Cullen Funds Trust

10/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2026 13:46

Summary Prospectus by Investment Company (Form 497K)

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Cullen Value Fund

Retail Class

Class I

Class C

CVLEX

CVLVX

CVLFX

Summary Prospectus

October 28, 2026

This summary prospectus is designed to provide investors with key fund information in a clear and concise format. Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund's full prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. The Fund's full prospectus and statement of additional information, each dated October 28, 2026 and most recent annual report to shareholders, dated June 30, 2026 are all incorporated by reference into this Summary Prospectus. All this information may be obtained at no cost either: online at www.cullenfunds.com or by calling Cullen Funds at 1-877-485-8586.

Investment Objective

The Cullen Value Fund (the "Value Fund" or the "Fund") seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Value Fund.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment):

Retail Class

Class C

Class I

Redemption Fee (as a percentage of amount redeemed)a

2.00%

2.00%

2.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment):

Retail Class

Class C

Class I

Management Fee

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees

0.25%

1.00%

0.00%

Other Expensesb

1.29%

1.29%

1.29%

Acquired Fund Fees & Expenses

0.00%

0.00%

0.00%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expensesc

2.54%

3.29%

2.29%

Less Expense Reduction/Reimbursementd

-1.54%

-1.54%

-1.54%

Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement

1.00%

1.75%

0.75%

aYou will be charged a 2% redemption fee if you redeem or exchange shares of the Value Fund within seven (7) days of purchase. The redemption fee is payable to the Value Fund and is intended to benefit the remaining shareholders by reducing the cost of short-term trading. The Value Fund's Transfer Agent charges a $15 wire redemption fee to shareholders who elect to redeem by wire transfer.

bOther expenses, which include custodian, transfer agency, shareholder servicing plan fees and other customary fund expenses, are based on actual amounts from the Value Fund's statement of operations for its most recently completed fiscal year.

cThe Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses in the table above may not correlate to the ratio of expenses to average net assets as reported in the "Financial Highlights" section of the Prospectus, which reflects the operating expenses of the Value Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.

dCullen Capital Management LLC (the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to limit the Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses) to not more than 1.00% for Retail Class shares, 1.75% for Class C shares and 0.75% for Class I shares of the Value Fund, through October 31, 2027 (the "Termination Date"). The Adviser may, due to a recapture provision of the written fee waiver and expense reimbursement agreement (the "Agreement"), recapture any expenses or fees it has reduced or reimbursed within a three-year period from the date of reimbursement, provided that recapture does not cause the Value Fund to exceed expense limitations in place at the time the expenses or fees were waived or existing expense limitations. The Agreement to limit the Net Annual Operating Expenses may not be terminated by either the Value Fund or the Adviser prior to the Termination Date.

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Expense Example

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Value Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. This example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Value Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Value Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

1 Year

3 Years*

5 Years*

10 Years*

Retail Class

$102

$643

$1,212

$2,760

Class C

$178

$869

$1,584

$3,481

Class I

 $77

$567

$1,085

$2,506

*The Expense Example amounts assume that the expense limitation and reimbursement agreement remains in effect only through October 31, 2027. Thus, the 3 years, 5 years and 10 years examples reflect expense limitation and reimbursement only for the first year.

Portfolio Turnover

The Value Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities ("portfolio turnover"). A higher portfolio turnover rate will result in higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Value Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Value Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Value Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 18% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Value Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of value companies across all market capitalizations. The Adviser defines value companies as companies that the Adviser believes are undervalued compared to their perceived worth in the marketplace. The Adviser considers a number of factors when determining whether a company is undervalued, including whether (i) the issuer is included in an index which is representative of value companies; (ii) the issuer is classified as a value company by an independent third party and/or (iii) the issuer exhibits the characteristics of a value company, considering metrics such as such as price-to-book ratio, price-to-earnings ratio, and dividend yield relative to the applicable equity market. Value companies tend to have stock prices that are low relative to their earnings, dividends, assets, or other financial measures.

