Form N-CSRS PRUDENTIAL JENNISON SMAL For: Mar 31
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: |
811-03084 | |
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: |
Prudential Jennison Small Company Fund, Inc. | |
Address of principal executive offices: |
655 Broad Street, 17th Floor Newark, New Jersey 07102 | |
Name and address of agent for service: |
Andrew R. French 655 Broad Street, 17th Floor Newark, New Jersey 07102 | |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: |
800-225-1852 | |
Date of fiscal year end: |
9/30/2022 | |
Date of reporting period: |
3/31/2022 |
Item 1 Reports to Stockholders
PGIM JENNISON SMALL COMPANY FUND
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
MARCH 31, 2022
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This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
The information about the Funds portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of March 31, 2022 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditors opinion is expressed on them.
Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, member SIPC. Jennison Associates LLC is a registered investment adviser.Both are Prudential Financial companies. © 2022 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Jennison Associates, Jennison, PGIM, and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.
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Dear Shareholder:
We hope you find the semiannual report for PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended March 31, 2022.
Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals. |
Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
At PGIM Investments, we consider it a great privilege and responsibility to help investors participate in opportunities across global markets while meeting their toughest investment challenges. PGIM is a top-10 global investment manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. This investment expertise allows us to deliver actively managed funds and strategies to meet the needs of investors around the globe.
Thank you for choosing our family of funds.
Sincerely,
Stuart S. Parker, President
PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund
May 15, 2022
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Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.
Total Returns as of 3/31/22 (without sales charges) |
Average Annual Total Returns as of 3/31/22 (with sales charges) | |||||||||
Six Months* (%) | One Year (%) | Five Years (%) | Ten Years (%) | Since Inception(%) | ||||||
Class A |
-0.92 | 1.94 | 12.59 | 11.96 | | |||||
Class C |
-1.28 | 6.06 | 13.10 | 11.81 | | |||||
Class R |
-1.01 | 7.66 | 13.65 | 12.38 | | |||||
Class Z |
-0.73 | 8.22 | 14.24 | 12.93 | | |||||
Class R2 |
-0.95 | 7.84 | N/A | N/A | 13.42 (11/28/2017) | |||||
Class R4 |
-0.78 | 8.11 | N/A | N/A | 13.75 (11/28/2017) | |||||
Class R6 |
-0.71 | 8.32 | 14.40 | 13.12 | | |||||
Russell 2500 Index |
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-2.22 | 0.34 | 11.57 | 12.09 | | ||||||
S&P SmallCap 600 Index |
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-0.30 | 1.23 | 10.89 | 12.56 | |
Average Annual Total Returns as of 3/31/22 Since Inception (%) | ||
Class R2, Class R4 (11/28/2017) | ||
Russell 2500 Index |
10.49 | |
S&P SmallCap 600 Index |
9.62 |
*Not annualized
Since Inception returns are provided for any share class with less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Indexes are measured from the closest month-end to the classs inception date.
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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.
Class A | Class C | Class R | Class Z | Class R2 | Class R4 | Class R6 | ||||||||
Maximum initial sales charge | 5.50% of the public offering price | None | None | None | None | None | None | |||||||
Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or the net asset value at redemption) | 1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase | 1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. | None | None | None | None | None | |||||||
Annual distribution or distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets) | 0.30% | 1.00% | 0.75% (0.50% currently) | None | 0.25% | None | None | |||||||
Shareholder service fees | None | None | None | None | 0.10%* | 0.10%* | None |
*Shareholder service fee reflects maximum allowable fees under a shareholder services plan.
Benchmark Definitions
Russell 2500 IndexThe Russell 2500 Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 2,500 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 20% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.
S&P SmallCap 600 Index*The S&P SmallCap 600 Index is an unmanaged, capital-weighted index of 600 smaller company US common stocks that cover all industry sectors. It gives a broad look at how US small-cap stock prices have performed.
*The S&P SmallCap 600 Index (Index) is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and/or its affiliates and has been licensed for use by PGIM, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Copyright ©2022 S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, a division of S&P Global, Inc., and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Redistribution or reproduction in whole or in part are prohibited without written permission of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. For more information on any of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLCs indices please visit www.spdji.com. S&P® is a registered trademark of S&P Global and Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC.
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Your Funds Performance (continued)
Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Indexes would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes that may be paid by an investor.
Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 3/31/22
Ten Largest Holdings | Line of Business | % of Net Assets | ||
PDC Energy,Inc. |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 2.4% | ||
Performance Food Group Co. |
Food & Staples Retailing | 2.0% | ||
Molina Healthcare, Inc. |
Health Care Providers & Services | 1.7% | ||
Horizon Therapeutics plc |
Biotechnology | 1.7% | ||
Trinity Industries, Inc. |
Machinery | 1.7% | ||
Alleghany Corp. |
Insurance | 1.7% | ||
Gaming &Leisure Properties, Inc. |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | 1.7% | ||
Saia, Inc. |
Road & Rail | 1.7% | ||
Targa Resources Corp. |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 1.6% | ||
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | 1.5% |
Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.
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As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended March 31, 2022. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 =8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
The Funds transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information
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Fees and Expenses (continued)
provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund |
Beginning Account Value October 1, 2021 |
Ending Account Value March 31, 2022 |
Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period |
Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period* | ||||||
Class A |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 990.80 | 1.12% | $5.56 | |||||
Hypothetical | $1,000.00 | $1,019.35 | 1.12% | $5.64 | ||||||
Class C |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 987.20 | 1.90% | $9.41 | |||||
Hypothetical | $1,000.00 | $1,015.46 | 1.90% | $9.55 | ||||||
Class R |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 989.90 | 1.34% | $6.65 | |||||
Hypothetical | $1,000.00 | $1,018.25 | 1.34% | $6.74 | ||||||
Class Z |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 992.70 | 0.81% | $4.02 | |||||
Hypothetical | $1,000.00 | $1,020.89 | 0.81% | $4.08 | ||||||
Class R2 |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 990.50 | 1.18% | $5.86 | |||||
Hypothetical | $1,000.00 | $1,019.05 | 1.18% | $5.94 | ||||||
Class R4 |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 992.20 | 0.93% | $4.62 | |||||
Hypothetical | $1,000.00 | $1,020.29 | 0.93% | $4.68 | ||||||
Class R6 |
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ 992.90 | 0.69% | $3.43 | |||||
Hypothetical | $1,000.00 | $1,021.49 | 0.69% | $3.48 |
*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 182 days in the six-month period ended March 31, 2022, and divided by the 365 days in the Funds fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which the Fund may invest.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
as of March 31, 2022
Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 95.7% |
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COMMON STOCKS |
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Aerospace & Defense 0.8% |
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Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (Class A Stock) |
351,014 | $ | 17,161,074 | |||||
Airlines 0.7% |
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Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.* |
554,933 | 14,528,146 | ||||||
Automobiles 0.0% |
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Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc.* |
760,000 | 1,086,800 | ||||||
Banks 6.6% |
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BankUnited, Inc.(a) |
405,764 | 17,837,385 | ||||||
East West Bancorp, Inc. |
240,460 | 19,001,149 | ||||||
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. |
898,222 | 19,347,702 | ||||||
Enterprise Financial Services Corp. |
285,828 | 13,522,523 | ||||||
First Bancorp |
312,532 | 13,054,462 | ||||||
PacWest Bancorp |
374,933 | 16,170,860 | ||||||
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. |
307,369 | 28,302,538 | ||||||
Wintrust Financial Corp. |
201,310 | 18,707,738 | ||||||
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145,944,357 | ||||||||
Biotechnology 4.5% |
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Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.* |
253,143 | 2,397,264 | ||||||
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* |
468,379 | 23,798,337 | ||||||
Argenx SE (Netherlands), ADR* |
71,310 | 22,484,756 | ||||||
Horizon Therapeutics PLC* |
365,471 | 38,451,204 | ||||||
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.* |
159,054 | 11,558,454 | ||||||
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98,690,015 | ||||||||
Building Products 2.1% |
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Armstrong World Industries, Inc. |
144,206 | 12,979,982 | ||||||
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.* |
937,466 | 19,011,811 | ||||||
Zurn Water Solutions Corp. |
384,546 | 13,612,928 | ||||||
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45,604,721 | ||||||||
Capital Markets 4.0% |
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AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc.* |
455,705 | 10,139,436 | ||||||
Bridge Investment Group Holdings, Inc. (Class A Stock) |
789,107 | 16,058,328 | ||||||
Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc.(a) |
759,708 | 18,422,919 | ||||||
Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (Class A Stock)* |
437,402 | 20,006,768 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of March 31, 2022
Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (Continued) |
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Capital Markets (contd.) |
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Lazard Ltd. (Class A Stock) |
471,158 | $ | 16,254,951 | |||||
Open Lending Corp. (Class A Stock)*(a) |
397,707 | 7,520,639 | ||||||
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88,403,041 | ||||||||
Chemicals 1.3% |
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Avient Corp. |
624,825 | 29,991,600 | ||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies 1.2% |
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GFL Environmental, Inc. (Canada)(a) |
422,317 | 13,742,195 | ||||||
Harsco Corp.* |
1,027,873 | 12,581,166 | ||||||
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26,323,361 | ||||||||
Communications Equipment 0.7% |
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Ciena Corp.* |
248,733 | 15,080,682 | ||||||
Construction & Engineering 3.6% |
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.* |
2,147,476 | 30,129,088 | ||||||
Quanta Services, Inc. |
154,093 | 20,280,180 | ||||||
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.*(a) |
752,391 | 29,441,060 | ||||||
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79,850,328 | ||||||||
