03/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/12/2026 12:51
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 66
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 69
AMANA MUTUAL FUNDS TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
1300 N. State Street
Bellingham, Washington 98225-4730
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including ZIP Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number - (360) 734-9900
Elliot S. Cohen, Esq.
1300 N. State Street
Bellingham, Washington 98225-4730
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
It is proposed that this filing will become effective :
[ ] Immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485, or
[ ] on pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
[ ] 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485, or
[ ] on pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485
[X] 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485, or
[ ] on pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485
If appropriate, check the following box:
[ ] this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.
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Amana Equity Income ETF (AMEI)
Amana Growth ETF (AMGR)
Amana Developing World ETF (AMEM)
Amana Sukuk ETF (AMSU)
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FUND SUMMARY
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1 |
| Amana Equity Income ETF |
1 |
| Amana Growth ETF |
7 |
| Amana Developing World ETF |
12
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| Amana Sukuk ETF |
17 |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS |
23 |
| Investment Objective |
23 |
| Additional Information About the Funds' Principal Investment Strategies |
23 |
| Additional Information about the Funds' Principal Risks |
26 |
| INVESTMENT ADVISER |
32 |
| PORTFOLIO MANAGERS |
32 |
| OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS |
33 |
| BUYING AND SELLING FUND SHARES |
33 |
| FUND SHARE PRICING |
34 |
| PREMIUM/DISCOUNT INFORMATION |
35 |
| FUND WEBSITE AND DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS |
35 |
| ACTIVE INVESTORS AND MARKET TIMING |
35 |
| INVESTMENTS BY REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANIES |
35 |
| CONTINUOUS OFFERING |
36 |
| PAYMENTS TO BROKER-DEALERS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES |
36 |
| DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN |
36 |
| DIVIDENDS, OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES |
37 |
| Fund Distributions |
37 |
| Taxes |
37 |
| Federal Income Tax Status of the Funds |
37 |
| Taxes on Distributions |
37 |
| Taxes on Exchange-Listed Shares Sales |
38 |
| Taxes on Purchase and Redemption of Creation Units |
38 |
| Additional Information |
39 |
| HOUSEHOLDING POLICY |
39 |
| FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
39 |
| Appendix - Related Performance Information of Similar Accounts |
40 |
| Amana Equity Income ETF |
40 |
| Amana Growth ETF |
41 |
| Amana Developing World ETF |
42 |
| Amana Sukuk ETF |
43 |
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Management Fees
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0.[ ]%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees(1)
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0.00%
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Other Expenses(2)
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0.00%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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0.[ ]%
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(1)
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Pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plan (the "Plan"), the Fund may bear a Rule 12b-1 fee not to exceed 0.25% per year of the Fund's average daily net assets. However, no such fee is currently paid by the Fund, and the Board of Trustees has not currently approved the commencement of any payments under the Plan.
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(2)
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Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
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One Year
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Three Years
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$[ ]
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$[ ]
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Management Fees
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0.[ ]%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees(1)
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0.00%
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Other Expenses(2)
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0.00%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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0.[ ]%
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(1)
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Pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plan (the "Plan"), the Fund may bear a Rule 12b-1 fee not to exceed 0.25% per year of the Fund's average daily net assets. However, no such fee is currently paid by the Fund, and the Board of Trustees has not currently approved the commencement of any payments under the Plan.
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(2)
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Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
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One Year
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Three Years
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$[ ]
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$[ ]
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Management Fees
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0.[ ]%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees(1)
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0.00%
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Other Expenses(2)
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0.00%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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0.[ ]%
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(1)
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Pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plan (the "Plan"), the Fund may bear a Rule 12b-1 fee not to exceed 0.25% per year of the Fund's average daily net assets. However, no such fee is currently paid by the Fund, and the Board of Trustees has not currently approved the commencement of any payments under the Plan.
