a time when the Manager seeks to sell the loan or may only be sold at prices that are less than their fair market value. Fair market value may be difficult to establish for loans. A loan may not be fully collateralized and can decline significantly in value. In addition, access to collateral backing the loan may be limited by bankruptcy or other insolvency laws. Loans made to finance highly leveraged corporate acquisitions may be especially vulnerable to adverse changes in economic or market conditions.
A loan may also be in the form of a bridge loan, which is designed to provide temporary or “bridge” financing to a borrower, pending the sale of identified assets or the arrangement of longer-term loans or the issuance and sale of debt obligations. A bridge loan involves a risk that the borrowers may be unable to locate permanent financing to replace the bridge loan, which may impair the borrower’s perceived creditworthiness.
A loan may be a senior loan or a junior loan. Senior loans typically provide lenders with a first right to cash flows or proceeds from the sale of a borrower’s collateral if the borrower becomes insolvent (subject to certain limitations of bankruptcy law). However, there can be no assurance that liquidation of such collateral would satisfy the borrower’s obligation in the event of a default or that such collateral could be readily liquidated. In addition, senior loans are subject to the risk that a court could subordinate such senior loans to presently existing or future indebtedness of the borrower or take other action detrimental to the holders of senior loans including, in certain circumstances, invalidating such senior loans or causing interest previously paid to be refunded to the borrower. Any such actions could negatively affect a Fund’s performance. To the extent a Fund invests in junior loans, these loans involve a higher degree of overall risk than senior loans of the same borrower because of their lower place in the borrower’s capital structure and possible unsecured status.
A significant portion of the floating rate loans held by a Fund may be “covenant lite” loans that contain fewer or less restrictive constraints on the borrower or other borrower-friendly characteristics and offer less protections for investors than covenant loans.
Although the overall size and number of participants in the market for floating rate loans (or bank loans) has grown over the past decade, floating rate loans continue to trade in an unregulated inter-dealer or inter-bank secondary market. Purchases and sales of floating rate loans are generally subject to contractual restrictions that must be satisfied before a floating rate loan can be bought or sold. These restrictions may impede a Fund’s ability to buy or sell floating rate loans, negatively impact the transaction price, and impede a Fund’s ability to timely vote or otherwise act with respect to floating rate loans. As a result, it may take longer than seven days for transactions in floating rate loans to settle, which make it more difficult for a Fund to raise cash to pay investors when they redeem their shares in the Fund. A Fund may then have to sell its floating rate loans or other investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, hold cash, temporarily borrow from banks or other lenders, or take other actions to meet short-term liquidity needs in order to satisfy redemption requests from Fund shareholders and may be adversely impacted. These actions may impact a Fund’s performance (in the case of holding cash or selling securities) or increase a Fund’s expenses (in the case of borrowing).
It is also unclear whether the U.S. federal securities laws, which afford certain protections against fraud and misrepresentation in connection with the offering or sale of a security, as well as against manipulation of trading markets for securities, would be available to a Fund’s investments in a loan. This is because a loan may not be deemed to be a security in certain circumstances. In
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these instances, the Fund may need to rely on contractual provisions in the loan documents for some protections and also avail itself of common law fraud protections under applicable state law, which could increase the risk and expense to the Fund of investing in loans. In addition, holders of such loans may from time to time receive confidential information about the borrower. In certain circumstances, this confidential information may be considered material non-public information. Because U.S. laws and regulations generally prohibit trading in securities of issuers while in possession of material, non-public information, a Fund that receives confidential information about a borrower for loan investments might be unable to trade securities or other instruments issued by the borrower when it would otherwise be advantageous to do so and, as such, could incur a loss. For this reason, a Fund or its Manager may determine not to receive confidential information about a borrower for loan investments, which may disadvantage the Fund relative to other investors who do receive such information.
Foreign Investment Risk. Investments in securities of foreign issuers and securities of companies with significant foreign exposure, including securities denominated in foreign currencies, can involve additional risks relating to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions of the relevant foreign market. These factors can cause prices of foreign securities to be more volatile than the prices of securities of U.S. issuers. Special risks associated with investments in foreign markets include less liquidity, less developed or less efficient trading markets, lack of comprehensive company information, less government supervision of exchanges, brokers and issuers, greater risks associated with counterparties and settlement and difficulty in enforcing contractual obligations. Political, social, and economic instability, the imposition of economic sanctions, trade restrictions (including tariffs) and other government restrictions by the U.S. and/or other governments, the imposition of currency or capital controls or the expropriation or nationalization of assets in a particular country can cause dramatic declines in a country’s economy and may adversely affect the values of a Fund’s foreign investments. Less stringent regulatory, accounting, and disclosure requirements and general supervision for issuers and markets are more common in certain foreign countries. Foreign countries may also have different auditing standards than the U.S. Foreign companies are generally subject to different legal standards, and enforcing legal rights can be difficult, costly and slow in certain foreign countries, and can be particularly difficult against foreign governments.
If the United States imposes economic sanctions against a foreign government or issuers, a Fund’s investments in issuers subject to such sanctions may be frozen, prohibiting the Fund from selling or otherwise transacting in these investments, and a Fund may be prohibited from investing in such issuers or may be required to divest its holdings in such issuers, which may result in losses to the Fund. Additional risks of foreign investments include trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks, changes in interest rates or exchange rates, and withholding and other taxes. These factors can make investments more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments. In addition, foreign markets can react differently to market, economic, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions than the U.S. market. Markets and economies throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions or events in one market, country or region may adversely impact investments or issuers in, or foreign exchange rates with, another market, country or region. Many of the risks with respect to foreign investments are more pronounced for investments in developing or emerging market countries. Emerging markets tend to be more volatile than the markets of more mature economies and generally have less diverse and less mature economic structures and less stable political systems than those of developed countries.
Depositary receipts, including American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”), Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”) and similar securities that represent interests in a foreign (non-U.S.) company’s securities that have been deposited with a bank or trust and that trade on a U.S. exchange or over-the-counter are subject to the same risks of investments in emerging market countries described above, even if denominated in U.S. dollars because changes in currency and exchange rates affect the values of the issuers of depositary receipts. In addition, these securities may be less liquid or may trade at a lower price than the underlying securities of the issuer. The underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, may not have any obligation to distribute shareholder communications to the holders of such receipts, or to pass through to them any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.
Among the foreign markets in which a Fund may invest are those countries that are members of the European Union (“EU”). Some of the countries of the EU are currently experiencing financial difficulties and have depended on, and may continue to be dependent on, the assistance from others such as the European Central Bank or other governments or institutions. The failure of such countries to implement reforms as a condition of assistance could have a significant adverse effect on the value of investments in those countries and other countries within this “Eurozone.” In addition, certain EU countries that have adopted the euro are subject to fiscal and monetary controls that could limit the ability to implement their own economic policies, to the point where such countries could voluntarily abandon, or be forced out of, the euro. These events could globally impact the market values of securities and currencies, cause redenomination into less valuable local currencies and create more volatile and illiquid markets. The United Kingdom’s departure from the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” may have significant political and financial consequences for EU markets. There are considerable uncertainties about the repercussions resulting from Brexit, including the impact on trade agreements, regulations, and treaties. Brexit may also increase the likelihood that other EU members may decide to leave or be expelled from the EU. These potential consequences may result in increased market volatility and illiquidity in the United Kingdom, the EU, and other financial markets, as well as slower economic growth and fluctuations in exchange rates. Any of these events and other socio-political or geo-political issues that are not currently known could have a significant adverse effect on global markets and economies, which in turn could negatively impact the value of a Fund’s investments.
Geographic Focus Risk: If a Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single country, limited number of countries, or particular geographic region, then the risk increases that economic, political, social, or other conditions in those countries or that region will have a significant impact on the Fund’s performance. As a result, the Fund’s performance may be more volatile than the performance of more geographically diversified funds.
Geographic Risk Related to Europe: Europe includes both developed and emerging markets. Most Western European countries are members of the European Union (the “EU”), which imposes restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, and debt levels. Both developed and emerging market countries in Europe will be significantly affected by the fiscal and monetary controls of the European Monetary Union. Changes in regulations on trade, decreasing imports or exports, changes in the exchange rate of the euro, recessions among European countries and acts of war in the region may have a significant adverse effect on the economies of other European countries, including those of Eastern Europe. In particular, the extent and duration of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the resulting sanctions on Russia, the subsequent impact on global markets and trade remain unknown but could have a significant
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adverse impact on the European economy as well as the price and availability of certain commodities, including oil and natural gas. The markets in Eastern Europe remain relatively undeveloped and can be particularly sensitive to political and economic developments.
Growth Companies Risk: Growth companies are those that a portfolio manager believes have the potential for above average or rapid growth but may be subject to greater price volatility than “undervalued” companies, for example. A smaller company with a promising product and/or operating in a dynamic field may have greater potential for rapid earnings growth than a larger one. Additionally, many companies in certain market sectors like health care and technology are faster-growing companies with limited operating histories and greater business risks, and their potential profitability may be dependent on regulatory approval of their products or developments affecting those sectors, which increases the volatility of these companies’ securities prices and could have an adverse impact upon the companies’ future growth and profitability.
High Yield/High Risk or “Junk” Securities Risk: High yield/high risk securities are typically issued by companies or governments that are highly leveraged, less creditworthy, or financially distressed and are considered to be mostly speculative in nature (high risk), subject to greater liquidity risk due to fewer market participants (buyers/sellers of these assets) and less capital available to market makers (broker-dealers) as compared to higher rated securities, and subject to a greater risk of default than higher rated securities. High yield/high risk securities (including loans) may be more volatile than investment grade securities. Non-investment grade debt instruments may include securities that are stressed, distressed or in default and are subject to credit risk.
Index Sampling Risk: Because index sampling relies on the securities selected to have economic characteristics similar to securities in the fund’s benchmark index, it may not result in the aggregate in investment performance matching that of that fund’s benchmark index or of other funds that purchased all or substantially all of the securities in the same index in approximately the same proportions as their weightings in the index.
Industrials Sector Risk: The operations and businesses of companies in the industrials sector are subject to several risks. The industrials sector can be affected by government regulation, world events, commodity prices, exchange rates and economic conditions, and liabilities for environmental damage, product liability claims, and general civil liabilities. Companies in the industrials sector may also be adversely affected by supply and demand changes related to their specific products or services and industrials sector products in general. The products of industrial sector companies may face obsolescence due to rapid technological developments and frequent new product introduction.
Information Technology Sector Risk: Information Technology companies face numerous risks, including operating in rapidly changing fields, abrupt or erratic market movements, limited product lines, markets or financial resources, management that is dependent on a limited number of people, short product cycles, aggressive pricing of products and services, new market entrants, government regulation and patent and intellectual property rights and rapid obsolescence of products and services due to information technological innovations or changing consumer preferences. Stocks of information technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technology, especially those of smaller, less-seasoned companies, tend to be more volatile than the overall market. Information technology companies are heavily dependent on patent and intellectual property rights, the loss or impairment of which may adversely affect profitability. Additionally, companies in the technology sector may face dramatic and often unpredictable changes in growth rates and competition for the services of qualified personnel. In addition, many U.S. technology companies have diverse operations, with products or services in foreign markets, exposing them to foreign investment risk.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of debt instruments may fall when interest rates rise. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt instruments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable (also known as variable) interest rates. Many factors can cause interest rates to rise, such as central bank monetary policies, inflation rates, general economic conditions, and expectations about the foregoing. In addition, as interest rates rise, the value of fixed income investments will generally decrease. The negative impact on debt instruments from interest rate increases could be swift and significant, including falling market values, increased redemptions and reduced liquidity. Substantial redemptions from bond and other income funds may worsen that impact. Additionally, regulations applicable to and changing business practices of broker-dealers that make markets in debt instruments may result in those broker-dealers restricting their market making activities for certain debt instruments, which may reduce the liquidity and increase the volatility of such debt instruments. Certain countries have experienced negative interest rates on certain debt securities. Negative or very low interest rates could magnify the risks associated with changes in interest rates. In general, changing interest rates, including rates that fall below zero, could have unpredictable effects on markets and may expose debt and related markets to heightened volatility. During periods when interest rates are low or there are negative interest rates, a Fund’s yield (and total return) also may be low, and the Fund may experience low or negative returns. A Fund may be subject to heightened levels of interest rate risk because the Federal Reserve has raised, and may continue to raise, interest rates. Floating or adjustable-rate instruments (such as most loans) typically have less exposure to interest rate fluctuations and their exposure to interest rate fluctuations will generally be limited to the period of time until the interest rate on the security is reset. There is a risk of lag in the adjustment of interest rates between the periods when these interest rates are reset. An interest rate reset may not completely offset changes in interest rates. Resets that may be tied to an index may not reflect the prevailing interest rate changes. There is a risk of a lag between interest rate and index changes.
Large-Capitalization Companies Risk: Large-capitalization companies tend to have more stable prices than small- or mid-capitalization companies but are still subject to equity securities risk. Large-capitalization equity security prices may not rise as much as prices of equity securities of small-capitalization companies.
Leverage Risk: A Fund’s investment in forward commitments, futures contracts, options, or swap agreements, including taking short positions using certain derivatives, as a principal investment strategy gives rise to a form of leverage. Leverage is investment exposure that exceeds the initial amount invested. The loss on a leveraged investment may far exceed a Fund’s principal amount invested. Leverage can magnify a Fund’s gains and losses and therefore increase its volatility. There is no guarantee that a Fund will use leverage, or when it does, that a Fund’s leveraging strategy will be successful or produce a high return on an investment.
Liquidity Risk: Generally, a security or investment is considered illiquid if it is not reasonably expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions within seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the security. Certain holdings may be difficult to purchase, sell and value, particularly during adverse market conditions, because
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there is a limited market for the investment or there are restrictions on resale. A Fund may not be able to sell a holding quickly at the price it has valued the holding, may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. Liquid investments may become less liquid or illiquid, and thus more difficult to sell, over time or suddenly and unexpectedly. This may occur, for example, as a result of adverse market or economic conditions (including financial distress, or geopolitical events such as sanctions, trading halts or wars) or investor perceptions, which may be independent of any adverse changes to the particular issuer. Less liquidity also means that more subjectivity may be used in establishing the value of the securities or other investments. For example, if market quotations are not readily available or reliable for these investments, the securities or other investments will be valued by a method that reflects fair value. Valuations determined in this manner may require subjective inputs about the value of these investments. Some securities (such as loans) may have no active trading market and may be subject to restrictions on resale. The markets in which such securities trade may be subject to irregular trading, wide bid/ask spreads and extended trade settlement periods, which may impair a Fund’s ability to sell the holding at the price it has valued the holding causing a decline in the Fund’s NAV. Investments in companies in turn-around, distress or other similar situations may be or become less liquid than other investments, particularly when the economy is not robust or during market downturns. Reduced liquidity resulting from these situations may impede a Fund’s ability to meet unusually high or unanticipated levels of redemption requests. Each Fund may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act to meet redemption requests by Fund shareholders; however, these actions may increase the expenses for a Fund (such as borrowing cost) or may not always be adequate, particularly during periods of market stress. Please see the discussion of Other Expenses under the Additional Information about Fees and Expenses section in this Prospectus.
Mid-Capitalization Companies Risk: Mid-capitalization companies may be subject to greater price volatility and may be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies. Mid-capitalization (also known as “medium capitalization”) companies may have a shorter history of operations, more limited ability to raise capital, inexperienced management, limited product lines, less capital reserves and liquidity and more speculative prospects for future growth, sustained earnings or market share than larger companies, and are therefore more sensitive to economic, market and industry changes. It may be difficult to sell a mid-capitalization position at an acceptable time and price because of the potentially less frequent trading of stocks of mid-capitalization companies.
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including CLOs, are subject to certain risks. The value of these securities will be, as applicable, influenced by the factors affecting the housing market or the market for the assets underlying such securities or the issuers of such securities. As a result, during periods of declining asset value, difficult or frozen credit markets, swings in interest rates, or deteriorating economic conditions, these securities may decline in value, become difficult to value, become more volatile and/or become illiquid.
oExtension Risk – Generally, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of fixed rate mortgage-backed or other asset-backed securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates and making any Fund holding such securities more volatile. This is because when interest rates rise, the issuer of a security held by a Fund may make principal payments on that security on a delayed basis. Such delayed principal payments decrease the value of the security. In addition, as payments are received later than agreed upon, a Fund may miss or postpone the opportunity to reinvest in higher yielding investments.
oInterest Rate Risk – When interest rates rise, borrowers with variable interest rate loans may not be able to repay their loans at the higher interest rates. This could cause an increase in defaults and decrease the value of certain mortgage-related or other asset-backed securities.
oSubprime Risk or Credit Risk – Mortgage-related securities may have exposure to subprime loans and subprime mortgages, which are loans or mortgages made to borrowers with lower credit ratings. An unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of a mortgage-backed security. The risk of such defaults is generally higher in the case of mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages. In addition, holdings in non-investment grade (high yield/high risk) asset-backed securities, including mortgage pools with exposure to subprime loans or mortgages, have a greater risk of being or becoming less liquid than other debt securities, especially when the economy is not robust, during market downturns, or when credit is tight. Other asset-backed securities, such as CLOs, may also be subject to exposure resulting from loans to borrowers with lower credit ratings, who pose a higher level of default risk.
oPrepayment Risk – In addition, adjustable and fixed rate mortgage-related or other asset-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk. When interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their mortgages (or other debt obligations) sooner than expected. This can reduce a Fund’s returns because it may have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates.
oCall Risk – Similarly, debt obligations with call features have the risk that an issuer will exercise the right to pay an obligation (such as a mortgage-backed security) earlier than expected. This call risk typically occurs when interest rates are declining.
o U.S. Government Securities Risk – Mortgage-backed securities may be issued by the U.S. government, which are subject to U.S. Government Securities Risk.
oIssuer Risk – Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities offered by non-governmental issuers, such as commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market issuers are subject to additional risks. For mortgage-backed securities, timely payment of interest and principal of non-governmental issuers is often supported by various forms of private insurance or guarantees, including individual loan, title, pool and hazard insurance purchased by the issuer, and there can be no assurance that these private insurers can meet their obligations under the policies. Other asset-backed securities, including CLOs, are subject to economic risks in addition to structural risks, such as the contractual obligations governing the priority of payments, and risks arising from the management of the issuer, including conflicts of interest, departure of personnel or resource constraints, and regulatory or other developments that may adversely impact the manager of the issuer
oStripped Mortgage-Related Securities Risk – Stripped mortgage-related securities can be particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates. Stripped mortgage-related securities are made up of Interest Only (“IO”) and Principal Only (“PO”) components. IOs present a heightened risk of total loss of investment.
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In addition, for Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund, current ESG metrics used by the sub-adviser are limited for mortgage-related and asset-backed securities as ESG metrics are available only for the corporate issuer of those securities and not for each underlying individual security. This results in the evaluation of ESG considerations for the corporate issuer of a pool of mortgage-related securities and asset-backed securities at the corporate issuer level but not the underlying securities that constitute the pool.
Non-Diversification Risk: A “non-diversified” mutual fund may hold a smaller number of portfolio securities than many other funds. To the extent a non-diversified fund invests in a relatively small number of issuers, a decline in the market value of a particular security held by the fund may affect its value more than if it invested in a larger number of issuers. The value of the fund’s shares may be more volatile than the values of shares of more diversified funds.
Passive Management Risk: A passively managed (or index) fund generally holds constituent securities of its benchmark index regardless of performance, which could cause the index fund’s return to be lower than an actively managed fund (which generally seeks to outperform a benchmark index). Such fund will also perform poorly when the index performs poorly. In addition, an index fund has operating and other expenses while an index does not. As such, an index fund will tend to underperform the index to some degree over time even though it will attempt to track its index as closely as possible.
Preferred Stock Risk: Preferred stock represents an equity interest in a company that generally entitles the holder to receive, in preference to the holders of other stocks such as common stock, dividends and a fixed share of the proceeds resulting from a liquidation of the company. The market value of preferred stock is subject to company-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities and is also sensitive to changes in the company’s creditworthiness, the ability of the company to make payments on the preferred stock, and changes in interest rates, typically declining in value if interest rates rise. Convertible preferred stock allows the holder to convert the preferred shares into a fixed number of common shares, usually after a predetermined date. Like preferred stock, convertible preferred stock generally pays a dividend at a specified rate and has preference over common stock in the payment of dividends but ranks behind bonds, including convertible bonds, in priority upon liquidation.
REIT Investment Risk: Investments in REITs involve unique risks. REITs may have limited financial resources, may trade less frequently and in limited volume, and may be more volatile than other securities. In addition, to the extent the Fund holds interests in REITs, it is expected that investors in the Fund will bear two layers of asset-based management fees and expenses (directly at the Fund level and indirectly at the REIT level). The risks of investing in REITs include certain risks associated with the direct ownership of real estate and the real estate industry in general. These include risks related to general, regional and local economic conditions; fluctuations in interest rates and property tax rates; shifts in zoning laws, environmental regulations and other governmental action such as the exercise of eminent domain; cash flow dependency; increased operating expenses; lack of availability of mortgage funds; losses due to natural disasters; overbuilding; losses due to casualty or condemnation; changes in property values and rental rates; and other factors.
In addition to these risks, residential/diversified REITs and commercial equity REITs may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trusts, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of any credit extended. Further, REITs are dependent upon management skills and generally may not be diversified. REITs are also subject to heavy cash flow dependency, defaults by borrowers and self-liquidation. In addition, REITs could possibly fail to qualify for the beneficial tax treatment available to REITs under the Code, or to maintain their exemptions from registration under the 1940 Act. The Fund expects that dividends received from a REIT and distributed to Fund shareholders generally will be taxable to the shareholder as ordinary income. The above factors may also adversely affect a borrower’s or a lessee’s ability to meet its obligations to the REIT. In the event of a default by a borrower or lessee, the REIT may experience delays in enforcing its rights as a mortgagee or lessor and may incur substantial costs associated with protecting investments.
Sector Focus Risk: A Fund may be invested more heavily from time to time (e.g., over 20% of its assets) in a particular sector (which is more broadly defined than an industry classification). If a Fund is invested more heavily in a particular sector, its performance will be more sensitive to risks and developments that affect that sector. Individual sectors may rise and fall more than the broader market. In addition, issuers within a sector may all react in the same way to economic, political, regulatory or other events.
Small-Capitalization Companies Risk: Small-capitalization companies may be more susceptible to liquidity risk and price volatility and be more vulnerable to economic, market and industry changes than larger, more established companies. Small-capitalization companies may have fewer financial resources, limited product and market diversification, greater potential for volatility in earnings and business prospects, and greater dependency on a few key managers. Small-capitalization companies, particularly those in their developmental stages, may have a shorter history of operations, more limited ability to raise capital, inexperienced management, and more speculative prospects for future growth or sustained earnings or market share than larger companies. In addition, these companies may be more susceptible to the underperformance of a sector in which it belongs and therefore, may be riskier and more susceptible to price changes. It may be difficult or impossible to liquidate a small-capitalization position at an acceptable time and price because of the potentially less frequent trading of stocks of smaller market capitalizations.
Underlying Fund Risk: Because a Fund is available for investment by the Portfolio Optimization Funds and thus may have a significant percentage of its outstanding shares held by a Portfolio Optimization Fund, a change in asset allocation by a Portfolio Optimization Fund could result in large redemptions out of a Fund, causing the sale of securities in a short timeframe and potential increases in expenses to a Fund and its remaining shareholders, both of which could negatively impact performance.
U.S. Government Securities Risk: Not all U.S. government securities are backed or guaranteed by the U.S. government and different U.S. government securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk. There is a risk that the U.S. government will not make timely payments on its debt or provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities, or sponsored enterprises if those entities are not able to meet their financial obligations. Some U.S. government securities are supported only by the credit of the issuing agency, which depends entirely on its own resources to repay the debt. Although there are many types of U.S. government securities, such as those issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) and Federal Home Loan Banks that may be chartered or sponsored by Acts of Congress, their securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury and, therefore, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. The maximum potential liability of the issuers of some U.S. government securities may greatly exceed their current
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resources, including their legal right to support from the U.S. Treasury. It is possible that these issuers will not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future. Pursuant to the authorities of the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Housing Finance Administration (“FHFA”), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been in a conservatorship under FHFA since September 2008. Should Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac exit the conservatorship, the effect this will have on the entities’ debt and equities, and on securities guaranteed by the entities, is unclear.
Value Companies Risk: Value companies are those that a portfolio manager believes are undervalued and trading for less than their intrinsic values. There is a risk that the determination that a stock is undervalued is not correct or is not recognized in the market. These companies may be subject to lower price volatility than companies considered to be “growth” companies. In value investing, the principal belief is that the market overreacts to good and bad news, resulting in stock price movements that do not correspond with a company’s long-term fundamentals. In that case, the result is an opportunity for value investors to profit by buying when the price is deflated. However, the intrinsic value of a company is subjective, meaning there is no empirically “correct” intrinsic value. A portfolio manager’s processes for determining value will vary. There is a risk that a portfolio manager’s determination that a stock is undervalued is not correct or is not recognized in the market.
Warrants and Rights Risk: Warrants and rights may lack a liquid secondary market for resale. The prices of warrants and rights may fluctuate as a result of speculation or other factors. Warrants and rights can provide a greater potential for profit or loss than an equivalent investment in the underlying security. Prices of warrants and rights do not necessarily move in tandem with the prices of their underlying securities and therefore are highly volatile and speculative investments. If a warrant or right expires without being exercised, the Fund will lose any amount paid for the warrant or right.
Additional Information About Certain Non-Principal Risks
The following provides information about certain non-principal risks of the Funds. While the likelihood of these risks adversely affecting the Funds’ NAV, yield and/or total return under normal circumstances is lower than the Funds’ principal risks, they could nevertheless negatively impact Fund performance should the situations described below materialize.
Active and Frequent Trading Risk: All Funds may engage in active and frequent trading which could result in higher levels of current tax liability to shareholders in the Fund. For Funds that operate as funds of funds, purchases and sales of Underlying Fund shares may increase and therefore taxes may be higher for these Funds’ shareholders when a Fund is rebalanced or changes asset allocations, when Underlying Funds undergo Manager changes, including adding a co-manager, or when Underlying Funds are established or liquidated, particularly if a large number of Underlying Fund shares are bought or sold and there are capital gains realized as a result of the transactions (assuming no offset by any realized capital losses). For Funds that do not operate as funds of funds, including Underlying Funds, active and frequent trading can result in higher trading costs as well.
Cybersecurity Risk: The Funds’ and/or their service providers’ use of the internet, technology and information systems may expose the Funds to risks associated with attack, damage, or unauthorized access. Such risks may include the theft, loss, ransom, misuse, improper release, corruption and/or destruction of, manipulation of, or unauthorized access to, confidential or restricted data relating to the Funds or Fund shareholders, and the compromise, delay or failure of systems, networks, devices and applications relating to Fund operations, such as systems used to enter trades for the Funds’ investments, accounting and valuation systems, or compliance testing systems used to monitor the Funds’ investments. These events could result in losses to the Funds and Fund shareholders and disrupt the Funds’ day-to-day operations and the portfolio management of the Funds, as well as damage the conduct of business among the Funds, Fund shareholders, the Funds’ service providers and/or financial intermediaries. While measures have been developed that are designed to reduce cybersecurity risks and to mitigate or lessen resulting damages, there is no guarantee that those measures will be effective, particularly because the Funds do not directly control the cybersecurity defenses or plans of their service providers, financial intermediaries, and other parties with which the Funds transact.
Derivatives Risk: A Fund’s use of forward commitments, futures contracts, options or swap agreements (types of derivative instruments) as a principal investment strategy subjects the Fund to several risks, including: counterparty risk, leverage risk, market risk, regulatory risk, liquidity and valuation risk, operational risk, correlation risk, legal risk and premium risk. These risks are different from, and may be greater than, the risks involved if the Fund were to invest directly in the asset (e.g., a security, currency or index) underlying the derivative (the underlying Reference asset). The use of these instruments may, in some cases, cause a Fund to realize higher amounts of short-term capital gains and ordinary income (generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates) than if the Fund had not engaged in such transactions.
oCounterparty Risk – Derivative transactions that are privately negotiated in the “over-the-counter” market, such as forward commitments and most swap agreements, involve the risk that the party with whom the Fund has entered into the transaction (the counterparty) will be unable to fulfill its obligation to pay the Fund and the risk that the Fund will not be able to meet its obligations to pay the counterparty. Because these instruments are privately negotiated, unlike exchange-traded contracts, they are subject to a greater risk of default or bankruptcy by a counterparty, which could result in adverse market impact, expenses or delays in connection with the purchase or sale of the underlying Reference asset. For derivatives traded on an exchange or through a central clearinghouse, such as futures contracts and most options, counterparty risk is still present with the Fund’s clearing broker, or the clearinghouse itself.
oLeverage Risk – A forward commitment, futures contract, option or swap agreement provides exposure to potential gain or loss from a change in the level of the market price of the underlying Reference asset (such as a security, currency, index or basket of securities) in a notional amount that exceeds the amount of cash or assets required to establish or maintain the Fund’s position. The use of leverage could result in increased return but also creates the possibility for greater loss on the investment (including larger swings in value for the Fund). In some instances, the loss can exceed the net assets of the Fund.
oMarket Risk – Market risk generally refers to risk from potential adverse market movements in relation to a Fund’s derivatives positions, or the risk that markets could experience a change in volatility that adversely impacts Fund returns. Price volatility of an investment refers to the variation of changes in that investment’s value over time as a result of market movements. Thus, an investment with higher price volatility is likely to have greater price swings over shorter time periods than an investment with lower price volatility, and a Fund that invests in more volatile investments may see its value also go up or down rapidly
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or unpredictably. Price volatility can be caused by many factors, including changes in the economy or financial markets or for reasons specific to a particular issuer. Adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying Reference asset, which the Fund may not directly own, can result in a loss to the Fund substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative itself. In addition, changes in the value of a derivative may be more sensitive to market factors than, the underlying Reference asset so that the Fund may lose more than the initial amount invested. Market risk may also impact a Fund’s obligations and exposures.
oRegulatory Risk – Governmental and regulatory actions relating to a mutual fund’s use of derivatives (such as forward commitments, futures contracts, options, and swap agreements) and related instruments, including tax law changes, may limit a Fund’s ability to invest or remain invested in derivatives, increase the costs of the Fund’s derivatives transactions and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives and the Fund’s performance. Effective August 19, 2022, the Funds will be subject to the requirements of new Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act regarding the use of derivatives, including the adoption of a derivatives risk management program for certain derivatives users as well as policies and procedures to implement the requirements of the rule.
oLiquidity and Valuation Risk – Where an active secondary market for an over-the-counter derivative instrument (such as forward commitments, options, and most swap agreements) is lacking, a Fund may be unable to exercise, sell or otherwise close its position in the instrument, which could expose the Fund to losses and make the position more difficult for the Fund to value accurately. In these circumstances, a Fund may be unable to take advantage of market opportunities or may be forced to sell other more desirable, more liquid securities or sell less liquid or illiquid securities at a loss if needed to raise cash to conduct operations, including to meet redemption requests. Less liquidity also means that more subjectivity may be used in establishing the value of the position. For example, if market quotations are not readily available or reliable for these investments, the investments will be valued by a method that reflects fair value. Valuations determined in this manner may require subjective inputs about the value of these investments.
oOperational Risk – A Fund that engages in derivatives transactions will be subject to risks related to potential operational issues, including documentation issues, settlement issues, systems failures, inadequate controls, and human error (including manual processes).
oCorrelation Risk – The value of a forward commitment, futures contract, option, or swap agreement may not correlate precisely with the value of its respective underlying Reference asset, and the Fund could therefore lose more than it invested. When used for hedging, the change in value of a derivative may not correlate as expected with the currency, security or other risk being hedged.
oLegal Risk – Legal risks related to documentation/agreements, capacity or authority of a counterparty, or issues regarding the legality or enforceability of a contract, may limit a Fund’s ability to invest or remain invested in derivatives.
oPremium Risk – A Fund that utilizes options is subject to the risk of losing the premium it paid to purchase an option if the price of the underlying Reference asset decreases or remains the same (for a call option) or increases or remains the same (for a put option). If a call or put option that a Fund purchased were allowed to expire without being sold or exercised, its premium would be a loss to the Fund.
Investment Style Risk: Each Fund has its own investment style or overall investment strategy (e.g., large-capitalization growth investment style). A Fund’s investment style may shift in and out of favor for reasons including market conditions and investor sentiment.
Issuer Risk: The value of a security or instrument may decline for reasons directly related to the issuer of the security or instrument, such as management, performance, financial leverage, changes in markets in which the issuer offers goods or services, and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services.
Market and Regulatory Risk: Events in the financial markets and economy may cause volatility and uncertainty and adversely affect performance. Such adverse effect on performance could include a decline in the value and liquidity of securities held by a Fund, unusually high and unanticipated levels of redemptions, an increase in portfolio turnover, a decrease in NAV, and an increase in Fund expenses. It may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, in which case investment goals may not be met. Market events may affect a single issuer, industry, sector, or the market as a whole. In addition, because of interdependencies between markets, events in one market may adversely impact markets or issuers in which a Fund invests in unforeseen ways. Traditionally liquid investments may experience periods of diminished liquidity. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value and a Fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which a Fund invests. It is impossible to predict whether or for how long such market events will continue, particularly if they are unprecedented, unforeseen or widespread events or conditions. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply and for extended periods, and you could lose money. Governmental and regulatory actions, including tax law changes, may also impair portfolio management and have unexpected or adverse consequences on particular markets, strategies, or investments. Future market or regulatory events may impact a Fund in unforeseen ways, such as causing a Fund to alter its existing strategies or potentially, to liquidate and close.
Natural Disasters Risk: Natural disasters occur throughout the world and include events such as blizzards and ice storms, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, pandemics, tidal waves, tornadoes, tsunamis, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and wildfires. Although specific types of natural disasters may occur more frequently in certain geographic locations, such events are by their nature unpredictable and may cause sudden, severe and widespread damage that negatively impacts issuers, regions and economies in which a Fund invests. Should a Fund hold significant investments in, or have significant exposure to, an issuer, region or economy affected by a natural disaster, the Fund may lose money. Due to the interconnectedness of the global economy, natural disasters in one location may negatively impact issuers in other locations.
New Adviser Risk: The Adviser has limited operating history. Mutual funds and their advisers are also subject to restrictions imposed by the 1940 Act, and the IRC that do not apply to the management of other types of individual and institutional accounts.
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As a result, investors do not have a long-term track record from which to judge the Adviser and the Adviser may not achieve the intended result in managing the Funds.
Price Volatility Risk: The values of all of a Fund’s investments have the potential to be volatile. Price volatility of an investment refers to the variation of changes in that investment’s value over time. Thus, an investment with higher price volatility is likelier to have greater price swings over shorter time periods than an investment with lower price volatility and a fund that invests in more volatile investments may see its price also go up or down rapidly or unpredictably. Price volatility can be caused by many factors, including changes in the economy or financial markets or for reasons specific to a particular issuer.
Redemption Risk: A Fund could experience a loss when selling securities, including securities of other investment companies, to meet redemption requests by shareholders if the redemption requests are unusually large or numerous, occur in times of market turmoil or declining prices for the securities sold, or when the securities to be sold are illiquid. Such redemptions may also increase expenses to the Fund and cause the sale of securities in a short timeframe, both of which could negatively impact performance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT FEES AND EXPENSES