Construction Materials 1.1% |
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Summit Materials, Inc. (Class A Stock)* |
752,600 | 23,375,756 | ||||||
Containers & Packaging 1.0% |
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Crown Holdings, Inc. |
173,636 | 21,720,127 | ||||||
Electric Utilities 0.2% |
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PNM Resources, Inc. |
101,918 | 4,858,431 | ||||||
Electrical Equipment 0.7% |
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Regal Rexnord Corp. |
105,558 | 15,704,919 | ||||||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.1% |
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Littelfuse, Inc. |
100,528 | 25,072,689 | ||||||
Energy Equipment & Services 0.4% |
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Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. |
595,790 | 9,222,829 | ||||||
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 6.5% |
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Cousins Properties, Inc. |
506,271 | 20,397,659 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (Continued) |
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Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (contd.) |
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Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. |
782,347 | $ | 36,715,545 | |||||
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. |
1,284,752 | 33,968,843 | ||||||
National Storage Affiliates Trust |
139,086 | 8,729,037 | ||||||
Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. |
388,461 | 10,527,293 | ||||||
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. |
647,391 | 12,552,911 | ||||||
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.* |
2,198,511 | 21,897,170 | ||||||
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144,788,458 | ||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing 2.6% |
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BJs Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.* |
194,699 | 13,163,599 | ||||||
Performance Food Group Co.* |
883,834 | 44,995,989 | ||||||
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58,159,588 | ||||||||
Food Products 2.0% |
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Adecoagro SA (Brazil)* |
921,415 | 11,130,693 | ||||||
Darling Ingredients, Inc.* |
411,965 | 33,113,747 | ||||||
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44,244,440 | ||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.4% |
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Envista Holdings Corp.*(a) |
367,494 | 17,900,633 | ||||||
Inari Medical, Inc.*(a) |
130,934 | 11,867,858 | ||||||
Outset Medical, Inc.*(a) |
307,436 | 13,957,594 | ||||||
Silk Road Medical, Inc.* |
248,327 | 10,253,422 | ||||||
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53,979,507 | ||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services 3.8% |
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Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.* |
423,435 | 27,747,696 | ||||||
Molina Healthcare, Inc.* |
115,317 | 38,468,598 | ||||||
Progyny, Inc.*(a) |
352,183 | 18,102,206 | ||||||
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84,318,500 | ||||||||
Health Care Technology 0.6% |
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Definitive Healthcare Corp.*(a) |
423,160 | 10,430,894 | ||||||
Sophia Genetics SA (Switzerland)*(a) |
493,825 | 3,817,267 | ||||||
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14,248,161 | ||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.0% |
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Ballys Corp.*(a) |
287,162 | 8,827,360 | ||||||
Bloomin Brands, Inc.(a) |
954,440 | 20,940,413 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of March 31, 2022
Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (Continued) |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (contd.) |
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Penn National Gaming, Inc.*(a) |
225,995 | $ | 9,586,708 | |||||
Rush Street Interactive, Inc.*(a) |
629,243 | 4,574,597 | ||||||
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43,929,078 | ||||||||
Household Durables 1.6% |
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Century Communities, Inc. |
320,151 | 17,150,489 | ||||||
Toll Brothers, Inc. |
388,535 | 18,268,916 | ||||||
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35,419,405 | ||||||||
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.8% |
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NextEra Energy Partners LP |
223,226 | 18,608,119 | ||||||
Insurance 5.3% |
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Alleghany Corp.* |
44,472 | 37,667,784 | ||||||
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. |
526,164 | 31,817,137 | ||||||
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) |
129,441 | 20,517,693 | ||||||
Ryan Specialty Group Holdings, Inc. (Class A Stock)*(a) |
718,404 | 27,866,891 | ||||||
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117,869,505 | ||||||||
IT Services 4.2% |
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Evo Payments, Inc. (Class A Stock)* |
462,359 | 10,675,870 | ||||||
Globant SA* |
67,460 | 17,679,242 | ||||||
Shift4 Payments, Inc. (Class A Stock)*(a) |
400,714 | 24,816,218 | ||||||
TELUS International CDA, Inc. (Philippines)* |
650,311 | 16,069,185 | ||||||
WEX, Inc.* |
128,376 | 22,908,697 | ||||||
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92,149,212 | ||||||||
Leisure Products 1.3% |
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Brunswick Corp. |
349,764 | 28,292,410 | ||||||
Machinery 5.6% |
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Colfax Corp.* |
561,426 | 22,339,140 | ||||||
Energy Recovery, Inc.* |
219,106 | 4,412,795 | ||||||
Enerpac Tool Group Corp. |
741,347 | 16,228,086 | ||||||
Gates Industrial Corp. PLC*(a) |
924,294 | 13,919,868 | ||||||
Nordson Corp. |
46,433 | 10,544,006 | ||||||
Trinity Industries, Inc. |
1,099,392 | 37,775,109 | ||||||
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. |
184,886 | 17,780,486 | ||||||
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122,999,490 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (Continued) |
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Media 0.4% |
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Cardlytics, Inc.*(a) |
177,476 | $ | 9,757,630 | |||||
Metals & Mining 0.3% |
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ERO Copper Corp. (Brazil)* |
496,527 | 7,272,255 | ||||||
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.2% |
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Ladder Capital Corp. |
757,397 | 8,990,302 | ||||||
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. |
687,728 | 16,622,386 | ||||||
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25,612,688 | ||||||||
Multi-Utilities 1.2% |
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
881,545 | 27,010,539 | ||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.7% |
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Oasis Petroleum, Inc. |
109,157 | 15,969,669 | ||||||
PDC Energy, Inc.(a) |
721,202 | 52,416,962 | ||||||
Targa Resources Corp.(a) |
483,334 | 36,477,217 | ||||||
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104,863,848 | ||||||||
Pharmaceuticals 1.4% |
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC*(a) |
124,871 | 19,438,669 | ||||||
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.* |
553,948 | 10,801,986 | ||||||
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30,240,655 | ||||||||
Professional Services 1.2% |
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ASGN, Inc.* |
178,242 | 20,802,624 | ||||||
HireRight Holdings Corp.* |
308,643 | 5,277,795 | ||||||
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26,080,419 | ||||||||
Real Estate Management & Development 1.0% |
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Howard Hughes Corp. (The)* |
209,161 | 21,671,171 | ||||||
Road & Rail 1.7% |
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Saia, Inc.* |
150,260 | 36,636,393 | ||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.8% |
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MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.* |
81,448 | 4,876,292 | ||||||
MaxLinear, Inc.*(a) |
109,125 | 6,367,444 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of March 31, 2022
Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (Continued) |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (contd.) |
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Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (Israel)* |
643,014 | $ | 31,121,877 | |||||
Universal Display Corp.(a) |
113,903 | 19,016,106 | ||||||
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61,381,719 | ||||||||
Software 4.9% |
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Clear Secure, Inc. (Class A Stock)*(a) |
485,223 | 13,042,794 | ||||||
Descartes Systems Group, Inc. (The) (Canada)* |
115,312 | 8,447,757 | ||||||
Five9, Inc.* |
65,690 | 7,252,176 | ||||||
KnowBe4, Inc. (Class A Stock)*(a) |
667,883 | 15,374,667 | ||||||
LiveVox Holdings, Inc.* |
1,022,022 | 3,086,506 | ||||||
PagerDuty, Inc.* |
476,151 | 16,279,603 | ||||||
Smartsheet, Inc. (Class A Stock)* |
326,761 | 17,899,967 | ||||||
Sprout Social, Inc. (Class A Stock)*(a) |
191,922 | 15,376,791 | ||||||
Varonis Systems, Inc.* |
256,866 | 12,211,410 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
108,971,671 | ||||||||
Specialty Retail 1.0% |
||||||||
Burlington Stores, Inc.*(a) |
36,949 | 6,730,999 | ||||||
Citi Trends, Inc.*(a) |
238,926 | 7,317,109 | ||||||
Warby Parker, Inc. (Class A Stock)*(a) |
272,048 | 9,197,943 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
23,246,051 | ||||||||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.6% |
||||||||
Kontoor Brands, Inc. |
427,158 | 17,662,983 | ||||||
On Holding AG (Switzerland) (Class A Stock)*(a) |
342,294 | 8,639,501 | ||||||
Ralph Lauren Corp.(a) |
269,341 | 30,554,042 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
56,856,526 | ||||||||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 0.6% |
||||||||
WSFS Financial Corp. |
292,490 | 13,635,884 | ||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 1.2% |
||||||||
Core & Main, Inc. (Class A Stock)*(a) |
458,570 | 11,092,808 | ||||||
Rush Enterprises, Inc. (Class A Stock)(a) |
293,479 | 14,941,016 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
26,033,824 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
14
Description | Shares | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (Continued) |
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Water Utilities 0.8% |
||||||||
Essential Utilities, Inc. |
345,440 | $ | 17,662,347 | |||||
|
|
|||||||
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS |
2,118,558,369 | |||||||
|
|
|||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 15.6% |
||||||||
AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND 11.4% |
||||||||
PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund |
251,356,985 | 251,130,764 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
UNAFFILIATED FUND 4.2% |
||||||||
Dreyfus Government Cash Management (Institutional Shares) |
93,861,257 | 93,861,257 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS |
344,992,021 | |||||||
|
|
|||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 111.3% |
2,463,550,390 | |||||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets (11.3)% |
(250,880,286 | ) | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% |
$ | 2,212,670,104 | ||||||
|
|
Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:
ADRAmerican Depositary Receipt
LIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
LPLimited Partnership
REITsReal Estate Investment Trust
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $241,755,574; cash collateral of $251,027,080 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the Fund may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities and such shortfall is remedied the following business day. |
(b) | Represents security, or portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment. |
(wa) | PGIM Investments LLC, the manager of the Fund, also serves as manager of the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund and PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund, if applicable. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund 15
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of March 31, 2022
Fair Value Measurements:
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Level 1unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.