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(2)
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Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
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One Year
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Three Years
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$[ ]
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$[ ]
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Management Fees
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0.[ ]%
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Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees(1)
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0.00%
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Other Expenses(2)
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0.00%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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0.[ ]%
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(1)
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Pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 Distribution and Service Plan (the "Plan"), the Fund may bear a Rule 12b-1 fee not to exceed 0.25% per year of the Fund's average daily net assets. However, no such fee is currently paid by the Fund, and the Board of Trustees has not currently approved the commencement of any payments under the Plan.
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(2)
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Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
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One Year
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Three Years
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$[ ]
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$[ ]
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• Alcohol
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• Tobacco
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• Pork products
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• Pornography
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• Interest-based banks
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• Financial associations and insurers
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• Weapons
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• Gambling
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Fund
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Advisory Fee
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Amana Equity Income ETF
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0.[ ] %
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Amana Growth ETF
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0.[ ] %
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Amana Developing World ETF
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0.[ ] %
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Amana Sukuk ETF
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0.[ ] %
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Fund
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Ticker Symbol
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Amana Equity Income ETF
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AMEI
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Amana Growth ETF
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AMGR
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Amana Developing World ETF
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AMEM
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Amana Sukuk ETF
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AMSU
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Inception Date
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Year to
Date 12/31/2025 |
1 Year
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3 Years
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5 Years
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Since Inception
of Composite |
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Composite (net of fund fees)
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1/1/2006
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16.65
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16.65
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14.54
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11.05
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11.04
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Bloomberg 500 Total Return Index
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15.40
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15.40
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23.83
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14.17
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11.15
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Inception Date
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Year to
Date 12/31/2025 |
1 Year
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3 Years
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5 Years
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Since Inception
of Composite |
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Composite (net of fund fees)1
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1/1/2006
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17.74
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17.74
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19.74
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12.79
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13.09
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Bloomberg 500 Total Return Index
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15.40
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15.40
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23.83
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14.17
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11.15
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Inception Date
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Year to
Date 12/31/2025 |
1 Year
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3 Years
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5 Years
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Since Inception
of Composite |
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Composite (net of fund fees)1
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10/1/2009
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20.25
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20.25
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13.54
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9.13
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3.85
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Bloomberg Emerging Markets Large, Mid & Small Cap Total Return Index
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28.39
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28.39
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15.10
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4.51
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6.13
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Inception Date
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Year to
Date 12/31/2025 |
1 Year
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3 Years
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5 Years
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Since Inception
of Composite |
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Composite (net of fund fees)1
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10/1/2015
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6.02
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6.02
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4.09
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1.51
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2.34
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Bloomberg GlobalAgg Index
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7.67
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7.67
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4.02
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-2.13
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1.34
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| Equity Income ETF | Growth ETF | Developing World ETF | Sukuk ETF |
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Table of Contents |
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Trust History
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Fund Descriptions, Investments, and Risks
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Fund Policies
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2 |
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Temporary Defensive Position
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2 |
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Cayman Island Subsidiary
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2 |
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Portfolio Turnover
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3 |
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Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings
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3 |
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Proxy Voting Policies
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4 |
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Management of the Trust
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6 |
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Code of Ethics
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9 |
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Control Persons and Principal Holders of Securities
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10 |
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Investment Advisory and Other Services
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10 |
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Advisory Fee
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10 |
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Distribution Arrangements
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11 |
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Subsidiaries' Service Providers
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11
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Rule 12b-1 Plan
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12 |
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Portfolio Managers
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12 |
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Brokerage Allocation |
13 |
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Capital Stock
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14 |
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Purchase, Redemption, and Pricing of Shares
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14 |
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Exchange Listing and Trading
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15 |
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Book Entry Only System |
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Creation and Redemption of Creation Units
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16 |
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Taxation of the Trust
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20 |
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Investment in the Subsidiary
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21 |
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Proposals requesting disclosure of the company's political contributions and policies governing political contributions.