There are two types of fees and expenses you pay when you invest in mutual funds: (i) shareholder fees and (ii) operating expenses. Shareholder fees include sales charges and account fees, as applicable, that you pay directly when you buy or sell shares. Operating expenses incurred by each Fund are borne by shareholders through their investment in such Fund. Your actual cost of investing in a Fund may be higher than the total expenses shown in the Fees and Expenses of the Fund section for a variety of reasons, for example, if average net assets decrease. In addition, certain expenses, such as brokerage costs, are not required to be disclosed in fee table and expense examples. The Portfolio Optimization Funds directly bear their annual operating expenses and indirectly bear the annual operating expenses of their investment in Underlying Funds and ETFs in proportion to their allocations. Annual Fund Operating Expenses are presented in the Fund Summaries section at the beginning of this Prospectus.
The Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses line item in a Fund’s Annual Fund Operating Expenses table reflects a Fund’s pro-rata share of fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of its ownership in other investment companies (registered and unregistered) for the relevant fiscal period shown in the table. These investment companies may include other mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, business development companies and closed-end funds. Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses have been estimated based on expected allocations to underlying funds.
Operating expenses paid by each Fund include the costs of distribution services and shareholder services (under a 12b-1 plan for Class A shares and Class C shares). The Trust also pays AIS for providing investment advisory services and supervision and administration services.
Additional Information About Shareholder Fees
Sales Charges
Portfolio Optimization Funds Class A Class C Class I-2
Maximum Front-end Sales Charge on your investment (as a percentage of offering price)
5.50%1
None None
Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less)
None2
1.00%3
None
1    The sales charge is reduced for purchases of $50,000 or more and is waived in certain circumstances.
2    There is a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% on redemptions of Class A shares within one year of purchase if the purchase was part of an investment of $1 million or more where the initial sales charge was waived.
3    There is a CDSC on the sale of shares within one year of purchase.
Sales Charges
Aristotle Core Income Fund, Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund and Aristotle Strategic Income Fund
Class A Class C Class I Class I-2
Maximum Front-end Sales Charge on your investment (as a percentage of offering price)
4.25%1
None None None
Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less)
None2
1.00%3
None None
1    The sales charge is reduced for purchases of $100,000 or more and is waived in certain circumstances.
2    There is a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% on redemptions of Class A shares within one year of purchase if the purchase was part of an investment of $500,000 or more where the initial sales charge was waived.
3    There is a CDSC on the sale of shares within one year of purchase.
Sales Charges
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund Class A Class C Class I Class I-2
Maximum Front-end Sales Charge on your investment (as a percentage of offering price)
4.25%1
None None None
Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less)
None2
1.00%3
None None
1    The sales charge is reduced for purchases of $100,000 or more and is waived in certain circumstances.
2    There is a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% on redemptions of Class A shares within one year of purchase if the purchase was part of an investment of $500,000 or more where the initial sales charge was waived.
3    There is a CDSC on the sale of shares within one year of purchase.
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Sales Charges
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
Class A Class C Class I Class R6 Class I-2
Maximum Front-end Sales Charge on your investment (as a percentage of offering price)
4.25%1
None None None None
Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less)
None2
1.00%3
None None None
1    The sales charge is reduced for purchases of $100,000 or more and is waived in certain circumstances.
2    There is a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% on redemptions of Class A shares within one year of purchase if the purchase was part of an investment of $500,000 or more where the initial sales charge was waived.
3    There is a CDSC on the sale of shares within one year of purchase.
Sales Charges
Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund and Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund Class A Class C Class I Class I-2
Maximum Front-end Sales Charge on your investment (as a percentage of offering price)
3.00%1
None None None
Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less)
None2
1.00%3
None None
1    The sales charge is reduced for purchases of $100,000 or more and is waived in certain circumstances.
2    There is a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% on redemptions of Class A shares within one year of purchase if the purchase was part of an investment of $500,000 or more where the initial sales charge was waived.
3    There is a CDSC on the sale of shares within one year of purchase.
Sales Charges
Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund Class A Class I Class I-2
Maximum Front-end Sales Charge on your investment (as a percentage of offering price)
None None None
Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less)
None None None
Sales Charges
Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund Class I Class I-2
Maximum Front-end Sales Charge on your investment (as a percentage of offering price)
None None
Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less)
None None
Sales Charges
Aristotle Core Equity Fund, Aristotle International Equity Fund, Aristotle Value Equity Fund, Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund
Class A Class I
Class R6
Class I-2
Maximum Front-end Sales Charge on your investment (as a percentage of offering price)
4.25%1
None None None
Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of purchase price or redemption price, whichever is less)
None2
None None None
1    The sales charge is reduced for purchases of $100,000 or more and is waived in certain circumstances.
2    There is a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% on redemptions of Class A shares within one year of purchase if the purchase was part of an investment of $500,000 or more where the initial sales charge was waived.
Examples for Class A Shares Purchased at NAV
Class A shares may be purchased at NAV (without an initial sales charge) under certain circumstances — see the Sales Charges – Waivers and Reductions (Class A Shares) subsection within the Overview of the Share Classes section of this Prospectus and the appendix to this Prospectus titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries (the “Appendix”) for eligibility. The examples that follow are intended to help eligible persons compare the cost of investing in Class A shares of each Fund that offers Class A shares when purchased at NAV to the cost of investing in other mutual funds. Each example assumes that you invest $10,000 for the time periods indicated, that your investment has an average annual return of 5%, and that the Funds’ annual operating expenses (based on data as presented in the applicable operating expenses tables) remain the same. The examples reflect the current contractual fee waiver for the relevant contractual period. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, the examples show what your costs would be based on these assumptions. Keep in mind that this is an estimate — actual expenses may vary.
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Your expenses (in dollars) whether you SELL or DON’T SELL your shares at the end of each period are the same, because there are no initial or deferred sales charges associated with Class A shares purchased at NAV.
Your expenses (in dollars)
1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Aristotle Core Equity Fund
$513 $700 $902 $1,486
Aristotle Core Income Fund $508 $687 $881 $1,440
Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund $404 $626 $866 $1,554
Aristotle Growth Equity Fund $519 $718 $933 $1,553
Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund $519 $722 $942 $1,574
Aristotle International Equity Fund $526 $739 $969 $1,631
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund
$654 $875 $1,113 $1,795
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund
$657 $885 $1,132 $1,837
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund $655 $878 $1,118 $1,806
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund $658 $886 $1,133 $1,838
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund
$658 $886 $1,133 $1,838
Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund $374 $535 $709 $1,213
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund $538 $778 $1,036 $1,774
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund $549 $811 $1,092 $1,894
Aristotle Strategic Income Fund $517 $714 $927 $1,541
Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund  $58  $185  $323  $725
Aristotle Value Equity Fund $517 $712 $923 $1,531
Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund $527 $742 $975 $1,642

Additional Information About Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Certain Funds may disclose “interest expense” as part of the Other Expenses line item in the Fund’s Annual Fund Operating Expenses table. Interest expense results from a Fund’s use of investments that are considered to be a form of borrowing or financing for the Fund, such as reverse repurchase agreements, sale-buyback financing transactions or short sales. The level of interest expense incurred by a Fund will vary based on the Fund’s use of these investments as an investment strategy in seeking to achieve the Fund’s investment goal. Interest expenses may also result from a Fund’s use of its line of credit and/or from custodian overdraft fees.
Management Fees
Each Fund pays for the advisory and supervision and administration services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure. The Management Fees shown in each Fund’s Annual Fund Operating Expenses tables reflect both the advisory fee and the supervision and administration fee paid by a Fund to AIS. Additional information about the Management Fees is provided in the “About Management” section below.
Fee Waivers
For Funds with a management fee waiver agreement in place, there is no guarantee that AIS will continue such waiver after the expiration date of the fee waiver agreement referenced therein. AIS has contractually agreed, through July 31, 2025 for certain Funds or Fund classes and through July 31, 2026 for other Funds or Fund classes as illustrated in the chart below, to waive its management fees to the extent that the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, dividends and interest experience on securities sold short, other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (other than offering costs), other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of such Fund’s business and amounts payable pursuant to a plan adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act) of the Funds exceed the amounts set forth below.
Fund Class
Expense Limit
(based on percentage of the average daily net assets)
Fee Waiver Expiration Date
Aristotle Core Equity Fund
Class I
0.65%
July 31, 2026
Class I-2 0.65%
Aristotle Core Income Fund Class A 0.85% July 31, 2025
Class C 1.60%
Class I
0.45%
Class I-2 0.55%
Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund Class I 0.48% July 31, 2025
Class I-2 0.48%
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Fund Class
Expense Limit
(based on percentage of the average daily net assets)
Fee Waiver Expiration Date
Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund Class A 1.02% July 31, 2025
Class C 1.77%
Class I 0.72%
Class I-2 0.77%
Aristotle Growth Equity Fund Class I 0.70% July 31, 2025
Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund Class A 0.95% July 31, 2025
Class C 1.70%
Class I
0.55%
Class I-2
0.65%
Aristotle International Equity Fund
Class I
0.78%
July 31, 2026
Class I-2
0.78%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund Class A 1.26%
July 31, 2025
Class C 2.01%
Class I-2 1.01%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund Class A 1.22%
July 31, 2025
Class C 1.97%
Class I-2 0.97%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund Class A 1.25% July 31, 2025
Class C 2.00%
Class I-2 1.00%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund Class A 1.22% July 31, 2025
Class C 1.97%
Class I-2 0.97%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund Class A 1.23%
July 31, 2025
Class C 1.98%
Class I-2 0.98%
Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund Class A 0.75% July 31, 2025
Class C 1.50%
Class I
0.39%
Class I-2
0.49%
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
Class A 1.20% July 31, 2025
Class C 1.95% July 31, 2025
Class I 0.90%
July 31, 2026
Class R6
0.85%
July 31, 2025
Class I-2 0.90% July 31, 2026
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund Class A 1.20% July 31, 2025
Class C 1.95%
Class I 0.85%
Class I-2
0.95%
Aristotle Strategic Income Fund Class A 0.94% July 31, 2025
Class C 1.69%
Class I
0.59%
Class I-2 0.69%
Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund Class A 0.57% July 31, 2025
Class I 0.32%
Class I-2 0.32%
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Fund Class
Expense Limit
(based on percentage of the average daily net assets)
Fee Waiver Expiration Date
Aristotle Value Equity Fund
Class I
0.69%
July 31, 2026
Class R6
0.61%
Class I-2 0.69%
Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund
Class I
0.78%
July 31, 2026
Class I-2 0.78%
SHAREHOLDER ACCOUNT INFORMATION

Choosing a Share Class
Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R6 and Class I-2 shares of the Funds are continuously offered through the Distributor. Shares of the Trust’s Funds are generally purchased through broker-dealers, which may be affiliated with financial firms, such as banks and retirement plan administrators, and which have entered into selling group agreements with the Distributor (collectively, “selling group members”). Such selling group members and their financial intermediaries, as well as other service providers (such as registered investment advisers, banks, trust companies, certified financial planners, third-party administrators, recordkeepers, trustees, custodians, and financial consultants) may be referred to as a “financial intermediary” or “financial intermediaries.”
Your financial intermediary can help you choose the Fund or Funds that are appropriate for you based upon your investment goal, risk tolerance, time horizon, and other factors. Your financial intermediary can also explain to you the various expenses associated with each share class and help you choose the share class that is most appropriate for you. Your financial intermediary may also assist you with establishing your account with the Trust. You should note, however, that if you invest in the Funds through a financial intermediary, different guidelines, conditions and restrictions may apply than if you held your shares in the Fund directly or through another financial intermediary. We encourage you to discuss the different options with your financial intermediary and review the Trust’s SAI as well as the Appendix to this Prospectus for more information. You should note that if the relationship between your brokerage firm and you or the Trust is terminated, your account may become a temporary “orphan” account and you will be requested to establish a new relationship with another selling group member. If you hold your shares with a financial intermediary (either in a networked account or through an omnibus platform) and you change intermediaries, please contact your new financial intermediary for information on transferring your account. If the relationship between your financial intermediary and the Trust is terminated, please note that your shares may be subject to certain delays and restrictions or even redemption; please contact your financial intermediary for further information.
The class of shares that best corresponds with your financial goals depends upon several factors. All share classes of a Fund may not be available through a broker-dealer or financial firm.
When choosing among classes, you should consider the following questions:
How long do I plan to hold the shares?
How much money do I intend to invest?
Will I be purchasing more shares in the future?
What expenses will I pay for each class?
Do I qualify for any sales charge discounts?
You should also understand how the various fees, expenses, and charges would affect your investment over time. Once you understand the differences among the share classes, you can then make an informed decision and select a share class that matches your needs, resources, and investment timeline. Your financial intermediary will generally receive compensation no matter which share class you select; however, that compensation may vary between share classes and may vary with the size of your investment. Thus, a financial intermediary may have an incentive for you to invest in one share class over another.
Although the share class that you choose is ultimately your decision, you should seek to learn which share class is economically more attractive for your particular situation so that you can make an informed decision. For more information on share classes or other mutual fund investing topics, please refer to the websites of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (www.finra.org) and the SEC (www.sec.gov/investor).
The sections that follow contain more detailed information about the share classes; how to buy, sell and exchange shares; and other information about the Funds.
OVERVIEW OF THE SHARE CLASSES

Each Fund of the Trust may offer multiple classes of shares and not all Funds offer all share classes discussed herein. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain classes have higher expenses than other classes which may lower the return on your investment when compared to a less expensive class. In deciding which class of shares to purchase, you should consider the following attributes of the various share classes, among other things: (i) the eligibility requirements that apply to purchases of a particular share class; (ii) the initial sales charges and CDSCs, if any, applicable to the class; (iii) the distribution (12b-1) fee, if any, or service fees paid by the class of shares; (iv) any shareholder privileges that are applicable to a particular share class that would entitle you to reductions or waivers on sales charges, including contingent deferred sales charges, that might otherwise apply to a purchase or sale, as described further below in this section and in the Appendix to this Prospectus; and (v) any services you may receive from a financial intermediary. Please consult with your financial professional to assist you in making your decision. For accounts sold through financial intermediaries, it is the primary
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responsibility of the financial intermediary to ensure compliance with eligibility requirements such as investor type and investment minimums. Please refer to the Prospectus fee table for more information on the fees and expenses of a particular Fund’s share classes. Because the information in this section and in the Appendix to this Prospectus about sales charges and waivers and reductions of sales charges is disclosed in this Prospectus (including the Appendix) and the Trust’s SAI, and both this Prospectus (including the Appendix) and the SAI are posted on the Aristotle Funds website, this information is not separately provided on the website.
Share Class Front-end
Sales Charge
Annual
Distribution
and/or
Service Fees
CDSC Conversion to
Class A Shares
Class A YES— initial sales charge
which may be waived or
reduced.
0.25%
NONE —refer to the Contingent Deferred Sales Charges (“CDSCs”) subsection.
N/A
Class C NONE 1.00% YES —1.00% on shares redeemed within one year of purchase. YES – after six (6) years.
Class I NONE NONE NONE NO
Class R6 NONE NONE NONE NO
Class I-2 NONE NONE NONE NO

Share Class Eligibility
Class A and Class C Shares
Class A and Class C shares are available to all retail investors, including individuals, trusts, corporations and other business and charitable organizations and eligible employee benefit plans, as well as to AIS and its affiliates. The share classes offer different fee structures which are intended to compensate financial intermediaries for services provided in connection with the sale of shares and continued maintenance of the customer relationship. You should consider the services provided by your financial adviser and any other financial intermediaries who will be involved in the servicing of your account when choosing a share class.
Class I Shares
Class I shares are available to certain Institutional Investors and directly to certain Individual Investors as set forth below, as well as for investment by the Portfolio Optimization Funds:
Institutional Investors are corporations, employee benefit plans, foundations/endowments and managed account programs offered by broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, insurance companies, trust institutions and bank trust departments which charge an asset-based fee to their clients participating in those programs. In a managed account program, the financial intermediary typically charges each investor a single fee based on the value of the investor’s account in exchange for providing various services to that account (like management, brokerage and custody services). Asset-based fees for marketing support or account servicing are not available to be paid to intermediaries with respect to assets invested in Class I shares.
Individual Investors include current and former trustees and officers of the Trust and Pacific Funds Series Trust, the series of which were reorganized with and into corresponding series of the Trust on April 17, 2023, current and former directors, officers, and employees of AIS and its affiliates, and immediate family members of all such persons.
Class I-2 Shares
Class I-2 shares are generally only available to certain employer-sponsored retirement, savings or benefit plans held in plan level or omnibus accounts and managed account programs offered by broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, insurance companies, trust institutions and bank trust departments which charge an asset-based fee to their clients participating in those programs. In a managed account program, the financial intermediary typically charges each investor a single fee based on the value of the investor’s account in exchange for providing various services to that account (like management, brokerage and custody services). Class I-2 shares may also be available on certain brokerage platforms. Investors buying or selling Class I-2 shares through a broker acting as an agent for the investor may be required to pay commissions and/or other charges to the broker.
For the Portfolio Optimization Funds, Class I-2 shares are also available for purchase by current and former trustees and officers of the Trust and Pacific Funds Series Trust, current and former directors, officers and employees of AIS and its affiliates, and immediate family members of all such persons.
Class R6 Shares
Class R6 shares are available for investment without a minimum by (1) employer-sponsored group retirement or benefit plans (with more than one participant) that maintain accounts with Aristotle Funds at an omnibus or plan level, including: (i) plans established under IRC Sections 40l(a), 403(b) or 457, (ii) profit-sharing plans, cash balance plans and money purchase pension plans, (iii) non-qualified deferred compensation plans, and (iv) retiree health benefit plans; (2) certain wrap or model-driven asset allocation program accounts for the benefit of clients of financial intermediaries, as approved by the Distributor; and (3) omnibus accounts maintained by financial intermediaries, including investment firms, banks and broker-dealers. You may be required to provide written confirmation of your eligibility as a member of one of these categories. Asset-based fees for marketing support or account servicing are not available to be paid to intermediaries with respect to assets invested in Class R6 shares. Certain other institutional investors who purchase Class R6 shares directly with the Trust’s transfer agent are subject to a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000. The Trust reserves the right to waive or change eligibility criteria at its discretion. The Trust and Distributor reserve the right to reject any request to buy shares.
Distribution and/or Service Fees
To pay for the cost of promoting the Funds and servicing your account, Class A shares and Class C shares have adopted a Distribution and Service Plan in accordance with Rule 12b-1 (“12b-1”) under the 1940 Act. Because 12b-1 and service fees are paid out of the Fund’s assets
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on an ongoing basis, they will increase the cost of your investment over time and may cause you to pay more than the maximum permitted initial sales charges described in this Prospectus.
Initial Sales Charges
As used below, the term “offering price” with respect to all categories of Class A shares includes the initial sales charge. Because of rounding in the calculation of the “offering price”, the actual sales charge you pay may be more or less than that calculated using the percentages shown below.
Category I — Portfolio Optimization Funds – Class A shares:

Investment Sales charge as a % of
offering price
Sales charge as a % of
Net Amount Invested
Under $50,000 5.50% 5.82%
$50,000 to under $100,000 4.75% 4.99%
$100,000 to under $250,000 3.75% 3.90%
$250,000 to under $500,000 3.00% 3.09%
$500,000 to under $1,000,000 2.10% 2.15%
$1,000,000 and over* 0.00% 0.00%
Category II — Aristotle Core Equity Fund, Aristotle Core Income Fund, Aristotle Growth Equity Fund, Aristotle High Yield Fund, Aristotle International Equity Fund, Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund, Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund, Aristotle Strategic Income Fund, Aristotle Value Equity Fund, Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund – Class A shares:

Investment Sales charge as a % of
offering price
Sales charge as a % of
Net Amount Invested
Under $100,000 4.25% 4.44%
$100,000 to under $250,000 3.50% 3.63%
$250,000 to under $500,000 2.25% 2.30%
$500,000 and over* 0.00% 0.00%
Category III — Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund and Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund – Class A shares:    

Investment Sales charge as a % of
offering price
Sales charge as a % of
Net Amount Invested
Under $100,000 3.00% 3.09%
$100,000 to under $250,000 2.25% 2.30%
$250,000 to under $500,000 1.50% 1.52%
$500,000 and over* 0.00% 0.00%
Category IV — Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund – Class A shares:    

Investment Sales charge as a % of
offering price
Sales charge as a % of
Net Amount Invested
N/A None None

*    Shares will be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if you sell shares within one year of purchase. Please see the CDSCs on Class A Shares subsection within the Overview of the Share Classes section of this Prospectus for additional information.

As noted in the tables above, discounts (breakpoints) are available for larger purchases.

Sales Charges — Waivers and Reductions (Class A Shares)
The availability of the sales charge waivers and reductions (discounts) described in this section and the following Contingent Deferred Sales Charges (“CDSCs”) section will depend upon whether you purchase or redeem your Class A shares directly from a Fund or through a financial intermediary, as well as through which financial intermediary you transact your shares. Financial intermediary-specific sales charge waivers and reductions that may vary from the waivers and reductions described below are set forth in the Appendix to this Prospectus entitled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries. In all circumstances, it is your responsibility to notify the Fund (if you purchased directly from the Fund) or your financial intermediary (if you purchased through a financial intermediary) at the time of purchase of any relationship or other facts qualifying you for sales charge waivers or reductions.
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Waiver of the Class A Initial Sales Charges
Class A shares may be purchased without a front-end sales charge by the following individuals:
Registered representatives and employees of broker-dealers with a current distribution or selling agreement with the Trust and such broker-dealers’ affiliates;
Employees of current Managers to the Trust, other service providers to the Trust and their affiliates;
Immediate family members, as described below under Aggregating Accounts, of all the above referenced persons;
Investors who purchase through a fee-based advisory program sponsored by a financial intermediary or similar program under which clients pay a fee to the financial intermediary;
Investors who purchase through an omnibus account sponsored by a financial intermediary that does not accept or charge the Class A initial sales charge (Note: Your financial intermediary may charge transaction fees or additional fees that are separate from Fund fees and expenses.);
Qualified retirement plans where the plan’s investments are part of an omnibus account sponsored by a financial intermediary that does not accept or charge the Class A initial sales charge (Note: Your financial intermediary may charge transaction fees or additional fees that are separate from Fund fees and expenses.);
Pacific Life Individual(k) Program participants who purchase shares in repayment of an outstanding loan under this program; and
Investors who purchase through a self-directed investment brokerage account offered by a financial intermediary that does not accept or charge the Class A initial sales charge (Note: Your financial intermediary may charge transaction fees or additional fees that are separate from Fund fees and expenses.).
Investors will not pay a Class A initial sales charge in the following circumstances:
When reinvesting dividends and distributions;
When exchanging Class A shares of one Fund, that were previously assessed a sales charge, for Class A shares of another Fund;
When acquiring Class A shares of a Fund as a result of an automatic conversion of the Fund’s Class C shares into Class A shares; and
When acquiring shares as a result of a Fund’s merger, consolidation, or acquisition of the assets of another Fund.
Reinstatement Privilege If you sell shares of a Fund and withdraw your money from a Fund, you may reinstate into the same account, within 60 days of the date of your redemption, some or all of the proceeds in that Fund, or the same share class of any Fund that the Trust offers that you own at the time of the reinstatement, without paying a front-end sales charge if you paid a front-end sales charge when you originally purchased your shares. For purposes of the CDSC, if you paid a CDSC when you sold your shares, you would be credited with the amount of the CDSC proportional to the amount reinvested. Reinstated shares will continue to age, as applicable, from the date that you bought your original shares. This privilege can be used only once per calendar year per account. Contact your financial intermediary or Aristotle Funds customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885) for additional information. You must identify and provide information to the Trust or your financial intermediary, as applicable, regarding your historical purchases and holdings, and you should also retain any records necessary to substantiate historical transactions and costs because the Trust, its transfer agent, and financial intermediaries will not be responsible for providing this information.
Requirements
To receive a front-end sales charge waiver, the NAV Authorization section must be completed on the applicable Account Application or completed on an Account Maintenance Request form and provided to the Trust in advance of or at the time of purchase. Any financial intermediary initiating a purchase of Class A shares at NAV is responsible for verifying that each purchase is executed in accordance with the waiver guidelines outlined above or in the Appendix to the Prospectus, as applicable. If you or your financial intermediary fail to identify that you qualify for a sales charge waiver, your purchase may include a front-end sales charge.
Reduction of Initial Sales Charge (Class A Shares)
You and your immediate family members can reduce the initial sales charge of Class A shares by taking advantage of breakpoint opportunities in the sales charge schedule; refer to the Initial Sales Charges subsection of this Prospectus for the sales charge schedule applicable to your Fund. The following may assist you with breakpoint reductions:
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Letter of Intent Privilege
Allows you to pledge to purchase Class A shares over a 13-month period and pay the same sales charge (if any) as if the shares had all been purchased at once whether you hold your shares directly with a Fund or through another financial intermediary. Purchases in all account types (e.g., IRA, retail, etc.), and purchases of Classes A and C shares by you and your immediate family members that are provided for purposes of the Letter of Intent will credit towards fulfilling the Letter of Intent on the new account. At the time you enter into the Letter of Intent, you select your total investment goal amount. Any shares purchased within 90 days of the date you sign the letter of intent may be used as credit toward completion, but the reduced sales charge will only apply to new purchases made on or after that date. Shares equal to 5.5% of the amount of the Letter of Intent will be held in escrow during the 13-month period. If, at the end of that time the total amount of purchases made is less than the amount intended, you will be required to pay the difference between the reduced sales charge and the sales charge applicable to the individual purchases had the Letter of Intent not been in effect. This amount will be obtained from redemption of the escrow shares. Any remaining escrow shares will be released to you. Capital appreciation, reinvested dividends and reinvested capital gains distributions do not count toward the Letter of Intent amount. After a Letter of Intent has been fulfilled or terminated, any applicable sales charge breakpoints will be determined by Rights of Accumulation if the account includes this privilege.
Rights of Accumulation Privilege Allows you and your immediate family members and participants of a SIMPLE and SEP group plan to include the current value (calculated at the offering price) or original purchase amounts (calculated net of any applicable sales charges) less withdrawals, whichever is more beneficial, in all share classes of accounts already owned in order to calculate the sales charge breakpoint for the next purchase at the offering price, whether you hold your shares directly with a Fund or through another financial intermediary. Accounts holding Class I, Class I-2, or Class R6 shares cannot be combined for Rights of Accumulation.
Combination Privilege You may combine all identified orders received on the same day and processed in a single transaction with any Class C shares to reduce your Class A sales charge. Orders related to Class I, Class I-2 or Class R6 shares cannot be used for Combination Privilege purposes.

