endstream endobj startxref At the meeting, the Trustees reviewed various informational materials, including the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund and a memorandum from the Adviser to the Trustees containing information about the advisory firm and its business. In general, the Adviser does not receive proxies to be voted due to the nature of its investments on behalf of Clients; this policy is intended to comply with Rule 206(4)-6 in the infrequent instance that the Adviser receives a proxy, or other action requiring a vote, from an Underlying Fund. We seek attractive long-term, risk-adjusted returns by investing in publicly traded real estate securities we believe offer the best value relative to their underlying assets and earnings. Following further discussion of the Funds current and projected asset levels, expectations for growth, and levels of fees, the Board determined that the Funds fee arrangements were fair and reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services provided by CenterSquare. ALPS Fund Services, Inc. serves as the Funds administrator and accounting agent (the Administrator) and receives customary fees from the Fund for such services. Jim Caron, Co-Lead Global Portfolio Manager and Co-Chief Investment Officer of the Global Balanced Risk Control (GBaR) Team, shares his macro thematic views on key market drivers. Effective November 16, 2016, Class M Shares of the Fund commenced operations. The Barclays Capital U.S. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliates Purchasers. Prime Property Fund. Information concerning the Trustees and officers of the Fund is set forth below. The Funds most recent quarterly distribution payment (September 2016) represented an annualized 5.22% rate. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. In our 2023 outlook, our macro strategists and investment managers across equity, fixed income and alternative asset classes share their diverse views on key themes, where they think markets are headed after a turbulent year, and how they are positioning their respective strategies. In considering the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows and whether the advisory fee levels reflect these economies of scale for benefit of the Funds investors, the Trustees considered that the Funds fee arrangements with CenterSquare and noted that the sub-advisory fees contained break points, which caused the Adviser to pay CenterSquare lower fees at lower asset levels. /pub/content/dam/im/json/imwebdata/im/data/misc/translation/translation.json, /pub/content/dam/im/json/imwebdata/im/data/misc/translation/aggTranslation.json. The objectives of the investment pool and its policy and procedures governing fund allocations is here. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Morgan Stanley Prime Property Fund - AON Memo.pdf. Dr. Anderson also served as the Howard Phillips Eminent Scholar Chair and Professor of Real Estate at the University of Central Florida where he directed the research and education institute. We are pleased to present the Griffin Institutional Access Real Estate Fund's (the "Fund") annual report. The Fund currently offers Class A, Class C and Class I shares. Learn how we strive to deliver results for our shareholders. We offer scalable investment products, foster innovative solutions and provide actionable insights across sustainability issues. Dr. Anderson received his bachelors degree in Finance from North Central College in 1991 as a Presidential Scholar and holds a Ph.D. in Finance as a Presidential Fellow from the University of Alabama, where he graduated with highest distinction in 1996. Includes all wholly owned debt and PRIME's proportionate share of joint venture debt. The Expense Limitation Agreement will remain in effect at least until January 31, 2017, unless and until the Board approves its modification or termination. The Trustees noted that CenterSquare assists the Adviser in seeking to achieve the Funds investment objective to generate a balanced return comprised of current income and capital appreciation with moderate volatility and low correlation to the broader markets by pursuing strategically investing across private institutional real estate investment funds as well as a diversified set of public real estate securities. From our startup lab to our cutting-edge research, we broaden access to capital for diverse entrepreneurs and spotlight their success. Material Conflicts of Interest and Proxy Voting Committee. The Trustees determined that the management fee and net expense ratio were higher than some, but not all, of the comparable funds and the peer group averages. Adjusted for contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00%. The Investment Committee is responsible for ensuring that the decision is communicated to the Portfolio Manager promptly. As of September 30, 2016, the Fund had $65,000,000 of outstanding borrowings relating to BNP. Situations may arise in which more than one Client invests in the same Underlying Fund. In those instances, a portfolio manager may have an incentive to not favor the Fund over the Client Accounts. Fair valuation procedures may be used to value a substantial portion of the assets of the Fund. Performance of 100 USD invested Download Average Annual