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Proposals requesting disclosure of the company's lobbying expenditures and policies governing lobbying expenditures.
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Proposals requesting disclosure of the company's participation in drafting and/or supporting legislation (including the names of partnering organizations, if applicable).
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Management's recommendation for ratification of the auditor, except in the case where non-audit fees represent more than 30% of the total fees paid in the previous year.
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Authorization to transact other, unidentified, substantive business at the meeting.
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Mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, re-incorporations, tax inversions, liquidations, and asset sales with regard to the impact on existing shareowners' and community stakeholders' interests.
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Proposals to amend a company's charter or by-laws.
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Proposals that require a majority of independent Directors.
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Proposals to separate the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board positions.
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Proposals seeking to increase the independence and diversity of board nominating, audit, and compensation committees.
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Establishment of reasonable retirement age for Directors.
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Proposals that require Directors to own a minimum number of shares in the company.
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Directors who have attended less than 75% of Board meetings.
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Management proposals that give management the ability to alter the size of the Board without shareowner approval.
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Efforts to classify the Board or eliminate cumulative voting.
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The election of Directors who serve on the compensation committee who also serve as CEO of any public company.
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Proposals to elect Directors on a staggered schedule.
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Individual Directors, committee members, or on the entire board.
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Directors who are incumbent members of the nominating committee if the Board, in our judgment, lacks diversity.
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The elimination of dual class stock with unequal voting rights.
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Proposals to put poison pills to a shareowner vote.
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Proposals to introduce dual-class shareholding structures or non-voting share classes.
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Proposals to adopt anti-takeover defenses.
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Proposals to effect stock splits.
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Proposals authorizing share repurchase programs.
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Proposals to increase common stock.
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Proposals to allow shareowners to vote on executive compensation.
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Compensation programs that relate executive compensation to a company's long-term performance.
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Stock option plans unless they could result in significant dilution or have other provisions clearly not in the interest of existing shareholders.
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Executive and director compensation. We generally favor capital-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): return on capital expenditure (ROCE); return on investment capital (ROIC); economic value added (EVA) rather than accounting-related indicators (sales; earnings per share or EPS); and
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earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA).
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Addressing climate change.
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Reducing waste.
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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Reducing other toxic emissions.
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Taking responsibility for toxic cleanup.
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Mitigating water-related risks.
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Mitigating negative impact on biodiversity in the communities in which the company operates.
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The use of harmful pesticides, antibiotics, genetically- engineered organisms, and other chemicals in food production.
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Health and environmental hazards the company's operations present to the communities in which it operates.
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Sustainable business operations.
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The representation of women and minorities in the workplace.
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Equal employment opportunities and/or nondiscrimination policies.
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Workplace codes of conduct, particularly practices related to employee health and safety.
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Product-related safety issues, including product quality and recalls.
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Animal welfare.
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Management Information
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Name, Address, and Age
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Position(s) held with Trust; term of office and length of time served
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Principal occupation(s) during past 5 years
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Number of portfolios in Saturna fund complex overseen by Trustee
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Other directorships held by Trustee during past 5 years
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Independent Trustees
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Firas J. Al-Barzinji, JD, MBA1 1300 N. State Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Age: 42 |
Independent Chairman (since 2025); Independent Trustee (since 2022); Audit and Compliance Committee
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General Counsel, Sterling Management Group, Inc. (management services); Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Sterling Advisory Services, Inc.
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Eight
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None
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Miles K. Davis, PhD2
1300 N. State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Age: 66 |
Independent Trustee (since 2008); Audit and Compliance Committee; Governance, Nomination and Compensation Committee (Chairman)
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Professor of Management at Shenandoah University School of Business; Former Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chancellor of Wigwe University; Former President, Linfield University.
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Eight
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None
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Ronald H. Fielding, MA, MBA, CFA®
1300 N. State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Age: 76 |
Independent Trustee (since 2012); Audit and Compliance Committee (Chairman, Financial Expert)
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Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company.