Level 3unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of March 31, 2022 in valuing such portfolio securities:
Level 1 | Level 2 |
Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in Securities |
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Assets |
||||||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments |
||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aerospace & Defense |
$ | 17,161,074 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||
Airlines |
14,528,146 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Automobiles |
1,086,800 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Banks |
145,944,357 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Biotechnology |
98,690,015 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Building Products |
45,604,721 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Capital Markets |
88,403,041 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Chemicals |
29,991,600 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies |
26,323,361 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Communications Equipment |
15,080,682 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Construction & Engineering |
79,850,328 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Construction Materials |
23,375,756 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Containers & Packaging |
21,720,127 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Electric Utilities |
4,858,431 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Electrical Equipment |
15,704,919 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components |
25,072,689 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services |
9,222,829 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
144,788,458 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing |
58,159,588 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Food Products. |
44,244,440 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies |
53,979,507 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Health Care Providers & Services |
84,318,500 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Health Care Technology |
14,248,161 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
43,929,078 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Household Durables |
35,419,405 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers |
18,608,119 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Insurance |
117,869,505 | | | |||||||||||||||||
IT Services |
92,149,212 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Leisure Products |
28,292,410 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Machinery |
122,999,490 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Media |
9,757,630 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Metals & Mining |
7,272,255 | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
16
Level 1 | Level 2 |
Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in Securities (continued) |
||||||||||||||||||||
Assets (continued) |
||||||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Investments (continued) |
||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
$ | 25,612,688 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||
Multi-Utilities |
27,010,539 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
104,863,848 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals |
30,240,655 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Professional Services |
26,080,419 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Management & Development |
21,671,171 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Road & Rail |
36,636,393 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
61,381,719 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Software |
108,971,671 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Specialty Retail |
23,246,051 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods |
56,856,526 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance |
13,635,884 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors |
26,033,824 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Water Utilities |
17,662,347 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments |
||||||||||||||||||||
Affiliated Mutual Fund | 251,130,764 | | | |||||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated Fund | 93,861,257 | | | |||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 2,463,550,390 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
Industry Classification:
The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of March 31, 2022 were as follows:
Affiliated Mutual Fund (11.3% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) |
11.4 | % | ||
Banks |
6.6 | |||
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) |
6.5 | |||
Machinery | 5.6 | |||
Insurance | 5.3 | |||
Software | 4.9 | |||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 4.7 | |||
Biotechnology | 4.5 | |||
Unaffiliated Fund | 4.2 | |||
IT Services | 4.2 | |||
Capital Markets | 4.0 | |||
Health Care Providers & Services | 3.8 | |||
Construction & Engineering | 3.6 | |||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 2.8 | |||
Food & Staples Retailing | 2.6 | |||
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | 2.6 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies |
2.4 | % | ||
Building Products |
2.1 | |||
Food Products |
2.0 | |||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
2.0 | |||
Road & Rail |
1.7 | |||
Household Durables |
1.6 | |||
Pharmaceuticals |
1.4 | |||
Chemicals |
1.3 | |||
Leisure Products |
1.3 | |||
Multi-Utilities | 1.2 | |||
Commercial Services & Supplies | 1.2 | |||
Professional Services | 1.2 | |||
Trading Companies & Distributors | 1.2 | |||
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | 1.2 | |||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | 1.1 | |||
Construction Materials | 1.1 | |||
Specialty Retail | 1.0 | |||
Containers & Packaging | 1.0 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund 17
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of March 31, 2022
Industry Classification (continued):
Real Estate Management & Development | 1.0 | % | ||
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers | 0.8 | |||
Water Utilities | 0.8 | |||
Aerospace & Defense | 0.8 | |||
Electrical Equipment | 0.7 | |||
Communications Equipment | 0.7 | |||
Airlines | 0.7 | |||
Health Care Technology | 0.6 | |||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance | 0.6 | |||
Media | 0.4 | |||
Energy Equipment & Services | 0.4 | |||
Metals & Mining | 0.3 | % | ||||||
Electric Utilities | 0.2 | |||||||
Automobiles | 0.0 | * | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
111.3 | ||||||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets | (11.3 | ) | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
100.0 | % | |||||||
|
|
|||||||
* Less than +/- 0.05% |
Financial Instruments/TransactionsSummary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:
The Fund entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for financial instruments/transactions where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.
Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:
Description |
Gross Market Value of Recognized Assets/(Liabilities) |
Collateral Pledged/(Received)(1) |
Net Amount | |||
Securities on Loan |
$241,755,574 | $(241,755,574) | $ |
(1) | Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
18
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of March 31, 2022
Assets |
||||
Investments at value, including securities on loan of $241,755,574: |
||||
Unaffiliated investments (cost $1,811,055,698) |
$ | 2,212,419,626 | ||
Affiliated investments (cost $251,075,571) |
251,130,764 | |||
Receivable for investments sold |
8,206,629 | |||
Receivable for Fund shares sold |
2,008,652 | |||
Dividends receivable |
1,487,128 | |||
Tax reclaim receivable |
5,194 | |||
Prepaid expenses |
5,949 | |||
|
|
|||
Total Assets |
2,475,263,942 | |||
|
|
|||
Liabilities |
||||
Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan |
251,027,080 | |||
Payable for investments purchased |
6,053,112 | |||
Payable for Fund shares purchased |
3,559,176 | |||
Management fee payable |
1,239,912 | |||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
397,953 | |||
Distribution fee payable |
224,146 | |||
Affiliated transfer agent fee payable |
92,459 | |||
|
|
|||
Total Liabilities |
262,593,838 | |||
|
|
|||
Net Assets |
$ | 2,212,670,104 | ||
|
|
|||
|
||||
Net assets were comprised of: |
||||
Common stock, at par |
$ | 988,493 | ||
Paid-in capital in excess of par |
1,694,940,597 | |||
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
516,741,014 | |||
|
|
|||
Net assets, March 31, 2022 |
$ | 2,212,670,104 | ||
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund 19
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of March 31, 2022
Class A |
||||||||
Net asset value and redemption price per share, ($577,507,911 ÷ 28,279,628 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) |
$ | 20.42 | ||||||
Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price) |
1.19 | |||||||
|
|
|||||||
Maximum offering price to public |
$ | 21.61 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Class C |
||||||||
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($18,372,640 ÷ 671,701 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)(a) |
$ | 27.35 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Class R |
||||||||
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($145,665,017 ÷ 7,607,142 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) |
$ | 19.15 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Class Z |
||||||||
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($487,419,042 ÷ 20,285,207 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) |
$ | 24.03 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Class R2 |
||||||||
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($5,204,694 ÷ 228,662 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) |
$ | 22.76 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Class R4 |
||||||||
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($860,161 ÷ 37,262 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) |
$ | 23.08 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Class R6 |
||||||||
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($977,640,639 ÷ 41,739,699 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) |
$ | 23.42 | ||||||
|
|
(a) | On December 27, 2021, the Fund declared a 4 to 1 reverse stock split for Class C shares. The shares outstanding have been restated to reflect the share conversion ratio of 0.25. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
20
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended March 31, 2022
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
||||
Income |
||||
Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $2,984 foreign withholding tax) |
$ | 9,729,877 | ||
Income from securities lending, net (including affiliated income of $58,325) |
285,069 | |||
Affiliated dividend income |
23,954 | |||
|
|
|||
Total income |
10,038,900 | |||
|
|
|||
Expenses |
||||
Management fee |
7,500,862 | |||
Distribution fee(a) |
1,610,813 | |||
Shareholder servicing fees(a) |
3,058 | |||
Transfer agents fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $271,316)(a) |
810,688 | |||
Custodian and accounting fees |
75,352 | |||
Registration fees(a) |
49,516 | |||
Shareholders reports |
42,233 | |||
Directors fees |
18,799 | |||
Legal fees and expenses |
14,337 | |||
Audit fee |
12,391 | |||
Miscellaneous |
20,725 | |||
|
|
|||
Total expenses |
10,158,774 | |||
Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a) |
(6,741 | ) | ||
Distribution fee waiver(a) |
(197,318 | ) | ||
|
|
|||
Net expenses |
9,954,715 | |||
|
|
|||
Net investment income (loss) |
84,185 | |||
|
|
|||
Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments |
||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions (including affiliated of $(60,400)) |
141,084,417 | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (including affiliated of $20,873) |
(161,810,879 | ) | ||
|
|
|||
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions |
(20,726,462 | ) | ||
|
|
|||
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations |
$ | (20,642,277 | ) | |
|
|
(a) | Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows: |
Class A | Class C | Class R | Class Z | Class R2 | Class R4 | Class R6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution fee |
909,415 | 102,679 | 591,954 | | 6,765 | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing fees |
| | | | 2,706 | 352 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Transfer agents fees and expenses |
392,484 | 14,614 | 114,098 | 280,292 | 4,309 | 708 | 4,183 | |||||||||||||||||||
Registration fees |
12,461 | 7,600 | 3,165 | 9,116 | 3,052 | 2,989 | 11,133 | |||||||||||||||||||
Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement |
| | | | (3,542) | (3,199) | | |||||||||||||||||||
Distribution fee waiver |
| | (197,318 | ) | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund 21
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Six Months Ended March 31, 2022 |
Year Ended September 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
||||||||||||||||
Operations |
||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
$ | 84,185 | $ | (3,294,830 | ) | |||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions |
141,084,417 | 641,882,440 | ||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments |
(161,810,879 | ) | 257,157,543 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
(20,642,277 | ) | 895,745,153 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Dividends and Distributions |
||||||||||||||||
Distributions from distributable earnings |
||||||||||||||||
Class A |
(174,559,454 | ) | (71,496,891 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class C |
(4,769,099 | ) | (8,125,067 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class R |
(47,410,255 | ) | (23,155,654 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class Z |
(121,470,127 | ) | (62,380,614 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class R2 |
(1,393,766 | ) | (939,522 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class R4 |
(179,466 | ) | (260,414 | ) | ||||||||||||
Class R6 |
(241,822,838 | ) | (85,914,768 | ) | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
(591,605,005 | ) | (252,272,930 | ) | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions) |
||||||||||||||||
Net proceeds from shares sold |
337,051,417 | 492,817,812 | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
566,459,157 | 231,184,667 | ||||||||||||||
Cost of shares purchased |
(279,483,769 | ) | (852,999,942 | ) | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions |
624,026,805 | (128,997,463 | ) | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) |
11,779,523 | 514,474,760 | ||||||||||||||
Net Assets: |
||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period |
2,200,890,581 | 1,686,415,821 | ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
End of period |
$ | 2,212,670,104 | $ | 2,200,890,581 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
See Notes to Financial Statements.
22
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Class A Shares |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance(a): |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$28.33 | $20.68 | $21.08 | $26.83 | $25.80 | $22.65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.03 | )(b) | (0.10 | ) | (0.04 | )(b) | (0.06 | ) | (0.04 | ) | 0.03 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 0.30 | (c) | 11.23 | 1.55 | (1.94 | ) | 3.14 | 4.35 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.27 | 11.13 | 1.51 | (2.00 | ) | 3.10 | 4.38 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Less Dividends and Distributions: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income |
- | - | - | (0.05 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.15 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains |
(8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (2.05 | ) | (1.08 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions |
(8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.75 | ) | (2.07 | ) | (1.23 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period |
$20.42 | $28.33 | $20.68 | $21.08 | $26.83 | $25.80 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(d): |
(0.92 | )% | 58.28 | % | 7.29 | % | (5.91 | )% | 12.77 | % | 20.09 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) |
$577,508 | $616,160 | $447,491 | $520,351 | $719,750 | $793,676 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average net assets (000) |
$607,942 | $575,482 | $449,980 | $577,174 | $777,206 | $790,047 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets(e)(f): |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
1.12 | %(g) | 1.13 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.13 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
1.12 | %(g) | 1.13 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.13 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.22 | )%(g) | (0.38 | )% | (0.21 | )% | (0.27 | )% | (0.15 | )% | 0.14 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(h) |
32 | % | 64 | % | 58 | % | 30 | % | 43 | % | 41 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(d) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Effective October 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class. |
(g) | Annualized. |
(h) | The Funds portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Funds portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
Class C Shares |
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Six Months | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022(a) | 2021(a) | 2020(a) | 2019(a) | 2018(a) | 2017(a) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance(b): |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$35.44 | $33.72 | $38.88 | $59.08 | $60.76 | $55.40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
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Net investment income (loss) |
(0.16 | )(c) | (0.36 | ) | (0.28 | )(c) | (0.44 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.32 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions |
0.25 | (d) | 16.00 | 2.76 | (4.92 | ) | 7.00 | 10.36 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.09 | 15.64 | 2.48 | (5.36 | ) | 6.52 | 10.04 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Less Dividends and Distributions: |
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Dividends from net investment income |
- | - | - | (0.04 | ) | - | (0.36 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains |
(8.18 | ) | (13.92 | ) | (7.64 | ) | (14.80 | ) | (8.20 | ) | (4.32 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions |
(8.18 | ) | (13.92 | ) | (7.64 | ) | (14.84 | ) | (8.20 | ) | (4.68 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period |
$27.35 | $35.44 | $33.72 | $38.88 | $59.08 | $60.76 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(e): |
(1.28 | )% | 57.01 | % | 6.54 | % | (6.32 | )% | 11.98 | % | 19.27 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
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Net assets, end of period (000) |
$18,373 | $21,421 | $21,468 | $34,527 | $76,121 | $84,667 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average net assets (000) |
$20,592 | $23,032 | $26,313 | $51,231 | $80,999 | $94,592 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets(f)(g): |
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Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
1.90 | %(h) | 1.88 | % | 1.89 | % | 1.86 | % | 1.81 | % | 1.83 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
1.90 | %(h) | 1.88 | % | 1.89 | % | 1.86 | % | 1.81 | % | 1.83 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
(1.01 | )%(h) | (1.11 | )% | (0.89 | )% | (1.03 | )% | (0.82 | )% | (0.55 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(i) |
32 | % | 64 | % | 58 | % | 30 | % | 43 | % | 41 | % |
(a) | The Fund had a 4 to 1 reverse stock split effective December 27, 2021. Prior year net asset values and per share amounts have been restated to reflect the impact of the reverse stock split (see Note 7 in the Notes to Financial Statements). The net asset value reported at the original dates prior to the reverse stock split were $8.86, $8.43, $9.72, $14.77 and $15.19 for the years ended September 30, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. |
(b) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(c) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(d) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(e) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(f) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | Effective October 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class. |