The Value Fund invests roughly the same amount in each stock in the portfolio at the time of original purchase, although the portfolio is not systematically rebalanced. This approach avoids the overweighting of any individual security being purchased. The Adviser may sell portfolio stocks when they are no longer attractive based on their growth potential, dividend yield or price.

The Value Fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in foreign securities, including up to 10% of its assets in securities of emerging market issuers. These investments are generally made in American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), which are depositary receipts for foreign securities denominated in U.S. dollars and traded on U.S. securities markets or available through a U.S. broker or dealer. ADRs may be purchased through "sponsored" or "unsponsored" facilities. A sponsored facility is established jointly by the issuer of the underlying security and a depositary, whereas a depositary may establish an unsponsored facility without participation by the issuer of the depositary security. Holders of unsponsored depositary receipts generally bear all the costs of such facilities and the depositary of an unsponsored facility frequently is under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications received from the issuer of the deposited security or to pass through voting rights to the holders of such receipts.

The Value Fund generally invests substantially all of its assets in common stocks and ADRs but may invest in other equity securities, which can include convertible debt, exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that invest primarily in equity securities, warrants, rights, equity interests in real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), equity interests in master limited partnerships ("MLPs"), and preferred stocks.

As part of its strategy, the Value Fund, in order to generate additional income, may selectively write covered call options when it is deemed to be in the Fund's best interest. A call option is a short-term contract entitling the purchaser, in return for a premium paid, the right to buy the underlying equity security at a specified price upon exercise of the option at any time prior to its expiration. Writing a covered call option allows the Value Fund to receive a premium. A call option gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy the underlying equity stock from the writer of the option at a given price during a specific period.

The Value Fund will not engage in derivatives except to the extent that the writing of covered call options is deemed to involve derivatives.

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Principal Risks

Like all investments, investing in the Value Fund involves risks, including the risk that you may lose part or all of the money you invest.

General Stock Risks. The Value Fund may experience sudden, unpredictable declines in value, as well as periods of poor performance through its investments in the stock market. Periods of poor performance and declines in value of the Value Fund's underlying equity investments can be caused, and also be further prolonged, by other factors confronting the global economy such as declining consumer and business confidence, malfunctioning credit markets, increased unemployment, reduced levels of capital expenditure, fluctuating commodity prices, bankruptcies, and other circumstances, all of which can individually and collectively have direct effects on the valuation and/or earnings power of the companies in which the Value Fund invests. Stock markets worldwide have experienced significant volatility in recent periods as a result of market participants reacting to economic data and market indicators that have contradicted previous assumptions and estimates. At times, these reactions have created scenarios where investors and traders have redeemed their investments/holdings en masse, thereby creating additional and often significant downward price pressure than might be experienced in less volatile periods. Market participants' views on the valuation and/or earnings power of a company and the overall state of the economy can cause similar significant short-term and long-term volatility in the value of the Value Fund's shares. As a result, you could lose money investing in the Value Fund.

Market Disruptions Risk; Sovereign Debt Crises Risk. The global financial markets have in recent years undergone pervasive and fundamental disruptions. This global market turmoil has led to increased market volatility. Consumer and business confidence remains fragile and subject to possible reversal for a variety of reasons, including political uncertainty, high and growing debt levels by many consumers, and business institutions and governments in the United States, certain countries in Europe and elsewhere around the world. The securities of the United States, as well as several countries across Europe and Asia, have in recent years been, or are at risk of being, downgraded, and sovereign debt crises have persisted in certain countries in those regions. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues like pandemics or epidemics, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Fund and its investments. These events and circumstances could result in further market disruptions that could adversely affect financial markets on a global basis.

Small-Capitalization Companies Risk. The Value Fund invests in the stocks of small-capitalization companies. Small-capitalization companies often have narrower markets and limited managerial and financial resources compared to those of larger, more established companies. As a result, their performance can be more volatile, and they face greater risk of business reversals, which could increase the volatility of the Value Fund's portfolio. Further, due to thin trading in some such companies, an investment may be more illiquid (i.e., harder to sell) than that of larger capitalization stocks.