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Twelve
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Saturna
Investment Trust |
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Asma Y. Mirza, MBA
1300 N. State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Age: 41 |
Independent Trustee (since 2025); Audit and Compliance Committee; Governance, Nominations and Compensation Committee
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Chief Performance Officer, State of Maryland; Former Chief of Staff, White House COVID-19 Response Team; Former Deputy, White House Infrastructure Implementation Team; Former Special Assistant, President of the United States; Former Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Company.
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Eight
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None
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Interested Trustee
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Jane K. Carten, MBA3
1300 N. State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Age: 50 |
President and Interested Trustee (Since 2025); Governance, Nominations and Compensation Committee
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Chairman, Director, CEO, and President, Saturna Capital Corporation; Chairman, Director and Vice President, Saturna Trust Company; Chairman, Director, and President, Saturna Brokerage Services; Chairman, Saturna Sendirian Berhad.
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Twelve
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Saturna
Investment Trust |
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Officers Who Are Not Trustees
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Name, Address, and Age
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Position(s) held with Trust (length of time served); and term of office
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Principal occupation(s) during past 5 years
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Officers Who Are Not Trustees
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Monem A. Salam, MBA4
1300 N. State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Age: 53 |
Vice President
(Since 2025) |
Director, Executive Vice President, and Portfolio Manager, Saturna Capital Corporation; Director, Saturna Sendirian Berhad.
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Christopher R. Fankhauser4
1300 N. State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Age: 53 |
Treasurer
(since 2002) |
Chief Operations Officer and Director, Saturna Capital Corporation; Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, Saturna Brokerage Services; Vice President, Director, and Chief Operations Officer, Saturna Trust Company
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Michael E. Lewis4, 5
1300 N. State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Age: 64 |
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
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Chief Compliance Officer, Saturna Capital Corporation, Saturna Trust Company, and Affiliated Funds
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Jacob A. Stewart4
1300 N. State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Age: 45 |
Anti-Money Laundering Officer
(since 2015) |
Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Saturna Capital Corporation, Saturna Brokerage Services Chief Compliance Officer, Saturna Brokerage Services Bank Secrecy Act Officer, Saturna Trust Company
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Elliot S. Cohen4
1300 N. State Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Age: 61 |
Secretary
(since 2022) |
Chief Legal Officer, Saturna Capital Corporation; Former Associate General Counsel for Russell Investments
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Trustee/Officer
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Aggregate dollar range of equity securities in all registered investment companies overseen by the Trustee in the Saturna fund family
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Firas J. Al-Barzinji
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Over $100,000
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Miles K. Davis
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Over $100,000
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Ronald H. Fielding
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Over $100,000
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Asma Y. Mirza
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Over $100,000
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Jane K. Carten
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Over $100,000
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Trustee Compensation for Fiscal Year ended May 31, 2025
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Name of Person; Position
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Aggregate Compensation from Trust
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Pension or Retirement Benefits
Accrued as Part of Trust Expenses
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Estimated Annual
Benefits Upon
Retirement
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Total Compensation from
Trust and Fund Complex Paid
to Trustees
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M. Yaqub Mirza; Trustee, Independent Chairman1
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$23,500
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$0
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$0
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$23,500
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Miles K Davis; Trustee
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$23,500
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$0
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$0
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$23,500
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Ronald H. Fielding; Trustee2
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$21,250
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$0
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$0
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$32,000
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Firas J. Al-Barzinji, Trustee
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$20,250
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$0
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$0
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$20,250
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Asma Y. Mirza; Trustee
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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Nicholas F. Kaiser; Trustee1
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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Jane K. Carten; Trustee
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$0
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Fund
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Advisory Fee
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Amana Equity Income ETF
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[ ]%
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Amana Growth ETF
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[ ]%
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Amana Developing World ETF
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[ ]%
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Amana Sukuk ETF
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[ ]%
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Portfolio Managers (as of [ ])
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Portfolio Manager:
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Trust portfolios served as primary manager (assets):
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Other investment company portfolios served as primary manager (assets):
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Other pooled investment vehicles served as primary manager (assets):
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Other accounts (assets):
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Elizabeth W. Alm
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None
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Saturna Bond Income Fund ($11,730,428)
Saturna Short-Term Bond Fund
($13,984,402)
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None
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None
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Patrick T. Drum
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Amana Participation Fund ($257,286,300)
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Saturna Sustainable Bond Fund
($43,535,137)
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None
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None
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Bryce R. Fegley
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None
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Saturna Global High Income Fund
($11,087,347)
Saturna Core Fund ($27,566,048)
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None
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Three ($18,010,653)
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Scott F. Klimo
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Amana Growth Fund ($5,272,630,589)
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Saturna Growth Fund ($74,478,215)
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None
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None
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Monem A. Salam
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Amana Income Fund ($1,981,032,287)
Amana Developing World Fund ($135,024,389)
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None
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None
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Sixty-six ($174,715,364)
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Daniel Y. Kim
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None
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Saturna International Fund
($71,837,247) |
None
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Thirty-one ($54,488,881)
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Levi Stewart Zurbrugg
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None
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Saturna Core Fund ($27,566,048)
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Four ($76,599,536) 1
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Eleven ($32,669,325)
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Fund
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Standard Transaction Fee
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Maximum Variable Transaction Fee*
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Equity Income ETF
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$300 (in-kind transaction)
$100 (cash transaction)
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[2]%
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Growth ETF
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$300 (in-kind transaction)
$100 (cash transaction)
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[2]%
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Developing World ETF
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$300 (in-kind transaction)
$100(cash transaction)
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[2]%
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Sukuk ETF
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$300 (in-kind transaction)
$100 (cash transaction)
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[2]%
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Fund
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Standard Transaction Fee
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Maximum Variable Transaction Fee*
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Equity Income ETF
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$[ ] (in-kind transaction)
$[ ] (cash transaction)
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[2]%
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Growth ETF
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Developing World ETF
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Sukuk ETF
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PART C
OTHER INFORMATION
Exhibits
Exhibits included with this filing:
Items marked with an asterisk (*) are incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the Registration Statement for Amana Mutual Funds Trust and amendments thereto.
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(a) |
Articles of Incorporation
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(3) Amended and Restated Trust Instrument for Amana Mutual Funds Trust. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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(b)
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Bylaws |
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(2) Amendment to the Bylaws for Amana Mutual Funds Trust. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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(c) |
Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders. Included in (a) and (b).
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(d) |
Investment Advisory Contracts
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(4) Investment Advisory Agreement between the Amana Mutual Funds Trust on behalf of its Equity Income ETF, Growth ETF, Developing World ETF, and Sukuk ETF and Saturna Capital Corporation. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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(5) Investment Sub-advisory Agreement between Saturna Capital Corporation, Amana Mutual Funds Trust on behalf of its Equity Income ETF, Growth ETF, Developing World ETF, and Sukuk ETF, and Vident Advisory, LLC. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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(6) Investment Advisory Agreement between the Special Purpose Vehicle (the "SPV") for each respective Fund: Equity Income ETF and Sukuk ETF of the Amana Mutual Funds Trust, and Saturna Capital Corporation. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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(7) Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement with respect to the Special Purpose Vehicle (the "SPV") for each respective Fund: Equity Income ETF and Sukuk ETF of the Amana Mutual Funds Trust, between Saturna Capital Corporation and Vident Advisory, LLC (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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(e)
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Underwriting Contracts
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(2) Distribution Agreement between Amana Mutual Funds Trust and Paralel Distributors LLC on behalf of Equity Income ETF, Growth ETF, Developing World ETF, and Sukuk ETF (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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(3) Form of Authorized Participant Agreement. (To be filed by subsequent amendment)
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Bonus or Profit Sharing Contracts. Not applicable.