(h) | Annualized. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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(i) | The Funds portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Funds portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
Class R Shares |
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Six Months | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance(a): |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$27.07 | $19.92 | $20.40 | $26.10 | $25.19 | $22.14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
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Net investment income (loss) |
(0.05 | )(b) | (0.14 | ) | (0.08 | )(b) | (0.09 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 0.31 | (c) | 10.77 | 1.51 | (1.90 | ) | 3.05 | 4.25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.26 | 10.63 | 1.43 | (1.99 | ) | 2.96 | 4.24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Less Dividends and Distributions: |
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Dividends from net investment income |
- | - | - | (0.01 | ) | - | (0.11 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains |
(8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (2.05 | ) | (1.08 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions |
(8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.71 | ) | (2.05 | ) | (1.19 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period |
$19.15 | $27.07 | $19.92 | $20.40 | $26.10 | $25.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(d): |
(1.01 | )% | 57.95 | % | 7.12 | % | (6.07 | )% | 12.54 | % | 19.88 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
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Net assets, end of period (000) |
$145,665 | $161,790 | $135,920 | $138,754 | $172,033 | $180,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average net assets (000) |
$158,288 | $164,085 | $133,107 | $149,385 | $178,093 | $173,891 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets(e)(f): |
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Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
1.34 | %(g) | 1.33 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.33 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
1.59 | %(g) | 1.58 | % | 1.60 | % | 1.59 | % | 1.58 | % | 1.58 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.44 | )%(g) | (0.58 | )% | (0.43 | )% | (0.46 | )% | (0.34 | )% | (0.06 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(h) |
32 | % | 64 | % | 58 | % | 30 | % | 43 | % | 41 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(d) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Effective October 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class. |
(g) | Annualized. |
(h) | The Funds portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Funds portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class Z Shares |
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Six Months | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance(a): |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$31.93 | $22.88 | $23.05 | $28.94 | $27.67 | $24.21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
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Net investment income (loss) |
0.01 | (0.01 | ) | 0.04 | - | (b) | 0.05 | 0.11 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 0.27 | (c) | 12.54 | 1.70 | (2.06 | ) | 3.36 | 4.64 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.28 | 12.53 | 1.74 | (2.06 | ) | 3.41 | 4.75 | |||||||||||||||||||
Less Dividends and Distributions: |
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Dividends from net investment income |
- | - | - | (0.13 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.21 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains |
(8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (2.05 | ) | (1.08 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions |
(8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.83 | ) | (2.14 | ) | (1.29 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period |
$24.03 | $31.93 | $22.88 | $23.05 | $28.94 | $27.67 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(d): |
(0.73 | )% | 58.79 | % | 7.69 | % | (5.58 | )% | 13.09 | % | 20.38 | % | ||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
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Net assets, end of period (000) |
$487,419 | $480,732 | $493,395 | $775,200 | $1,539,410 | $1,702,538 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Average net assets (000) |
$481,636 | $527,437 | $589,620 | $1,156,293 | $1,581,249 | $1,591,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets(e)(f): |
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Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
0.81 | %(g) | 0.81 | % | 0.82 | % | 0.82 | % | 0.81 | % | 0.83 | % | ||||||||||||||
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
0.81 | %(g) | 0.81 | % | 0.82 | % | 0.82 | % | 0.81 | % | 0.83 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
0.09 | %(g) | (0.05 | )% | 0.18 | % | 0.02 | % | 0.18 | % | 0.44 | % | ||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(h) |
32 | % | 64 | % | 58 | % | 30 | % | 43 | % | 41 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(c) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(d) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Effective October 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class. |
(g) | Annualized. |
(h) | The Funds portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Funds portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
Class R2 Shares |
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Six Months | November 28, 2017(a) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended March 31, |
Year Ended September 30, | through September 30, |
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2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance(b): |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$30.70 | $22.18 | $22.48 | $28.24 | $28.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
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Net investment income (loss) |
(0.04 | )(c) | (0.12 | ) | (0.03 | )(c) | (0.06 | ) | 0.04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions |
0.28 | (d) | 12.12 | 1.64 | (1.97 | ) | 2.26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.24 | 12.00 | 1.61 | (2.03 | ) | 2.30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less Dividends and Distributions: |
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Dividends from net investment income |
- | - | - | (0.03 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains |
(8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (2.05 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions |
(8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.73 | ) | (2.06 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period |
$22.76 | $30.70 | $22.18 | $22.48 | $28.24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(e): |
(0.95 | )% | 58.24 | % | 7.28 | % | (5.65 | )% | 8.89 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
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Net assets, end of period (000) |
$5,205 | $5,582 | $6,179 | $8,925 | $10,262 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average net assets (000) |
$5,427 | $6,623 | $7,364 | $8,935 | $2,060 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets(f): |
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Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
1.18 | %(g) | 1.18 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.18 | %(g) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
1.31 | %(g) | 1.28 | % | 1.39 | % | 1.42 | % | 2.00 | %(g) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.28 | )%(g) | (0.42 | )% | (0.14 | )% | (0.26 | )% | 0.18 | %(g) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(h) |
32 | % | 64 | % | 58 | % | 30 | % | 43 | % |
(a) | Commencement of offering. |
(b) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(c) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(d) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(e) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(f) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | Annualized. |
(h) | The Funds portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Funds portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class R4 Shares |
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Six Months | November 28, 2017(a) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | through | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | Year Ended September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance(b): |
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period |
$31.00 | $ | 22.32 | $ | 22.55 | $ | 28.41 | $28.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
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Net investment income (loss) |
(0.01 | )(c) | (0.04 | ) | 0.04 | (0.01 | ) | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions |
0.27 | (d) | 12.20 | 1.64 | (2.05 | ) | 2.41 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.26 | 12.16 | 1.68 | (2.06 | ) | 2.48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less Dividends and Distributions: |
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Dividends from net investment income |
- | - | - | (0.10 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains |
(8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (2.05 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions |
(8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.80 | ) | (2.07 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period |
$23.08 | $ | 31.00 | $ | 22.32 | $ | 22.55 | $28.41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(e): |
(0.78 | )% | 58.59 | % | 7.58 | % | (5.71 | )% | 9.57 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
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Net assets, end of period (000) |
$860 | $680 | $ | 1,655 | $ | 4,107 | $1,495 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average net assets (000) |
$705 | $ | 1,569 | $ | 2,153 | $ | 3,334 | $453 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets(f): |
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Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
0.93 | %(g) | 0.93 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.93 | %(g) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement |
1.84 | %(g) | 1.37 | % | 1.61 | % | 1.49 | % | 5.19 | %(g) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.04 | )%(g) | (0.16 | )% | 0.19 | % | (0.05 | )% | 0.30 | %(g) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(h) |
32 | % | 64 | % | 58 | % | 30 | % | 43 | % |
(a) | Commencement of offering. |
(b) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(c) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(d) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(e) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(f) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | Annualized. |
(h) | The Funds portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Funds portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
Class R6 Shares | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | Year Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $31.30 | $22.46 | $22.64 | $28.51 | $27.27 | $23.87 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.03 | 0.01 | (b) | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 0.27 | (c) | 12.31 | 1.68 | (2.05 | ) | 3.33 | 4.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.30 | 12.32 | 1.73 | (2.01 | ) | 3.42 | 4.72 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Less Dividends and Distributions: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | - | - | - | (0.16 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.24 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains | (8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (2.05 | ) | (1.08 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (8.18 | ) | (3.48 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (3.86 | ) | (2.18 | ) | (1.32 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $23.42 | $31.30 | $22.46 | $22.64 | $28.51 | $27.27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Return(d): | (0.71 | )% | 59.03 | % | 7.78 | % | (5.44 | )% | 13.33 | % | 20.58 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $977,641 | $914,526 | $580,309 | $761,160 | $1,253,235 | $1,000,616 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average net assets (000) | $962,785 | $758,747 | $613,233 | $1,011,193 | $1,169,480 | $873,691 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets(e)(f): |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | 0.69 | %(g) | 0.69 | % | 0.70 | % | 0.69 | % | 0.68 | % | 0.68 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | 0.69 | %(g) | 0.69 | % | 0.70 | % | 0.69 | % | 0.68 | % | 0.68 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.21 | %(g) | 0.05 | % | 0.26 | % | 0.18 | % | 0.32 | % | 0.58 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | 32 | % | 64 | % | 58 | % | 30 | % | 43 | % | 41 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(d) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Effective October 1, 2017, class specific expenses include transfer agent fees and expenses and registration fees, which are charged to their respective share class. |
(g) | Annualized. |
(h) | The Funds portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Funds portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. | Organization |
Prudential Jennison Small Company Fund, Inc. (the Registered Investment Company or RIC) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company. The RIC is organized as a Maryland Corporation and PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund (the Fund) is the sole series of the RIC. The Fund is classified as a diversified fund for purposes of the 1940 Act.