It is your responsibility to inform your financial intermediary or the Trust of any and all other accounts that may be linked together for the purposes of determining whether the application of a letter of intent, rights of accumulation or combination privilege would make Class A shares a more suitable investment than other share classes.
Aggregating Accounts
Immediate Family Members You and your “immediate family members” may combine all of your Aristotle Funds investments to reduce your Class A sales charge. Immediate family members include:
Parents
Siblings
Dependents
Brothers-in-law
Grandparents
Spouse or as recognized under local law
Children
Parents-in-law
Sisters-in-law
Entities
If the account owner is an entity (e.g., a trust, a qualified plan, etc.), the privileges described above will apply to the beneficial owners and trustees of the entity. For purposes of applying these privileges, investments for the accounts of entities and their affiliates may be aggregated. Omnibus accounts or other accounts that are not on the books of Aristotle Funds or its transfer agent may not be aggregated unless documentation is provided that Aristotle Funds deems sufficient to verify the ownership of such accounts, along with any other information Aristotle Funds deems necessary to implement the appropriate privileges, such as account values.
Participants of a SIMPLE and SEP Group Plan Participants of a SIMPLE IRA or SEP IRA group plan may combine all Aristotle Funds’ investments to reduce Class A sales charges. Rights of Accumulation, as described above, are allowed once approved by the plan sponsor and contributions are received at Aristotle Funds. As a participant, you must elect to combine your account with either the plan or immediate family members. Other personal accounts you own and accounts owned by immediate family members cannot be linked to the SIMPLE IRA or SEP IRA group plan.

Requirements
To take advantage of these privileges, the account owner (or beneficial owner or trustee) must identify and provide all applicable Aristotle Funds account numbers or other requested information, including those account numbers opened through a financial intermediary, to the Trust in advance or at the time of the purchase that they qualify for such a reduction. It is the responsibility of the financial intermediary to ensure that an investor obtains the proper “breakpoint” discounts. If the financial intermediary or the Trust is not notified that you are eligible for a reduction, you may not receive a sales charge discount that you would be otherwise entitled.
Contingent Deferred Sales Charges (“CDSCs”)
CDSCs on Class A Shares
If your account value, including the amount of your current investment, totals $1 million or more for Category I Funds or $500,000 or more for Category II and III Funds, you will not pay a front-end sales charge on your investment amount. However, if you sell these shares (for which you did not pay a front-end sales charge) within one year of purchase, you will pay a CDSC of 1%, unless you qualify for one of the CDSC waivers outlined below.
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CDSCs on Class C shares
Class C shares are sold without an initial sales charge. However, Class C shares are subject to a CDSC. You will be charged a 1% CDSC on shares that you redeem within one year of purchase, unless you qualify for one of the CDSC waivers outlined below.
For Category I Funds the initial and subsequent purchase maximum per transaction for Class C shares is less than $1 million. For Category II and III Funds, the initial and subsequent purchase maximum per transaction for Class C shares is less than $500,000. If you were to invest more than these stated amounts, in most cases Class A or Class I shares for eligible investors would be the most advantageous choice. You should carefully consider whether two or more purchases exceeding the referenced amounts are suitable in light of your own circumstances.
Computing a CDSC
To keep your CDSC as low as possible, the amount of the CDSC will be based on the lesser of your purchase price or redemption price. We will first sell shares in your account that are not subject to a CDSC and then will sell shares in the order in which they were purchased (i.e., first in, first out). There is no CDSC on shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. The CDSC, if applicable, will be calculated on loans taken under the Pacific Life Individual(k) Program. A new CDSC period will begin, when applicable, for each investment made in repayment of an outstanding loan under such Program.
CDSC Waivers
The CDSC for each applicable Class will be waived in the following cases:
Redemptions following the permanent disability (as defined by Section 72(m)(7) of the IRC) of a shareholder. The waiver is available only for shares held at the time of initial determination of permanent disability.
Redemptions following the death of a shareholder as long as full redemption is requested within one year of the date of death.
Redemptions for an individual retirement account (“IRA”) account following the death of a shareholder as long as re-registration is made within one year of death. The waiver is available only for shares held at the time of death.
Redemption amounts made through a Systematic Withdrawal Plan (“SWP”) are limited to 10% per year of the current account value on the day the SWP is established, provided all dividends and distributions are reinvested (“CDSC Waiver Eligible Amount”). The CDSC Waiver Eligible Amount will remain the same for subsequent SWP redemptions. The SWP redemption amount may be higher or lower than the CDSC Waiver Eligible Amount. The frequency of the SWP determines what portion of the CDSC Waiver Eligible Amount applies to each SWP transaction. Any SWP redemption in excess of the amount eligible for the CDSC waiver may be subject to a CDSC. If the existing SWP is cancelled and a new SWP is established later, a new CDSC Waiver Eligible Amount would be determined.
Required Minimum Distributions (“RMD”), as required under the IRC, to the extent of the RMD amount attributed to your IRA with Aristotle Funds.
Excess contributions as required under the IRC.
Any financial intermediary initiating a redemption eligible for a CDSC waiver is responsible for verifying that each redemption is executed in accordance with the CDSC waiver guidelines outlined above or in the Appendix to the Prospectus, as applicable. If your financial intermediary fails to identify that you qualify for a CDSC waiver, your redemption may include a CDSC.
If you think that you might be eligible for a CDSC waiver, contact your financial intermediary. To receive a CDSC waiver, the Trust must be notified at the time of the redemption request. Please see the Distribution of Trust Shares section in the SAI for additional information about other CDSC waivers.
Automatic Conversion of Class C Shares to Class A Shares
Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately six years after the original purchase date, reducing future annual expenses. The conversion occurs in the month following the six-year anniversary of the purchase date (including shares obtained by reinvestment of dividends and distributions). The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) currently takes the position that these automatic conversions are not taxable. For Class C shares held through a financial intermediary, it is the responsibility of the financial intermediary (and not the Trust) to ensure that a shareholder is credited with the proper holding period. Your ability to have Class C shares held through a financial intermediary automatically convert to Class A shares may be limited due to operational limitations at your financial intermediary, and specific intermediaries may have different policies and procedures regarding the conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares including a different conversion schedule or different eligibility requirements. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.
PURCHASING SHARES

You can invest in the Funds directly with the Trust by using a financial professional or through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary. Financial intermediaries can help you buy, sell, and exchange shares and maintain your account. Certain financial intermediaries may charge transaction fees or other fees that are in addition to any fees described in this Prospectus. The Funds can be used in a variety of retirement plans, including individual retirement accounts, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SAR-SEP Rollovers, Individual 401k plans and other qualified plans, such as Coverdell ESAs. Contact your financial professional for more information regarding your options. The Funds are generally available only in the United States (the 50 states, District of Columbia, and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Minimums
The following chart lists the minimum initial investment (which is also the account minimum) and subsequent investment minimums.
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Account Type / Plan Initial Investment Subsequent Investment
The minimum investments for Class A and Class C shares are as follows:
Retail Accounts $1,000 per Fund $50 per Fund
IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, ESAs $1,000 per Fund $50 per Fund
SIMPLE IRAs, SAR-SEPs No minimum No minimum
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans No minimum No minimum
Preauthorized Investment Plan $50 per Fund, per draft $50 per Fund, per draft
The minimum investments for Class I shares are as follows:
Class I shares (Institutional Investors) $500,000 No minimum
Class I shares (Individual Investors) No minimum No minimum
There are no minimum investments for Class I-2 shares.
Class R6 shares have no minimum investments (initial or subsequent) except for certain institutional investors who purchase Class R6 shares directly with the Trust’s transfer agent for which the minimum initial investment is $1,000,000 with no minimum subsequent investment.

The Trust reserves the right to waive minimum investment amounts, including for certain types of retirement plans. The Trust and the Distributor reserve the right to reject any request to buy shares.

How to Purchase Shares
Class A and Class C shares:
Method Opening an account Adding to an account
Through a Financial Intermediary: Contact your financial professional. Contact your financial professional.
By Mail:
Complete the applicable Account Application, ensuring that you include your registered representative’s name and appropriate share class. Account Applications without a registered representative’s name or share class may be returned by the Trust. Return the completed Account Application with either your investment check or select electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) option under How to Fund Your Account and send to Aristotle Funds to the following address:
Regular Mail:
Aristotle Funds
c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0701
Overnight Mail:
Aristotle Funds
c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
615 E. Michigan Street, 3rd Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202
The Fund does not consider the U.S. Postal Service or other independent delivery services to be its agents. Therefore, deposit in the mail or with such services, or receipt at U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC post office box, of purchase orders or redemption requests does not constitute receipt by the transfer agent of the Fund. Receipt of purchase orders or redemption requests is based on when the order is received at the Transfer Agent’s offices. Please see Execution of Your Requests subsection below.
Complete the Invest by Mail form included with your confirmation quarterly account statement or submit a letter of instruction indicating the desired investment allocations. Make your check payable to “Aristotle Funds” and remember to include your account number and investment allocations with your check.
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By Telephone: Not applicable.
To transfer money from your bank account to your Aristotle Funds account using EFT, call 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885) and provide the Fund name and share class, your Aristotle Funds account number, the name(s) in which the Aristotle Funds account is registered and the amount of the electronic transfer. If you did not decline this option on your account application, and your account has been open for at least 7 business days, telephone orders will be accepted via electronic funds transfer from your bank account through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network. Refer to Telephone Instructions under Execution of Your Requests below for additional information.
By Wire:
To open an account by wire, a completed account application is required before your wire can be accepted. You may mail or overnight deliver your account application to the transfer agent. Upon receipt of your completed application, an account will be established for you. The account number assigned will be required as part of the instruction that should be provided to your bank to send the wire. Your bank must include the name of the Fund you are purchasing, the account number, and your name so that monies can be correctly applied. Your bank should transmit funds by wire to:
U.S. Bank, N.A.
777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
ABA #075000022
Credit:
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
Account #112-952-137
Further Credit:
(name of Fund to be purchased)
(shareholder registration)
(shareholder account number)
Wired funds must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time to be eligible for same day pricing. The Fund and U.S. Bank, N.A. are not responsible for the consequences of delays resulting from the banking or Federal Reserve wire system, or from incomplete wiring instructions.
Before sending your wire, please contact the Transfer Agent to advise them of your intent to wire funds. This will ensure prompt and accurate credit upon receipt of your wire.
By Preauthorized Investment Plan:
You may make systematic investments through a preauthorized transfer from your bank or other financial institution to your Aristotle Funds account ($50 minimum per fund, per draft, if the initial investment of $1,000 is met). This Plan provides a convenient method to have monies deducted from your bank account, for investment into the Fund, on a monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual basis. A preauthorized investment plan may take up to 7 calendar days to establish and become active. Your financial institution must be a member of the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network. If your bank rejects your payment, the Fund’s transfer agent will charge a $25 fee to your account. To begin participating in the Plan, please complete the Automatic Investment Plan section on the account application or call the Fund’s transfer agent at 844-ARISTTL (1-844-274-7885) for instructions. Any request to change or terminate your Automatic Investment Plan should be submitted to the transfer agent 5 days prior to the effective date.

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Forms of Payment
Acceptable forms of payment
Personal checks or bank draft (cashier’s check, official bank check, or treasury check) drawn on a U.S. bank;
Money orders and traveler’s checks in single denominations of more than $10,000 if they were to originate in a U.S. bank;
Third-party checks when there is a clear connection of the third party to the underlying transaction; and
Wire transfers that originate in U.S. banks.
Unacceptable forms of payment
Cash;
Starter checks;
Credit cards or checks drawn against a credit account;
Money orders or traveler’s checks in single denominations of $10,000 or less from any institution;
Personal check, bank drafts, money orders, traveler’s checks, or wire transfers drawn on non-U.S. banks, even if the payment were effected through a U.S. bank; and
Third-party checks when there is not a clear connection of the third party to the underlying transaction.

All checks must be in U.S. Dollars drawn on a domestic bank. The Fund will not accept payment in cash or money orders. The Fund does not accept postdated checks or any conditional order or payment. To prevent check fraud, the Fund will not accept third-party checks, Treasury checks, credit card checks, traveler’s checks or starter checks for the purchase of shares.
All unacceptable forms of investment will be returned. The Trust reserves the right to accept or reject any form of payment and to change its forms of investment policy at any time. The transfer agent will charge a $25 fee against a shareholder’s account, in addition to any loss sustained by the Fund, for any payment that is returned. It is the policy of the Fund not to accept applications under certain circumstances or in amounts considered disadvantageous to shareholders. The Fund reserves the right to reject any application.
Class I Shares:
Class I shares are generally offered through financial intermediaries (including, but not limited to, broker-dealers, retirement plans, bank trust departments, and financial advisers) who do not require payment from the Fund or its service providers, including the Adviser, for the provision of distribution, marketing support, administrative or shareholder retention services, except for networking and/or omnibus account fees. Investors in Class I shares, other than the individual investors noted above, may generally not purchase, exchange or redeem shares of the Fund directly from the Fund. Shares instead may be purchased, exchanged or redeemed only through such financial intermediaries. Class I shares made available through full service broker-dealers may be available through fee-based advisory relationships under which such broker-dealers impose additional fees for services connected to the account. Contact your financial intermediary or refer to your plan documents for instructions on how to purchase, exchange or redeem shares.
Class R6 and Class I-2:
Contact your financial intermediary for instructions on how to purchase Class R6 or Class I-2 shares.
The Trust and the Distributor reserve the right to reject any request to buy shares.
Contribution Limits:
Accounts such as Traditional or Roth IRAs and Coverdell ESAs have contribution limits that should not be exceeded. If your account is a SIMPLE IRA, SEP IRA, SAR-SEP or 403(b)(7), or if your account were owned by a qualified plan or an individual 401(k) account, contribution limits would also apply, and contributions by personal check may not be appropriate. Consult your tax adviser for additional information.
SELLING SHARES
Class A, Class C and Individual Investors of Class I Shares:
You may redeem (sell) Fund shares by contacting your financial intermediary or the Trust directly. Refer to the Medallion Signature Guarantees subsection below for additional guidelines that may be applicable.
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In Writing:
To sell shares in writing, send a signed written request or signed distribution form specifying the Fund name and share class, account number, name(s) registered on the account and the dollar value or number of shares you wish to sell. Shareholders who have an IRA or other retirement plan must indicate on their written redemption request whether or not to withhold U.S. federal income tax. Redemption requests failing to indicate an election not to have tax withheld will generally be subject to 10% withholding. Signatures of all shareholders are required and must match the account registration or the authorized signer on file.
Regular Mail:
Aristotle Funds
c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0701

Overnight Mail:
Aristotle Funds
c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
615 E. Michigan Street, 3rd Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202
The Funds do not consider the U.S. Postal Service or other independent delivery services to be its agents. Therefore, deposit in the mail or with such services, or receipt at U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC post office box, of purchase orders or redemption requests does not constitute receipt by the Transfer Agent of the Fund. Receipt of purchase orders or redemption requests is based on when the order is received at the Transfer Agent’s offices.
By Telephone: You may sell shares up to $100,000 in gross value by telephone on certain account types by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885) provided certain criteria are met. To disable this option, check the appropriate box on your Account Application or the applicable redemption/distribution form. Corporate investors and other associations must have an appropriate certification on file authorizing redemptions. Shares held in IRA and other retirement accounts may be redeemed by telephone at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885). Investors will be asked whether or not to withhold taxes from any distribution.
SWP:
You can set up automatic monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual redemptions on your account, as long as the value of the account is at least $5,000 at the time the SWP is established. You may redeem a fixed dollar amount (minimum $50), a fixed number of shares (five shares or more) or a whole percentage of the account value, which will be applied to the account value at the time of each SWP redemption in order to determine the redemption amount. Please be aware that SWP redemptions may be subject to a CDSC – see the CDSC Waivers subsection for applicable waivers. Because a CDSC may apply, it may not be advantageous to you to make additional investments while participating in a SWP. To establish a SWP, you must complete the appropriate sections on the applicable form. You may receive this form from customer service by calling customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885). You may terminate your participation in the SWP by calling or writing the Transfer Agent at least five calendar days before the next withdrawal.
If you elect this method of redemption, the Fund will send a check to your address of record or will send the payment via electronic funds transfer through the Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) network directly to your bank account. For payment through the ACH network, your bank must be an ACH member and your bank account information must be maintained on your Fund account.

Proceeds will be mailed to an address that has been on record for at least 15 calendar days or can be sent to a third-party recipient if a letter of instruction, signed by all authorized shareholders, and a Signature Guarantee were to accompany the request. Proceeds can also be wired to a pre-designated bank account (subject to a $10,000 minimum), normally by the business day following receipt of your instructions. If payment of liquidation proceeds is to be made by Fedwire transfer, a $15 wire fee applies. We do not assume responsibility for additional charges that the receiving institution may impose. To receive proceeds by wire, check the appropriate box on the Account Application or the applicable redemption/distribution form and attach a pre-printed voided check. We will not wire proceeds or account assets to a non-U.S. bank or financial institution.
Depending on the class of shares you own, a CDSC may apply. We may liquidate shares to cover transfer agent fees, including account, wire or overnight delivery fees. We may also close your account and sell your shares if your account value (except for those Class I accounts where the minimum initial investment required is $500,000) were to fall below the account minimum (which is the initial investment minimum, as identified in the Purchasing Shares – Minimums section of the Prospectus) for any reason, including as a result of a redemption, an account charge and/or a reduction in the market value of your account. This may result in a gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes and the imposition of a CDSC. Shareholders with such accounts will be provided notice and an opportunity to raise their account value above investment minimums to avoid having their account closed.
Electronic Funds Transfer – You can initiate an electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) for as little as $50 or as much as $100,000 from your Aristotle Funds account to your bank account. To set up an EFT, you must complete the Financial Institution Information on the Account Application or the applicable redemption/distribution form.
Signature Guarantees – Signature guarantees will generally be accepted from domestic banks, brokers, dealers, credit unions, national securities exchanges, registered securities associations, clearing agencies and savings associations, as well as from participants in the New York Stock Exchange Medallion Signature Program and the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (“STAMP”). A notary public is not an acceptable signature guarantor.
A signature guarantee, from either a Medallion program member or a non-Medallion program member, is required in the following situations:
If ownership is being changed on your account;
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When redemption proceeds are payable or sent to any person, address or bank account not on record;
When a redemption request is received by the transfer agent and the account address has changed within the last 15 calendar days;
For all redemptions in excess of $100,000 from any shareholder account.
The Fund may waive any of the above requirements in certain instances. In addition to the situations described above, the Fund(s) and/or the Transfer Agent reserve the right to require a signature guarantee in other instances based on the circumstances relative to the particular situation.
Non-financial transactions, including establishing or modifying certain services on an account, may require a signature guarantee, signature verification from a Signature Validation Program member, or other acceptable form of authentication from a financial institution source.
Class I Shares:
Investors in Class I shares, other than the individual investors noted above, may generally not redeem Fund shares directly from the Fund. Contact your financial intermediary or refer to your plan documents for instructions on how to redeem shares.
Class R6 and Class I-2:
Contact your financial intermediary for instructions on how to redeem Class R6 or Class I-2.
Election Under Rule 18f-1
The Trust, on behalf of each Fund included in this Prospectus, has made an election pursuant to Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act committing each such Fund to pay in cash any request for redemption received during any 90-day period of up to the lesser of 1% of the Fund’s NAV at the beginning of the period. This election is irrevocable without prior approval by the SEC. Each Fund reserves the right to pay redemption proceeds in-kind except as described in the Other Fund Information section below.
EXCHANGING SHARES
Class A, Class C, Class R6, and Individual Investors of Class I Shares:
The Trust’s exchange privilege affords you the ability to switch your investments among the various Funds of the Trust if you satisfy eligibility requirements for that Fund. Exchanges are considered sales and may result in a gain or loss for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes. There are currently no additional sales charges or fees for exchanges. Generally, you may exchange a minimum of $50 worth of shares of one Fund for shares of any other available Fund of the Trust within the same share class for shares in an identically registered account, provided that the Fund is accepting additional investments by such exchanges, and the shareholder is a resident of a state in which shares of the Fund are qualified for sale and qualifies to purchase shares of that Fund. For shares subject to a CDSC, the CDSC period begins on the date of the initial investment in the shares subject to a CDSC.
In Writing: To exchange shares in writing, send a signed written request or signed Investment Exchange Request form specifying the “from” and “to” Fund names, account number, name(s) registered on the account and the dollar value or number of shares you wish to exchange. Signatures of all shareholders are required and must match the account registration or the authorized signer on file.
By Telephone: You may exchange shares by telephone on certain account types by calling 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885) provided certain criteria are met. To disable this option, check the appropriate box on your Account Application or the applicable redemption/distribution form. Corporate investors and other associations must have an appropriate certification on file authorizing exchanges.