Total Returns As of 31-Dec-2022 TIMEFRAME: Month-end Quarter-end Calendar Year Risk/Return Statistics As of 31-Jan-2023 TIMEFRAME: 3 Yrs Risk and Reward Profile As of 01-Dec-2022 Lower Risk High Risk Potentially Lower Rewards Potentially Higher Rewards As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrants principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. Interest rate shocks increased volatility for yield sensitive securities, including publicly traded real estate, higher than that of the S&P 500 throughout the year (10/1/15 9/30/16 MSCI U.S. REIT Index (RMZ) standard deviation: 19.93% vs S&P 500 standard deviation of 17.36%). If these parties become insolvent, it may expose the fund to financial loss. At Morgan Stanley, we focus the expertise of the entire firmour advice, data, strategies and insightson creating solutions for our clients, large and small. The Fund distribution rate is the amount, expressed as a percentage, a Fund investor would receive in distributions if the most recent Fund distribution stayed consistent going forward. In considering whether to approve the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees reviewed and considered the information they deemed reasonably necessary, including the following material factors: (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Adviser; (ii) the investment performance of the Fund; (iii) the costs of the services provided and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliatesfrom the relationship with the Fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows and whether advisory fee levels reflect those economies of scale for the benefit of the Funds investors; (v) the Advisers practices regarding brokerage and portfolio transactions; and (vi) the Advisers practices regarding possible conflicts of interest. TheEurope/Asia and South Africa category (EAA)includes funds domiciled in European markets, major cross-border Asian markets where material numbers of European UCITS funds are available (principally Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan), South Africa, and selected other Asian and African markets where Morningstar believes it is of benefit to investors for the funds to be included in the EAA classification system. The Trustees reviewed the balance sheet of AHIC and discussed the financial stability and profitability of the firm. hb```e``"g\dd@ A( There are additional risks associated with investing in real estate. Over the past twelve months and through careful portfolio composition, we reduced our exposure to the multi-family sector by 603 basis points and increased our office exposure by 482 basis points. The tax character of the Funds distributions, in isolation, does not reveal much information about whether the distributions are supported by the Funds returns. CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED, (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter), (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code), Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, Trustees Consideration and Approval of Renewal of Advisory Agreements. As of September 30, 2016, the Fund had $1,066,237,965 of the private and public securities pledged as collateral for its lines of credit. Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Prime Property Fund Availability of Adviser's Form ADV For the Exclusive Use of SDCERS STRICTLY PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL - NOT FOR REPRODUCTION Important Notices (cont'd) 5 Limitations on Use; Distribution of These Materials in Certain Jurisdictions. An investor cannot invest directly into an index. Class A shares commenced operations on June 30, 2014 and Class C and Class I shares commenced operations on August 10, 2015. Spencer Propper Mr. Propper serves as Vice President of Griffin Capital Advisor, LLC and Associate Portfolio Manager of Griffin Institutional Access Real Estate Fund. Ifthe management company of the relevant Fund decides to terminate its arrangement for marketing that Fund in any EEA country where it is registered for sale, it will do so in accordance with the relevant UCITS rules. Global institutions, leading hedge funds and industry innovators turn to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading and market-making services. For the year ended September 30, 2016, the Distributor received $1,550,339 in underwriting commissions for sales of the Funds Class A shares, of which $0 was retained by the principal underwriter or other affiliated broker-dealers. The Fund commenced operations on June 30, 2014, and isauthorized to issue an unlimited number of shares with no par value. WAM is the weighted average maturity of the portfolio. The Fund may use the fair value of a security to calculate its NAV when, for example, (1) a portfolio security is not traded in a public market or the principal market in which the security trades is closed, (2) trading in a portfolio security is suspended and not resumed prior to the normal market close, (3) a portfolio security is not traded in significant volume for a substantial period, or (4) the Adviser determines that the quotation or price for a portfolio security provided by a broker-dealer or independent pricing service is inaccurate. Logistics Holdings, LP 15.3 715 4.8% RREEF America REIT II 15.1 109 3.6% RREEF Core Plus Industrial Fund 1.1 22 3.6% Sentinel Real Estate Fund 1.8 29 3.2% . As of the current SAI, Dr. Anderson and Mr. Propper owned no Fund shares. 