The investment objective of the Fund is to achieve capital growth.
2. | Accounting Policies |
The Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) Topic 946 Financial Services Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Fund consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.
Securities Valuation: The Fund holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued as of the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for trading. As described in further detail below, the Funds investments are valued daily based on a number of factors, including the type of investment and whether market quotations are readily available. The RICs Board of Directors (the Board) has adopted valuation procedures for security valuation under which fair valuation responsibilities have been delegated to PGIM Investments LLC (PGIM Investments or the Manager). Pursuant to the Boards delegation, the Manager has established a Valuation Committee responsible for supervising the fair valuation of portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities. The valuation procedures permit the Fund to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. A record of the Valuation Committees actions is subject to the Boards review at its first quarterly meeting following the quarter in which such actions take place.
For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some
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of the Funds foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.
Various inputs determine how the Funds investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the fair value hierarchy in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 - Fair Value Measurement.
Common or preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds and derivative instruments, if applicable, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time the Fund is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.
Investments in open-end funds (other than exchange-traded funds) are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.
Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on pricing methodologies approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Altering one or more unobservable inputs may result in a significant change to a Level 3 securitys fair value measurement.
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When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuers financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Manager regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a securitys most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.
Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities at the exchange rate as of the valuation date;
(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period unrealized and realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.
Master Netting Arrangements: The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of all or a portion of the Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received; and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Fund to cover the
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Funds exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law.
Securities Lending: The Fund lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous days market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Fund securities identical to the loaned securities. The remaining maturities of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.
The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto, which are reflected in interest income or unaffiliated dividend income based on the nature of the payment on the Statement of Operations. The Fund also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
Equity and Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (collectively REITs): The Fund invested in REITs, which report information on the source of their distributions annually. Based on current and historical information, a portion of distributions received from REITs during the period is estimated to be dividend income, capital gain or return of capital and recorded accordingly. When material, these estimates are adjusted periodically when the actual source of distributions is disclosed by the REITs.
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Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Fund becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Such class specific expenses and waivers include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agents fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.
Taxes: It is the Funds policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.
Dividends and Distributions: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate. The chart below sets forth the expected frequency of dividend and capital gains distributions to shareholders. Various factors may impact the frequency of dividend distributions to shareholders, including but not limited to adverse market conditions or portfolio holding-specific events.
Expected Distribution Schedule to Shareholders* | Frequency | |||
Net Investment Income | Annually | |||
Short-Term Capital Gains | Annually | |||
Long-Term Capital Gains | Annually |
* | Under certain circumstances, the Fund may make more than one distribution of short-term and/or long-term capital gains during a fiscal year. |
Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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3. | Agreements |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a management agreement with the Manager. Pursuant to this agreement, the Manager has responsibility for all investment advisory services and supervises the subadvisers performance of such services.
The Manager has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (Jennison or the subadviser). The Manager pays for the services of Jennison.
Fees payable under the management agreement are computed daily and paid monthly. For the reporting period ended March 31, 2022, the contractual and effective management fee rates were as follows:
Contractual Management Rate |
Effective Management Fee, before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements | |
0.70% to $1 billion of average daily net assets; |
0.67% | |
0.65% over $1 billion of average daily net assets |
The Manager has contractually agreed, through January 31, 2023, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. This contractual expense limitation excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.
Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives such expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year. The expense limitations attributable to each class are as follows:
Class | Expense Limitations | |||
A |
| % | ||
C |
| |||
R |
| |||
Z |
| |||
R2 |
1.18 | |||
R4 |
0.93 | |||
R6 |
|
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The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Funds Class A, Class C, Class R and Class R2 shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the Distribution Plans), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS.
Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate based on average daily net assets per class. PIMS has contractually agreed through January 31, 2023 to limit such fees on certain classes based on the average daily net assets. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly. The Funds annual distribution contractual rate and limit where applicable are as follows:
Class | Contractual Rate | Limit | ||||||
A |
0.30 | % | | % | ||||
C |
1.00 | | ||||||
R |
0.75 | 0.50 | ||||||
Z |
N/A | N/A | ||||||
R2 |
0.25 | | ||||||
R4 |
N/A | N/A | ||||||
R6 |
N/A | N/A |
The Fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class R2 and Class R4 shares. Under the terms of the Shareholder Services Plan, Class R2 and Class R4 shares are authorized to pay to Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (PMFS), its affiliates or third-party service providers, as compensation for services rendered to the shareholders of such Class R2 or Class R4 shares, a shareholder service fee at an annual rate of up to 0.10% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R2 and Class R4 shares. The shareholder service fee is accrued daily and paid monthly, as applicable.
For the reporting period ended March 31, 2022, PIMS received front-end sales charges (FESL) resulting from sales of certain class shares and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) imposed upon redemptions by certain shareholders. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs. The sales charges are as follows where applicable:
FESL by Class | Amount | |||
A |
$126,772 | |||
CDSC by Class | Amount | |||
A |
$231 | |||
C |
298 |
PGIM Investments, PIMS, PMFS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (Prudential).
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4. | Other Transactions with Affiliates |
PMFS serves as the Funds transfer agent. Transfer agents fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.
The Fund may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund (the Core Fund), and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the Money Market Fund), each a fund of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services to the Core Fund and the Money Market Fund. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Fund and Money Market Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as Affiliated dividend income and Income from securities lending, net, respectively. Effective January 2022, the Fund changed its overnight cash sweep vehicle from the Core Fund to an unaffiliated money market fund.
The Fund may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act, that subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. For the reporting period ended March 31, 2022, no 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Fund.
5. | Portfolio Securities |
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended March 31, 2022, were as follows:
Cost of Purchases | Proceeds from Sales | |||
$686,857,119 | $685,619,122 |
A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds for the reporting period ended March 31, 2022, is presented as follows:
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Value, | Change in | Shares, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning | Unrealized | Realized | Value, | End | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
of | Cost of | Proceeds | Gain | Gain | End of | of | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Period | Purchases | from Sales | (Loss) | (Loss) | Period | Period | Income | |||||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Funds: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund(1)(wa) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ 62,238,738 | $207,356,832 | $269,595,570 | $ | $ | $ | | $23,954 | |||||||||||||||||||||
PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund(1)(b)(wa) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
181,856,610 | 780,474,429 | 711,160,748 | 20,873 | (60,400) | 251,130,764 | 251,356,985 | 58,325(2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
$244,095,348 | $987,831,261 | $980,756,318 | $20,873 | $(60,400) | $251,130,764 | $82,279 |
(1) | The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period. |
(2) | The amount, or a portion thereof, represents the affiliated securities lending income shown on the Statement of Operations. |
(b) | Represents security, or portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment. |
(wa) | PGIM Investments LLC, the manager of the Fund, also serves as manager of the PGIM Core Ultra Short Bond Fund and PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund, if applicable. |
6. | Tax Information |
The United States federal income tax basis of the Funds investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of March 31, 2022 were as follows:
Tax Basis | Gross Unrealized Appreciation |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation |
Net Unrealized Appreciation | |||
$2,070,125,302 |
$536,118,112 | $(142,693,024) | $393,425,088 |
The GAAP basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.
The Manager has analyzed the Funds tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds financial statements for the current reporting period. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Funds U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 are subject to such review.
7. | Capital and Ownership |
The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically
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convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately eight years (ten years prior to January 22, 2021) after purchase. Class R, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charges and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Fund to one or more other share classes of the Fund as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock, below.
There are 1,250,000,000 shares of common stock authorized, $0.01 par value per share, designated as shares of the Fund. The authorized shares of the Fund are further classified and designated as follows:
Class | Number of Shares | |||
A |
200,000,000 | |||
B |
10,000,000 | |||
C |
50,000,000 | |||
R |
175,000,000 | |||
Z |
365,000,000 | |||
T |
75,000,000 | |||
R2 |
75,000,000 | |||
R4 |
75,000,000 | |||
R6 |
225,000,000 |
The Fund currently does not have any Class B or Class T shares outstanding.