Dollar Cost Averaging
Dollar cost averaging may be used to buy shares of the available Funds in a series of regular purchases instead of in a single purchase. This allows you to average the price you pay for shares over time and may permit a “smoothing” of abrupt peaks and drops in price. You may use dollar cost averaging to transfer amounts (via an exchange of shares), either on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis, from any available Fund with a value of at least $1,000 to one or more other available Funds. Each exchange must be for at least $50.
Dollar cost averaging may only be requested in writing by sending a signed letter of instruction or signed Account Maintenance Request form specifying the “from” and “to” Fund names, account number, name(s) registered on the account and the dollar value or number of shares you wish to exchange. Signatures of all shareholders are required and must match the account registration or the authorized signer on file.
Class I-2 and Institutional Investors of Class I Shares:
Contact your financial intermediary to exchange these shares.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT FUND PERFORMANCE
The following provides additional explanations regarding information presented in the Performance subsections of the Fund Summaries section. All Fund performance information shown in this Prospectus is the performance of the relevant predecessor fund that reorganized with and into such Fund on April 17, 2023 or October 23, 2023 (each, a “Reorganization”). Each predecessor fund was managed using investment policies, objectives, guidelines and restrictions that were substantially similar to those of the corresponding Fund. Prior to April 17, 2023, none of the Funds had commenced operations. Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund, Aristotle Ultra Short Fund, Aristotle Short Duration Fund, Aristotle Core Income Fund, Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund, Aristotle Strategic Income Fund, Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund, Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund, Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund, Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund and Aristotle Growth Equity Fund each commenced operations on April 17, 2023 in connection with the Reorganization with the corresponding predecessor funds that occurred on April 14, 2023. Aristotle International Equity Fund and Aristotle Core Equity Fund commenced operations on April 17, 2023. Aristotle International Equity Fund, Aristotle Core Equity Fund and Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund were merged with the corresponding predecessor funds in the
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Reorganization that occurred on October 23, 2023. Aristotle Value Equity Fund and Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund commenced operations on October 23, 2023 in connection with the Reorganization with corresponding predecessor funds that occurred on October 20, 2023.
The performance information presented in the bar charts and the average annual total return tables were prepared assuming reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
The Portfolio Optimization Funds: Because the performance of Portfolio Optimization Fund is a composite of the performance of each the Underlying Funds in which it invests (which may include cash equivalents, fixed income, domestic and/or international equities), there is no one broad-based index to use as a comparison to a Portfolio Optimization Fund’s performance. Therefore, we have provided information regarding the two broad-based benchmark indices that correspond to the two broad asset classes in which the Portfolio Optimization Funds invest, which are broad measures of market performance, to use as a comparison to the performance shown for each Portfolio Optimization Fund. In addition, as another performance comparison, composite benchmarks were constructed for each Portfolio Optimization Fund. Each benchmark is comprised of three or more broad-based indices. More information on each benchmark is provided below.
Index Definitions
The following provides definitions of the indices presented in the Fund Summaries section of the Prospectus. The indices have inherent performance advantages over the Funds because they hold no cash and incur no expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The performance of an index does not reflect the deduction of expenses associated with a Fund, such as investment management fees.
Bloomberg Short Treasury Total Return Index is composed of all U.S. Treasuries that have a remaining maturity between one and twelve months. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
Bloomberg US 1-3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index measures the performance of a subset of the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index and includes investment grade U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities with maturities of one to three years. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, which includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
Bloomberg US High-Yield 2% Issuer Capped Bond Index is an issuer-constrained version of the Bloomberg US Corporate High-Yield Bond Index that covers the U.S. dollar-denominated, high yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market and limits issuer exposures to a maximum of 2% and redistributes the excess market value index-wide on a pro-rata basis. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index tracks the investable market of the U.S. dollar-denominated leveraged loan market. It consists of issues rated “5B” or lower, meaning that the highest-rated issues included in this index are Moody’s/S&P ratings of Baa1/BB+ or Ba1/BBB+. All loans are funded term loans with a tenure of at least one year and are made by issuers domiciled in developed countries. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month Treasury Bill (“T-Bill”) Index is an index comprised of a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full month. At the end of the month that issue is sold and rolled into a newly selected issue. The issue selected at each month-end rebalancing is the outstanding Treasury Bill that matures closest to, but not beyond, three months from the rebalancing date. To qualify for selection, an issue must have settled on or before the month-end rebalancing date. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
MSCI Europe, Australasia and Far East (“EAFE”) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. & Canada. As of December 31, 2023, the MSCI EAFE Index consists of the following developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Results include the reinvestment of dividends after the deduction of withholding tax, applying the tax rate to non-resident individuals who do not benefit from double taxation treaties.
MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, including the U.S. & Canada. As of December 31, 2023, the MSCI World Index consists of the following developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Results include the reinvestment of dividends after the deduction of withholding tax, applying the tax rate to non-resident individuals who do not benefit from double taxation treaties.
MSCI All Country World (“ACWI”) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. As of December 31, 2023 the MSCI ACWI Index consists of the following developed market country indices—Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States—and of the following emerging market country indices—Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. Results include the reinvestment of dividends after the deduction of withholding tax, applying the tax rate to non-resident individuals who do not benefit from double taxation treaties.
MSCI All Country World (“ACWI”) ex USA Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States. As of December 31, 2023, the MSCI ACWI Index consists of the following developed market country indices—Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom—and of the following emerging market country indices—Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. Results include the reinvestment of dividends after the deduction of withholding tax, applying the tax rate to non-resident individuals who do not benefit from double taxation treaties.
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Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Composite Benchmarks: The composite benchmarks for the Portfolio Optimization Funds show the performance of a combination of three or more broad-based market indices that represent fixed income, domestic equity, international equity and cash asset class categories in weights that are fixed and specific to each Fund. The composition of each Fund’s composite benchmark is shown below. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Composite Benchmark is 71% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, 17% S&P 500, 7% ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month T-Bill, and 5% MSCI EAFE Indices.
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Composite Benchmark is 55% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, 30% S&P 500, 10% MSCI EAFE, and 5% ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month T-Bill Indices.
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Composite Benchmark is 45% S&P 500, 38% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, 15% MSCI EAFE, and 2% ICE BofA U.S. 3-Month T-Bill Indices.
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Composite Benchmark is 58% S&P 500, 23% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond, and 19% MSCI EAFE Indices.
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Composite Benchmark is 69% S&P 500, 26% MSCI EAFE, and 5% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Indices.
The composite benchmarks for the Portfolio Optimization Funds are blended returns calculated by the Trust using data values licensed from MSCI Inc. and others. The SAI contains additional information on the limited relationship between MSCI Inc. and the Trust.
Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large capitalization growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000® Index companies that are considered more growth oriented relative to the overall market as defined by the index provider. The Russell 1000® Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the large capitalization growth segment. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true large capitalization opportunity set and that the represented companies continue to reflect growth characteristics. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of the large capitalization value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000® Index companies that are considered more value oriented relative to the overall market as defined by the index provider. The Russell 1000® Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the large capitalization value segment. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true large capitalization opportunity set and that the represented companies continue to reflect value characteristics. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-capitalization segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market capitalization and current index membership. The Russell 2000® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small-capitalization segment. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-capitalization opportunity set. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
Russell 2500® Index measures the performance of the small to mid-capitalization segment of the U.S. equity universe, commonly referred to as “smid” cap. It includes approximately 2,500 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market capitalization and current index membership. The Russell 2500® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small to mid-capitalization segment. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small to mid-capitalization opportunity set. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing the majority of the investable U.S. equity market. The Russell 3000 Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive, unbiased and stable barometer of the broad market. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are included. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
S&P 500® Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The Index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. Results include the reinvestment of all distributions.
Frank Russell Company and the London Stock Exchange Group companies (together the “Licensor Parties”) are the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks and copyrights related to each Russell® index. No further distribution of a Russell® index is permitted without the Licensor Parties’ express written consent, and the Licensor Parties do not promote, sponsor or endorse the content of this communication. All other third-party trademarks and service marks belong to their respective owners.
OTHER FUND INFORMATION
Execution of Your Requests
Purchase, exchange and sale orders for accounts held directly with the Trust are executed at the next NAV, plus or minus any applicable sales charges, determined after the transfer agent of the Trust receives an order in proper form at its processing location in Milwaukee, WI. Purchase, exchange and sale orders for accounts held with a financial intermediary are executed at the next NAV, plus or minus any applicable sales charges, determined after the order is received by the financial intermediary in proper form. The NAV per share plus any applicable sales charge is also known as the “offering price.” Systematic withdrawals scheduled to fall on a month end (including year-end withdrawals) which is a weekend or holiday, will be deemed an order for the last business day of that month. If you were to purchase by wire, the order would be deemed to be in proper form after the Account Application, telephone notification and the federal funds wire have been received. If an order or payment by wire were received after the scheduled close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), which usually closes at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, the shares would not be credited until the next business day. Thus, orders received in proper form prior to
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the NYSE close receive that day’s NAV; orders received after the NYSE close receive the following business day’s NAV. This order acceptance cut-off also applies when the NYSE has a scheduled or unscheduled early close. You will receive a confirmation of each transaction in your account. You may rely on these confirmations in lieu of certificates as evidence of your ownership. Certificates representing shares of the Funds will not be issued. Your financial intermediary can provide you with more information regarding the time you must submit your purchase order and whether your intermediary is an “authorized” agent or designee for the receipt of purchase and redemption orders.
Under normal conditions, we typically expect to pay redemption proceeds within three business days following the receipt of your redemption request in proper form. However, we have the right to take up to seven days to pay redemption proceeds and may postpone payment longer in the event of unusual circumstances as permitted by applicable law or an economic emergency as determined by the SEC. When you sell shares, we will execute your request at the next determined NAV per share; however, if the shares that were redeemed were recently purchased by electronic funds transfer or check, we will send your redemption proceeds as soon as the funds are received via transfer or the check clears, which may take up to 15 calendar days from the purchase date. This delay is necessary to ensure that the purchase has cleared. To reduce such delay, you should make investments by bank wire or federal funds.
We normally will pay cash for all Fund shares you sell using the Fund’s existing cash positions, cash flows, cash reserves or cash generated through the sale of portfolio securities. The Trust has also adopted a process under which it may make redemptions-in-kind to shareholders (except for shareholders of a Portfolio Optimization Fund). Redemptions-in-kind are redemptions where some or all of the redemption payment is in securities at their then current market value equal to the redemption price minus any applicable charges. Generally, a pro-rata slice of each security in the portfolio would be allocated to the shareholder to meet the redemption request with any balance paid in cash or other transferable securities.
A pro rata slice of any illiquid holdings or restricted securities would be included if it is reasonable that the redeeming shareholder could hold those securities. Any exceptions granted to this pro-rata methodology would be based on the Trust’s redemption-in-kind policy and require a finding that the proposed non-pro rata distribution is fair and non-discriminatory both to the redeeming shareholder and the respective Fund. When making a redemption payment in cash becomes harmful to remaining shareholders of a Fund, whether during normal or stressed market conditions, redemptions-in-kind may be made. A shareholder receiving a redemption-in-kind will bear market risk while holding such securities and incur transaction costs upon converting the securities to cash. During stressed market conditions, the Fund may be forced to sell portfolio securities at reduced prices or under unfavorable conditions in order to meet redemption requests, which could dilute the interests of the Fund’s remaining shareholders and reduce the value of a Fund.
You should review your account statements immediately upon receipt and contact the Funds (if shares are held directly) or your financial intermediary to report any transaction discrepancies within 45 days, or you may forfeit the ability to challenge transaction information.
Telephone Instructions – Unless you elect not to have telephone exchange and/or sale privileges, they will automatically be available to you. You may modify or discontinue telephone privileges at any time. You may reinstate these privileges in writing. In order to arrange for telephone redemptions after an account has been opened or to change the bank account or address designated to receive redemption proceeds, a written request must be sent to the transfer agent. The request must be signed by each shareholder of the account and may require a signature guarantee, signature verification from a Signature Validation Program member, or other form of signature authentication from a financial institution source. Further documentation may be requested from corporations, executors, administrators, trustees and guardians. An exchange or sale request must be received and confirmed prior to the scheduled close of the NYSE, which usually closes at 4:00 pm Eastern time, in order to receive the NAV calculated on that day. If an order is received and/or confirmed after the scheduled close of the NYSE, the order will receive the NAV calculated on the next business day. You may also transact purchases by telephone if you have established EFT on your account and your request is received in proper form. A telephone purchase request is considered to be in proper form if it is received and confirmed prior to the scheduled close of the NYSE, which usually closes at 4:00 pm Eastern time, and the EFT can be initiated, which requires overnight processing. Because of this, purchase requests generally will receive the NAV calculated on the next business day. Procedures have been established that are reasonably designed to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. These procedures may include requiring any person requesting a telephone transaction to provide specific identifying information or recording of the telephone conversation. A written confirmation will be sent to the shareholder(s) of record following a telephone transaction. The Trust or its designee is authorized to act upon instructions received by telephone and you agree that, so long as the procedures are followed, you will hold harmless and indemnify the Trust and/or its administrator or sub-administrator; any of its affiliates; and each of their respective directors, trustees, officers, employees and agents from any losses, expenses, costs or liability (including attorney fees) that may be incurred in connection with these instructions or the exercise of the telephone privileges. This means that so long as the procedures are followed, you will bear the risk of loss on telephone transaction requests. The Trust or its designee reserves the right to deny any transaction request made by telephone. You will be notified immediately if your request cannot be processed over the telephone. During periods of high market activity, shareholders may encounter higher than usual call waits. Please allow sufficient time to place your telephone transaction. If an account has more than one owner or authorized person, the Fund will accept telephone instructions from any one owner or authorized person. Proceeds from telephone transactions will only be mailed to your address of record or sent (via federal funds wire or electronic funds transfer) to your pre-established bank of record. Telephone privileges are not available for all account types. Contact Aristotle Funds for information on availability.
How Share Prices Are Calculated
Valuation Policy
The Board has adopted a policy (“Valuation Policy”) for determining the value of the investments of each Fund of the Trust each business day. Under the Valuation Policy and pursuant to regulatory authority, the Board has designated AIS as its “valuation designee” for fair valuation determinations. AIS’s Valuation Oversight Committee (“VOC”) values the Funds’ investments in accordance with the Valuation Policy. The methodologies used to value the Funds’ investments are described in greater detail in the Investment Valuation subsection below.
Determination of NAV
Each Fund of the Trust is divided into shares and share classes, if applicable. The price per share of each class of a Fund’s shares is called its NAV, which is determined by taking the total value of its investments and other assets, subtracting any liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding.
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When you buy shares, you pay the NAV (plus any applicable charges). When you sell shares, you receive the NAV (minus any applicable charges). Exchange orders within the Funds are effected at NAV (with any applicable charges). Each Fund’s shares are purchased, sold or exchanged at the Fund’s NAV next calculated after a request to buy, sell or exchange shares is received by the Trust or its designee in proper form. However, as noted above, a Fund may pay for a sale, in whole or in part, by a distribution of investments from a Fund (other than a Portfolio Optimization Fund), in lieu of cash, in accordance with applicable rules and Trust Procedures.
The NAVs are calculated once per day on each day that the NYSE is open, including days when foreign markets and/or bond markets are closed. Each NAV is generally determined as of the close of trading of the NYSE (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on days that the NYSE is open. Information that becomes known to the Trust or its agents after the determination of a NAV on a particular day will not normally be used to retroactively adjust the price of a Fund’s investment or the NAV determined earlier that day. Such information may include late dividend notifications, legal or regulatory matters, corporate actions, and corrected/adjusted last sales prices or official closing prices from an exchange.
The NAVs will not be calculated on days when the NYSE is closed. There may be a delay in calculating the NAV if: (i) the NYSE is closed on a day other than a NYSE scheduled holiday or weekend, (ii) trading on the NYSE is restricted or halted, (iii) an emergency exists (as determined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), making the sale of investments or determinations of NAV not practicable, or (iv) the SEC permits a delay for the protection of shareholders.
Based on information obtained from the NYSE, it is anticipated that the NYSE will be closed when the following annual holidays are observed: New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Washington’s Birthday; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day. The NYSE is normally closed on the preceding Friday or subsequent Monday when one of these holidays falls on a Saturday or Sunday, respectively. In addition, the NYSE typically closes early (usually 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on the day after Thanksgiving Day and the day before Christmas Day. Although the Trust expects the same holidays to be observed in the future, the NYSE may modify its holiday schedule or hours of operation at any time.
Certain Funds may hold investments that are primarily listed on foreign exchanges. Because those investments trade on weekends or other days when the Funds do not calculate their NAVs, the value of those investments may change on days when a shareholder will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of those Funds.
In the event the NYSE closes prior to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, whether due to a scheduled or unscheduled early close, certain other markets or exchanges may remain open. Generally, the valuation of the securities in those markets or exchanges will follow the valuation procedures described below, which may be after the official closing time of the NYSE.
Investment Valuation
Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value. Investments in Underlying Funds that are open-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of day NAV per share. When a market quotation for a portfolio holding is not readily available or is deemed unreliable (for example, when trading has been halted or there are unexpected market closures or other material events that would suggest that the market quotation is unreliable) and for purposes of determining the value of other portfolio holdings, the portfolio holding is priced at its fair value. The Board has designated AIS, as the valuation designee, to make fair value determinations in good faith.
In determining the fair value of a Fund’s portfolio holdings, AIS, pursuant to its fair valuation policy, may consider inputs from pricing service providers, broker-dealers, or a Fund’s sub-adviser. Issuer specific events, transaction price, position size, nature and duration of restrictions on disposition of the security, market trends, bid/ask quotes of brokers, and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of the fair value of a portfolio holding. Because of the inherent uncertainties of fair valuation, the values used to determine each Fund’s NAV may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments. Thus, fair valuation may have an unintended dilutive or accretive effect on the value of shareholders’ investments in each Fund.
Security and Shareholder Protection
To help fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law generally requires financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information identifying each person who opens an account and to determine whether such person’s name appears on any governmental agency list of suspected terrorists or terrorist organizations. The Trust may report certain transaction activity to the government. When you open an account, you may be required to provide your full name, date of birth, physical residential address (although post office boxes are still permitted for mailing purposes) and Social Security or tax identification number. You may also need to provide your driver’s license, passport or other identifying documents, and corporations and other non-natural persons may have to provide additional identifying information. Not providing this information may result in incomplete orders and transactions, failure to open your account, delayed or unprocessed transactions or account closure. These requirements and procedures may change from time to time to comply with government regulations or guidance. If you are opening the account in the name of a legal entity (e.g., partnership, limited liability company, business trust, corporation, etc.), you must also supply the identity of the beneficial owners.
Prevention of Disruptive Trading
Most Funds are not intended to serve as a vehicle for frequent trading in response to short-term fluctuations in the market. Frequent short-term trading or trades that involve relatively large amounts of assets in response to short-term fluctuations in the market can disrupt the management of a Fund and can raise expenses through increased trading and transaction costs, forced and unplanned portfolio turnover, lost opportunity costs, and large asset swings that decrease the Fund’s ability to provide maximum investment return to all shareholders. In addition, certain trading activity that attempts to take advantage of inefficiencies in the valuation of a Fund’s securities holdings may dilute the interests of the remaining shareholders. This in turn can have an adverse effect on the Fund’s performance. While these issues can occur in connection with any of the Funds, Funds holding securities that are subject to market pricing inefficiencies could be more susceptible to abuse. Accordingly, the Board adopted a policy with respect to certain limitations on exchanges.
The Trust requires that the limitations specified below on exchanges apply to all persons (i.e., to natural persons, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, trusts or any other type of entity) investing in the Funds of the Trust.
To discourage frequent trading, you:
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may not make more than 12 exchanges out of each of the Fixed Income Funds or Equity Funds per calendar year.
For clarification purposes, multiple exchanges out of the same Fixed Income Fund or Equity Fund on the same trading day count as one exchange.
The Trust does not accommodate trading in excess of these limitations. The exchange limitations outlined above will not apply to the following transactions:
exchanges from a Fund that seeks to achieve its investment goal by investing primarily in other Funds of the Trust;
redemptions from a Fund;
exchanges from Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund;
exchanges from one share class to another share class of the same Fund (share class conversions);
systematic transactions (dollar cost averaging, dividend reinvestments, automatic investment plans);
loans and loan repayments; or
transactions by omnibus accounts, provided the omnibus provider has its own trading policy which is reasonably designed to prevent disruptive trading activity (as determined by the Trust and the Adviser).
While these policies have been adopted to attempt to detect and limit trading that is frequent or disruptive to the Funds’ operations, there is no assurance that the policies would be effective in deterring all such trading activity.
Organizations and individuals that use market timing investment strategies and make frequent exchanges should not invest in Funds of the Trust. The Trust maintains sole discretion to restrict or reject, without prior notice, any exchange instructions and to restrict or reject pre-authorized exchange forms from a market timing organization or individual authorized to give exchange instructions on behalf of multiple shareholders, if in the sole discretion of the Trust (or its agent) the requested transactions were to have a negative impact on remaining shareholders.
The Trust might limit the size, number, and frequency of exchanges if they were to be disruptive to the management of a Fund. The Trust may also otherwise restrict, suspend, or reject any exchange request or privilege that could be harmful to a Fund or to other shareholders, or cancel the exchange privilege altogether. Notice of any limitations, restrictions, suspensions or rejections may vary according to the particular circumstances.
The Trust is unable to directly monitor the trading activity of beneficial owners who hold shares of the Fixed Income Funds or Equity Funds through omnibus accounts (i.e., accounts that are not on the books of the Trust’s transfer agent, for example, third-party 401(k) and other group retirement plans) maintained by financial intermediaries.
Omnibus account arrangements enable financial intermediaries to aggregate share ownership positions of multiple investors and purchase, redeem and exchange shares without the identity of the particular shareholder(s) being known to the Trust. Accordingly, the ability of the Trust to monitor, detect or limit frequent share trading activity through omnibus accounts is limited. In such cases, the Trust or its agent(s) may request from financial intermediaries’ information that differs from that which is normally available to the Trust or its agent(s). In such instances, the Trust will seek to monitor purchase and redemption activity through the overall omnibus account(s) or retirement and benefit plan account(s). If the Trust identifies activity that might be indicative of excessive short-term trading activity, the Trust or its designated agent will notify the applicable financial intermediary or retirement and benefit plan and request that it provide or review information on individual account transactions so that the Trust or the financial intermediary or retirement and benefit plan can determine if any investors were engaging in excessive short-term trading activity. If an investor is identified as engaging in undesirable trading activity, the Trust or its designated agent will request that the financial intermediary or retirement and benefit plan take appropriate action to curtail the activity and will also work with the relevant party to do so. Such actions may include actions similar to those that the Trust would take such as placing blocks on accounts to prohibit future purchases and exchanges of a Fund’s shares, or requiring that the investor place trades on a manual basis, either indefinitely or for a period of time. If the Trust determines that the financial intermediary or retirement and benefit plan has not demonstrated adequately that it has taken appropriate action to curtail the excessive short-term trading, the Trust or its agent(s) may terminate the relationship. Although these measures are available, there is no assurance that the Trust or its agent(s) will be able to identify shareholders who may be engaging in frequent trading activity through omnibus accounts or to curtail such trading.
Retirement and benefit plans include qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, deferred compensation plans and certain other employer sponsored retirement, savings or benefits plans, excluding Individual Retirement Accounts.
Dividends and Distributions
Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income, as described in the schedule below, and distribute realized capital gains, if any, to shareholders at least annually, although distributions could occur more or less frequently if it is advantageous to the specific Fund and to its shareholders.
Dividends on net investment income, if any, are generally distributed according to the following schedule, although distributions could occur more or less frequently if it is advantageous to the specific Fund and to its shareholders:
Portfolio Optimization Funds and Equity Funds – dividends, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Fixed Income Funds (except Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund and Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund) – dividends, if any, are generally declared and paid monthly.
Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund and Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund – dividends, if any, are generally declared daily and paid monthly.
Pursuant to the Trust’s reinvestment plan, all dividend and capital gains distributions will be automatically reinvested into additional shares of the same class of the same Fund, unless you instruct us otherwise in the Account Application. Dividends and capital gains may also be directed to another available Fund within the same account if you meet that Fund’s minimum balance requirement and it must be for the same share class as the originating Fund. No sales charge or CDSC will apply to the reinvested amounts. You may change your election by writing or calling the Transfer Agent at least five days prior to the record date of the next distribution.
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Distribution and Servicing Arrangements
Sales and servicing commissions
The Distributor pays broker-dealers that sell shares of the Funds various forms of sales and servicing compensation as described in the SAI. The Distributor pays a sales commission for selling Fund shares and a trail commission for servicing Fund shareholders. Trail commissions may take into account, among other things, the length of time the Funds’ shares have been held, your account value, and the share class purchased. The Distributor receives compensation from sales charges and distribution and service fees from the Trust’s Distribution and/or Service Plans. See the SAI for details of sales and servicing commission amounts.
Sales-based payments, including sales commissions, primarily create incentives to make new sales of Fund shares; asset-based payments, including trail commissions, create incentives to retain previously sold Fund shares in investor accounts.
Unaffiliated financial intermediary payments
For all classes of shares, except for Class I shares and Class R6 shares, AIS or its affiliates may pay amounts from their own resources (up to 0.25% of account value, or a fixed dollar amount for each account, on an annual basis) to compensate or reimburse unaffiliated financial intermediaries for administrative services and transfer agency functions provided to certain shareholders of the Funds (to the extent the Trust does not pay for such costs directly) such as plans (and plan participants) or other omnibus accounts (and beneficial owners). These administrative services and transfer agency functions include, among other services, acting as shareholder of record, processing purchase and redemption orders, answering questions, establishing and maintaining individual account records (e.g., sub-accounting, cost basis reporting, beneficial owner account statements), and delivering account statements, applicable tax forms, and proxy materials to beneficial owners.
Information about your broker
The financial intermediary (your broker), who is responsible for selling the Funds’ shares to you, typically receives a portion of the compensation that is payable to the selling group member with which he or she is associated, depending on the agreement between your financial intermediary and his or her firm. The Distributor and the Trust are not involved in determining that compensation arrangement which may present its own incentives or conflicts. You may ask your financial intermediary how he or she will personally be compensated for the transaction.
AIS and its affiliates may have other relationships with your brokerage firm relating to the provisions of services to the Trust, such as providing omnibus account services, transaction processing service or effecting portfolio transactions for Funds. If your brokerage firm provides these services, the investment adviser or the Trust may compensate the firm for these services. In addition, your brokerage firm may have other compensation relationships with the investment adviser or its affiliates that are not related to the Trust.
Additional information
The compensation that is described in this section as well as in the SAI, and any other compensation or benefits provided by AIS, the Distributor or their affiliates may be more or less than the overall compensation paid to selling group members on similar or other products and may influence your financial intermediary, broker-dealer, or other financial intermediaries to present or make available Aristotle Funds over other investment options in the marketplace. You should ask your financial intermediary how they are compensated for selling shares of the Trust. Please refer to the SAI for additional details on distribution and servicing arrangements, other compensation and allowances, and revenue sharing payments.
General Summary of Tax Consequences
The following discussion relates only to U.S. federal income tax. Refer to the SAI for additional U.S. federal income tax information. The consequences under other tax laws may differ. You should consult with your tax adviser regarding the possible application of foreign, state, and local income tax laws to Fund dividends and capital gains distributions. Aristotle Funds, its Distributor (Foreside Financial Services, LLC), its Administrator (AIS), its Sub-Administrator (U.S. Bank Global Fund Services) and each of their respective affiliates and representatives do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. Any taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer’s particular circumstances from an independent tax adviser.
Each Fund will distribute substantially all of its income and realized capital gains to its shareholders every year. These distributions may be taxed as either ordinary income, “qualified dividends,” or long-term capital gains. U.S. federal income taxes on capital gains distributions are determined by how long the Fund owned the investments that generated the gains, not how long a shareholder has owned the shares in the Fund, and there is no requirement that the Funds take into consideration any tax implications when implementing their investment strategies. Funds with high portfolio turnover may realize gains at an earlier time than Funds with a lower turnover and may not hold securities long enough to obtain the benefit of long-term capital gains tax rates. All distributions paid by a Fund will generally be taxable to you regardless of whether they are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Fund. Shareholders should note that a Fund may have distributions of income and capital gains to shareholders, which will be taxable to shareholders, even when share values have declined.
Generally, shareholders are subject to U.S. federal income tax on Fund dividends or distributions or on sales or exchanges of Fund shares. However, shareholders that are exempt from U.S. federal income tax, such as retirement plans that are qualified under Section 401 of the IRC, generally are not subject to U.S. federal income tax on Fund dividends or distributions or on sales or exchanges of Fund shares within such tax-exempt accounts. Accordingly, a plan participant whose retirement plan invests in a Fund generally is not taxed on dividends or distributions received by the plan or on sales or exchanges of shares of a Fund by the plan for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, distributions to plan participants from a retirement plan generally are taxable to plan participants as ordinary income and may be subject to a 10% federal penalty tax if taken prior to the age of 59 1⁄2.
Currently, the maximum tax rate for individual taxpayers on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends is either 15% or 20%, depending on whether the individual’s income exceeds certain threshold amounts. This rate does not apply to corporate taxpayers. Distributions of earnings from non-qualifying dividends, income with respect to swaps, interest income and short-term capital gains will be taxed at the taxpayer’s ordinary income tax rate. Distributions from Funds investing in bonds and other debt instruments or swaps will not generally qualify for the lower rates. Funds that invest in companies not paying significant dividends on their stock will not generally derive much qualifying dividend income that is eligible for the lower rate on qualified dividends. In addition, certain holdings period requirements must be satisfied by both a Fund and shareholder in order to be eligible for lower rates on qualified dividends.
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A Fund’s transactions in derivatives will be subject to special tax rules, which may result in a higher percentage of the Fund’s distributions being taxed to shareholders at ordinary income rates than if the Fund did not invest in derivatives.
An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from a Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person’s “modified adjusted gross income” (in the case of an individual) or “adjusted gross income” (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds certain threshold amounts.
You will generally be subject to tax on distributions paid from income or gains earned prior to your investment, which are included in the share price you pay. For example, if you were to buy shares on or just before the record date of a Fund distribution, you would pay full price for the shares and may receive a portion of your investment back as a taxable distribution. If a Fund were to declare a distribution in October, November or December but pay it in January, you generally would be taxed on the amount of the distribution as if you were to receive it in the previous year. Any gain resulting from selling or exchanging shares will generally be subject to U.S. federal income tax. Any such gain or loss upon a sale, redemption, or exchange of shares would be a capital gain or loss if you were to hold the shares as a capital asset at the time of the sale, redemption, or exchange. This gain or loss would generally be a long-term capital gain or loss if you were to hold the shares for more than one year; otherwise, such gain or loss would generally be a short-term capital gain or loss.
You must provide your correct taxpayer identification number and certify that you are not subject to backup withholding for each Fund in which you invest. If not, the Fund would be required to withhold a portion of your taxable distributions and redemption proceeds as backup withholding. The backup withholding rate is currently 24%. Backup withholding is not an additional tax and any amount withheld may be credited against your U.S. federal income tax liability.
The Portfolio Optimization Funds can have income, gains or losses from any distributions or redemptions in the Underlying Funds. Distributions of the long-term capital gains of the Portfolio Optimization Funds or the Underlying Funds will generally be taxed as long-term capital gains. Other distributions, including short-term capital gains, will be taxed as ordinary income.
None of the Portfolio Optimization Funds can use gains distributed by one Underlying Fund to offset losses in another Underlying Fund. Redemptions of shares in an Underlying Fund, including those resulting from allocation changes, could also cause additional distributable gains to shareholders, a portion of which may be short-term capital gains distributable as ordinary income. Further, a portion of any losses on Underlying Fund share redemptions may be deferred under the “wash sale” rules. As a result of these factors, the Portfolio Optimization Funds’ “fund of funds” structure could affect the amount, timing and character of distributions to shareholders. The Portfolio Optimization Funds may be able to pass through from the Underlying Funds any potential benefit from the foreign tax credit or income from certain federal obligations (that may be exempt from state tax).
Document Delivery
Shareholder Mailings
To help reduce Fund expenses, environmental waste and the volume of mail you receive, only one copy of Aristotle Funds’ shareholder documents (such as the Prospectus, supplements, announcements, and other similar documents and, if applicable, each annual and semi-annual report) may be mailed to shareholders who share the same household address (“Householding”). You may elect to not participate in Householding by contacting the Trust or by opting out via the Account Application. If you are not currently participating in Householding, you may elect to do so by writing to Aristotle Funds. The current shareholder documents are available on the Trust’s website at any time or an individual copy of any of these documents may be requested as described on the back cover of this Prospectus.
Unless you have enrolled in electronic delivery (see below), or previously elected to receive paper copies, the Trust’s annual and semi-annual reports will not be mailed to you. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report. You may elect to receive paper copies of future reports, free of charge, by contacting the Trust or your financial intermediary.
Unclaimed Property
It is the shareholder’s responsibility to ensure that the Trust maintains a correct address for his or her account(s). If the Trust, or its transfer agent, is unable to locate a shareholder, it may determine that the shareholder’s account legally has been abandoned. In addition, if your account has no activity in it for a certain period of time, or the Trust or its transfer agent have had no contact with you and are unable to contact you regarding your account pursuant to time periods set forth by certain state regulations, the Trust may be required to transfer the assets in your account to the appropriate state under its unclaimed property laws.
If you are a resident of the state of Texas, you have the right to designate a representative for the purposes of receiving notices if your account has been determined to be abandoned. Please contact the Trust or its transfer agent if you wish to complete a Texas designation of representation form.
If you have previously elected to receive dividend and/or capital gains distributions via check to your address of record instead of being automatically reinvested in your account, and the check(s) are returned to us for non-delivery or remain uncashed for six months, we will change your existing account distribution election to automatically reinvest any and all future distributions into your account until you provide a new address. In addition, following the six-month period, any returned and/or uncashed checks may be canceled, and the amount of the check will be invested in your account. No interest will accrue on any such amounts.
Electronic Delivery Consent
Subject to availability and/or current regulations, you may authorize the Trust to provide prospectuses, prospectus supplements, annual and semi-annual reports, quarterly statements and confirmations, proxy statements, privacy notice and other notices and documentation in electronic format when available instead of receiving paper copies of these documents by U.S. mail. You may enroll in this service by indicating so on the Account Application, or by sending us instructions (in writing in a form acceptable to us) of your request to receive such documents electronically, or subject to availability, via our Internet website. Not all account documentation and notifications may be currently available in electronic format. You will continue to receive paper copies of any documents and notifications not available in electronic format by U.S. mail. By enrolling in this service, you consent to receive in electronic format any documents added in the future. For jointly owned accounts, both owners are consenting to receive information electronically. Documents will be available on our Internet website. As documents become available, we will notify you of this by sending you an e-mail message that will include instructions on how
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to retrieve the document. You must have ready access to a computer with Internet access, an active e-mail account to receive this information electronically, and the ability to read and retain it. You may access and print all documents provided through this service.
If you plan on enrolling in this service, or are currently enrolled, please note that:
We impose no additional charge for electronic delivery, although your Internet provider may charge for Internet access.
You must provide a current e-mail address and notify the Trust promptly when your e-mail address changes.
You must update any e-mail filters that may prevent you from receiving e-mail notifications from the Trust.
You may request a paper copy of the information at any time for no charge, even though you consented to electronic delivery, or if you decide to revoke your consent.
For jointly owned accounts, both owners are consenting that the primary owner will receive information electronically. (Only the primary owner will receive e-mail notices.)
Electronic delivery will be canceled if e-mails are returned undeliverable.
This consent will remain in effect until you revoke it.
The Trust is not required to deliver this information electronically and may discontinue electronic delivery in whole or in part at any time. If you are currently enrolled in this service, please call customer service at 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885) if you would like to revoke your consent, wish to receive a paper copy of the information above, or need to update your e-mail address.
Trust Organization
Aristotle Funds Series Trust, which is organized as a Delaware statutory trust, may be referred to as “Aristotle Funds,” the “Trust” or “We.” Its business and affairs are managed by its Board. The Trust is comprised of multiple Funds. Each Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the IRC. Funds that qualify do not have to pay income tax as long as they distribute sufficient taxable income and net capital gains. The Trust may discontinue offering shares of any Fund at any time or may offer shares of a new Fund.
Derivative Actions
The Declaration of Trust provides that shareholders may bring a derivative action on behalf of the Trust with respect to a Fund or a class only if certain conditions are met, including in certain cases that a shareholder make a pre-suit demand upon the Trustees to bring the subject action and that the Trustees be afforded a reasonable amount of time to consider such request and to investigate the basis of such claim. The Trustees may require an undertaking by those shareholders making a pre-suit demand to reimburse the Trust for the expense of any counsel or advisors that may be retained by the Trustees to consider the merits of such request in the event that the Trustees determine not to bring a derivative action.
ABOUT MANAGEMENT

This section provides information about Aristotle Investment Services, LLC, the investment adviser and administrator to the Trust, and the sub-adviser firms that manage the Funds offered in this Prospectus. Aristotle Investment Services, LLC and the sub-advisers are each a “Manager” and together the “Managers.”
A discussion regarding the basis for the Board’s approval of the Funds’ investment advisory agreement with AIS and the sub-advisory agreements between AIS and the sub-advisers is available in the Funds’ semi-annual report to shareholders for the period ended September 30, 2024.
AIS
Aristotle Investment Services, LLC (“AIS”), a Delaware limited liability company, is located at 840 Newport Center Drive, suite 700, Newport Beach, CA 92660. AIS is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser. AIS was founded in 2022 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aristotle Capital and has approximately $15.07 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024, all of which are assets of the Funds. Aristotle Capital is a privately owned, registered investment adviser that specializes in equity portfolio management for institutional and individual clients. Aristotle Capital is majority owned by employees and the Board of Managers. Aristotle Capital has approximately $53.28 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024.
In its role as investment adviser and administrator, AIS, subject to the review of the Board, supervises the investment activities of the Funds and the Funds’ business affairs and other administrative matters. AIS has retained other management firms as sub-advisers for the Funds, many of which have a worldwide market presence and extensive research capabilities, and, except for PLFA, each of which are subsidiaries of Aristotle Capital and affiliated with AIS. AIS has the ultimate responsibility, subject to the review of the Board, to oversee and monitor the performance of these sub-advisers and recommends their hiring, termination and replacement.
AIS also oversees and monitors the nature and quality of the services provided by the sub-advisers, including investment performance and execution of investment strategies. AIS conducts due diligence on sub-advisers to evaluate their investment processes, adherence to investment styles, strategies and techniques, and other factors that may be relevant to the services provided to the Funds. For all Funds, AIS also performs compliance monitoring services to help maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations. AIS also provides services related to, among others, the valuation of Fund securities, risk management, and oversight of trade execution and brokerage services.
Management Fee
Each Fund pays AIS an annual combined Management Fee, consisting of an advisory fee and supervision and administration fee, for services it requires under what is essentially an all-in fee structure.
Advisory Fee. Each Fund pays AIS fees in return for providing investment advisory services. AIS also uses part of the advisory fee to pay for the services of the sub-advisers. The Advisory Fee for each Fund differs depending on the average daily net assets of the Fund.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, the Funds paid the following in advisory fees to AIS:
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Fund
Advisory Fees Paid
Aristotle Core Equity Fund1
$503,093
Aristotle Core Income Fund $8,248,003
Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund $99,904
Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund $21,514,869
Aristotle Growth Equity Fund $1,305,321
Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund $457,087
Aristotle International Equity Fund1
$1,079,001
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund
$503,164
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund
$296,092
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund
$1,235,778
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund
$414,123
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund
$1,412,193
Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund $4,026,626
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund1
$357,821
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund $379,705
Aristotle Strategic Income Fund $10,972,577
Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund $130,087
Aristotle Value Equity Fund1
$1,005,194
Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund1
$103,087
1    As of March 14, 2024, the Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31. The Advisory Fees Paid include the fees paid during the period from the Fund’s commencement of operations through March 31, 2024.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, the Predecessor Funds paid the following in advisory fees to their respective investment advisers:
Fund
Advisory Fees Paid
Aristotle Core Equity Fund
$523,951
Aristotle Core Income Fund $202,083
Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund $4,401
Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund $1,001,567
Aristotle Growth Equity Fund $34,834
Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund $20,475
Aristotle International Equity Fund
$1,809,971
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund
$23,203
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund
$14,852
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund
$58,239
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund
$20,180
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund
$67,231
Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund $173,174
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
$1,004,287
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund $29,445
Aristotle Strategic Income Fund $387,634
Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund $6,966
Aristotle Value Equity Fund
$3,085,959
Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund $238,173