2023 Morningstar. Ideas across disciplines uncover novel insights for sharper decision-making. Because most, if not all, of the Underlying Funds are privately placed, they generally do not issue proxies. Following further discussion of the Funds current and projected asset levels, expectations for growth, and levels of fees, theBoard determined that the Funds fee arrangements were fair and reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services provided by AHIC. The views and information discussed in this commentary are as of the date of publication, are subject to change, and may not reflect the writers current views. Prime Property Fund Asia is a real estate opportunistic fund managed by Morgan Stanley. One basis point is equal to 1/100th of 1%, or 0.01%. Demand continues to outstrip supply, which has helped keep vacancy rates below their long-term averages and prompt favorable conditions for landlords to increase rents for most asset types. Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals. Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, the taxability of distributions will be reported on Form 1099-DIV for 2016. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Hello! Effective October 1, 2016, each Trustee who is not affiliated with the Fund or the Adviser will receive an annual retainer of $50,000, to be paid quarterly, as well as reimbursement for any reasonable expenses incurred attending the meetings, and $500 per non-interested Trustee per each special telephonic meeting(exclusive of one special telephonic meeting per year and any telephonic meeting to review the agenda of any upcoming meeting of the Board). The Trustees noted that the Adviser seeks to achieve the Funds investment objective to generate a balanced return comprised of current income and capital appreciation with moderate volatility and low correlation to the broader markets by pursuing strategic investing across private institutional real estate investment funds as well as a diversified set of public real estate securities. A portion of these securities are held as collateral for the outstanding Line(s) of Credit. NIC Audit Committee Report September 2020.pdf. Following further consideration and discussion, the Board indicated that CenterSquares standards and practices relating to the identification and mitigation of potential conflicts of interests were satisfactory. In considering the Advisers practices regarding conflicts of interest, the Trustees evaluated the potential for conflicts of interest and considered such matters as the experience and ability of the advisory personnel assigned to the Fund; the basis of decisions to buy or sell securities for the Fund and the Advisers other accounts; the method for bunching of portfolio securities transactions; and the substance and administration of the Advisers code of ethics. ;:@t" bI cK?#;#E},Y`b[{u&P4\O)|30=4`Afv o" There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer. A negative correlation of -1 indicates that the securities have moved in the opposite direction. CenterSquare Investment Management has been managing real estate securities portfolios since 1995 across multiple strategies and market cycles. During the period covered by this report, the registrant had not granted any express or implicit waivers from the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in Item 2(a) of this report. Greg is currently the Managing Director, Complex Manager of the Los Angeles Complex for Morgan Stanley. The Fund raised $1.5 billion in 2021, the most of any active interval fund, representing 21% of all direct industry capital placed into interval funds last year, and recently posted its 36th consecutive distribution at a 5.25% annualized yield based on NAV on the distribution date. Dr. Anderson was the former editor of the Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management; was awarded the Counselors of Real Estate designation, named a Kinnard Young Scholar by the American Real Estate Society, and named both a NAIOP Research Foundation Distinguished Fellow and a Homer Hoyt Institute Fellow. For the year ended September 30, 2016, Class C shares incurred distribution fees of $1,075,934. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Fund incurred $310,030 of interest expense related to the unused amount. Since our founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley has consistently delivered first-class business in a first-class way. Candice Todd is a Managing Director of Morgan Stanley and the CFO of Prime Property Fund, responsible for the Fund's capital structure and REIT compliance. Proprietary views on big ideas with the potential for far-reaching consequences. The Trustees also noted that CenterSquare seeks to invest across a diversified set of public real estate securities. As of September 30, 2019. In considering the costs of the services provided and profits realized by AHIC and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, the Trustees evaluated AHICs staffing, personnel, and methods of operating; the education and experience of AHICs personnel; AHICs compliance programs, policies, and procedures; the financial condition of AHIC; the level of commitment to the Fund and AHIC by the principals of AHIC; the current and projected asset levels of the Fund; and the overall expenses of the Fund, including the nature and frequency of advisory fee payments. The subject matter contained herein has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Significant unobservable prices or inputs (including the Funds own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. The Adviser will maintain a record of the analysis of any potential conflict of interest and its resolution. The risk and reward category shown is based on historic data. Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing. All metrics are based on Class A shares. WAL is the weighted average life of the portfolio. Furthermore, you may obtain a copy of the filing on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov. Accordingly, WAL reflects how a portfolio would react to deteriorating credit (widening spreads) or tightening liquidity conditions. Absent material conflicts, the President of the Adviser, in consultation with the Investment Committee, will determine how the Adviser should vote the Proxy in accordance with applicable voting guidelines (see below), taking into account the recommendation of the Portfolio Manager. 1. The fund pursues its investment objectives by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in "real estate industry securities," primarily in income producing equity and debt securities. experience includes acquisition activities at Lend Lease Real Estate, which is the predecessor to Prime Property. The Portfolio Manager may take into account information provided by the Underlying Funds personnel regarding the nature of the proxy. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The Board of Trustees of the registrant has determined that the registrant has at least one Audit Committee Financial Expert serving on its audit committee. In considering CenterSquares practices regarding conflicts of interest, the Trustees evaluated the potential for conflicts of interest and considered such matters as the experience andability of the advisory personnel assigned to the Fund; the basis of decisions to buy or sell securities for the Fund and CenterSquares other accounts; the method for bunching of portfolio securities transactions; and the substance and administration of CenterSquares code of ethics. If the correlation is 0, the movements of the securities are said to have no correlation; they are completely random. In considering whether to approve the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Trustees reviewed and considered the information they deemed reasonably necessary, including the following material factors: (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by AHIC; (ii) the investment performanceof the Fundand AHIC; (iii) the costs of the services provided and profits realized by AHIC and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows and whether advisory fee levels reflect those economies of scaleforthe benefit of the Funds investors; (v) AHICs practices regarding brokerage and portfolio transactions; and (vi) AHICs practices regarding possible conflicts of interest. Our underlying private securities have benefited from a growing economy that has driven strong demand for core real estate across all sectors. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. The portfolio management team continues to work diligently to determine the optimal mix of private and public real estate securities that maximize risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders. Adjusted for initial maximum sales charge of 5.75%. The Trustees noted that AHIC does not engage in portfolio transactions directly on behalf of the Fund and makes recommendations to the Adviser. The fund relies on other parties to fulfill certain services, investments or transactions. All returns reflect reinvested dividends, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Morgan Stanley is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. PitchBook helps you see a funds investments based on target industry, year and deal typeso you can quickly understand its strategy at a glance. Minutes. Standard deviation measures the average deviations of a return series from its mean, and is often used as a measure of volatility/risk. The Fund's Class I shares commenced operations on August 10, 2015. The Fund is actively managed, and the management of the fund is not constrained by the composition of the Benchmark. The Portfolio Manager is responsible for coordinating this process in a timely and appropriate manner and delivering the Proxy to the Underlying Fund prior to the deadline. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Fund completed four quarterly repurchase offers. The Market Monitor series includes a wide array of market charts and views to guide your investing discussions. Since our annual report, the Fund has observed its third anniversary and added two new funds managed by Morgan Stanley and Principal. Select a trending topic or type your . It is calculated by annualizing the most recent Fund distribution yield. Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investments.