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Custodian Agreements
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(2) Custodian Agreement between Amana Mutual Funds Trust on behalf of its Equity Income ETF, Growth ETF, Developing World ETF, and Sukuk ETF, and each wholly owned subsidiary of a respective portfolio, and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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Other Material Contracts
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(3) Funds Transfer Services Agreement between Amana Mutual Funds Trust on behalf of its Equity Income ETF, Growth ETF, Developing World ETF, and Sukuk ETF, and each wholly owned subsidiary of a respective portfolio, and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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(4) Fund Administration Agreement between Amana Mutual Funds Trust on behalf of its Equity Income ETF, Growth ETF, Developing World ETF, and Sukuk ETF and UMB Fund Services, Inc. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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(i) |
Legal Opinions
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Opinion and Consent of K&L Gates LLP with Respect to Securities Matters of Registrant. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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Other Opinions. Not applicable.
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(k) |
Omitted Financial Statements. Not applicable.
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(l) |
Initial Capital Agreements.
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*(1) Form of Subscription Agreement and Investment Letter. Incorporated by Reference, filed as Exhibit 13-1 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A filed December 3, 1993.
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(4) Form of Restricted Share Purchase Agreement between Amana Mutual Funds Trust on behalf of its Equity Income ETF, Growth ETF, Developing World ETF, and Sukuk ETF and Saturna Capital Corporation. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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Rule 12b-1 Plan.
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(3) Distribution Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of Amana Mutual Funds Trust on behalf of its Equity Income ETF, Growth ETF, Developing World ETF, and Sukuk ETF. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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(n) |
Rule 18f-3 Plan.
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(o) |
Reserved.
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(p) |
Code of Ethics.
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(2) Code of Ethics adopted by Paralel Distributors LLC. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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(3) Code of Ethics adopted by Vident Advisory, LLC. (To be filed by subsequent amendment).
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Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant
No person or persons are directly or indirectly controlled by or under common control with the Registrant.
Indemnification
ARTICLE IX
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
Section 1. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. All persons contracting with or having any claim against the Trust or a particular Series shall look only to the assets of the Trust or Assets belonging to such Series, respectively, for payment under such contract or claim; and neither the Trustees nor any of the Trust's officers or employees, whether past, present or future, shall be personally liable therefor. Every written instrument or obligation on behalf of the Trust or any Series may contain a statement to the foregoing effect, but the absence of such statement shall not operate to make any Trustee or officer of the Trust liable thereunder. Provided they have exercised reasonable care and have acted under the reasonable belief that their actions are in the best interest of the Trust, the Trustees and officers of the Trust shall not be responsible or liable for any act or omission or for neglect or wrongdoing of them or any officer, agent, employee, investment adviser, principal underwriter or independent contractor of the Trust, but nothing contained in this Trust Instrument or in the Delaware Act shall protect any Trustee or officer of the Trust against liability to the Trust or to Shareholders to which he or she would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his or her office.
Section 2. INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) Subject to the exceptions and limitations contained in subsection (b) below:
(i) every person who is, or has been, a Trustee or an officer or employee of the Trust ("Covered Person") shall be indemnified by the Trust or the appropriate Series to the fullest extent permitted by law against liability and against all expenses reasonably incurred or paid by him or her in
connection with any claim, action, suit or proceeding in which he or she becomes involved as a party or otherwise by virtue of his or her being or having been a Covered Person and against amounts paid or incurred by him or her in the settlement thereof.
(ii) as used herein, the words "claim," "action," "suit" or "proceeding" shall apply to all claims, actions, suits or proceedings (civil, criminal or other, including appeals), actual or threatened, and the words "liability" and "expenses" shall include, without limitation, attorney's fees, costs, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines, penalties and other liabilities.