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The advisory fee for each Fund is paid at the following annual rates:
Fund
Advisory Fee
(as a percentage of average net assets)
Aristotle Core Equity Fund 0.50%
Aristotle Core Income Fund1
0.40%
Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund2
0.35%
Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund3
0.55%
Aristotle Growth Equity Fund 0.55%
Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund4
0.50%
Aristotle International Equity Fund5
0.60%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund
0.20%
Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund6
0.25%
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund7
0.65%
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund8
0.65%
Aristotle Strategic Income Fund9
0.50%
Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund 0.25%
Aristotle Value Equity Fund10
0.55%
Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund11
0.60%
1     Prior to April 1, 2024, the Advisory Fee for Aristotle Core Income Fund was 0.50%.
2     Prior to April 1, 2024, the Advisory Fee for Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund was 0.38%.
3     Prior to April 1, 2024, the Advisory Fee for Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund was 0.62%.
4     Prior to April 1, 2024, the Advisory Fee for Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund was 0.60%.
5     Prior to April 1, 2024, the Advisory Fee for Aristotle International Equity Fund was 0.70%.
6     Prior to April 1, 2024, the Advisory Fee for Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund was 0.40%.
7    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Advisory Fee for Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund was 0.70%.
8     Prior to April 1, 2024, the Advisory Fee for Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund was 0.70%.
9     Prior to April 1, 2024, the Advisory Fee for Aristotle Strategic Income Fund was 0.59%.
10    Prior to January 22, 2024, the Advisory Fee for Class A, Class I and Class I-2 shares of Aristotle Value Equity Fund was 0.60%.
11    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Advisory Fee for Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund was 0.70%.
Supervision and Administration Fee. The supervision and administration fee paid to AIS in its capacity as the Funds’ administrator (AIS, in its capacity as administrator, the “Administrator”) is computed as a percentage of the Fund’s (including each Underlying Fund) assets attributable in the aggregate to that class of shares. AIS as the Funds’ Administrator provides or procures supervision and administration services for shareholders and also bears the costs of various third-party services required by the Funds, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs. The Funds bear other expenses which are not covered under the supervision and administration fee which may vary and affect the total level of expenses paid by the shareholders, such as taxes and governmental fees; brokerage fees; commissions and other transaction expenses; organizational expenses; costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses); and fees and expenses of the Trust’s Independent Trustees and their counsel. AIS generally earns a profit on the supervision and administration fee paid by the Funds. Also, under the terms of the supervision and administration agreement, AIS, and not Fund shareholders, would benefit from any price decreases in third-party services, including decreases resulting from an increase in net assets.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, the Funds paid the following in supervision and administration fees to AIS:
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Fund
Supervision and Administration Fees to AIS
Aristotle Core Equity Fund1
$150,927
Aristotle Core Income Fund $882,956
Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund $26,290
Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund $3,365,500
Aristotle Growth Equity Fund $355,997
Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund $46,526
Aristotle International Equity Fund1
$123,315
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund
$628,954
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund
$370,115
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund
$1,544,723
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund
$517,654
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund
$1,765,242
Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund $817,218
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund1
$102,087
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund $108,358
Aristotle Strategic Income Fund $1,764,379
Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund $36,425
Aristotle Value Equity Fund1
$215,380
Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund1
$11,782
1    As of March 14, 2024, the Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31. The Supervision and Administration Fees to AIS include the fees paid during the period from the Fund’s commencement of operations through March 31, 2024.
The supervision and administration fee for each class of each Fund is paid at the following annual rates (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets attributable in the aggregate to each class’s shares taken separately):
Fund Supervision and Administration Fee
Aristotle Core Equity Fund
Class A 0.15%
Class I 0.15%
Class I-2 0.15%
Aristotle Core Income Fund1
Class A 0.20%
Class C 0.20%
Class I 0.05%
Class I-2 0.15%
Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund2
Class I 0.13%
Class I-2 0.13%
Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund3
Class A 0.20%
Class C 0.20%
Class I 0.12%
Class I-2 0.20%
Aristotle Growth Equity Fund
Class A 0.15%
Class I 0.15%
Class I-2 0.15%
Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund4
Class A 0.20%
Class C 0.20%
Class I 0.05%
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Fund Supervision and Administration Fee
Class I-2 0.15%
Aristotle International Equity Fund5
Class A 0.18%
Class I
0.18%
Class I-2 0.18%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund
Class A 0.25%
Class C 0.25%
Class I-2 0.25%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund
Class A 0.25%
Class C 0.25%
Class I-2 0.25%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund
Class A 0.25%
Class C 0.25%
Class I-2 0.25%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund
Class A 0.25%
Class C 0.25%
Class I-2 0.25%
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund
Class A 0.25%
Class C 0.25%
Class I-2 0.25%
Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund6
Class A 0.25%
Class C 0.25%
Class I 0.14%
Class I-2 0.24%
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund7
Class A 0.25%
Class C 0.25%
Class I 0.25%
Class R6 0.20%
Class I-2 0.25%
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund8
Class A 0.25%
Class C 0.25%
Class I 0.20%
Class I-2 0.25%
Aristotle Strategic Income Fund9
Class A 0.19%
Class C 0.19%
Class I 0.09%
Class I-2 0.19%
Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund
Class A 0.07%
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Fund Supervision and Administration Fee
Class I 0.07%
Class I-2 0.07%
Aristotle Value Equity Fund10
Class A 0.14%
Class I 0.14%
Class R6 0.06%
Class I-2 0.14%
Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund11
Class A 0.18%
Class I 0.18%
Class I-2 0.18%
1    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Supervision and Administration Fee for Aristotle Core Income Fund was 0.10% for Class A and Class C, and 0.05% for Class I-2.
2    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Supervision and Administration Fee for Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund was 0.10% for Class I and Class I-2.
3    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Supervision and Administration Fee for Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund was 0.13% for Class A, Class C and Class I-2, and 0.05% for Class I.
4    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Supervision and Administration Fee for Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund was 0.10% for Class A, Class C and Class I-2.
5    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Supervision and Administration Fee for Aristotle International Equity Fund was 0.08% for Class A, Class I and Class I-2.
6    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Supervision and Administration Fee for Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund was 0.10% for Class A, Class C and Class I-2, and 0.05% for Class I.
7    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Supervision and Administration Fee for Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund was 0.20% for Class A, Class C, Class I and Class I-2 and 0.15% for Class R-6.
8    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Supervision and Administration Fee for Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund was 0.20% for Class A and Class C and Class I-2, and 0.15% for Class I.
9    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Supervision and Administration Fee for Aristotle Strategic Income Fund was 0.10% for Class A, Class C and Class I-2, and 0.05% for Class I.
10    Prior to January 22, 2024, the Supervision and Administration Fee for Aristotle Value Equity Fund was 0.09% for Class A, Class I and Class I-2.
11    Prior to April 1, 2024, the Supervision and Administration Fee for Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund was 0.08% for Class A, Class I and Class I-2.

The table that follows provides information about the Funds' sub-advisers: Aristotle Atlantic, Aristotle Boston, Aristotle Capital, Aristotle Pacific and PLFA, and each individual team member responsible for making investment decisions for the Funds (i.e., portfolio manager), including their primary title with the Manager (or affiliate) and business experience for the past five years. Each of the portfolio managers listed in the following table is jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the respective Fund, unless there is only one portfolio manager listed which indicates that he or she is primarily responsible for that Fund. For each portfolio manager listed, the SAI provides additional information about compensation, other accounts managed and information about the portfolio manager’s ownership of securities in the Fund(s) (if any). The portfolio managers for a Fund may change at the Manager’s discretion.
Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660
Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC (“PLFA”) is the investment sub-adviser to the Portfolio Optimization Funds. As of June 30, 2024, PFLA’s total assets under management were approximately $41.0 billion.
PORTFOLIO OPTIMIZATION FUNDS
Howard T. Hirakawa, CFA
Senior Vice President of Pacific Life and PLFA since 2014, Vice President of Pacific Select Fund since 2006, and Portfolio Manager since 2003. Mr. Hirakawa is responsible for the investment oversight relating to Pacific Select Fund and asset allocation services. He began his investment career in 1999 and has a BS from San Diego State University and an MBA from Claremont Graduate School.
Carleton J. Muench, CFA
Vice President of Pacific Life and PLFA since 2014, Assistant Vice President of Pacific Select Fund since 2006, and Portfolio Manager since 2006. Mr. Muench is responsible for the investment oversight relating to Pacific Select Fund and asset allocation services. He began his investment career in 1998 and has a BS and an MS from Northeastern University.
Edward Sheng, PhD, CFA, CAIA
Portfolio Manager of PLFA since 2021, Assistant Vice President of Pacific Life and Head of Asset Allocation of PLFA since 2022, Director of Pacific Life and Director of Quantitative Research of PLFA since 2018 and Quantitative Researcher of PLFA since 2016. Mr. Sheng is responsible for designing advanced quantitative models that help guide the asset allocation decisions for Pacific Select Fund. He is also responsible for strategic asset allocation investment decisions. He began his investment career in 2013 and has a Ph.D. from Arizona State University, an MS degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a BS from Nanjing University.
Samuel S. Park Director of Pacific Life and Director of fundamental research of PLFA since 2017, and Portfolio Manager since 2013. Mr. Park is responsible for managing the asset allocation function related to Pacific Select Fund. He began his investment career in 1999 and has a BA from Boston University.




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Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC
840 Newport Center Drive, 7th floor, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Aristotle Pacific Capital LLC (formerly Pacific Asset Management LLC) (“Aristotle Pacific”) is a registered investment adviser that provides investment services to a variety of clients. Aristotle Pacific is the investment sub-adviser to the Funds listed below. As of June 30, 2024, Aristotle Pacific’s total assets under management were approximately $28.25 billion. Aristotle Pacific is majority owned by Aristotle Capital.
ARISTOTLE ULTRA SHORT INCOME FUND
ARISTOTLE ESG CORE BOND FUND
David Weismiller, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Weismiller is the Lead Portfolio Manager for the Short Duration, Core Plus and Investment Grade Strategies. As the Lead Portfolio Manager, he has final authority over all aspects of the Fund’s portfolio, including security selection sector allocation and risk positioning. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Weismiller was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2007. He began his investment career in 1997 and has a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an MBA from the University of California, Irvine. He is a CFA® charterholder.
Ying Qiu, CFA
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC. Ms. Qiu is a Co-Portfolio Manager on various investment grade portfolios and has credit research responsibilities focusing on asset-backed securities ("ABS"). Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Ms. Qiu was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2016. Prior to joining Pacific Asset Management, Ms. Qiu was a Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Trader for both investment grade corporate and ABS with PIMCO since 2008. Ms. Qiu began her investment career in 1997 and has a BA from Renmin University of China and an MBA from the Emory University. She is a CFA® charterholder.
ARISTOTLE SHORT DURATION INCOME FUND
David Weismiller, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Weismiller is the Lead Portfolio Manager for the Short Duration, Core Plus and Investment Grade Strategies. As the Lead Portfolio Manager, he has final authority over all aspects of the Fund’s portfolio, including security selection sector allocation and risk positioning. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Weismiller was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2007. He began his investment career in 1997 and has a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an MBA from the University of California, Irvine. He is a CFA® charterholder.
Michael Marzouk, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Marzouk is a Portfolio Manager to Aristotle Pacific’s corporate (bank) loan strategy. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Marzouk was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2007. He began his investment career in 1997 and has a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles and an MBA from the Anderson School of Management. He is a CFA® charterholder.
Ying Qiu, CFA
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC. Ms. Qiu is a Co-Portfolio Manager on various investment grade portfolios and has credit research responsibilities focusing on asset-backed securities ("ABS"). Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Ms. Qiu was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2016. Prior to joining Pacific Asset Management, Ms. Qiu was a Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Trader for both investment grade corporate and ABS with PIMCO since 2008. Ms. Qiu began her investment career in 1997 and has a BA from Renmin University of China and an MBA from the Emory University. She is a CFA® charterholder.
ARISTOTLE CORE INCOME FUND
David Weismiller, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Weismiller is the Lead Portfolio Manager for the Short Duration, Core Plus and Investment Grade Strategies. As the Lead Portfolio Manager, he has final authority over all aspects of the Fund’s portfolio, including security selection sector allocation and risk positioning. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Weismiller was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2007. He began his investment career in 1997 and has a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an MBA from the University of California, Irvine. He is a CFA® charterholder.
Michael Marzouk, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Marzouk is a Portfolio Manager to Aristotle Pacific’s corporate (bank) loan strategy. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Marzouk was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2007. He began his investment career in 1997 and has a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles and an MBA from the Anderson School of Management. He is a CFA® charterholder.
Brian M. Robertson, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Robertson also provides research and analysis of investments in the forest products and paper sectors. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Robertson was Managing Director of Pacific Asset Management since 2012 and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2008. He began his investment career in 2003 and has a BA from the University of Michigan. He is a CFA® charterholder.
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Ying Qiu, CFA
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC. Ms. Qiu is a Co-Portfolio Manager on various investment grade portfolios and has credit research responsibilities focusing on asset-backed securities ("ABS"). Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Ms. Qiu was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2016. Prior to joining Pacific Asset Management, Ms. Qiu was a Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Trader for both investment grade corporate and ABS with PIMCO since 2008. Ms. Qiu began her investment career in 1997 and has a BA from Renmin University of China and an MBA from the Emory University. She is a CFA® charterholder.
ARISTOTLE STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
Brian M. Robertson, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Robertson also provides research and analysis of investments in the forest products and paper sectors. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Robertson was Managing Director of Pacific Asset Management since 2012 and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2008. He began his investment career in 2003 and has a BA from the University of Michigan. He is a CFA® charterholder.
Michael Marzouk, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Marzouk is a Portfolio Manager to Aristotle Pacific’s corporate (bank) loan strategy. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Marzouk was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2007. He began his investment career in 1997 and has a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles and an MBA from the Anderson School of Management. He is a CFA® charterholder.
David Weismiller, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Weismiller is the Lead Portfolio Manager for the Short Duration, Core Plus and Investment Grade Strategies. As the Lead Portfolio Manager, he has final authority over all aspects of the Fund’s portfolio, including security selection sector allocation and risk positioning. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Weismiller was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2007. He began his investment career in 1997 and has a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an MBA from the University of California, Irvine. He is a CFA® charterholder.
ARISTOTLE FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND
J.P. Leasure
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Leasure is a Portfolio Manager for Aristotle Pacific’s corporate (bank) loan strategy. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Leasure was Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2007. He began his investment career in 1995 and has a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles and an MBA from Columbia University.
Michael Marzouk, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Marzouk is a Portfolio Manager to Aristotle Pacific’s corporate (bank) loan strategy. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Marzouk was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2007. He began his investment career in 1997 and has a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles and an MBA from the Anderson School of Management. He is a CFA® charterholder.
ARISTOTLE HIGH YIELD BOND FUND
Brian M. Robertson, CFA
Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Robertson also provides research and analysis of investments in the forest products and paper sectors. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Robertson was Managing Director of Pacific Asset Management since 2012 and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2008. He began his investment career in 2003 and has a BA from the University of Michigan. He is a CFA® charterholder.
C. Robert Boyd
Senior Managing Director, Head of Credit Research and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Boyd has responsibility for overseeing all credit research activities for Aristotle Pacific. Mr. Boyd is a member of the high yield portfolio management team and provides research and analysis of investments in the leisure sector. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Boyd was Managing Director of Pacific Asset Management since 2017 and Portfolio Manager of Pacific Asset Management since 2014. Prior to joining Pacific Asset Management, he was a vice president, Credit Analyst and Bank Loan Portfolio Manager at PIMCO since 1998. He began his investment career in 1998 and has a BA from California State University, Long Beach and an MBA from the University of Southern California.
John Brueggemann
Senior Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager of Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC since 2023. Mr. Brueggemann is a member of the high yield portfolio management team and also provides research and analysis of investments in the manufacturing and machinery sector. Prior to Aristotle Pacific, Mr. Brueggemann was a research analyst of Pacific Asset Management since 2015. He began his investment career in 2012 and has a BA from the University of Arizona.
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Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC
One Federal Street, 36th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Aristotle Boston is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser and provides investment advice to institutional and high net worth clients. Aristotle Boston is the sub-adviser to the Funds listed below. As of June 30, 2024, Aristotle Boston’s total assets under management were approximately $3.05 billion. Senior members of Aristotle Boston and Aristotle Capital hold a controlling interest in Aristotle Boston.
ARISTOTLE SMALL/MID CAP EQUITY FUND
ARISTOTLE SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
David M. Adams, CFA
Principal, Chief Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager, as well as a member of Aristotle Boston’s investment team since 2015. Prior to joining Aristotle Boston, Mr. Adams served as Managing Director and Portfolio Co-Manager at Eagle Boston Investment Management (“Eagle Boston”) from 2006 to 2014. Prior to working for Eagle Boston, he served as Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. Mr. Adams began his investment career in 1990. Mr. Adams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics and a Master of Science degree in Finance from Boston College. He is a CFA® charterholder.
Jack McPherson, CFA
Principal, President and Portfolio Manager, as well as a member of Aristotle Boston’s investment team since 2015. Prior to joining Aristotle Boston, Mr. McPherson served as Managing Director and Portfolio Co-Manager at Eagle Boston from 2006 to 2014. Prior to working for Eagle Boston, Mr. McPherson served as Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. (“Pioneer”). Before working for Pioneer, he was a Security Analyst at Middleton & Company, Inc.; a Vice President and Equity Analyst at Evergreen Investment Management Company, LLC; and an Equity Analyst at Pell, Rudman & Company, Inc. Mr. McPherson began his investment career in 1988. Mr. McPherson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northeastern University and a Master of Business Administration from Babson College. He is a CFA® charterholder.

Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC
50 Central Avenue, Suite 750, Sarasota, Florida 34236
Aristotle Atlantic is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser and provides investment advice to institutional and high net worth clients. Aristotle Atlantic is the sub-adviser to the Funds listed below. As of June 30, 2024, Aristotle Atlantic’s total assets under management were approximately $2.71 billion. Senior members of Aristotle Atlantic and Aristotle Capital hold a controlling interest in Aristotle Atlantic.
ARISTOTLE GROWTH EQUITY FUND
ARISTOTLE CORE EQUITY FUND
Owen Fitzpatrick, CFA
Principal, Managing Director, Lead Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst at Aristotle Atlantic since 2016. Prior to joining Aristotle Atlantic, Mr. Fitzpatrick had multiple roles at Deutsche Asset Management from 1995 to 2016, including Managing Director and Head of the U.S. Equity Platform. As Head of U.S. Equities, Mr. Fitzpatrick oversaw all active U.S. equity strategies, and as a Portfolio Manager, he managed the Large Cap Growth and Large Cap Core portfolios. Prior to Deutsche Asset Management, Mr. Fitzpatrick managed equity portfolios for Chemical Bank, where he was also responsible for research coverage of the consumer cyclical sector. Additionally, he served as a Portfolio Manager at Manufacturers Hanover Trust. Mr. Fitzpatrick began his investment career in 1986. Mr. Fitzpatrick earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and his Master of Business Administration from Fordham University. He is a CFA® charterholder.
Thomas M. Hynes, Jr., CFA
Principal, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst at Aristotle Atlantic since 2016. Prior to joining Aristotle Atlantic, Mr. Hynes worked as a Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst for Deutsche Asset Management from 2007 to 2016. Mr. Hynes’ previous experience also includes serving as a Director and Client Portfolio Manager at Citigroup Asset Management and as a Director for Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management. Mr. Hynes began his investment career in 1995. Mr. Hynes earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from Fordham University. He is a CFA® charterholder.
Brendan O’Neill, CFA Principal, Director, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst at Aristotle Atlantic since 2016. Prior to joining Aristotle Atlantic, Mr. O’Neill worked as a Portfolio Manager and as a Research Analyst at Deutsche Asset Management from 2000 to 2016. Mr. O’Neill began his investment career in 2000. Mr. O’Neill earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Queens College, CUNY and his Master of Science degree in Finance from Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College. He is a CFA® charterholder.

Aristotle Capital Management, LLC
11100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, California, 90025
Aristotle Capital is a Delaware limited liability company formed in 2006. In January 2012, Aristotle Capital merged with Los Angeles-based investment adviser Reed, Conner & Birdwell, LLC (“RCB”), which has origins managing assets dating back to 1959. As of June 30, 2024, Aristotle Capital’s total assets under management were approximately $53.28 billion. Aristotle Capital is a privately owned, registered investment adviser that specializes in equity portfolio management for institutional and individual clients. The firm is majority owned by employees and the Board of Managers.
ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
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Howard Gleicher, CFA Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Principal of Aristotle Capital since 2010. Commencing in July 2006, Mr. Gleicher served as the sole manager of a private fund with substantially the same investment goal and strategies as the Global Equity Fund, in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC (“MetWest Capital”). Mr. Gleicher was the strategist for MetWest Capital’s Large Cap Intrinsic Value, International Core Value, and Global Intrinsic Equity strategies. He also served as a senior analyst with MetWest Capital’s investment team. Mr. Gleicher departed MetWest Capital in October 2010 and continued to manage the private fund at Aristotle Capital, commencing in November 2010. Mr. Gleicher founded Aristotle Capital in 2006, and Aristotle Capital registered with the SEC in January 2011. He is currently Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Principal of Aristotle Capital. Prior to co-founding MetWest Capital, Mr. Gleicher served as principal, portfolio manager and Investment Policy Committee member with Palley-Needelman Asset Management, Inc. and as vice president and equity portfolio manager with Pacific Investment Management Company. Mr. Gleicher began his investment career in 1984. Mr. Gleicher holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and is a CFA® charterholder.
Geoffrey S. Stewart, CFA Principal, Portfolio Manager and a member of the research team of Aristotle Capital since 2003. He was an Analyst and Portfolio Manager with Reed, Conner & Birdwell, LLC (“RCB”) from 2003 to 2012 with responsibility for co-managing the International strategy (RCB combined its business with Aristotle Capital in January 2012). Prior to RCB, he served as an equity analyst at Oppenheimer & Company. Mr. Stewart began his investment career in 1999. Mr. Stewart holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Duke University and is a CFA® charterholder.
Sean M. Thorpe Principal, Portfolio Manager and a member of the research team of Aristotle Capital since 2007. Mr. Thorpe was an Analyst and Portfolio Manager with RCB from 2007 to 2012 with responsibility for co-managing the International strategy (RCB combined its business with Aristotle Capital in January 2012). Prior to RCB, Mr. Thorpe served as Senior Vice President for Shamrock Holdings, LLC, where he specialized in activist investments for domestic small cap companies. He was also Managing Director for Mandeville Partners, LLC, a Los Angeles based private equity firm, for more than a decade, where he was involved in mergers and acquisitions throughout Latin America. He has held positions as the Vice President in Strategic Planning at Salick Health Care, Inc. and as financial analyst for both Kidder Peabody & Co. and Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. Mr. Stewart began his investment career in 1989. Mr. Thorpe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Finance from the University of California, Los Angeles.
ARISTOTLE/SAUL GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
ARISTOTLE VALUE EQUITY FUND
Howard Gleicher, CFA Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Principal of Aristotle Capital since 2010. Commencing in July 2006, Mr. Gleicher served as the sole manager of a private fund with substantially the same investment goal and strategies as the Global Equity Fund, in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Metropolitan West Capital Management, LLC (“MetWest Capital”). Mr. Gleicher was the strategist for MetWest Capital’s Large Cap Intrinsic Value, International Core Value, and Global Intrinsic Equity strategies. He also served as a senior analyst with MetWest Capital’s investment team. Mr. Gleicher departed MetWest Capital in October 2010 and continued to manage the private fund at Aristotle Capital, commencing in November 2010. Mr. Gleicher founded Aristotle Capital in 2006, and Aristotle Capital registered with the SEC in January 2011. He is currently Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Principal of Aristotle Capital. Prior to co-founding MetWest Capital, Mr. Gleicher served as principal, portfolio manager and Investment Policy Committee member with Palley-Needelman Asset Management, Inc. and as vice president and equity portfolio manager with Pacific Investment Management Company. Mr. Gleicher began his investment career in 1984. Mr. Gleicher holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and is a CFA® charterholder.
150


Gregory D. Padilla, CFA Principal, Portfolio Manager and member of the research team of Aristotle Capital since 2014. From 2012 through 2013, he was an Equity Analyst and portfolio manager at Vinik Asset Management where he managed a portion of the Global Value long-short portfolio and was a senior member of the Global Value investment team. Prior to Vinik Asset Management, Mr. Padilla was a Managing Director at Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC, where he co-managed the Lipper award winning Nuveen Tradewinds Global Natural Resource Fund from 2008 to 2012 and assisted in management of the Nuveen Tradewinds Value Opportunities Fund from 2011 to 2012. In addition to his portfolio management responsibilities, he was a senior member of the investment team from 2006 through 2012 with primary analyst responsibility for businesses in the global energy, industrial and utility sectors for all Tradewinds Global Investors funds and separate accounts. Mr. Padilla began his investment career in 2006. Mr. Padilla holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Arizona State University and a Master of Business Administration with honors and concentration in investments and financial markets from the USC Marshall School of Business and is a CFA® charterholder.


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights tables are intended to help you understand a Fund’s financial performance for the past five years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in a Fund or a Predecessor Fund, as applicable (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). The information for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2024 has been audited by Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm located at Two Liberty Place, 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2900, Philadelphia, PA 19102, whose report, along with the Fund’s financial statements, are included in Annual Report, which is available upon request.
The Funds have assumed the accounting history of the corresponding Predecessor Fund at the closing of the Reorganization. The financial highlights for the Predecessor Funds are included for periods prior to the Reorganization below. The information in the following tables for periods prior to the Reorganization has been derived from the relevant Predecessor Fund’s financial statements, which have been audited by the Predecessor Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm. Deloitte & Touche, LLP served as the Predecessor Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm with regard to Aristotle Core Income Fund, Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund, Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund, Aristotle Growth Equity Fund, Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund, Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund, Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund, Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund, Aristotle Strategic Income Fund and Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund. Tait, Weller & Baker LLP served as the Predecessor Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm for Aristotle Core Equity Fund, Aristotle International Equity Fund, Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund, Aristotle Value Equity Fund and Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund.

151


Aristotle Core Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024
through March 31, 2024(g)
October 25, 2023(a)
through December 31, 2023
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.33  $ 10.00 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.00 
(f)
0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.34  1.39 
Total from investment operations 1.34  1.40 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  (0.07)
From net realized gains —  — 
Total distributions —  (0.07)
Net asset value, end of period $ 12.67  $ 11.33 
Total return(c)(d)
11.83  % 14.03  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 52  $ 47 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.90  % 0.91  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.90  % 0.91  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.07  % 0.70  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
% 18  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of operations.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(g)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.


152


Aristotle Core Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024
through March 31, 2024(f)
October 23, 2023(a)
through December 31, 2023
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period
$ 11.58  $ 10.12 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.01  0.02 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.36  1.48 
Total from investment operations 1.37  1.50 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  (0.04)
From net realized gains —  — 
Total distributions —  (0.04)
Net asset value, end of period
$ 12.95  $ 11.58 
Total return(c)(d)
11.83  % 14.79  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 226,581  $ 221,283 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.65  % 0.66  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.65  % 0.66  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.31  % 0.85  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
% 18  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)This Fund was part of a reorganization of a series of the Investment Managers Series Trust (an “Acquired Fund”) into the Fund, in which the Acquired Fund acted as the accounting survivor. The amounts shown are based on the 70 days between the date of reorganization and the end of the period.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.

153


Aristotle Core Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024
through March 31, 2024(g)
Year Ended December 31,
Per Share Data:
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Net asset value, beginning of year
$ 20.64  $ 16.89  $ 21.87  $ 17.86  $ 14.33  $ 10.66 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.02  0.11  0.09  0.07  0.10  0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.44  3.80  (4.93) 4.28  3.58  3.67 
Total from investment operations 2.46  3.91  (4.84) 4.35  3.68  3.76 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  (0.16) (0.08) (0.06) (0.07) (0.07)
From net realized gains —  —  (0.06) (0.28) (0.08) (0.02)
Total distributions —  (0.16) (0.14) (0.34) (0.15) (0.09)
Redemption fee proceeds(b)
—  — 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
Net asset value, end of year
$ 23.10  $ 20.64  $ 16.89  $ 21.87  $ 17.86  $ 14.33 
Total return(d)(f)
11.92  % 23.21  % (22.15) % 24.34  % 25.69  % 35.24  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of year (in thousands)
$ 185,090  $ 175,473  $ 167,455  $ 178,513  $ 90,679  $ 27,269 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.65  % 0.76  % 0.79  % 0.79  % 0.96  % 1.47  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.65  % 0.65  % 0.65  % 0.65  % 0.65  % 0.65  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.32  % 0.62  % 0.51  % 0.33  % 0.62  % 0.67  %
Portfolio turnover rate(f)
% 18  % 18  % % 20  % 18  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)For periods prior to October 23, 2023, reflects financial information and returns of Class I of Aristotle Core Equity Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on October 23, 2023.
(b)Based on the average shares outstanding for the year.
(c)Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.



154


Aristotle Core Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(e)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period
$ 9.68  $ 10.41  $ 11.18  $ 10.60  $ 10.52 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.42  0.31  0.20  0.22  0.29 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.06) (0.72) (0.52) 0.66  0.08 
Total from investment operations 0.36  (0.41) (0.32) 0.88  0.37 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.40) (0.32) (0.21) (0.22) (0.29)
From net realized gains —  —  (0.24) (0.08) — 
Total distributions (0.40) (0.32) (0.45) (0.30) (0.29)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.64  $ 9.68  $ 10.41  $ 11.18  $ 10.60 
Total return(b)(c)
3.87  % (3.90) % (3.11) % 8.29  % 3.51  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 105,474  $ 99,406  $ 127,727  $ 160,701  $ 140,650
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.86  % 0.97  % 0.97  % 0.98  % 1.09  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.85  % 0.85  % 0.85  % 0.85  % 0.85  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
4.40  % 3.25  % 1.83  % 1.95  % 2.70  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
37  % 118  % 82  % 102  % 70  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Core Income.
155


Aristotle Core Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(e)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.68  $ 10.41  $ 11.18  $ 10.60  $ 10.52 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.35  0.24  0.12  0.14  0.21 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.05) (0.73) (0.53) 0.66  0.08 
Total from investment operations 0.30  (0.49) (0.41) 0.80  0.29 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.34) (0.24) (0.12) (0.14) (0.21)
From net realized gains —  —  (0.24) (0.08) — 
Total distributions (0.34) (0.24) (0.36) (0.22) (0.21)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.64  $ 9.68  $ 10.41  $ 11.18  $ 10.60 
Total return(b)(c)
3.19  % (4.63) % (3.84) % 7.48  % 2.73  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 33,140  $ 23,038  $ 35,731  $ 53,990  $ 58,397 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.61  % 1.72  % 1.72  % 1.73  % 1.84  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.60  % 1.60  % 1.60  % 1.60  % 1.60  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
3.66  % 2.50  % 1.08  % 1.20  % 1.95  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
37  % 118  % 82  % 102  % 70  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Core Income.
156


Aristotle Core Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.69  $ 10.42  $ 11.19  $ 10.61  $ 10.53 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.45  0.34  0.24  0.25  0.33 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.06) (0.72) (0.53) 0.67  0.07 
Total from investment operations 0.39  (0.38) (0.29) 0.92  0.40 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.43) (0.35) (0.24) (0.26) (0.32)
From net realized gains —  —  (0.24) (0.08) — 
Total distributions (0.43) (0.35) (0.48) (0.34) (0.32)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.65  $ 9.69  $ 10.42  $ 11.19  $ 10.61 
Total return(c)(d)
4.15  % (3.60) % (2.81) % 8.61  % 3.81  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 632,073  $ 116,338  $ 118,420  $ 107,857  $ 60,355 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.56  % 0.72  % 0.72  % 0.73  % 0.73  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.55  % 0.55  % 0.55  % 0.55  % 0.55  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
4.73  % 3.55  % 2.13  % 2.25  % 3.00  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
37  % 118  % 82  % 102  % 70  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)On April 17, 2023 the Pacific Funds Core Income Class P shares were merged into Aristotle Core Income Fund - Class I shares.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of Class I of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Core Income.

157


Aristotle Core Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.70  $ 10.43  $ 11.21  $ 10.62  $ 10.54 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.45  0.34  0.24  0.26  0.33 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.05) (0.72) (0.54) 0.67  0.08 
Total from investment operations 0.40  (0.38) (0.30) 0.93  0.41 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.43) (0.35) (0.24) (0.26) (0.33)
From net realized gains —  —  (0.24) (0.08) — 
Total distributions (0.43) (0.35) (0.48) (0.34) (0.33)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.67  $ 9.70  $ 10.43  $ 11.21  $ 10.62 
Total return(c)(d)
4.27  % (3.60) % (2.89) % 8.70  % 3.81  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 1,554,233  $ 600,431  $ 625,283  $ 801,154  $ 679,287 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.56  % 0.72  % 0.72  % 0.73  % 0.84  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.55  % 0.55  % 0.55  % 0.55  % 0.55  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
4.75  % 3.55  % 2.13  % 2.25  % 3.00  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
37  % 118  % 82  % 102  % 70  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds Core Income, the predecessor fund of Aristotle Core Income Fund, were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Core Income.