Medium-Capitalization Companies Risk. The Value Fund may invest in the stocks of medium-capitalization companies. Medium-capitalization companies often have narrower markets and limited managerial and financial resources compared to those of larger, more established companies. As a result, their performance can be more volatile and they face greater risk of business reversals, which could increase the volatility of the Value Fund's portfolio.

Large-Capitalization Companies Risk. The Value Fund may invest in the stocks of large-capitalization companies. Securities issued by large-capitalization companies tend to be less volatile than securities issued by smaller companies. However, larger companies may not be able to attain the high growth rates of successful smaller companies, especially during strong economic periods, and may be unable to respond as quickly to competitive challenges.

Value Style Investing Risk. Different types of equity investment strategies tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions, and the performance resulting from the Value Fund's "value" investment style may sometimes be lower than that of equity funds following other styles of investment.

Foreign Securities Risk. Foreign investments involve additional risks, which include currency exchange-rate fluctuations, political and economic instability, differences in financial reporting standards, and less-strict regulation of securities markets. More specific risks include:

•future political and economic developments,

•possible trade disputes, including the imposition of sanctions and tariffs,

•the imposition of foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income payable on the securities,

•the possible establishment of exchange controls,

•the possible seizure or nationalization of foreign investments, and

•the adoption of other foreign governmental restrictions which might adversely affect the payment of amounts due with respect to such securities.

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You may lose money by investing in the Value Fund if any of the following occur:

•foreign stock markets decline in value,

•the Value Fund has difficulty selling smaller capitalization or emerging market stocks during a market due to lower liquidity,

•the value of a foreign currency declines relative to the U.S. dollar, or

•political, social or economic instability in a foreign country causes the value of the Value Fund's investments to decline.

All of the risks of investing in foreign securities are heightened by investing in emerging markets. Emerging markets have been more volatile than the markets of developed countries with more mature economies. ADRs are subject to the risks of foreign investments and may not always track the price of the underlying foreign security. Even when denominated in U.S. currency, the depositary receipts are subject to currency risk if the underlying security is denominated in a foreign currency.

Financials Sector Risk. To the extent the Fund focuses on the financials sector, the Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financials sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the financials sector are subject to extensive government regulation, which can limit both the amounts and types of loans and other financial commitments that companies in this sector can make, and the interest rates and fees that these companies can charge. Profitability can be largely dependent on the availability and cost of capital and the rate of corporate and consumer debt defaults, and can fluctuate significantly when interest rates change.

Large Shareholder Risk. Certain large shareholders, the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser, or another entity, may from time to time own a substantial amount of the Fund's shares. The actions by one shareholder or multiple shareholders may have an impact on the Fund and, therefore, indirectly on other shareholders. Shareholder purchase and redemption activity may affect the per share amount of the Fund's distributions of its net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, thereby affecting the tax burden on the Fund's shareholders subject to federal income tax. To the extent a larger shareholder is permitted to invest in the Fund, the Fund may experience large inflows or outflows of cash from time to time. This activity could magnify these adverse effects on the Fund.

Government Intervention Risk. The global financial markets have in the past few years gone through pervasive and fundamental disruptions which have led to extensive and unprecedented governmental intervention. Such intervention has in certain cases been implemented on an "emergency" basis, suddenly and substantially eliminating market participants' ability to continue to implement certain strategies or manage the risk of their outstanding positions. In addition, these interventions have typically been unclear in scope and application, resulting in confusion and uncertainty which in itself has been materially detrimental to the efficient functioning of the markets as well as previously successful investment strategies.

Performance Information

The following bar chart shows the total return of the Value Fund from year to year (on a calendar year-to-date basis), and the table shows the Value Fund's average annual total return over time compared to one or more broad measures of market performance. Both the bar chart and the table assume that all dividends and distributions are reinvested in the Value Fund and, by comparing the Fund's performance to one or more broad measures of market performance, give some indication of the risks of an investment in the Fund. The Value Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Value Fund will perform in the future.