As of March 31, 2022, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Fund as follows:
Class | Number of Shares | Percentage of Outstanding Shares | ||||
A |
64,955 | 0.2% | ||||
R |
6,824,116 | 89.7% | ||||
Z |
340 | 0.1% | ||||
R6 |
157,775 | 0.4% |
At the reporting period end, the number of shareholders holding greater than 5% of the Fund are as follows:
Number of Shareholders | Percentage of Outstanding Shares | |||
Affiliated |
1 | 5.9% | ||
Unaffiliated |
5 | 49.8% |
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Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:
Share Class | Shares | Amount | ||||||
Class A |
||||||||
Six months ended March 31, 2022: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
1,451,668 | $ | 33,642,621 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
7,603,486 | 165,984,105 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(2,505,408 | ) | (58,228,830 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion |
6,549,746 | 141,397,896 | ||||||
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) |
153,048 | 3,787,587 | ||||||
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) |
(170,827 | ) | (4,454,078 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
6,531,967 | $ | 140,731,405 | |||||
Year ended September 30, 2021: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
2,092,993 | $ | 53,524,672 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
3,026,792 | 67,739,614 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(5,036,551 | ) | (125,810,019 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion |
83,234 | (4,545,733 | ) | |||||
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) |
298,138 | 7,769,109 | ||||||
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) |
(275,992 | ) | (7,147,037 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
105,380 | $ | (3,923,661 | ) | ||||
Class C(a) |
||||||||
Six months ended March 31, 2022: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
52,031 | $ | 621,990 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
160,305 | 4,695,323 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(1,853,328 | ) | (1,581,684 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion |
(1,640,992 | ) | 3,735,629 | |||||
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) |
(104,026 | ) | (1,755,081 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
(1,745,018 | ) | $ | 1,980,548 | ||||
Year ended September 30, 2021: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
213,268 | $ | 1,775,214 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
1,140,786 | 8,031,134 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(722,144 | ) | (6,080,382 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion |
631,910 | 3,725,966 | ||||||
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) |
(762,931 | ) | (6,388,733 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
(131,021 | ) | $ | (2,662,767 | ) |
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Share Class | Shares | Amount | ||||||
Class R |
||||||||
Six months ended March 31, 2022: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
130,745 | $ | 3,115,769 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
2,307,961 | 47,267,045 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(807,644 | ) | (17,675,977 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
1,631,062 | $ | 32,706,837 | |||||
Year ended September 30, 2021: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
288,578 | $ | 7,113,337 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
1,078,887 | 23,109,761 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(2,216,631 | ) | (53,511,627 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion |
(849,166 | ) | (23,288,529 | ) | ||||
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) |
802 | 21,531 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
(848,364 | ) | $ | (23,266,998 | ) | |||
Class Z |
||||||||
Six months ended March 31, 2022: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
3,705,471 | $ | 96,236,755 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
4,275,526 | 109,710,003 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(2,831,977 | ) | (77,181,850 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion |
5,149,020 | 128,764,908 | ||||||
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) |
158,269 | 4,226,962 | ||||||
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) |
(77,486 | ) | (2,325,487 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
5,229,803 | $ | 130,666,383 | |||||
Year ended September 30, 2021: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
4,008,546 | $ | 116,990,546 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
2,283,132 | 57,443,593 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(12,086,099 | ) | (344,721,938 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion |
(5,794,421 | ) | (170,287,799 | ) | ||||
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) |
286,439 | 8,631,623 | ||||||
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) |
(999,975 | ) | (31,313,767 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
(6,507,957 | ) | $ | (192,969,943 | ) |
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Share Class | Shares | Amount | ||||||
Class R2 |
||||||||
Six months ended March 31, 2022: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
25,991 | $ | 633,513 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
57,286 | 1,393,766 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(36,426 | ) | (1,007,684 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
46,851 | $ | 1,019,595 | |||||
Year ended September 30, 2021: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
54,567 | $ | 1,512,963 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
38,711 | 939,522 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(190,194 | ) | (5,396,372 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion |
(96,916 | ) | (2,943,887 | ) | ||||
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) |
205 | 5,736 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
(96,711 | ) | $ | (2,938,151 | ) | |||
Class R4 |
||||||||
Six months ended March 31, 2022: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
12,020 | $ | 275,080 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
4,717 | 116,316 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(1,419 | ) | (36,560 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
15,318 | $ | 354,836 | |||||
Year ended September 30, 2021: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
14,706 | $ | 402,833 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
9,661 | 236,207 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(76,556 | ) | (2,279,896 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
(52,189 | ) | $ | (1,640,856 | ) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Share Class | Shares | Amount | ||||||
Class R6 |
||||||||
Six months ended March 31, 2022: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
7,772,656 | $ | 202,525,689 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
9,487,909 | 237,292,599 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(4,739,062 | ) | (123,771,184 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion |
12,521,503 | 316,047,104 | ||||||
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) |
54,522 | 1,672,328 | ||||||
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) |
(52,013 | ) | (1,152,231 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
12,524,012 | $ | 316,567,201 | |||||
Year ended September 30, 2021: |
||||||||
Shares sold |
10,858,603 | $ | 311,498,247 | |||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions |
2,990,456 | 73,684,836 | ||||||
Shares purchased |
(11,397,195 | ) | (315,199,708 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion |
2,451,864 | 69,983,375 | ||||||
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) |
1,023,422 | 31,297,767 | ||||||
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) |
(92,356 | ) | (2,876,229 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
3,382,930 | $ | 98,404,913 |
(a) | On December 27, 2021, the Fund declared a 4 to 1 reverse stock split. |
On December 27, 2021, the Funds Class C shares implemented a four-into-one reverse stock split the net effect of which was to decrease the number of the Funds outstanding shares and increase the net asset value per share by a proportionate amount. While the number of the Funds outstanding shares decreased, neither the Funds holdings nor the total value of shareholders investments in the Fund were affected. Immediately after the reverse stock split, each shareholder maintained the same percentage of the Funds net assets prior to the reverse stock split. Capital share activity referenced in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and in Note 7, as well as per share data in the Financial Highlights for Class C shares have been restated to reflect the reverse stock split.
8. | Borrowings |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the Participating Funds), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (SCA) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The table below provides details of the SCA.
SCA | ||
Term of Commitment |
10/1/2021 9/29/2022 | |
Total Commitment |
$ 1,200,000,000 |
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SCA | ||||
Annualized Commitment Fee on the Unused Portion of the SCA |
0.15% | |||
Annualized Interest Rate on Borrowings |
1.20% plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the one-month LIBOR rate or (3) zero percent |
|
Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Participating Funds in the SCA equitably.
The Fund did not utilize the SCA during the reporting period ended March 31, 2022.
9. | Risks of Investing in the Fund |
The Funds risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below. For further information on the Funds risks, please refer to the Funds Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
Blend Style Risk: The Funds blend investment style may subject the Fund to risks of both value and growth investing. The portion of the Funds portfolio that makes investments pursuant to a growth strategy may be subject to above-average fluctuations as a result of seeking higher than average capital growth. The portion of the Funds portfolio that makes investments pursuant to a value strategy may be subject to the risk that the market may not recognize a securitys intrinsic value for long periods of time or at all, or that a stock judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced or overvalued. Issuers of value stocks may have experienced adverse business developments or may be subject to special risks that have caused the stock to be out of favor. If the Funds assessment of market conditions or a companys value is inaccurate, the Fund could suffer losses or produce poor performance relative to other funds. Historically, growth stocks have performed best during later stages of economic expansion and value stocks have performed best during periods of economic recovery. Therefore, both styles may over time go in and out of favor with the markets. At times when a style is out of favor, that portion of the portfolio may lag the other portion of the portfolio, which may cause the Fund to underperform the market in general, its benchmark and other mutual funds. Growth and value stocks have historically produced similar long-term results, though each category has periods when it outperforms the other.
Economic and Market Events Risk: Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve or foreign central banks to stimulate or
PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund 45
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
stabilize economic growth or the functioning of the securities markets, may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact performance. Relatively reduced liquidity in credit and fixed income markets could adversely affect issuers worldwide.
Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risk: Equity and equity-related securities may be subject to changes in value, and their values may be more volatile than those of other asset classes. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Fund invests could go down. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.
Increase in Expenses Risk: Your actual cost of investing in the Fund may be higher than the expenses shown in the expense table of the Funds Prospectus for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if average net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and Fund expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile. Active and frequent trading of Fund securities can increase expenses.
Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption Risk: Certain individuals, accounts, funds (including funds affiliated with the Manager) or institutions, including the Manager and its affiliates, may from time to time own or control a substantial amount of the Funds shares. There is no requirement that these entities maintain their investment in the Fund. There is a risk that such large shareholders or that the Funds shareholders generally may redeem all or a substantial portion of their investments in the Fund in a short period of time, which could have a significant negative impact on the Funds NAV, liquidity, and brokerage costs. Large redemptions could also result in tax consequences to shareholders and impact the Funds ability to implement its investment strategy. The Funds ability to pursue its investment objective after one or more large scale redemptions may be impaired and, as a result, the Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.