(b) No indemnification shall be provided hereunder to a Covered Person:
(i) who shall have been adjudicated by a court or body before which the proceeding was brought (A) to be liable to the Trust or its Shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his or her office or (B) not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that his or her action was in the best interest of the Trust; or
(ii) in the event of a settlement, if there has been a determination that such Covered Person engaged in willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his or her office: (A) by the court or other body approving the settlement; (B) by at least a majority of those Trustees who are neither Interested Persons of the Trust nor are parties to the matter based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry); or (C) by written opinion of independent legal counsel based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry).
(c) The rights of indemnification herein provided may be insured against by policies maintained by the Trust, shall be severable, shall not be exclusive of or affect any other rights to which any Covered Person may now or hereafter be entitled and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of a Covered Person.
(d) To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, expenses in connection with the preparation and presentation of a defense to any claim, action, suit or proceeding of the character described in subsection (a) of this Section shall be paid by the Trust or applicable Series from time to time prior to final disposition thereof upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such Covered Person that such amount will be paid over by him or her to the Trust or applicable Series if it is ultimately determined that he or she is not entitled to indemnification under this Section; provided, however, that any such advancement will be made in accordance with any conditions required by the Commission.
(e) Any repeal or modification of this Article IX by the Shareholders, or adoption or modification of any other provision of this Trust Instrument or the By-laws inconsistent with this Article, shall be prospective only, to the extent that such repeal or modification would, if applied retrospectively, adversely affect any limitation on the liability of any Covered Person or indemnification available to any Covered Person with respect to any act or omission which occurred prior to such repeal, modification or adoption.
Section 3. INDEMNIFICATION OF SHAREHOLDERS
If any Shareholder or former Shareholder of any Series is held personally liable solely by reason of his or her being or having been a Shareholder and not because of his or her acts or omissions or for some other reason, the
Shareholder or former Shareholder (or his or her heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives or, in the case of any entity, its general successor) shall be entitled out of the Assets belonging to the applicable Series to be held harmless from and indemnified against all loss and expense arising from such liability. The Trust, on behalf of the affected Series, shall, upon request by such Shareholder or former Shareholder, assume the defense of any claim made against him or her for any act or obligation of the Series and satisfy any judgment thereon from the Assets belonging to the Series.
Business and Other Connections of Investment Adviser
Principal Underwriters
| Officers of Saturna Brokerage Services | ||
| Name and Principal Business Address | Positions and Offices with Underwriter | Positions and Offices with Trust |
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Jane K. Carten 1300 N. State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 |
Director, President, Chair | Vice President |
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Matthew J. Ward 1300 N. State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 |
Vice President | n/a |
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Rochelle L. Wolber 1300 N. State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 |
Vice President | n/a |
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Kalen M. Hanna 1300 N. State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 |
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer | n/a |
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Christopher R. Fankhauser 1300 N. State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 |
Director, Vice President, Chief Operations Officer | Treasurer |
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Jacob A. Stewart 1300 N. State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 |
Chief Compliance Officer, AML Officer | AML Officer |
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Elliot S. Cohen 1300 N. State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 |
Chief Legal Officer | Secretary |
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Paralel Distributors LLC
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Name and Principal Business Address*
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Positions and Offices with Underwriter
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Positions and Offices with Trust
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Brad Swenson
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President, Chief Compliance Officer
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None
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Jeremy May
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Chief Executive Officer
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None
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Christopher Moore
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General Counsel
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None
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Location of Accounts and Records
Management Services
Undertakings
Not Applicable.
SIGNATURES
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AMANA MUTUAL FUNDS TRUST |
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| By | |
| /s/ Jane K. Carten | |
| Jane K. Carten, President |
| Signature | Title | Date |
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President; Trustee |
March 12, 2026 |
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| /s/ Jane K. Carten | (Principal Executive Officer) |
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Jane K. Carten |
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| /s/ Christopher R. Fankhauser | Treasurer |
March 12, 2026 |
| Christopher R. Fankhauser | (Principal Financial Officer) | |