158


Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
For the period December 14, 2020(a) - March 31, 2021
Per Share Data:
2024(g)
2023 2022
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 8.59  $ 9.17  $ 9.70  $ 10.00 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.27  0.20  0.10  0.03 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.00  )
(f)
(0.58) (0.52) (0.30)
Total from investment operations 0.27  (0.38) (0.42) (0.27)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.27) (0.20) (0.11) (0.03)
Total distributions (0.27) (0.20) (0.11) (0.03)
Net asset value, end of period $ 8.59  $ 8.59  $ 9.17  $ 9.70 
Total return(c)(d)
3.23  % (4.12) % (4.37) % (2.73) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 17,838  $ 15,172  $ 14,534  $ 12,156 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.50  % 0.88  % 1.01  % 0.97  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.48  % 0.48  % 0.48  % 0.48  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
3.22  % 2.30  % 1.06  % 0.88  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
32  % 42  % 51  % 26  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of operations of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds ESG Core Bond.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)Amount calculated is less than $0.005 per share.
(g)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds ESG Core Bond.
159


Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
For the period December 14, 2020(b) - March 31, 2021
Per Share Data:
2024(h)
2023 2022
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 8.59  $ 9.17  $ 9.70  $ 10.00 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(c)
0.27  0.20  0.10  0.03 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.00  )
(g)
(0.58) (0.52) (0.30)
Total from investment operations 0.27  (0.38) (0.42) (0.27)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.27) (0.20) (0.11) (0.03)
Total distributions (0.27) (0.20) (0.11) (0.03)
Net asset value, end of period $ 8.59  $ 8.59  $ 9.17  $ 9.70 
Total return(d)(e)
3.23  % (4.12) % (4.37) % (2.73) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 11,506  $ 11,144  $ 11,626  $ 12,156 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.50  % 0.88  % 1.01  % 0.97  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.48  % 0.48  % 0.48  % 0.48  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
3.21  % 2.30  % 1.06  % 0.88  %
Portfolio turnover rate(d)
32  % 42  % 51  % 26  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds ESG Core Bond, were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Commencement of operations.
(c)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(d)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)Amount calculated is less than $0.005 per share.
(h)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds ESG Core Bond.
160


Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(g)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.28  $ 9.66  $ 9.72  $ 8.80  $ 9.88 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.83  0.59  0.35  0.34  0.46 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.28  (0.38) (0.06) 0.92  (1.08)
Total from investment operations 1.11  0.21  0.29  1.26  (0.62)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.83) (0.59) (0.35) (0.34) (0.46)
Total distributions (0.83) (0.59) (0.35) (0.34) (0.46)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.56  $ 9.28  $ 9.66  $ 9.72  $ 8.80 
Total return(b)(c)
12.50  % 2.50  % 2.87  % 14.52  % (6.69) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 265,404  $ 265,188  $ 280,827  $ 170,353  $ 162,511 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.04  % 1.13  % 1.13  % 1.17  % 1.27  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.03  %
(f)
0.98  %
(e)
1.00  % 1.02  % 1.02  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
8.84  % 6.35  % 3.56  % 3.63  % 4.64  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
130  % 66  % 90  % 116  % 116  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)The annualized ratios of expenses, excluding interest expense, after expense reductions, to average net assets for the year ended March 31, 2023 was 0.96%
(f)The annualized ratios of expenses, excluding line of credit commitment expense, after expense reductions, to average net assets for the year ended March 31, 2024 was 1.01%.
(g)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Floating Rate Income.
161


Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(g)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.27  $ 9.64  $ 9.71  $ 8.79  $ 9.86 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.76  0.52  0.28  0.28  0.39 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.28  (0.37) (0.07) 0.92  (1.08)
Total from investment operations 1.04  0.15  0.21  1.20  (0.69)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.76) (0.52) (0.28) (0.28) (0.38)
Total distributions (0.76) (0.52) (0.28) (0.28) (0.38)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.55  $ 9.27  $ 9.64  $ 9.71  $ 8.79 
Total return(b)(c)
11.67  % 1.75  % 2.15  % 13.74  % (7.31) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 117,483  $ 109,877  $ 109,161  $ 87,940  $ 102,846 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.79  % 1.88  % 1.88  % 1.92  % 2.03  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.78  %
(f)
1.71  %
(e)
1.70  % 1.72  % 1.72  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
8.09  % 5.61  % 2.86  % 2.93  % 3.94  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
130  % 66  % 90  % 116  % 116  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)The annualized ratios of expenses, excluding interest expense, after expense reductions, to average net assets for the year ended March 31, 2023 was 1.69%
(f)The annualized ratios of expenses, excluding line of credit commitment expense, after expense reductions, to average net assets for the year ended March 31, 2024 was 1.76%.
(g)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Floating Rate Income.
162


Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(h)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.29  $ 9.67  $ 9.73  $ 8.81  $ 9.90 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.86  0.62  0.38  0.38  0.49 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.29  (0.38) (0.06) 0.91  (1.09)
Total from investment operations 1.15  0.24  0.32  1.29  (0.60)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.87) (0.62) (0.38) (0.37) (0.49)
Total distributions (0.87) (0.62) (0.38) (0.37) (0.49)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.57  $ 9.29  $ 9.67  $ 9.73  $ 8.81 
Total return(c)(d)
12.88  % 2.69  % 3.29  % 14.87  % (6.49) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 1,641,206  $ 1,486,461  $ 1,838,625  $ 1,019,062  $ 415,170 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.71  % 0.88  % 0.88  % 0.91  % 0.91  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.70  %
(g)
0.68  %
(f)
0.70  % 0.72  % 0.72  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
9.15  % 6.65  % 3.86  % 3.93  % 4.94  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
130  % 66  % 90  % 116  % 116  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)On April 17, 2023 Pacific Funds Floating Rate Income Class P shares were merged into the Fund’s Class I shares.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)The annualized ratios of expenses, excluding interest expense, after expense reductions, to average net assets for the year ended March 31, 2023 was 0.66%
(g)The annualized ratios of expenses, excluding line of credit commitment expense, after expense reductions, to average net assets for the year ended March 31, 2024 was 0.68%.
(h)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of Class I of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Floating Rate Income.
163


Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(h)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.31  $ 9.69  $ 9.75  $ 8.83  $ 9.92 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.86  0.61  0.37  0.37  0.48 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.28  (0.37) (0.06) 0.92  (1.09)
Total from investment operations 1.14  0.24  0.31  1.29  (0.61)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.86) (0.62) (0.37) (0.37) (0.48)
Total distributions (0.86) (0.62) (0.37) (0.37) (0.48)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.59  $ 9.31  $ 9.69  $ 9.75  $ 8.83 
Total return(c)(d)
12.76  % 2.66  % 3.25  % 14.78  % (6.52) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 1,918,057  $ 1,840,333  $ 1,778,969  $ 716,233  $ 506,347 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.79  % 0.88  % 0.88  % 0.91  % 1.03  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.78  %
(g)
0.73  %
(f)
0.75  % 0.77  % 0.77  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
9.07  % 6.60  % 3.81  % 3.88  % 4.89  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
130  % 66  % 90  % 116  % 116  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds Floating Rate Income, the Fund’s predecessor fund, were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)The annualized ratios of expenses, excluding interest expense, after expense reductions, to average net assets for the year ended March 31, 2023 was 0.71%
(g)The annualized ratios of expenses, excluding line of credit commitment expense, after expense reductions, to average net assets for the year ended March 31, 2024 was 0.76%.
(h)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Floating Rate Income.

164


Aristotle Growth Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
November 29, 2023(a)
through March 31, 2024
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.00 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
(0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.14 
Total from investment operations 1.13 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.06)
From net realized gains (2.06)
Total distributions (2.12)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.01 
Total return(c)(d)
14.08  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 261 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.96  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.96  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
(0.37) %
Portfolio turnover(c)
84  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of Operations.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
165


Aristotle Growth Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(g)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 12.36  $ 29.12  $ 30.54  $ 27.10  $ 27.18 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
(0.01) 0.01  (0.10) (0.08) (0.02)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 3.76  (4.62) 3.07  13.51  0.93 
Total from investment operations 3.75  (4.61) 2.97  13.43  0.91 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.01) —  —  —  (0.00  )
(c)
From net realized gains (2.06) (12.15) (4.39) (9.99) (0.99)
Total distributions (2.07) (12.15) (4.39) (9.99) (0.99)
Net asset value, end of period $ 14.04  $ 12.36  $ 29.12  $ 30.54  $ 27.10 
Total return(d)(e)
32.55  % (13.10) % 7.84  % 50.42  % 3.04  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 277,674  $ 146,168  $ 158,592  $ 179,183  $ 163,575 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.71  % 0.86  % 0.77  % 0.78  % 0.77  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.70  % 0.70  % 0.70  % 0.70  % 0.70  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
(0.05) % 0.03  % (0.30) % (0.24) % (0.06) %
Portfolio turnover rate(d)
84  % 78  % 10  % 32  % 20  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return information is of Class P shares of PF Growth Fund, which merged into Class I shares of the Fund on April 17, 2023.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Amount calculated is less than $0.005 per share.
(d)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, PF Growth Fund.
166


Aristotle Growth Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 16, 2024(a)
through March 31, 2024
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 12.86 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
(0.00  )
(c)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.18 
Total from investment operations 1.18 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income — 
From net realized gains — 
Total distributions — 
Net asset value, end of period $ 14.04 
Total return(d)(e)
9.18  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 11 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.71  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.71  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
(0.15)  %
Portfolio turnover rate(d)
84  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of Operations.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Amount calculated is less than $0.005 per share.
(d)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
167


Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(e)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.03  $ 9.85  $ 10.34  $ 8.75  $ 10.07 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.59  0.49  0.47  0.51  0.52 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.32  (0.81) (0.50) 1.59  (1.33)
Total from investment operations 0.91  (0.32) (0.03) 2.10  (0.81)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.58) (0.50) (0.46) (0.51) (0.51)
Total distributions (0.58) (0.50) (0.46) (0.51) (0.51)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.36  $ 9.03  $ 9.85  $ 10.34  $ 8.75 
Total return(b)(c)
10.45  % (3.09) % (0.36) % 24.45  % (8.61) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 5,964  $ 6,141  $ 6,816  $ 7,496  $ 7,227 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.97  % 1.16  % 1.12  % 1.13  % 1.24  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.95  % 0.95  % 0.95  % 0.95  % 0.95  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
6.47  % 5.37  % 4.53  % 5.13  % 5.11  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
74  % 35  % 40  % 66  % 63  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds High Income.
168


Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(e)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.02  $ 9.83  $ 10.33  $ 8.74  $ 10.06 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.52  0.42  0.40  0.44  0.45 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.32  (0.80) (0.51) 1.59  (1.33)
Total from investment operations 0.84  (0.38) (0.11) 2.03  (0.88)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.52) (0.43) (0.39) (0.44) (0.44)
Total distributions (0.52) (0.43) (0.39) (0.44) (0.44)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.34  $ 9.02  $ 9.83  $ 10.33  $ 8.74 
Total return(b)(c)
9.57  % (3.81) % (1.17) % 23.61  % (9.28) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 660  $ 903  $ 1,291  $ 1,937  $ 2,007 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.72  % 1.91  % 1.87  % 1.88  % 2.00  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.70  % 1.68  % 1.65  % 1.65  % 1.65  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
5.69  % 4.64  % 3.83  % 4.43  % 4.41  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
74  % 35  % 40  % 66  % 63  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds High Income.
169


Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 8.91  $ 9.74  $ 10.24  $ 8.66  $ 9.98 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.61  0.50  0.49  0.53  0.54 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.31  (0.80) (0.50) 1.59  (1.33)
Total from investment operations 0.92  (0.30) (0.01) 2.12  (0.79)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.60) (0.53) (0.49) (0.54) (0.53)
Total distributions (0.60) (0.53) (0.49) (0.54) (0.53)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.23  $ 8.91  $ 9.74  $ 10.24  $ 8.66 
Total return(c)(d)
10.78  % (2.91) % (0.20) % 24.76  % (8.36) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 60,689  $ 1,694  $ 86  $ 62  $ 54 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.66  % 0.92  % 0.87  % 0.88  % 0.88  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.65  % 0.65  % 0.69  % 0.70  % 0.70  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
6.78  % 5.67  % 4.79  % 5.38  % 5.36  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
74  % 35  % 40  % 66  % 63  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)On April 17, 2023 Pacific Funds High Income Class P shares were merged into the Fund’s Class I shares.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of Class I of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds High Income.
170


Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(g)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.05  $ 9.87  $ 10.36  $ 8.76  $ 10.08 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.62  0.51  0.50  0.54  0.54 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.31  (0.81) (0.50) 1.60  (1.33)
Total from investment operations 0.93  (0.30) 0.00 
(c)
2.14  (0.79)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.60) (0.52) (0.49) (0.54) (0.53)
Total distributions (0.60) (0.52) (0.49) (0.54) (0.53)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.38  $ 9.05  $ 9.87  $ 10.36  $ 8.76 
Total return(d)(e)
10.67  % (2.84) % (0.11) % 24.86  % (8.38) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 11,112  $ 8,707  $ 6,741  $ 3,937  $ 3,329 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.72  % 0.91  % 0.87  % 0.88  % 1.00  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.70  % 0.70  % 0.70  % 0.70  % 0.70  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
6.74  % 5.62  % 4.78  % 5.38  % 5.36  %
Portfolio turnover rate(d)
74  % 35  % 40  % 66  % 63  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds High Income, the Fund’s predecessor fund, were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(d)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds High Income.
171


Aristotle International Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024
through March 31, 2024(f)
December 28, 2023(a)
through December 31, 2023
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.00  $ 10.00 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.01  — 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.33  — 
Total from investment operations 0.34  — 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  — 
From net realized gains —  — 
Total distributions —  — 
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.34  $ 10.00 
Total return(c)(d)
3.40  % 0.00  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 11  $
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.03  % 1.04  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.03  % 1.04  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.54  % 0.39  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
% 16  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of operations.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and do not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.
172


Aristotle International Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1,
2024
through
March 31, 2024(f)
October 23, 2023(a)
through December 31, 2023
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period
$ 10.71  $ 9.39 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.02  0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.34  1.33 
Total from investment operations 0.36  1.34 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  (0.02)
From net realized gains —  — 
Total distributions —  (0.02)
Net asset value, end of period
$ 11.07  $ 10.71 
Total return(c)(d)
3.36  % 14.30  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 188,136  $ 199,073 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.78  % 0.79  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.78  % 0.79  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.69  % 0.64  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
% 16  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)This Fund was part of a reorganization of a series of the Investment Managers Series Trust (an “Acquired Fund”) into the Fund, in which the Acquired Fund acted as the accounting survivor. The amounts shown are based on the 70 days between the date of reorganization and the end of the period.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.
173


Aristotle International Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024
through March 31, 2024(h)
Year Ended December 31,
Per Share Data:
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Net asset value, beginning of period
$ 13.17  $ 11.38  $ 14.56  $ 12.80  $ 11.66  $ 9.54 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.02  0.17  0.15  0.13  0.10  0.18 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.44  1.83  (3.19) 1.88  1.11  2.11 
Total from investment operations 0.46  2.00  (3.04) 2.01  1.21  2.29 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  (0.21) (0.14) (0.11) (0.07) (0.15)
From net realized gains —  —  —  (0.14) —  (0.02)
Total distributions —  (0.21) (0.14) (0.25) (0.07) (0.17)
Redemption fee proceeds(b)
—  — 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
Net asset value, end of period
$ 13.63  $ 13.17  $ 11.38  $ 14.56  $ 12.80  $ 11.66 
Total return(d)(f)
3.49  % 17.73  % (20.91) % 15.79  % 10.40  % 23.98  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 443,745  $ 420,596  $ 378,577  $ 391,477  $ 245,021  $ 91,225 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(g)
0.78  % 0.90  %
(e)
0.94  % 0.93  % 1.04  % 1.17  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(g)
0.78  % 0.80  %
(e)
0.80  % 0.80  % 0.80  % 0.80  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(g)
0.72  % 1.37  % 1.26  % 0.91  % 0.96  % 1.63  %
Portfolio turnover rate(f)
% 16  % 18  % 10  % 14  % 11  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)For periods prior to October 23, 2023, reflects financial information and returns of Class I of Aristotle International Equity Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on October 23, 2023.
(b)Based on the average shares outstanding for the year.
(c)Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and do not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Includes Tax reclaim service fee of 0.00%.
(f)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(h)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.
174


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.95  $ 16.37  $ 17.62  $ 11.38  $ 14.25 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.25  0.06  0.02  0.09  0.19 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.87  (1.74) 0.63  6.70  (1.89)
Total from investment operations 2.12  (1.68) 0.65  6.79  (1.70)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.06) —  (0.52) (0.21) (0.23)
From net realized gains (0.15) (3.74) (1.38) (0.34) (0.94)
Total distributions (0.21) (3.74) (1.90) (0.55) (1.17)
Net asset value, end of period $ 12.86  $ 10.95  $ 16.37  $ 17.62  $ 11.38 
Total return(b)(c)
19.48  % (9.53) % 2.80  % 60.05  % (13.66) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 241,995  $ 230,188  $ 270,691  $ 275,818  $ 191,505 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.70  % 0.66  % 0.65  % 0.66  % 0.67  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)(e)
0.70  % 0.60  % 0.60  % 0.60  % 0.60  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
2.20  % 0.46  % 0.12  % 0.56  % 1.31  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
121  % 29  % 15  % 31  % 19  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Aggressive-Growth.


175


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.18  $ 15.62  $ 16.92  $ 10.97  $ 13.76 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.16  (0.04) (0.11) (0.03) 0.08 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.71  (1.66) 0.60  6.45  (1.82)
Total from investment operations 1.87  (1.70) 0.49  6.42  (1.74)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.03) —  (0.41) (0.13) (0.11)
From net realized gains (0.15) (3.74) (1.38) (0.34) (0.94)
Total distributions (0.18) (3.74) (1.79) (0.47) (1.05)
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.87  $ 10.18  $ 15.62  $ 16.92  $ 10.97 
Total return(b)(c)
18.54  % (10.16) % 2.04  % 58.83  % (14.25) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 24,630  $ 26,893  $ 35,333  $ 43,705  $ 35,339 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.45  % 1.41  % 1.40  % 1.41  % 1.42  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)(e)
1.45  % 1.35  % 1.35  % 1.35  % 1.35  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.51  % (0.29) % (0.63) % (0.19) % 0.56  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
121  % 29  % 15  % 31  % 19  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Aggressive-Growth.

176


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(g)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 11.09  $ 16.48  $ 17.72  $ 11.44  $ 14.29 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.30  0.09  0.07  0.12  0.23 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.88  (1.74) 0.62  6.74  (1.89)
Total from investment operations 2.18  (1.65) 0.69  6.86  (1.66)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.06) —  (0.55) (0.24) (0.25)
From net realized gains (0.15) (3.74) (1.38) (0.34) (0.94)
Total distributions (0.21) (3.74) (1.93) (0.58) (1.19)
Net asset value, end of period $ 13.06  $ 11.09  $ 16.48  $ 17.72  $ 11.44 
Total return(c)(d)
19.84  % (9.25) % 3.02  % 60.35  % (13.34) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 9,014  $ 9,333  $ 10,940  $ 14,855  $ 9,606 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.45  % 0.41  % 0.40  % 0.41  % 0.42  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)(f)
0.45  % 0.35  % 0.35  % 0.35  % 0.35  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
2.52  % 0.71  % 0.37  % 0.81  % 1.56  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
121  % 29  % 15  % 31  % 19  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Aggressive-Growth, the Fund’s predecessor fund, were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund.
177


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.40  $ 10.77  $ 11.46  $ 9.83  $ 10.23 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.34  0.27  0.18  0.16  0.17 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.41  (1.00) (0.39) 1.80  (0.35)
Total from investment operations 0.75  (0.73) (0.21) 1.96  (0.18)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.33) (0.02) (0.28) (0.33) (0.20)
From net realized gains —  (0.62) (0.20) —  (0.02)
Total distributions (0.33) (0.64) (0.48) (0.33) (0.22)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.82  $ 9.40  $ 10.77  $ 11.46  $ 9.83 
Total return(b)(c)
8.01  % (6.71) % (2.13) % 19.96  % (1.95) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 124,966  $ 139,384  $ 174,061  $ 191,406  $ 159,186 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.71  % 0.68  % 0.67  % 0.67  % 0.68  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)(e)
0.70  % 0.60  % 0.60  % 0.60  % 0.60  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
3.52  % 2.74  % 1.53  % 1.47  % 1.60  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
127  % 28  % 20  % 37  % 22  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Conservative.

178


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.05  $ 10.44  $ 11.14  $ 9.59  $ 9.97 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.26  0.19  0.09  0.08  0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.38  (0.96) (0.38) 1.74  (0.35)
Total from investment operations 0.64  (0.77) (0.29) 1.82  (0.26)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.30) —  (0.21) (0.27) (0.10)
From net realized gains —  (0.62) (0.20) —  (0.02)
Total distributions (0.30) (0.62) (0.41) (0.27) (0.12)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.39  $ 9.05  $ 10.44  $ 11.14  $ 9.59 
Total return(b)(c)
7.12  % (7.34) % (2.85) % 18.96  % (2.72) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 16,138  $ 24,031  $ 37,841  $ 46,869  $ 46,909 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.46  % 1.43  % 1.42  % 1.42  % 1.43  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)(e)
1.45  % 1.35  % 1.35  % 1.35  % 1.35  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
2.79  % 1.99  % 0.78  % 0.72  % 0.86  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
127  % 28  % 20  % 37  % 22  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Conservative.

179


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(g)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.48  $ 10.84  $ 11.52  $ 9.88  $ 10.26 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.36  0.29  0.21  0.19  0.20 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.42  (1.00) (0.39) 1.80  (0.35)
Total from investment operations 0.78  (0.71) (0.18) 1.99  (0.15)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.33) (0.03) (0.30) (0.35) (0.21)
From net realized gains —  (0.62) (0.20) —  (0.02)
Total distributions (0.33) (0.65) (0.50) (0.35) (0.23)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.93  $ 9.48  $ 10.84  $ 11.52  $ 9.88 
Total return(c)(d)
8.33  % (6.50) % (1.84) % 20.17  % (1.68) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 4,857  $ 6,871  $ 13,647  $ 11,299  $ 6,994 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.46  % 0.43  % 0.42  % 0.42  % 0.43  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)(f)
0.45  % 0.35  % 0.35  % 0.35  % 0.35  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
3.77  % 2.99  % 1.78  % 1.72  % 1.85  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
127  % 28  % 20  % 37  % 22  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Conservative, the Fund’s predecessor fund, were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund.
180


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.36  $ 14.33  $ 15.50  $ 10.59  $ 12.77 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.29  0.11  0.07  0.11  0.19 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.44  (1.47) 0.39  5.19  (1.45)
Total from investment operations 1.73  (1.36) 0.46  5.30  (1.26)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.11) —  (0.40) (0.23) (0.22)
From net realized gains (0.04) (2.61) (1.23) (0.16) (0.70)
Total distributions (0.15) (2.61) (1.63) (0.39) (0.92)
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.94  $ 10.36  $ 14.33  $ 15.50  $ 10.59 
Total return(b)(c)
16.81  % (8.93) % 2.22  % 50.27  % (11.24) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 594,004  $ 586,164  $ 712,010  $ 743,213  $ 544,605 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.70  % 0.64  % 0.64  % 0.64  % 0.66  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)(e)
0.70  % 0.60  % 0.60  % 0.60  % 0.60  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
2.64  % 0.97  % 0.46  % 0.80  % 1.45  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
126  % 30  % 19  % 28  % 18  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Growth.

181


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.84  $ 13.86  $ 15.06  $ 10.33  $ 12.45 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.20  0.03  (0.04) 0.01  0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.36  (1.44) 0.38  5.03  (1.41)
Total from investment operations 1.56  (1.41) 0.34  5.04  (1.32)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.09) —  (0.31) (0.15) (0.10)
From net realized gains (0.04) (2.61) (1.23) (0.16) (0.70)
Total distributions (0.13) (2.61) (1.54) (0.31) (0.80)
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.27  $ 9.84  $ 13.86  $ 15.06  $ 10.33 
Total return(b)(c)
15.92  % (9.63) % 1.51  % 48.99  % (11.81) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 56,368  $ 64,896  $ 89,501  $ 116,482  $ 100,768 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.45  % 1.39  % 1.39  % 1.39  % 1.41  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)(e)
1.45  % 1.35  % 1.35  % 1.35  % 1.35  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.97  % 0.22  % (0.29) % 0.05  % 0.70  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
126  % 30  % 19  % 28  % 18  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Growth.

182


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(g)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.49  $ 14.44  $ 15.60  $ 10.65  $ 12.82 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.33  0.15  0.11  0.14  0.22 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.46  (1.49) 0.39  5.23  (1.45)
Total from investment operations 1.79  (1.34) 0.50  5.37  (1.23)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.12) —  (0.43) (0.26) (0.24)
From net realized gains (0.04) (2.61) (1.23) (0.16) (0.70)
Total distributions (0.16) (2.61) (1.66) (0.42) (0.94)
Net asset value, end of period $ 12.12  $ 10.49  $ 14.44  $ 15.60  $ 10.65 
Total return(c)(d)
17.15  % (8.72) % 2.46  % 50.62  % (10.98) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 14,019  $ 15,875  $ 19,833  $ 20,137  $ 14,485 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.45  % 0.39  % 0.39  % 0.39  % 0.41  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)(f)
0.45  % 0.35  % 0.35  % 0.35  % 0.35  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
2.99  % 1.22  % 0.71  % 1.05  % 1.70  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
126  % 30  % 19  % 28  % 18  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Growth, the Fund’s predecessor fund, were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund.
183


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.47  $ 11.62  $ 12.52  $ 9.95  $ 10.70 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.32  0.23  0.15  0.15  0.17 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.67  (1.14) (0.20) 2.74  (0.66)
Total from investment operations 0.99  (0.91) (0.05) 2.89  (0.49)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.26) —  (0.29) (0.32) (0.22)
From net realized gains —  (1.24) (0.56) —  (0.04)
Total distributions (0.26) (1.24) (0.85) (0.32) (0.26)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.20  $ 9.47  $ 11.62  $ 12.52  $ 9.95 
Total return(b)(c)
10.58  % (7.59) % (0.83) % 29.06  % (4.94) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 193,061  $ 207,516  $ 262,457  $ 283,474  $ 231,749 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.70  % 0.67  % 0.65  % 0.66  % 0.67  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)(e)
0.70  % 0.60  % 0.60  % 0.60  % 0.60  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
3.27  % 2.26  % 1.14  % 1.25  % 1.55  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
123  % 26  % 19  % 28  % 20  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate-Conservative.
184


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.08  $ 11.29  $ 12.20  $ 9.72  $ 10.44 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.23  0.15  0.05  0.06  0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.65  (1.12) (0.18) 2.66  (0.66)
Total from investment operations 0.88  (0.97) (0.13) 2.72  (0.57)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.24) —  (0.22) (0.24) (0.11)
From net realized gains —  (1.24) (0.56) —  (0.04)
Total distributions (0.24) (1.24) (0.78) (0.24) (0.15)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.72  $ 9.08  $ 11.29  $ 12.20  $ 9.72 
Total return(b)(c)
9.78  % (8.37) % (1.54) % 28.06  % (5.63) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 14,906  $ 19,045  $ 31,538  $ 45,349  $ 48,929 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.45  % 1.42  % 1.41  % 1.41  % 1.42  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)(e)
1.45  % 1.35  % 1.35  % 1.35  % 1.35  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
2.49  % 1.51  % 0.39  % 0.50  % 0.80  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
123  % 26  % 19  % 28  % 20  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate-Conservative.
185


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(g)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.57  $ 11.70  $ 12.60  $ 10.00  $ 10.75 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.35  0.26  0.18  0.18  0.20 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.68  (1.15) (0.20) 2.76  (0.67)
Total from investment operations 1.03  (0.89) (0.02) 2.94  (0.47)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.27) —  (0.32) (0.34) (0.24)
From net realized gains —  (1.24) (0.56) —  (0.04)
Total distributions (0.27) (1.24) (0.88) (0.34) (0.28)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.33  $ 9.57  $ 11.70  $ 12.60  $ 10.00 
Total return(c)(d)
10.85  % (7.36) % (0.64) % 29.44  % (4.67) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 4,348  $ 4,479  $ 6,710  $ 6,126  $ 5,659 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.45  % 0.41  % 0.40  % 0.41  % 0.42  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)(f)
0.45  % 0.35  % 0.35  % 0.35  % 0.35  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
3.54  % 2.51  % 1.39  % 1.50  % 1.80  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
123  % 26  % 19  % 28  % 20  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate-Conservative, the Fund’s predecessor fund were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund.
186


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.94  $ 13.33  $ 14.35  $ 10.60  $ 12.01 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.29  0.17  0.10  0.12  0.17 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.14  (1.38) 0.11  4.06  (0.95)
Total from investment operations 1.43  (1.21) 0.21  4.18  (0.78)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.18) —  (0.36) (0.32) (0.19)
From net realized gains —  (2.18) (0.87) (0.11) (0.44)
Total distributions (0.18) (2.18) (1.23) (0.43) (0.63)
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.19  $ 9.94  $ 13.33  $ 14.35  $ 10.60 
Total return(b)(c)
14.47  % (8.67) % 0.92  % 39.61  % (7.24) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 667,295  $ 677,263  $ 845,027  $ 897,486  $ 714,447 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.70  % 0.64  % 0.63  % 0.64  % 0.66  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)(e)
0.70  % 0.60  % 0.60  % 0.60  % 0.60  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
2.80  % 1.52  % 0.68  % 0.95  % 1.38  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
121  % 32  % 20  % 27  % 19  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate.
187


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.55  $ 12.98  $ 14.03  $ 10.39  $ 11.77 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.20  0.08  (0.01) 0.03  0.08 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.09  (1.33) 0.11  3.96  (0.94)
Total from investment operations 1.29  (1.25) 0.10  3.99  (0.86)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.16) —  (0.28) (0.24) (0.08)
From net realized gains —  (2.18) (0.87) (0.11) (0.44)
Total distributions (0.16) (2.18) (1.15) (0.35) (0.52)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.68  $ 9.55  $ 12.98  $ 14.03  $ 10.39 
Total return(b)(c)
13.54  % (9.24) % 0.14  % 38.56  % (7.97) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 58,421  $ 70,433  $ 107,229  $ 143,244  $ 142,846 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.45  % 1.39  % 1.38  % 1.39  % 1.41  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)(e)
1.45  % 1.35  % 1.35  % 1.35  % 1.35  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
2.00  % 0.77  % (0.07) % 0.20  % 0.63  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
121  % 32  % 20  % 27  % 19  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate.
188


Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(g)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.05  $ 13.41  $ 14.42  $ 10.64  $ 12.05 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.32  0.20  0.14  0.16  0.20 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.15  (1.38) 0.11  4.07  (0.96)
Total from investment operations 1.47  (1.18) 0.25  4.23  (0.76)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.19) —  (0.39) (0.34) (0.21)
From net realized gains —  (2.18) (0.87) (0.11) (0.44)
Total distributions (0.19) (2.18) (1.26) (0.45) (0.65)
Net asset value, end of period $ 11.33  $ 10.05  $ 13.41  $ 14.42  $ 10.64 
Total return(c)(d)
14.68  % (8.39) % 1.17  % 39.99  % (7.07) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 20,351  $ 21,881  $ 30,378  $ 35,732  $ 21,729 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.45  % 0.39  % 0.38  % 0.39  % 0.41  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)(f)
0.45  % 0.35  % 0.35  % 0.35  % 0.35  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
3.02  % 1.77  % 0.93  % 1.20  % 1.63  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
121  % 32  % 20  % 27  % 19  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate, the Fund’s predecessor fund, were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)The ratios of expenses after expense reductions to average net assets are after advisory fee waivers and adviser expense reimbursements, if any. The expense ratios do not include fees and expenses of the Funds in which they invest.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund.
189


Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(e)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.00  $ 10.16  $ 10.57  $ 10.05  $ 10.30 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.41  0.23  0.12  0.16  0.24 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.12  (0.16) (0.31) 0.52  (0.25)
Total from investment operations 0.53  0.07  (0.19) 0.68  (0.01)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.41) (0.23) (0.12) (0.16) (0.24)
From net realized gains —  —  (0.10) —  — 
Total distributions (0.41) (0.23) (0.22) (0.16) (0.24)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.12  $ 10.00  $ 10.16  $ 10.57  $ 10.05 
Total return(b)(c)
5.43  % 0.75  % (1.85) % 6.78  % (0.13) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 94,101  $ 117,609  $ 174,444  $ 204,761  $ 154,309 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.76  % 0.87  % 0.87  % 0.88  % 0.99  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.75  % 0.75  % 0.75  % 0.75  % 0.75  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
4.09  % 2.33  % 1.14  % 1.50  % 2.33  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
76  % 61  % 60  % 76  % 56  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Short Duration Income.
190


Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.98  $ 10.14  $ 10.55  $ 10.03  $ 10.28 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.33  0.16  0.04  0.08  0.16 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.12  (0.16) (0.31) 0.52  (0.25)
Total from investment operations 0.45  0.00 
(b)
(0.27) 0.60  (0.09)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.34) (0.16) (0.04) (0.08) (0.16)
From net realized gains —  —  (0.10) —  — 
Total distributions (0.34) (0.16) (0.14) (0.08) (0.16)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.09  $ 9.98  $ 10.14  $ 10.55  $ 10.03 
Total return(c)(d)
4.63  % 0.00  % (2.59) % 6.00  % (0.87) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 26,358  $ 30,904  $ 39,891  $ 51,385  $ 48,816 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.51  % 1.62  % 1.62  % 1.63  % 1.74  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.50  % 1.50  % 1.50  % 1.50  % 1.50  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
3.34  % 1.58  % 0.39  % 0.75  % 1.58  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
76  % 61  % 60  % 76  % 56  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Short Duration Income.
191


Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(e)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.98  $ 10.14  $ 10.56  $ 10.03  $ 10.29 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.44  0.26  0.15  0.18  0.27 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.13  (0.16) (0.32) 0.54  (0.26)
Total from investment operations 0.57  0.10  (0.17) 0.72  0.01 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.44) (0.26) (0.15) (0.19) (0.27)
From net realized gains —  —  (0.10) —  — 
Total distributions (0.44) (0.26) (0.25) (0.19) (0.27)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.11  $ 9.98  $ 10.14  $ 10.56  $ 10.03 
Total return(b)(c)
5.84  % 1.06  % (1.69) % 7.16  % 0.03  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 376,103  $ 195,023  $ 171,154  $ 141,974  $ 106,402 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.46  % 0.62  % 0.62  % 0.63  % 0.63  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.45  % 0.45  % 0.48  % 0.50  % 0.50  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
4.43  % 2.63  % 1.40  % 1.75  % 2.58  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
76  % 61  % 60  % 76  % 56  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Short Duration Income.
192


Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.00  $ 10.16  $ 10.58  $ 10.05  $ 10.31 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.43  0.26  0.15  0.18  0.27 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.13  (0.16) (0.32) 0.54  (0.26)
Total from investment operations 0.56  0.10  (0.17) 0.72  0.01 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.43) (0.26) (0.15) (0.19) (0.27)
From net realized gains —  —  (0.10) —  — 
Total distributions (0.43) (0.26) (0.25) (0.19) (0.27)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.13  $ 10.00  $ 10.16  $ 10.58  $ 10.05 
Total return(c)(d)
5.77  % 1.01  % (1.70) % 7.14  % 0.02  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 473,384  $ 651,148  $ 622,664  $ 778,271  $ 717,804 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.51  % 0.62  % 0.62  % 0.63  % 0.73  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.50  % 0.50  % 0.50  % 0.50  % 0.50  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
4.32  % 2.58  % 1.39  % 1.75  % 2.58  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
76  % 61  % 60  % 76  % 56  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds Short Duration Income, the Fund’s predecessor fund were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Short Duration Income.
193


Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024(f)
October 23, 2023(a)
through December 31, 2023
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.78  $ 11.95 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.00  0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.52  1.82 
Total from investment operations 0.52  1.83 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  — 
From net realized gains —  — 
Total distributions —  — 
Net asset value, end of period $ 14.30  $ 13.78 
Total return(c)(d)
3.77  % 15.31  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 3,734  $ 3,802 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.15  % 1.16  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.15  % 1.16  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.03  % 0.42  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
% 10  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)This Fund was part of a reorganization of a series of the Investment Managers Series Trust (an “Acquired Fund”) into the Fund, in which the Acquired Fund acted as the accounting survivor. The amounts shown are based on the 70 days between the date of reorganization and the end of the period.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.

194


Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024(f)
October 23, 2023(a)
through December 31, 2023
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.10  $ 11.38 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
(0.02) (0.01)
(c)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.48  1.73 
Total from investment operations 0.46  1.72 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  — 
From net realized gains —  — 
Total distributions —  — 
Net asset value, end of period $ 13.56  $ 13.10 
Total return(c)(d)
3.51  % 15.11  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 996  $ 988 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.90  % 1.91  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.90  % 1.91  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
(0.71) % (0.33) %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
% 10  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)This Fund was part of a reorganization of a series of the Investment Managers Series Trust (an “Acquired Fund”) into the Fund, in which the Acquired Fund acted as the accounting survivor. The amounts shown are based on the 70 days between the date of reorganization and the end of the period.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.

195


Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 16, 2024 through March 31, 2024(a)
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.88 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.11 
Total from investment operations 1.12 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income — 
From net realized gains — 
Total distributions — 
Net asset value, end of period $ 15.00 
Total return(c)(d)
8.07  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 11 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.90  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.90  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.49  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
%
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of operations.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
196


Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024(h)
Year ended December 31,
PER SHARE DATA: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Net asset value, beginning of period
$ 14.44  $ 13.67  $ 15.99  $ 13.90  $ 12.96  $ 10.74 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.01  0.06  —  (0.01) 0.01  0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.54  0.84  (1.63) 2.61  1.19  2.41 
Total from investment operations 0.55  0.90  (1.63) 2.60  1.20  2.42 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  (0.08) —  — 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
From net realized gains —  (0.05) (0.69) (0.51) (0.26) (0.20)
Total distributions —  (0.13) (0.69) (0.51) (0.26) (0.20)
Redemption fee proceeds(b)
—  — 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
Net asset value, end of period
$ 14.99  $ 14.44  $ 13.67  $ 15.99  $ 13.90  $ 12.96 
Total return(d)(f)
3.81  % 6.65  % (10.26) % 18.87  % 9.31  % 22.59  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 207,121  $ 203,865  $ 190,626  $ 215,876  $ 161,570  $ 117,255 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.90  % 1.00  % 1.01  % 1.00  % 1.13  % 1.16  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.90  % 0.90  % 0.90  % 0.90  % 0.90  % 0.90  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.29  % 0.44  % 0.02  % (0.06) % 0.06  % 0.05  %
Portfolio turnover rate(f)
% 10  % 19  % 14  % 24  % 59  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)For periods prior to October 23, 2023, reflects financial information and returns of Class I of Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on October 23, 2023. On November 6, 2023, the Fund’s Class I-2 shares were merged into Class I-3 shares. Class I-3 was subsequently renamed Class I-2, and the Class I-3 name was discontinued following the merger.
(b)Based on average shares outstanding for the year.
(c)Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(e)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(f)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(h)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.
197


Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class R6
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024(g)
October 23, 2023(a)
through December 31, 2023
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 13.59  $ 11.78 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.01  0.02 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.51  1.79 
Total from investment operations 0.52  1.81 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  — 
(f)
From net realized gains —  — 
Total distributions —  — 
Net asset value, end of period $ 14.11  $ 13.59 
Total return(c)(d)
3.83  % 15.38  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 1,177  $ 1,235 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.85  % 0.86  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.85  % 0.85  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.32  % 0.73  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
% 10  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)This Fund was part of a reorganization of a series of the Investment Managers Series Trust (an “Acquired Fund”) into the Fund, in which the Acquired Fund acted as the accounting survivor. The amounts shown are based on the 70 days between the date of reorganization and the end of the period.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(g)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.

198


Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.29  $ 15.98  $ 17.47  $ 9.52  $ 13.02 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.01  0.04  (0.07) (0.04) (0.00  )
(b)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.83  (1.91) (0.34) 7.99  (3.47)
Total from investment operations 0.84  (1.87) (0.41) 7.95  (3.47)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.10) —  —  —  (0.03)
From net realized gains (3.01) (4.82) (1.08) —  — 
Total distributions (3.11) (4.82) (1.08) —  (0.03)
Net asset value, end of period $ 7.02  $ 9.29  $ 15.98  $ 17.47  $ 9.52 
Total return(c)(d)
13.16  % (11.41) % (2.82) % 83.51  % (26.71) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 12,864  $ 13,055  $ 19,675  $ 22,988  $ 14,379 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.16  % 1.29  % 1.23  % 1.24  % 1.37  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.16  % 1.21  % 1.20  % 1.20  % 1.23  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.16  % 0.34  % (0.38) % (0.33) % (0.03) %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
151  % 33  % 34  % 64  % 36  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Small/Mid-Cap.

199


Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(e)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 8.55  $ 15.24  $ 16.83  $ 9.24  $ 12.70 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
(0.05) (0.05) (0.19) (0.14) (0.10)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.72  (1.82) (0.32) 7.73  (3.36)
Total from investment operations 0.67  (1.87) (0.51) 7.59  (3.46)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.06) —  —  —  — 
From net realized gains (3.01) (4.82) (1.08) —  — 
Total distributions (3.07) (4.82) (1.08) —  — 
Net asset value, end of period $ 6.15  $ 8.55  $ 15.24  $ 16.83  $ 9.24 
Total return(b)(c)
12.14  % (12.01) % (3.53) % 82.14  % (27.24) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 2,660  $ 5,260  $ 9,370  $ 10,990  $ 9,277 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.91  % 2.04  % 1.98  % 1.99  % 2.13  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.91  % 1.96  % 1.95  % 1.95  % 1.98  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
(0.62) % (0.41) % (1.13) % (1.08) % (0.78) %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
151  % 33  % 34  % 64  % 36  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Small/Mid-Cap.

200


Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(a)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.40  $ 17.17  $ 17.61  $ 9.59  $ 13.12 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.04  0.09  (0.01) 0.00 
(c)
0.04 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.98  (2.04) (0.43) 8.08  (3.50)
Total from investment operations 1.02  (1.95) (0.44) 8.08  (3.46)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.12) —  —  (0.06) (0.07)
From net realized gains (3.01) (4.82) —  —  — 
Total distributions (3.13) (4.82) —  (0.06) (0.07)
Net asset value, end of period $ 8.29  $ 10.40  $ 17.17  $ 17.61  $ 9.59 
Total return(d)(e)
13.48  % (11.11) % (2.44) % 84.32  % (26.57) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 679  $ 497  $ 1,017  $ 1,558  $ 4,802 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.87  % 1.03  % 0.98  % 0.99  % 1.01  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.85  % 0.86  % 0.85  % 0.86  % 0.93  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.46  % 0.69  % (0.03) % 0.01  % 0.27  %
Portfolio turnover rate(d)
151  % 33  % 34  % 64  % 36  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Small/Mid-Cap.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(d)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.


201


Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.46  $ 16.12  $ 17.57  $ 9.58  $ 13.11 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.03  0.08  (0.02) (0.01) 0.03 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.85  (1.92) (0.35) 8.05  (3.50)
Total from investment operations 0.88  (1.84) (0.37) 8.04  (3.47)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.10) —  —  (0.05) (0.06)
From net realized gains (3.01) (4.82) (1.08) —  — 
Total distributions (3.11) (4.82) (1.08) (0.05) (0.06)
Net asset value, end of period $ 7.23  $ 9.46  $ 16.12  $ 17.57  $ 9.58 
Total return(c)(d)
13.39  % (11.15) % (2.52) % 84.04  % (26.61) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 31,874  $ 72,294  $ 184,718  $ 312,981  $ 214,344 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.91  % 1.04  % 0.98  % 1.00  % 1.12  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.91  % 0.96  % 0.95  % 0.95  % 0.98  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.39  % 0.59  % (0.13) % (0.08) % 0.22  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
151  % 33  % 34  % 64  % 36  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds Small/Mid-Cap, the Fund’s predecessor fund, were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
202


Aristotle Strategic Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(e)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.20  $ 10.96  $ 11.52  $ 9.72  $ 10.60 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.56  0.44  0.33  0.40  0.43 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.26  (0.72) (0.47) 1.79  (0.88)
Total from investment operations 0.82  (0.28) (0.14) 2.19  (0.45)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.54) (0.44) (0.32) (0.39) (0.43)
From net realized gains —  (0.04) (0.10) —  — 
Total distributions (0.54) (0.48) (0.42) (0.39) (0.43)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.48  $ 10.20  $ 10.96  $ 11.52  $ 9.72 
Total return(b)(c)
8.33  % (2.41) % (1.30) % 22.82  % (4.58) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 152,889  $ 101,292  $ 134,612  $ 104,659  $ 71,510 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.95  % 1.07  % 1.07  % 1.08  % 1.19  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.94  % 0.94  % 0.94  % 0.95  % 0.95  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
5.50  % 4.34  % 2.85  % 3.57  % 3.94  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
56  % 45  % 40  % 86  % 98  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Strategic Income.
203


Aristotle Strategic Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class C
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(e)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.18  $ 10.93  $ 11.49  $ 9.69  $ 10.58 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.49  0.37  0.25  0.32  0.35 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.24  (0.72) (0.47) 1.80  (0.89)
Total from investment operations 0.73  (0.35) (0.22) 2.12  (0.54)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.47) (0.36) (0.24) (0.32) (0.35)
From net realized gains —  (0.04) (0.10) —  — 
Total distributions (0.47) (0.40) (0.34) (0.32) (0.35)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.44  $ 10.18  $ 10.93  $ 11.49  $ 9.69 
Total return(b)(c)
7.43  % (3.04) % (1.99) % 22.04  % (5.35) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 89,723  $ 63,154  $ 78,497  $ 72,157  $ 63,134 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.70  % 1.82  % 1.82  % 1.83  % 1.94  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
1.69  % 1.68  % 1.64  % 1.65  % 1.65  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
4.75  % 3.60  % 2.15  % 2.87  % 3.24  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
56  % 45  % 40  % 86  % 98  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Strategic Income.
204


Aristotle Strategic Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(e)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.14  $ 10.89  $ 11.45  $ 9.66  $ 10.54 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(a)
0.60  0.47  0.36  0.42  0.46 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.23  (0.71) (0.46) 1.80  (0.88)
Total from investment operations 0.83  (0.24) (0.10) 2.22  (0.42)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.57) (0.47) (0.36) (0.43) (0.46)
From net realized gains —  (0.04) (0.10) —  — 
Total distributions (0.57) (0.51) (0.46) (0.43) (0.46)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.40  $ 10.14  $ 10.89  $ 11.45  $ 9.66 
Total return(b)(c)
8.49  % (2.03) % (1.02) % 23.23  % (4.32) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 354,281  $ 126,525  $ 142,365  $ 13,842  $ 16,622 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.65  % 0.82  % 0.82  % 0.84  % 0.83  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
0.64  % 0.64  % 0.64  % 0.65  % 0.65  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(d)
5.84  % 4.64  % 3.15  % 3.87  % 4.24  %
Portfolio turnover rate(b)
56  % 45  % 40  % 86  % 98  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(b)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(c)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(d)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Strategic Income.
205


Aristotle Strategic Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year ended March 31,
Per Share Data:
2024(f)
2023 2022 2021 2020
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.21  $ 10.97  $ 11.52  $ 9.72  $ 10.60 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.59  0.47  0.36  0.43  0.45 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.25  (0.73) (0.46) 1.79  (0.87)
Total from investment operations 0.84  (0.26) (0.10) 2.22  (0.42)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.57) (0.46) (0.35) (0.42) (0.46)
From net realized gains —  (0.04) (0.10) —  — 
Total distributions (0.57) (0.50) (0.45) (0.42) (0.46)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.48  $ 10.21  $ 10.97  $ 11.52  $ 9.72 
Total return(c)(d)
8.46  % (2.16) % (0.97) % 23.12  % (4.34) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 2,076,479  $ 1,185,434  $ 1,245,830  $ 832,054  $ 491,221 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.70  % 0.82  % 0.82  % 0.83  % 0.94  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.69  % 0.69  % 0.69  % 0.70  % 0.70  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
5.77  % 4.59  % 3.10  % 3.82  % 4.19  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
56  % 45  % 40  % 86  % 98  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds Strategic Income, the Fund’s predecessor fund, were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Strategic Income.
206


Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
For the period April 17, 2023(a) -
March 31, 2024
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 10.00 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.50 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.05 
Total from investment operations 0.55 
Less Distributions from:
From net investment income (0.49)
From net realized gains — 
Total distributions (0.49)
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.06 
Total return(c)(d)
5.58  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 434 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.58  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.57  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
5.30  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
102  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of operations.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
207


Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
For the period June 28, 2019(a) - March 31, 2020
Per Share Data:
2024(g)
2023 2022 2021
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.86  $ 9.92  $ 10.07  $ 9.65  $ 10.00 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.53  0.31  0.06  0.12  0.17 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.06  (0.09) (0.10) 0.44  (0.35)
Total from investment operations 0.59  0.22  (0.04) 0.56  (0.18)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.52) (0.28) (0.07) (0.12) (0.17)
From net realized gains
—  —  (0.04) (0.02) (0.00  )
(c)
Total distributions (0.52) (0.28) (0.11) (0.14) (0.17)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.93  $ 9.86  $ 9.92  $ 10.07  $ 9.65 
Total return(d)(e)
6.18  % 2.30  % (0.42) % 5.81  % (1.81) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 15,784  $ 13,231  $ 12,929  $ 12,993  $ 12,273 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.35  % 0.73  % 0.66  % 0.70  % 0.87  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.32  % 0.32  % 0.32  % 0.32  % 0.32  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
5.40  % 3.16  % 0.62  % 1.16  % 2.27  %
Portfolio turnover rate(d)
102  % 51  % 75  % 96  % 81  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of operations of Class I of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Ultra Short Income.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(d)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Ultra Short Income.
208


Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
Year Ended March 31,
For the period June 28, 2019(b) - March 31, 2020
Per Share Data:
2024(h)
2023 2022 2021
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.86  $ 9.92  $ 10.07  $ 9.65  $ 10.00 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(c)
0.53  0.31  0.06  0.12  0.17 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.07  (0.09) (0.10) 0.44  (0.35)
Total from investment operations 0.60  0.22  (0.04) 0.56  (0.18)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income (0.53) (0.28) (0.07) (0.12) (0.17)
From net realized gains
—  —  (0.04) (0.02) (0.00  )
(d)
Total distributions (0.53) (0.28) (0.11) (0.14) (0.17)
Net asset value, end of period $ 9.93  $ 9.86  $ 9.92  $ 10.07  $ 9.65 
Total return(e)(f)
6.18  % 2.30  % (0.42) % 5.81  % (1.81) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 31,663  $ 50,169  $ 18,598  $ 18,449  $ 12,401 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(g)
0.36  % 0.77  % 0.66  % 0.69  % 0.97  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(g)
0.32  % 0.32  % 0.32  % 0.32  % 0.32  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(g)
5.31  % 3.16  % 0.62  % 1.16  % 2.27  %
Portfolio turnover rate(e)
102  % 51  % 75  % 96  % 81  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Advisor Class shares of Pacific Funds Ultra Short Income, the Fund’s predecessor fund, were renamed to Class I-2 shares on August 1, 2022.
(b)Commencement of operations of Class I-2 of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Ultra Short Income.
(c)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(d)Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(e)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(f)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(g)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(h)For periods prior to April 17, 2023, the financial and return data is of the same share class of the Fund’s predecessor fund, Pacific Funds Ultra Short Income.
209


Aristotle Value Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024(g)
December 28, 2023(a)
through December 31, 2023
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.98  $ 10.00 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.04  — 
(c)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.70  (0.02)
Total from investment operations 0.74  (0.02)
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  — 
From net realized gains —  — 
Total distributions —  — 
Net asset value, end of period $ 10.72  $ 9.98 
Total return(d)(e)
7.41  % (0.20) %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 107  $
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.94  % 0.95  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.94  % 0.95  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
1.39  % 1.13  %
Portfolio turnover rate(d)
% %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of operations.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(d)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.
210


Aristotle Value Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024(g)
December 26, 2023(a)
through December 31, 2023
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 9.75  $ 10.00 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.03  — 
(c)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.70  0.01 
Total from investment operations 0.73  0.01 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  (0.26)
From net realized gains —  — 
Total distributions —  (0.26)
Net asset value, end of period
$ 10.48  $ 9.75 
Total return(d)(e)
7.49  % 0.12  %
 Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 37  $ 24 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.69  % 0.70  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
0.69  % 0.70  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(f)
1.12  % 1.44  %
Portfolio turnover rate(d)
% %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of operations.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(d)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(f)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.
211


Aristotle Value Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024(i)
For the Year Ended December 31,
Per Share Data:
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Net asset value, beginning of year $ 20.28  $ 17.14  $ 20.55  $ 16.83  $ 14.79  $ 11.29 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.05  0.25  0.21  0.16  0.13  0.13 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.46  3.13  (3.29) 4.03  2.00  3.50 
Total from investment operations 1.51  3.38  (3.08) 4.19  2.13  3.63 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income —  (0.24) (0.21) (0.13) (0.09) (0.13)
From net realized gains —  —  (0.12) (0.34) —  — 
Total distributions —  (0.24) (0.33) (0.47) (0.09) (0.13)
Redemption fee proceeds(b)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
Net asset value, end of year
$ 21.79  $ 20.28  $ 17.14  $ 20.55  $ 16.83  $ 14.79 
Total return(d)(g)
7.45  % 19.70  % (15.04) % 24.90  % 14.38  % 32.18  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of year (in thousands)
$ 695,930  $ 679,164  $ 683,322  $ 947,191  $ 396,792  $ 99,537 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(h)
0.69  % 0.71  %
(f)
0.71  % 0.71  % 0.79  % 0.93  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(h)
0.69  % 0.69  %
(f)
0.69  % 0.69  % 0.70  %
(e)
0.78  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(h)
1.05  % 1.38  % 1.18  % 0.80  % 0.92  % 0.97  %
Portfolio turnover rate(g)
% % 20  % 14  % 14  % 86  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)For periods prior to October 23, 2023, reflects financial information and returns of Class I of Aristotle Value Equity Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on October 23, 2023.
(b)Based on the average shares outstanding for the year.
(c)Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and do not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Effective March 1, 2020, the Fund’s adviser had contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Predecessor Fund to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses (excluding any taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on short sales, acquired fund fees and expenses (as determined in accordance with Form N-1A), expenses incurred in
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connection with any merger or reorganization, and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 0.69% of average daily net assets of the Predecessor Fund. Prior to March 1, 2020, the annual operating expense limitation was 0.78%.
(f)Includes Tax reclaim service fee of 0.00%.
(g)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(h)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(i)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.
213


Aristotle Value Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class R6
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 29, 2024(a) through March 31, 2024
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 20.55 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.05 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.19 
Total from investment operations 1.24 
Less Distributions From:
From net investment income — 
From net realized gains — 
Total distributions — 
Net asset value, end of period
$ 21.79 
Total return(c)(d)
6.03  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$ 11 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.61  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.61  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.47  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
%
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of operations.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
214


Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 16, 2024(a) through March 31, 2024
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 14.29 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.03 
Total from investment operations 1.04 
Less Distributions from:
From net investment income — 
From net realized gains — 
Total distributions — 
Net asset value, end of period $ 15.33 
Total return(c)(d)
7.28  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 10 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.04  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
1.04  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.49  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
%
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of operations.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
215


Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 16, 2024(a) through March 31, 2024
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 14.29 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.02 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 1.03 
Total from investment operations 1.05 
Less Distributions from:
From net investment income — 
From net realized gains — 
Total distributions — 
Net asset value, end of period $ 15.34 
Total return(c)(d)
7.35  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 11 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.79  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.79  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(e)
0.75  %
Portfolio turnover rate(c)
%
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.
(a)Commencement of operations.
(b)Net investment income per share has been calculated based on the average shares outstanding method.
(c)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and does not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Annualized for periods less than one year.
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Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I-2(a)
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024(h)
For the Year Ended December 31,
Per Share Data:
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 14.47  $ 12.98  $ 16.53  $ 14.18  $ 12.79  $ 10.76 
Investments Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(b)
0.02  0.16  0.14  0.11  0.11  0.12 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.85  2.28  (3.01) 2.65  2.01  2.83 
Total from investment operations 0.87  2.44  (2.87) 2.76  2.12  2.95 
Less Distributions from:
From net investment income —  (0.18) (0.16) (0.11) (0.12) (0.17)
From net realized gains —  (0.77) (0.52) (0.30) (0.61) (0.75)
Total distributions —  (0.95) (0.68) (0.41) (0.73) (0.92)
Redemption fee proceeds(b)
—  —  —  — 
(c)
— 
(c)
— 
(c)
Net asset value, end of period $ 15.34  $ 14.47  $ 12.98  $ 16.53  $ 14.18  $ 12.79 
Total return(d)(f)
6.01  % 19.07  % (17.49) % 19.54  % 16.68  % 27.55  %
Supplemental Data and Ratios:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) $ 61,650  $ 58,073  $ 67,499  $ 94,029  $ 69,128  $ 70,240 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
Before expense reimbursement (recapture)(g)
0.79  % 1.00  %
(e)
0.95  % 0.95  % 1.07  % 1.02  %
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(g)
0.78  % 0.81  %
(e)
0.80  % 0.80  % 0.80  % 0.80  %
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
After expense reimbursement (recapture)(g)
0.61  % 1.16  % 1.03  % 0.70  % 0.90  % 0.97  %
Portfolio turnover rate(f)
% 10  % 22  % 13  % 12  % 22  %
Portfolio Turnover is calculated for the Fund as a whole.