Updated performance information is available at www.cullenfunds.com or by calling 1-877-485-8586.

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Year-by-Year Total Return as of December 31, 2025

The Value Fund's 2026 year-to-date total return through September 30, 2026 was 14.76%.

Best and Worst Quarter Returns (for the period reflected in the bar chart above)

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Return

Quarter/Year

Highest Return

15.79%

Q2/2020

Lowest Return

-24.96%

Q1/2020

Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 2025

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Value Fund, Retail Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Returns before taxes

20.38%

9.41%

9.68%

Returns after taxes on distributions1

19.38%

7.31%

7.37%

Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares

12.73%

6.78%

7.04%

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Value Fund, Class I

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Returns before taxes

20.65%

9.69%

9.96%

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Value Fund, Class C

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Returns before taxes

19.51%

8.59%

8.87%

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S&P 500® Total Return Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)

17.88%

14.42%

14.82%

1After-tax returns are shown for Retail Class shares only. After-tax returns for Class C and Class I shares will differ. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown. Furthermore, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to those who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts ("IRAs").

Investment Adviser

Cullen Capital Management LLC serves as the investment adviser to the Value Fund.

Portfolio Managers

James P. Cullen, the Adviser's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and controlling member, has been a portfolio manager of the Value Fund since the Fund's inception on August 31, 2012. He is also a founder of Schafer Cullen Capital Management, Inc., a registered investment adviser, and has been its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since December 1982.

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Brooks H. Cullen has served as co-portfolio manager of the Value Fund since the Fund's inception on August 31, 2012. Mr. Cullen currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Vice Chairman at the Adviser and has worked there since May 2000.

Jennifer Chang has served as a co-portfolio manager of the Value Fund since April 14, 2014. Ms. Chang currently serves as Portfolio Manager and Executive Director at the Adviser and has worked there since 2006.

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase or redeem shares of the Value Fund on days the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for trading by written request to the addresses below, by wire transfer, by telephone at 1-877-485-8586 or through any broker/dealer organization that has a sales agreement with the Value Fund's distributor. Purchases and redemptions by telephone are only permitted if you previously established these options on your account.

Regular Mail:
Cullen Funds
c/o Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 46707
Cincinnati, OH 45246

Overnight Address
Cullen Funds
c/o Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450
Cincinnati, OH 45246

The Value Fund accepts investment in the following minimum amounts:

Share Class:

Initial

Additional

Retail Class-Regular Accounts

$1,000​

$100​

Retail Class-IRAs and UGMA/UTMA Accounts, Simple
IRA, SEP-IRA, 403(b)(7), Keogh, Pension Plan and Profit
Sharing Plan Accounts

$250​

$50​

Class C-Regular Accounts

$1,000​

$100​

Class C-IRAs and UGMA/UTMA Accounts, Simple IRA,
SEP-IRA, 403(b)(7), Keogh, Pension Plan and Profit
Sharing Plan Accounts

$250​

$50​

Class I

$1,000,000

$100

•A registered investment adviser may aggregate all client accounts investing in Class I shares of the Value Fund to meet the investment minimum.

•If you use an Automatic Investment Plan ("AIP") for a regular account for the Retail Class or Class C shares, the initial investment minimum to open an account is $50 and the additional investment minimum is $50.

•If you use an AIP for a custodial or retirement plan account for the Retail Class or Class C shares, the initial investment minimum to open an account as well as the monthly additional investment amount is $25.

Tax Information

The Value Fund's distributions to you may be taxable whether you received them in cash or additional shares of the Fund, and may be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA, in which case such distributions can be subject to U.S. federal income tax as ordinary income when distributed to, or received by, you from such tax-deferred arrangement.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Value Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial adviser), the Fund and/or its Adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of the Value Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker- dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Value Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

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