Management Risk: The value of your investment may decrease if judgments by the subadviser about the attractiveness, value or market trends affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements are incorrect.
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks: Market disruption can be caused by economic, financial or political events and factors, including but not limited to, international wars or conflicts (including Russias military invasion of Ukraine), geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), instability in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics (including the outbreak of COVID-19 globally).
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The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted, but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Fund. These and other similar events could adversely affect the U.S. and foreign financial markets and lead to increased market volatility, reduced liquidity in the securities markets, significant negative impacts on issuers and the markets for certain securities and commodities and/or government intervention. They may also cause short- or long-term economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Funds investments may be negatively impacted. Further, due to closures of certain markets and restrictions on trading certain securities, the value of certain securities held by the Fund could be significantly impacted, which could lead to such securities being valued at zero.
COVID-19 and the related governmental and public responses have had and may continue to have an impact on the Funds investments and net asset value and have led and may continue to lead to increased market volatility and the potential for illiquidity in certain classes of securities and sectors of the market. They have also had and may continue to result in periods of business disruption, business closures, inability to obtain raw materials, supplies and component parts, and reduced or disrupted operations for the issuers in which the Fund invests. The occurrence, reoccurrence and pendency of public health epidemics could adversely affect the economies and financial markets either in specific countries or worldwide.
Market Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Funds securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuers financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment in the Fund will decline.
Small Company Risk: Small company stocks present above-average risks in comparison to larger companies. Small companies usually offer a smaller range of products and services than larger companies. Smaller companies may also have limited financial resources and may lack management expertise. As a result, stocks issued by smaller companies may be comparatively less liquid and fluctuate in value more than the stocks of larger, more established companies. In addition, it is more difficult to get information on smaller companies, which tend to be less well known, have shorter operating histories, do not have significant ownership by large investors and are followed by relatively few securities analysts.
10. | Recent Regulatory Developments |
On December 3, 2020, the SEC announced that it voted to adopt a new rule that establishes an updated regulatory framework for fund valuation practices (the Rule). The Rule, in part, provides (i) a framework for determining fair value in good faith and (ii) provides for a fund Boards assignment of its responsibility for the execution of valuation-related activities to a funds investment adviser. Further, the SEC is rescinding previously issued guidance on
PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund 47
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
related issues. The Rule took effect on March 8, 2021, with a compliance date of September 8, 2022. Management is currently evaluating the Rule and its impact to the Fund.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program (unaudited)
Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act (the Liquidity Rule), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the LRMP). The Funds LRMP seeks to assess and manage the Funds liquidity risk, which is defined as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet investor redemption requests without significantly diluting the remaining investors interests in the Fund. The Board has approved PGIM Investments LLC (PGIM Investments), the Funds investment manager, to serve as the administrator of the Funds LRMP. As part of its responsibilities as administrator, PGIM Investments has retained a third party to perform certain functions, including providing market data and liquidity classification model information.
The Funds LRMP includes a number of processes designed to support the assessment and management of its liquidity risk. In particular, the Funds LRMP includes no less than annual assessments of factors that influence the Funds liquidity risk; no less than monthly classifications of the Funds investments into one of four liquidity classifications provided for in the Liquidity Rule; a 15% of net assets limit on the acquisition of illiquid investments (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); establishment of a minimum percentage of the Funds assets to be invested in investments classified as highly liquid (as defined under the Liquidity Rule) if the Fund does not invest primarily in highly liquid investments; and regular reporting to the Board.
At a meeting of the Board on March 1-3, 2022, PGIM Investments provided a written report (LRMP Report) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Funds LRMP, including any material changes to the LRMP for the period from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 (Reporting Period). The LRMP Report concluded that the Funds LRMP was reasonably designed to assess and manage the Funds liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the LRMP during the Reporting Period. The LRMP Report further concluded that the Funds investment strategies continue to be appropriate given the Funds status as an open-end fund.
There can be no assurance that the LRMP will achieve its objectives in the future. Additional information regarding risks of investing in the Fund, including liquidity risks presented by the Funds investment portfolio, is found in the Funds Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund 49
655 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102 |
⬛ TELEPHONE
(800) 225-1852 |
⬛ WEBSITE
pgim.com/investments |
PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Funds subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Funds website and on the Securities and Exchange Commissions website. |
DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding ● Kevin J. Bannon ● Scott E. Benjamin ● Linda W. Bynoe ● Barry H. Evans ● Keith F. Hartstein ● Laurie Simon Hodrick ● |
OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President ● Scott E. Benjamin, Vice
President ● Christian J. Kelly, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer ● |
MANAGER | PGIM Investments LLC | 655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 | ||
SUBADVISER | Jennison Associates LLC | 466 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 | ||
DISTRIBUTOR | Prudential Investment Management Services LLC |
655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 | ||
CUSTODIAN | The Bank of New York Mellon | 240 Greenwich Street New York, NY 10286 | ||
TRANSFER AGENT | Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC | PO Box 9658 Providence, RI 02940 | ||
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | 300 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 | ||
FUND COUNSEL | Willkie Farr &Gallagher LLP | 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 |
An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing. |
E-DELIVERY |
To receive your mutual fund documents online, go to pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery and enroll. Instead of receiving printed documents by mail, you will receive notification via email when new materials are available. You can cancel your enrollment or change your email address at any time by visiting the website address above. |
SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS |
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to that Director at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee. |
AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS |
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commissions website at sec.gov. |
Mutual Funds: | ||||
ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY |
MAY LOSE VALUE | ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE |
PGIM JENNISON SMALL COMPANY FUND | ||||||||||||||
SHARE CLASS |
A | C | R | Z | R2 | R4 | R6 | |||||||
NASDAQ |
PGOAX | PSCCX | JSCRX | PSCZX | PSCHX | PSCJX | PJSQX | |||||||
CUSIP |
74441N101 | 74441N309 | 74441N507 | 74441N408 | 74441N861 | 74441N853 | 74441N887 |
MF109E2
Item 2 Code of Ethics Not required, as this is not an annual filing.
Item 3 Audit Committee Financial Expert Not required, as this is not an annual filing.
Item 4 Principal Accountant Fees and Services Not required, as this is not an annual filing.
Item 5 Audit Committee of Listed Registrants Not applicable.
Item 6 Schedule of Investments The schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
Item 7 Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies Not applicable.
Item 8 Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies Not applicable.
Item 9 | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers Not applicable. |
Item 10 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders There have been no material changes to these procedures.
Item 11 Controls and Procedures
(a) | It is the conclusion of the registrants principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrants current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commissions rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrants principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. |
(b) | There has been no significant change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12 Controls and Procedures - Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies Not applicable.
Item 13 Exhibits
(a) | (1) Code of Ethics Not required, as this is not an annual filing. |
(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1. Not applicable.
(b) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Registrant: | Prudential Jennison Small Company Fund, Inc. |
By: | /s/ Andrew R. French |
Andrew R. French
Secretary
Date: | May 17, 2022 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ Stuart S. Parker |
Stuart S. Parker
President and Principal Executive Officer
Date: | May 17, 2022 |
By: | /s/ Christian J. Kelly |
Christian J. Kelly
Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
Date: | May 17, 2022 |
Item 13
Prudential Jennison Small Company Fund, Inc.
Semi-Annual period ending 3/31/22
File No. 811-03084
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Stuart S. Parker, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the above named Fund(s); |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report. |
4. | The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and; |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
May 17, 2022
/s/ Stuart S. Parker |
Stuart S. Parker |
President and Principal Executive Officer |
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Item 13
Prudential Jennison Small Company Fund, Inc.
Semi-Annual period ending 3/31/22
File No. 811-03084
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Christian J. Kelly, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the above named Fund(s); |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report. |
4. | The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and; |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
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5. | The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
May 17, 2022
/s/ Christian J. Kelly |
Christian J. Kelly |
Treasurer and Principal Financial and |
Accounting Officer |
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Name of Issuer: Prudential Jennison Small Company Fund, Inc.
In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR of the above-named issuer that is accompanied by this certification, the undersigned hereby certifies, to his or her knowledge, that:
1. | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer. |
May 17, 2022 | /s/ Stuart S. Parker | |
Stuart S. Parker | ||
President and Principal Executive Officer | ||
May 17, 2022 | /s/ Christian J. Kelly | |
Christian J. Kelly | ||
Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer |
This certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.
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