(a)For periods prior to October 23, 2023, reflects financial information and returns of Class I of Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, as a result of a reorganization of the Predecessor Fund into the Fund on October 23, 2023.
(b)Based on the average shares outstanding for the year.
(c)Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(d)Total return includes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, and do not include deduction of any applicable sales charges.
(e)Includes tax expense of 0.01%.
(f)Not annualized for periods less than one year.
(g)Annualized for periods less than one year.
(h)The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to March 31 as a result of the October 23, 2023 Reorganization.
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN FUNDS’ SUB-ADVISERS
Performance Information for Similar Accounts
Certain Funds show the performance of a predecessor fund that may have been managed by a different portfolio management team. For some of these Funds, the following tables set forth historical performance information for the composite consisting of all discretionary accounts managed by the applicable sub-adviser (the “Managing Entity”), that have substantially similar investment objectives, policies, strategies, risks and investment restrictions as each listed Fund. The Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Composite and Aristotle Small Cap Equity Composite are each composites reflecting the performance of accounts managed by Aristotle Boston. The Aristotle Large Cap Growth Composite and Aristotle Core Equity Composite are each composites reflecting the performance of accounts managed by Aristotle Atlantic. The Aristotle International Equity Composite is a composite reflecting the performance of accounts managed by Aristotle Capital.
The results presented below may not necessarily equate with the return experienced by any particular investor as a result of the timing of investments and redemptions. In addition, the effect of taxes on any investor will depend on such person's tax status, and the results have not been reduced to reflect any income tax that may have been payable.
Composite Data
Composite (defined by the Global Investment Performance Standards (“GIPS®”) as an “aggregation of one or more portfolios managed according to a substantially similar investment mandate, objective or strategy”) data (“Composite”) is provided to illustrate, with respect to each Fund, the past performance of the applicable Managing Entity in managing all substantially similar accounts as measured against specified market indices. Composite data does not represent the performance of any of the Funds. The accounts in each Composite are separate and distinct from the Fund; the Composite performance is not intended as a substitute for the Fund’s performance and should not be considered a prediction of the future performance of the Fund or the applicable Managing Entity. The performance of the accounts in each Composite may differ, sometimes significantly, from the performance of the Fund for a variety of reasons, including divergences in underlying investments resulting from various regulatory restrictions specific to mutual funds as well as other differences relating to the account type and/or product design.
Each of Aristotle Atlantic, Aristotle Boston and Aristotle Capital claims compliance with GIPS®. For GIPS® purposes, each Managing Entity is defined and held out to the public as the investment management firm providing advisory services. Additional information regarding the Composites and each Managing Entity's policies for valuing portfolios, calculating performance, and preparing compliant presentations is available upon request.
Each Composite’s performance data shown below was calculated in accordance with recognized industry standards, consistently applied to all time periods. All returns presented were calculated on a total return basis and include all dividends and interest, accrued income and realized and unrealized gains and losses. All returns reflect the deduction of brokerage commissions and execution costs paid by the discretionary institutional accounts, without provision for U.S. federal or state income taxes. “Net of Fees” composite figures are calculated by reducing the gross return by the actual annual management fees and expenses for the accounts that comprise the Composite. Each Composite includes all actual discretionary institutional accounts managed by the applicable Managing Entity for at least one full month that have investment objectives, policies, strategies, and risks substantially similar to those of the corresponding Fund. The fees and expenses of accounts included in the composite are lower than the anticipated operating expenses of the Fund and accordingly, the performance results of the Composite would have been lower had it been subject to the Fund’s anticipated fees and expenses. The Composites may include both tax-exempt and taxable accounts and all reinvestment of earnings. Each Composite's performance information is calculated on the basis of the returns of underlying accounts expressed in U.S. dollars.
Securities transactions are accounted for on trade date and accrual accounting is utilized. Cash and equivalents are included in performance returns. Monthly returns of a Composite combine the individual accounts' returns (calculated on a time-weighted rate of return basis that is revalued daily) by asset-weighting each account's asset value as of the beginning of the month. Annual returns are calculated by geometrically linking (i.e., calculating the product of) the monthly returns. Investors should be aware that the performance information shown below was calculated differently than the methodology mandated by the SEC for registered investment companies.
The discretionary institutional accounts that are included in the Composites in general are subject to lower expenses than the Fund and are not subject to the same diversification requirements, specific tax restrictions and investment limitations imposed on the Fund by the 1940 Act or Subchapter M of the IRC. Consequently, the performance results for each Fund would have been less favorable than the corresponding Composite.
Aristotle Core Equity Composite (managed by Aristotle Atlantic)
The Aristotle Core Equity Composite is managed by Aristotle Atlantic using substantially similar investment objectives, policies, strategies, risks, and investment restrictions to that of the Aristotle Core Equity Fund.
Annualized Returns for periods ended December 31, 2023 (net of fees)
Year  
Aristotle Core Equity
Composite
(Net of Fees)
 
S&P 500
Index
 
Since Inception (August 1, 2013) to December 31, 2023
 
12.66
%  
12.61
%  
10 Years
11.79
%
12.03
%
5 Years  
15.43
%  
15.68
%  
3 Years  
6.24
%  
10.00
%  
1 Year  
23.34
%  
26.29
%  



Calendar Year Returns for the periods ended December 31 (net of fees)
Year  
Aristotle Core Equity
Composite
(Net of Fees)
 
S&P 500
Index
 
2023 23.34  % 26.29  %
2022 (21.94) % (18.11) %
2021   24.55 %   28.71 %  
2020   26.30 %   18.40 %  
2019   35.30 %   31.49 %  
2018   (5.35) %   (4.38) %  
2017   21.85 %   21.83 %  
2016   9.97 %   11.96 %  
2015 5.13 % 1.38 %
2014 11.61 % 13.69 %
Aristotle International Equity Composite (managed by Aristotle Capital)
The Aristotle International Equity Composite is managed by Aristotle Capital using substantially similar investment objectives, policies, strategies, risks, and investment restrictions to that of the Aristotle International Equity Fund.
Annualized Returns for periods ended December 31, 2023 (net of fees)
Year  
Aristotle International Equity
Composite
(Net of Fees)
 
MSCI EAFE
Index (Net)
 
MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (Net)
Since Inception (January 1, 2008) to December 31, 2023
  5.13 %   2.76 %   2.35 %
10 Years
4.66
% 4.28 % 3.83 %
5 Years   8.30 %   8.16 %   7.08 %
3 Years   2.84 %   4.02 %   1.55 %
1 Year   18.00 %   18.24 %   15.62 %
Calendar Year Returns for the periods ended December 31 (net of fees)
Year  
Aristotle International Equity
Composite
(Net of Fees)
 
MSCI EAFE
Index (Net)
  MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (Net)
2023 18.00  % 18.24  %
15.26
%
2022 (20.86) % (14.45) % (16.00) %
2021   16.46 %   11.26 %   7.82 %
2020   10.03 %   7.82 %   10.65 %
2019   24.50 %   22.01 %   21.51 %
2018   (10.19) %   (13.79) %   (14.20) %
2017   23.20 %   25.03 %   27.19 %
2016   0.61 %   1.00 %   4.50 %
2015 0.49 % (0.81) % (5.66) %
2014 (5.38) % (4.90) % (3.87) %
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Aristotle Large Cap Growth Composite (managed by Aristotle Atlantic)
The Aristotle Large Cap Growth Composite is managed by Aristotle Atlantic using substantially similar investment objectives, policies, strategies, risks, and investment restrictions to that of the Aristotle Growth Equity Fund.
Annualized Returns for periods ended December 31, 2023 (net of fees)
Year  
Aristotle Large Cap Growth
Composite
(Net of Fees)
 
Russell 1000
Growth Index
 
Since Inception (November 1, 2016) to December 31, 2023
  16.04 %   17.78 %  
10 Years N/A N/A
5 Years   17.14 %   19.49 %  
3 Years   4.24 %   8.86 %  
1 Year   36.14 %   42.68 %  
Calendar Year Returns for the periods ended December 31 (net of fees)
Year  
Aristotle Large Cap Growth
Composite
(Net of Fees)
 
Russell 1000
Growth Index
 
2023
36.14 % 42.68 %
2022 (31.61) % (27.14) %
2021   21.66 %   27.60 %  
2020   42.40 %   38.49 %  
2019   36.73 %   36.39 %  
2018   (1.34) %   (1.51) %  
2017   28.99 %   30.21 %  
2016 (Nov – Dec)   3.49 %   3.44 %  
2015 N/A N/A
2014 N/A N/A

Aristotle Small Cap Equity Composite (managed by Aristotle Boston)
The Aristotle Small Cap Equity Composite is managed by Aristotle Boston using substantially similar investment objectives, policies, strategies, risks, and investment restrictions to that of the Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund.
Annualized Returns for periods ended December 31, 2023 (net of fees)
Year  
Aristotle Small Cap Equity
Composite
(Net of Fees)
  Russell 2000
Index
 
Since Inception (November 1, 2006) to December 31, 2023
  8.46 %   7.28 %  
10 Years
7.34
% 7.15 %
5 Years   9.26 %   9.97 %  
3 Years   4.62 %   2.22 %  
1 Year   6.85 %   16.93 %  
Calendar Year Returns for the periods ended December 31 (net of fees)
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Year  
Aristotle Small Cap Equity
Composite
(Net of Fees)
  Russell 2000
Index
 
2023 6.85  % 16.93  %
2022 (10.13) % (20.44) %
2021   19.24 %   14.82 %  
2020   9.47 %   19.96 %  
2019   24.20 %   25.53 %  
2018   (12.04) %   (11.01) %  
2017   18.43 %   14.65 %  
2016   18.92 %   21.31 %  
2015 2.72 % (4.41) %
2014 2.50 % 4.89 %
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Composite (managed by Aristotle Boston)
The Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Composite is managed by Aristotle Boston using substantially similar investment objectives, policies, strategies, risks, and investment restrictions to that of the Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund.
Annualized Returns for periods ended December 31, 2023 (net of fees)
Year  
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity
Composite
(Net of Fees)
  Russell 2500
Index
 
Since Inception (January 1, 2008) to December 31, 2023
  8.15 %   8.65 %  
10 Years 6.91 % 8.36 %
5 Years   8.49 %   11.67 %  
3 Years   3.58 %   4.24 %  
1 Year   7.73 %   17.42 %  
Calendar Year Returns for the periods ended December 31 (net of fees)
Year  
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity
Composite
(Net of Fees)
  Russell 2500
Index
 
2023
7.73 
%
17.42 
%
2022 (12.52) % (18.37) %
2021   17.93 %   18.18 %  
2020   9.71 %   19.99 %  
2019   23.25 %   27.77 %  
2018   (10.55) %   (10.00) %  
2017   13.24 %   16.81 %  
2016   22.05 %   17.59 %  
2015 3.17 % (2.90) %
2014 1.78 % 7.07 %
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APPENDIX


Appendix to the Prospectus dated July 29, 2024, for
shares of
Aristotle Core Equity Fund
Aristotle Core Income Fund
Aristotle ESG Core Bond Fund
Aristotle Floating Rate Income Fund
Aristotle Growth Equity Fund
Aristotle High Yield Bond Fund
Aristotle International Equity Fund
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Aggressive Growth Fund
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Conservative Fund
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Growth Fund
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Conservative Fund
Aristotle Portfolio Optimization Moderate Fund
Aristotle Short Duration Income Fund
Aristotle Small Cap Equity Fund
Aristotle Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund
Aristotle Strategic Income Fund
Aristotle Ultra Short Income Fund
Aristotle Value Equity Fund
Aristotle/Saul Global Equity Fund


VARIATIONS IN SALES CHARGE WAIVERS AND DISCOUNTS
AVAILABLE THROUGH SPECIFIC FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES



The information in this Appendix is a part of, and incorporated into, the Prospectus for the Funds,
and must be delivered with the Prospectus.

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The Funds offer several ways to waive or reduce the front-end sales charge on Class A shares, which are set forth in the Prospectus. The Prospectus also describes the circumstances under which the Funds will waive or reduce the CDSC imposed on redemptions of Class C shares and certain Class A shares purchased at NAV. The availability of the sales charge waivers and reductions discussed in the Prospectus will depend upon whether you purchase your shares directly from a Fund or through a financial intermediary. The availability of certain initial or deferred sales charge waivers and discounts may depend on the particular financial intermediary or type of account through which you purchase or hold Fund shares.
Financial intermediaries/firms may have different policies and procedures than the Trust regarding the availability of front-end sales load waivers, CDSC waivers, account investment minimums (initial and subsequent) and minimum account balances, all of which are discussed below. The following information has been provided directly by the financial intermediaries, which each firm has represented is current as of the date of this Prospectus. These waivers or discounts or minimums, which may vary from those disclosed elsewhere in the Prospectus, are subject to change. The Funds will update this Appendix periodically based on information provided by the applicable financial firm. Neither the Funds, the Adviser, nor the Distributor supervises the implementation of these waivers or discounts or verifies the firms’ administration of these waivers or discounts.
In all instances, it is the purchaser’s responsibility to notify the Fund or the purchaser’s financial intermediary at the time of purchase of any relationship or other facts qualifying the purchaser for sales charge waivers or discounts. For waivers and discounts not available through a particular intermediary, shareholders will have to purchase Fund shares directly from the Fund or through another intermediary to receive these waivers or discounts. Please contact your financial intermediary for more information about the sales charge waivers or reductions available to you.
Intermediary-Defined Sales Charge Waiver Policies at Robert W. Baird & Co. (“Baird”)
Shareholders purchasing Fund shares through a Baird platform or account will only be eligible for the following sales charge waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and CDSC waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in the Aristotle Funds Prospectus or the Statement of Additional Information.
FRONT-END SALES CHARGE WAIVERS ON CLASS A SHARES AVAILABLE AT BAIRD
Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing share of the same fund
Share purchase by employees and registers representatives of Baird or its affiliate and their family members as designated by Baird
Shares purchased using the proceeds of redemptions within Aristotle Funds Series Trust, provided (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption, (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same accounts, and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales charge (known as Right of Reinstatement)
A shareholder in a Fund’s Class C Shares will have their share converted at NAV to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class) of the same Fund if the shares are no longer subject to a CDSC and the conversion is in line with the policies and procedures of Baird
Employer-sponsored retirement plans or charitable accounts in a transactional brokerage account at Baird, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans. For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs or SAR-SEPs
CDSC WAIVERS ON CLASS A AND CLASS C SHARES AVAILABLE AT BAIRD
Due to death or disability of the shareholder
Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the Prospectus
Return of excess contributions from an IRA Account
Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts pursuant to the IRC
Shares sold to pay Baird fees but only if the transaction is initiated by Baird
Shares acquired through a Right of Reinstatement
FRONT-END SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE AT BAIRD: BREAKPOINTS, RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION, LETTER OF INTENT
Breakpoints as described in this Prospectus
Rights of Accumulations (“ROA”), which entitles shareholders to breakpoint discounts as described in the Fund’s Prospectus, will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of Aristotle Funds Series Trust assets held by accounts within the purchaser’s household at Baird. Eligible Aristotle Funds Series Trust assets not held at Baird may be included in the ROA calculation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets
Letters of Intent (“LOI”), which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within Aristotle Funds Series Trust, through Baird, over a 13-month period of time

Policies Regarding Transactions Through Edward Jones
Clients of Edward Jones (also referred to as “shareholders”) purchasing Aristotle Funds shares on the Edward Jones commission and fee-based platforms are eligible only for the following sales charge discounts (also referred to as “breakpoints”) and waivers, which can differ from discounts and waivers described elsewhere in the Aristotle Funds Prospectus or SAI or through another broker-dealer. In all instances, it is the shareholder’s responsibility to inform Edward Jones at the time of purchase of any relationship, holdings of Aristotle Funds, or other facts qualifying the purchaser for discounts or waivers. Edward Jones can ask for documentation of such circumstance. Shareholders should contact Edward Jones if they have questions regarding their eligibility for these discounts and waivers.
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BREAKPOINTS
Breakpoint pricing, otherwise known as volume pricing, at dollar thresholds as described in the prospectus.
RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION (“ROA”)
The applicable sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares is determined by taking into account all share classes (except certain money market funds and any assets held in group retirement plans) of Aristotle Funds held by the shareholder or in an account grouped by Edward Jones with other accounts for the purpose of providing certain pricing considerations ("pricing groups"). If grouping assets as a shareholder, this includes all share classes held on the Edward Jones platform and/or held on another platform. The inclusion of eligible fund family assets in the ROA calculation is dependent on the shareholder notifying Edward Jones of such assets at the time of calculation. Money market funds are included only if such shares were sold with a sales charge at the time of purchase or acquired in exchange for shares purchased with a sales charge.
The employer maintaining a SEP IRA plan and/or SIMPLE IRA plan may elect to establish or change ROA for the IRA accounts associated with the plan to a plan-level grouping as opposed to including all share classes at a shareholder or pricing group level.
ROA is determined by calculating the higher of cost minus redemptions or market value (current shares x NAV).
LETTER OF INTENT (“LOI”)
Through a LOI, shareholders can receive the sales charge and breakpoint discounts for purchases shareholders intend to make over a 13-month period from the date Edward Jones receives the LOI. The LOI is determined by calculating the higher of cost or market value of qualifying holdings at LOI initiation in combination with the value that the shareholder intends to buy over a 13-month period to calculate the front-end sales charge and any breakpoint discounts. Each purchase the shareholder makes during that 13-month period will receive the sales charge and breakpoint discount that applies to the total amount. The inclusion of eligible fund family assets in the LOI calculation is dependent on the shareholder notifying Edward Jones of such assets at the time of calculation. Purchases made before the LOI is received by Edward Jones are not adjusted under the LOI and will not reduce the sales charge previously paid. Sales charges will be adjusted if LOI is not met.
If the employer maintaining a SEP IRA plan and/or SIMPLE IRA plan has elected to establish or change ROA for the IRA accounts associated with the plan to a plan-level grouping, LOIs will also be at the plan-level and may only be established by the employer.
SALES CHARGE WAIVERS
Sales charges are waived for the following shareholders and in the following situations:
Associates of Edward Jones and its affiliates and other accounts in the same pricing group (as determined by Edward Jones under its policies and procedures) as the associate. This waiver will continue for the remainder of the associate's life if the associate retires from Edward Jones in good-standing and remains in good standing pursuant to Edward Jones' policies and procedures.
Shares purchased in an Edward Jones fee-based program.
Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment.
Shares purchased from the proceeds of redeemed shares of the same fund family so long as the following conditions are met: the proceeds are from the sale of shares within 60 days of the purchase, the sale and purchase are made from a share class that charges a front load and one of the following ("Right of Reinstatement"):
o    The redemption and repurchase occur in the same account.
o    The redemption proceeds are used to process an: IRA contribution, excess contributions, conversion, recharacterizing of contributions, or distribution, and the repurchase is done in an account within the same Edward Jones grouping for ROA.
The Right of Reinstatement excludes systematic or automatic transactions including, but not limited to, purchases made through payroll deductions, liquidations to cover account fees, and reinvestments from non-mutual fund products.
Shares exchanged into Class A shares from another share class so long as the exchange is into the same fund and was initiated at the discretion of Edward Jones. Edward Jones is responsible for any remaining CDSC due to the fund company, if applicable. Any future purchases are subject to the applicable sales charge as disclosed in the prospectus.
Exchanges from Class C shares to Class A shares of the same fund, generally, in the 84th month following the anniversary of the purchase date or earlier at the discretion of Edward Jones.
Purchases of Class 529-A shares through a rollover from either another education savings plan or a security used for qualified distributions.
Purchases of Class 529-A shares made for recontribution of refunded amounts.
CDSC WAIVERS
If the shareholder purchases shares that are subject to a CDSC and those shares are redeemed before the CDSC is expired, the shareholder is responsible to pay the CDSC except in the following conditions:
The death or disability of the shareholder.
Systematic withdrawals with up to 10% per year of the account value.
Return of excess contributions from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
Shares redeemed as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts if the redemption is taken in or after the year the shareholder reaches qualified age based on applicable IRS regulations.
Shares redeemed to pay Edward Jones fees or costs in such cases where the transaction is initiated by Edward Jones.
Shares exchanged in an Edward Jones fee-based program.
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Shares acquired through NAV reinstatement.
Shares redeemed at the discretion of Edward Jones for Minimums Balances, as described below.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSACTIONS THROUGH EDWARD JONES
1.1 Minimum Purchase Amounts
Initial purchase minimum: $250
Subsequent purchase minimum: none
1.2    Minimum Balances
Edward Jones has the right to redeem at its discretion fund holdings with a balance of $250 or less. The following are examples of accounts that are not included in this policy:
oA fee-based account held on an Edward Jones platform
oA 529 account held on an Edward Jones platform
oAn account with an active systematic investment plan or LOI
1.3    Exchanging Share Classes
At any time it deems necessary, Edward Jones has the authority to exchange at NAV a shareholder's holdings in a fund to Class A shares of the same fund.

Sales Charge Waivers and Reductions Available through Merrill Lynch (“Merrill”)
Purchases or sales of front-end (i.e. Class A) or level-load (i.e., Class C) mutual fund shares through a Merrill platform or account will be eligible only for the following sales load waivers (front-end, contingent deferred, or back-end waivers) and discounts, which differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Fund’s prospectus. Purchasers will have to buy mutual fund shares directly from the mutual fund company or through another intermediary to be eligible for waivers or discounts not listed below.
It is the client’s responsibility to notify Merrill at the time of purchase or sale of any relationship or other facts that qualify the transaction for a waiver or discount. A Merrill representative may ask for reasonable documentation of such facts and Merrill may condition the granting of a waiver or discount on the timely receipt of such documentation.
Additional information on waivers and discounts is available in the Merrill Sales Load Waiver and Discounts Supplement (the “Merrill SLWD Supplement") and in the Mutual Fund Investing at Merrill pamphlet at ml.com/funds. Clients are encouraged to review these documents and speak with their financial advisor to determine whether a transaction is eligible for a waiver or discount.
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FRONT-END LOAD WAIVERS AVAILABLE AT MERRILL
Shares of mutual funds available for purchase by employer-sponsored retirement, deferred compensation, and employee benefit plans (including health savings accounts) and trusts used to fund those plans provided the shares are not held in a commission-based brokerage account and shares are held for the benefit of the plan. For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, SAR-SEPs or Keogh plans
Shares purchased through a Merrill investment advisory program
Brokerage class shares exchanged from advisory class shares due to the holdings moving from a Merrill investment advisory program to a Merrill brokerage account
Shares purchased through the Merrill Edge Self-Directed platform
Shares purchased through the systematic reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same mutual fund in the same account
Shares exchanged from level-load shares to front-end load shares of the same mutual fund in accordance with the description in the Merrill SLWD Supplement
Shares purchased by eligible employees of Merrill or its affiliates and their family members who purchase shares in accounts within the employee’s Merrill Household (as defined in the Merrill SLWD Supplement)
Shares purchased by eligible persons associated with the fund as defined in this prospectus (e.g. the fund’s officers or trustees)
Shares purchased from the proceeds of a mutual fund redemption in front-end load shares provided (1) the repurchase is in a mutual fund within the same fund family; (2) the repurchase occurs within 90 calendar days from the redemption trade date, and (3) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account (known as Rights of Reinstatement). Automated transactions (i.e. systematic purchases and withdrawals) and purchases made after shares are automatically sold to pay Merrill’s account maintenance fees are not eligible for Rights of Reinstatement
CDSC WAIVERS ON FRONT-END, BACK-END AND LEVEL LOAD SHARES AVAILABLE AT MERRILL
Shares sold due to the client’s death or disability (as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 22(e)(3))
Shares sold pursuant to a systematic withdrawal program subject to Merrill’s maximum systematic withdrawal limits as described in the Merrill SLWD Supplement
Shares sold due to return of excess contributions from an IRA account
Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts due to the investor reaching the qualified age based on applicable IRS regulation
Front-end or level-load shares held in commission-based, non-taxable retirement brokerage accounts (e.g. traditional, Roth, rollover, SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, SAR-SEPs or Keogh plans) that are transferred to fee-based accounts or platforms and exchanged for a lower cost share class of the same mutual fund
FRONT-END LOAD DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE AT MERRILL: BREAKPOINTS, RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION & LETTERS OF INTENT
Breakpoint discounts, as described in this prospectus, where the sales load is at or below the maximum sales load that Merrill permits to be assessed to a front-end load purchase, as described in the Merrill SLWD Supplement
Rights of Accumulation (ROA), as described in the Merrill SLWD Supplement, which entitle clients to breakpoint discounts based on the aggregated holdings of mutual fund family assets held in accounts in their Merrill Household
Letters of Intent (LOI), which allow for breakpoint discounts on eligible new purchases based on anticipated future eligible purchases within a fund family at Merrill, in accounts within your Merrill Household, as further described in the Merrill SLWD Supplement

Front-End Sales Charge Waivers on Class A Shares Available at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (“Morgan Stanley”)
Shareholders purchasing Fund shares through a Morgan Stanley Wealth Management transactional brokerage account will be eligible only for the following front-end sales charge waivers with respect to Class A shares, which may differ from and may be more limited than those disclosed elsewhere in the Aristotle Funds Prospectus or SAI. Additional details regarding these waivers are available from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.
FRONT-END SALES CHARGE WAIVERS ON CLASS A SHARES AVAILABLE AT MORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Employer-sponsored retirement plans (e.g., 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans and defined benefit plans). For purposes of this provision, employer-sponsored retirement plans do not include SEP IRAs, Simple IRAs, SAR-SEPs or Keogh plans
Morgan Stanley employee and employee-related accounts according to Morgan Stanley’s account linking rules
Shares purchased through reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions when purchasing shares of the same fund
Shares purchased through a Morgan Stanley self-directed brokerage account
Class C (i.e., level-load) shares that are no longer subject to a contingent deferred sales charge and are converted to Class A shares of the same fund pursuant to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s share class conversion program
Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided (i) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption, (ii) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account, and (iii) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales charge.
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Sales Charge Waivers and Reductions Available through Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“OPCO”)
Shareholders purchasing Fund shares through an OPCO platform or account are eligible only for the following load waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred, or back-end, sales charge waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in the Aristotle Funds Prospectus or SAI.
FRONT-END SALES LOAD WAIVERS ON CLASS A SHARES AVAILABLE AT OPCO
Employer-sponsored retirement, deferred compensation and employee benefit plans (including health savings accounts) and trusts used to fund those plans, provided that the shares are not held in a commission-based brokerage account and shares are held for the benefit of the plan
Shares purchased by or through a 529 Plan
Shares purchased through an OPCO affiliated investment advisory program
Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same fund (but not any other fund within the fund family)
Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption, (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account, and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales load (known as Rights of Restatement).
A shareholder in the Fund's Class C shares will have their shares converted at NAV to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class) of the Fund if the shares are no longer subject to a CDSC and the conversion is in line with the policies and procedures of OPCO
Employees and registered representatives of OPCO or its affiliates and their family members
Directors or Trustees of the Fund, and employees of the Fund's investment adviser or any of its affiliates, as described in this Prospectus
CDSC WAIVERS ON CLASS A AND CLASS C SHARES AVAILABLE AT OPCO
Death or disability of the shareholder
Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the Fund's Prospectus
Return of excess contributions from an IRA Account
Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts pursuant to the IRC
Shares sold to pay OPCO fees but only if the transaction is initiated by OPCO
Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement
FRONT-END LOAD DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE AT OPCO: BREAKPOINTS, RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION and/or LETTERS OF INTENT
Breakpoints as described in this Prospectus
Rights of Accumulation (ROA) which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser's household at OPCO. Eligible fund family assets not held at OPCO may be included in the ROA calculation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets

Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and each entity’s affiliates (“Raymond James”)
Shareholders purchasing fund shares through a Raymond James platform or account, or through an introducing broker-dealer or independent registered investment adviser for which Raymond James provides trade execution, clearance, and/or custody services, will be eligible only for the following load waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred, or back-end, sales charge waivers) and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in the Aristotle Funds Prospectus or SAI.
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FRONT-END SALES LOAD WAIVERS ON CLASS A SHARES AVAILABLE AT RAYMOND JAMES
Shares purchased in an investment advisory program.
Shares purchased within the same fund family through a systematic reinvestment of capital gains and dividend distributions.
Employees and registered representatives of Raymond James or its affiliates and their family members as designated by Raymond James.
Shares purchased from the proceeds of redemptions within the same fund family, provided (1) the repurchase occurs within 90 days following the redemption, (2) the redemption and purchase occur in the same account, and (3) redeemed shares were subject to a front-end or deferred sales load (known as Rights of Reinstatement).
A shareholder in the Fund’s Class C shares will have their shares converted at NAV to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class) of the Fund if the shares are no longer subject to a CDSC and the conversion is in line with the policies and procedures of Raymond James.
CDSC WAIVERS ON CLASS A AND CLASS C SHARES AVAILABLE AT RAYMOND JAMES
Death or disability of the shareholder.
Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the Fund’s Prospectus.
Return of excess contributions from an IRA Account.
Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts due to the shareholder reaching the qualified age based on applicable IRS regulations as described in the Fund’s Prospectus.
Shares sold to pay Raymond James fees but only if the transaction is initiated by Raymond James.
Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.
FRONT-END LOAD DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE AT RAYMOND JAMES: BREAKPOINTS, RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION, AND/OR LETTERS OF INTENT
Breakpoints as described in this Prospectus
Rights of accumulation which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser’s household at Raymond James. Eligible fund family assets not held at Raymond James may be included in the calculation of rights of accumulation only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.
Letters of intent which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family, over a 13-month time period. Eligible fund family assets not held at Raymond James may be included in the calculation of letters of intent only if the shareholder notifies his or her financial advisor about such assets.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (“J.P. Morgan")
Effective September 25, 2023, if you purchase or hold fund shares through an applicable J.P. Morgan brokerage account, you will be eligible for the following sales charge waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and CDSC, or back-end sales charge, waivers), share class conversion policy and discounts, which may differ from those disclosed elsewhere in this Prospectus or SAI.
FRONT-END SALES CHARGE WAIVERS ON CLASS A SHARES AVAILABLE AT J.P. MORGAN
Shares exchanged from Class C (i.e. level-load) shares that are no longer subject to a CDSC and are exchanged into Class A shares of the same fund pursuant to J.P. Morgan’s share class exchange policy.
Qualified employer-sponsored defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, other employee benefit plans and trusts used to fund those plans.  For purposes of this provision, such plans do not include SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SAR-SEPs or 501(c)(3) accounts.
Shares of funds purchased through J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing accounts.
Shares purchased through rights of reinstatement.
Shares purchased through reinvestment of capital gains distributions and dividend reinvestment when purchasing shares of the same fund (but not any other fund within the fund family).
Shares purchased by employees and registered representatives of J.P. Morgan or its affiliates and their spouse or financial dependent as defined by J.P. Morgan.
CLASS A TO CLASS C CONVERSION
A shareholder in the fund’s Class C shares will have their shares converted to Class A shares (or the appropriate share class) of the same fund if the shares are no longer subject to a CDSC and the conversion is consistent with J.P. Morgan’s policies and procedures.
CDSC WAIVERS ON CLASS A AND C SHARES AVAILABLE AT J.P. MORGAN
Shares sold upon the death or disability of the shareholder.
Shares sold as part of a systematic withdrawal plan as described in the fund’s prospectus.
Shares purchased in connection with a return of excess contributions from an IRA account.
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Shares sold as part of a required minimum distribution for IRA and retirement accounts pursuant to the IRC.
Shares acquired through a right of reinstatement.
FRONT-END LOAD DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE AT J.P. MORGAN: BREAKPOINTS, RIGHTS OF ACCUMULATION AND LETTERS OF INTENT
Breakpoints as described in the prospectus.
Rights of Accumulation (“ROA”) which entitle shareholders to breakpoint discounts as described in the fund’s prospectus will be automatically calculated based on the aggregated holding of fund family assets held by accounts within the purchaser’s household at J.P. Morgan. Eligible fund family assets not held at J.P. Morgan (including 529 program holdings, where applicable) may be included in the ROA calculation only if the shareholder notifies their financial advisor about such assets.
Letters of Intent (“LOI”) which allow for breakpoint discounts based on anticipated purchases within a fund family, through J.P. Morgan, over a 13-month period of time (if applicable).

Aristotle Funds
Mailing address:
Aristotle Funds
c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0701


Visit us at our Website: aristotlefunds.com
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WHERE TO GO FOR MORE INFORMATION

You can find more information about the Funds in the following documents:
Appendix to the Prospectus
The Appendix to this Prospectus, titled Variations in Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts Available Through Specific Financial Intermediaries, is a separate document that is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus and contains information on sales charge reductions and waivers available through specific financial intermediaries that differ from the sales charge waivers and reductions disclosed in this Prospectus and the related SAI.
Annual and Semi-Annual Reports
The Trust’s annual and semi-annual reports for the Funds included in this Prospectus and Form N-CSR provide additional information about Fund investments. The Trust’s annual report lists the holdings of each Fund, describes Fund performance, includes audited financial statements and discusses how investment strategies and Fund performance have responded to recent market conditions and economic trends during the last fiscal year. The Trust’s semi-annual report lists the holdings of each Fund and includes unaudited financial statements. The Trust’s annual and semi-annual reports may be obtained as noted below. In Form N-CSR you will find the Fund’s annual and semi-annual financial statements.
SAI
The SAI contains detailed information about each Fund’s investments, strategies and risks and a full description of the Trust’s policies and procedures regarding disclosure of the Funds’ portfolio holdings. The SAI is considered to be part of this Prospectus because it is incorporated herein by reference.
How to Obtain Documents
The prospectuses, the SAI, information statements and other regulatory documents of the Trust, once filed, are available, free of charge, on the Trust’s website (aristotlefunds.com). You may also call the telephone number(s) or write to the address provided below in “How to Contact the Trust” for a free copy of these documents.
Portfolio Holdings Information
Each Fund’s unaudited portfolio holdings information can be found at aristotlefunds.com. Month-end portfolio holdings for Funds are generally posted approximately three to five business days following month end. There may be an additional delay for certain Funds as indicated on the website. The investment adviser reserves the right to post holdings for any Fund more frequently than monthly but may resume posting monthly at its discretion. Holdings information will remain available on the website until the next period’s information is posted or longer if required by law. Further description of each Fund’s policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of each Fund’s portfolio holdings is available in the Fund’s SAI.
How to Contact the Trust
If you have any questions about any of the Funds or would like to obtain a copy of the Trust’s prospectuses, SAI or annual or semi-annual report at no cost, you can contact the Trust by:
Regular mail:
Aristotle Funds
c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0701

Express mail:
Aristotle Funds
c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
615 E. Michigan Street, 3rd Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Telephone: 844-ARISTTL (844-274-7885)
How to Contact the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
You may also access reports and other information about a Fund on the EDGAR Database on the Commission’s Internet site at www.sec.gov and copies of this information may be obtained, after paying a duplication fee, by electronic request at the following E-mail address: [email protected].
FINRA BrokerCheck
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) provides investor protection education through its website and printed materials. The FINRA website address is www.finra.org. An investor brochure that includes information describing FINRA BrokerCheck may be obtained from FINRA. The FINRA BrokerCheck hotline number is 1-800-289-9999. FINRA does not charge a fee for BrokerCheck services.
SEC file number 811-23850

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