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Portfolio Manager Mark Hudoff reviews:

Performance drivers in Q1 2025
Credit spread widening
Tariff impact on the portfolio
Market volatility
Portfolio positioning and our current assessment of high yield fundamentals, technicals, and valuation

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The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Investment return and principal value of the fund will fluctuate, and shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, access our website at www.hwcm.com.

Hotchkis & Wiley High Yield Fund standardized performance - from the dropdown menu, select month-end or quarter-end standardized fund performance. Click here for the standard yield.

You should consider the Hotchkis & Wiley High Yield Fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before you invest. This and other important information is contained in the Fund's summary prospectus and prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 800-796-5606. Read carefully before you invest.

Investments in debt securities involve credit risk and typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. Investments in lower rated and non rated securities involve greater risk. The fund may invest in derivatives, asset backed and mortgage backed securities, and foreign securities. Please read the fund prospectus for a full list of fund risks.

This material is for general information purposes and should not be used as the sole basis to make any investment decision. Views expressed are not intended to be relied upon as research regarding a particular industry, investment or the markets in general, nor is it intended to predict performance of any investment or serve as a recommendation to buy or sell securities. Hotchkis & Wiley (“H&W”) is not responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

The portfolio manager’s views and opinions expressed are as of April 24, 2025. Such views are subject to change without notice and may differ from others in the firm, or the firm as a whole. The portfolio manager’s comments may include estimated and/or forecasted views, which are believed to be based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of current and historical information. However, there is no guarantee that any estimates, forecasts or views will be realized. In the event of new information or changed circumstances, H&W reserves the right to change its investment perspective and outlook and has no obligation to provide revised assessments and/or opinions.

Information obtained from independent sources is considered reliable, but H&W cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Certain information contained in this material represents or is based upon forward-looking statements. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events/results or performance may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Nothing contained herein may be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance or a representation as to the future.

Small to Mid-Caps (SMIDS) bonds; Spread usually refers to the difference between two prices (the bid and the ask) of a security or asset, or between two similar assets; Duration measures the price sensitivity of a bond to interest rate movements; Basis Points is a unit equal to 1/100th of 1% and is used to denote the change in a financial instrument; Tariffs are taxes imposed by one country on goods imported from another country; Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period; Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) is a securitization product created to acquire and manage a pool of leveraged loans; GFC - global financial crisis; ETF - Exchange Traded Fund; M&A - Mergers and Acquisitions; LTM - last twelve months; Top ten holdings as of 3/31/25 as a % of the Fund’s net assets: Carnival Corp. 1.5%, CCO Holdings LLC 1.4%, Boardriders Inc. 1.1%, CCO Holdings LLC 1.1%, TransDigm Inc. 0.9%, EMRLD Borrower LP 0.8%, Everi Hldgs Inc. 0.8%, Standard Industries Inc. 0.7%, Burford Capital Global Finance LLC 0.7% and CDK Global Inc. 0.7%. Fund holdings and/or sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.

The ICE BofA BB-B US High Yield Constrained Index contains all securities in the ICE BofA US High Yield Index rated BB+ through B- by S&P (or equivalent as rated by Moody’s or Fitch), but caps issuer exposure at 2%. Index constituents are capitalization weighted, based on their current amount outstanding, provided the total allocation to an individual issuer does not exceed 2%. Unless otherwise noted, “high yield” market refers to the ICE BofA US High Yield Index. The ICE BofA US High Yield Index tracks the performance of below investment grade, but not in default, US dollar-denominated corporate bonds publicly issued in the US domestic market, and includes issues with a credit rating of BBB or below, as rated by Moody’s, Fitch and S&P. The indices do not reflect the payment of transaction costs, fees and expenses associated with an investment in the Fund. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Bond ratings are grades given to bonds that indicate their credit quality as determined by private independent rating services such as Standard & Poor's, Moody's and Fitch. These firms evaluate a bond issuer's financial strength, or its ability to pay a bond's principal and interest in a timely fashion. Ratings are expressed as letters ranging from 'AAA', which is the highest grade, to 'D', which is the lowest grade. Investment Grade includes credits that are BBB- or above.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC

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Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the SMID Cap Diversified Value ETF please visit www.hwcm.com OR call 1-800-796-5606. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing in smaller, medium-sized and/or newer companies involves greater risks than those associated with investing in larger companies. Please read the prospectus for a full list of fund risks. Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.

ETFs are subject to additional risks that do not apply to conventional mutual funds, including the risks that the market price of an ETF’s shares may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value (NAV), an active secondary trading market may not develop or be maintained, or trading may be halted by the exchange in which they trade, which may impact an ETF’s ability to sell its shares. Unlike mutual funds, ETF shares are bought and sold at market price, which may be higher or lower than their NAV, and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

New funds have limited operating histories for investors to evaluate and new and smaller funds may not attract sufficient assets to achieve investment and trading efficiencies.

Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.
The SMID Cap Diversified Value ETF is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC

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You should consider the Hotchkis & Wiley Small Cap Value Fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before you invest. This and other important information is contained in the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 800-796-5606. Read carefully before you invest.

Investing in smaller and/or newer companies involves greater risks than those associated with investing in larger companies. Please read the fund prospectus for a full list of fund risks.

Essentia’s Behavioral Alpha Benchmark is comprised of long-only active equity managers (and managers of ETF portfolios) from around the globe. They cover a wide range of equity investment strategies and degrees of concentration. The most recent assessment examined 81 portfolio managers using the Behavioral Alpha Score from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 (assessment requires a minimum of three years of historical daily holdings data). The five managers with the highest aggregate scores across all decision types are recognized as top performers in the Q4 2024 Behavioral Alpha Benchmark ranking.

The Behavioral Alpha Score is determined using a systematic approach that evaluates investment decision-making skill over a 36-month period. The methodology isolates skill from market conditions by analyzing managers’ hit rates (the percentage of value-added decisions) and payoff ratios (the relative impact of good versus bad decisions). Each manager’s score is benchmark-adjusted and calculated based on seven key decision types: Stock selection – Did the manager choose stocks that outperformed relative to their benchmark; Entry timing – Did the manager initiate positions at advantageous times; Sizing – Were position sizes optimally determined based on expected return and risk; Scaling in – Did the manager build up positions effectively over time; Size adjusting – Did the manager make beneficial mid-position adjustments; Scaling out – Were reductions in position size executed effectively; Exit timing – Did the manager close positions at an optimal time?

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC

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All investments contain risk and may lose value. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. This video is for general information only and should not be relied on for investment advice or recommendation of any particular security, strategy, or investment product.

The portfolio manager’s views and opinions expressed are as of February 13, 2025. Such views are subject to change without notice and may differ from others in the firm, or the firm as a whole. The portfolio manager’s comments may include estimated and/or forecasted views, which are believed to be based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of current and historical information. However, there is no guarantee that any estimates, forecasts or views will be realized. Any discussion or view of a security, an asset class/segment, industry/sector and/or investment type is for illustration purposes only and should not be considered as investment recommendations, should not be assumed to be profitable, and are subject to change without notice. In the event of new information or changed circumstances, H&W reserves the right to change its investment perspective and outlook and has no obligation to provide revised assessments and/or opinions.

Investing in foreign as well as emerging markets involves additional risk such as greater volatility, political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. Investing in smaller, medium-sized and/or newer companies involves greater risks not associated with investing in large company stocks, such as business risk, significant stock price fluctuations and illiquidity. Investing in equity securities have greater risks and price volatility than U.S. Treasuries and bonds, where the price of these securities may decline due to various company, industry, and market factors. A value-oriented investment approach involves the risk that value stocks may remain undervalued or may not appreciate in value as anticipated. Value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole or from other types of stocks and may be out of favor with investors and underperform growth stocks for varying periods of time. Investment risk disclosures for the firm’s strategies are described in Part 2A of Form ADV of H&W.

Information obtained from independent sources is considered reliable, but H&W cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Certain information contained in this material may represent or be based upon forward-looking statements. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events/results or performance may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Nothing contained herein may be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance or a representation as to the future.

The S&P 500^® Index is a broad-based unmanaged index of 500 stocks, which is widely recognized as representative of the equity market in general. Any indices and other financial benchmarks discussed are provided for illustrative purposes only, are unmanaged, reflect reinvestment of income and dividends and do not reflect the impact of advisory fees. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Global Value Portfolio Manager Scott Rosenthal joins the H&W podcast series to provide an update on performance in the fourth quarter and full 2024 year, and where he is finding opportunity in global markets.

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Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund standardized performance - from the dropdown menu, select month-end or quarter-end standardized fund performance

You should consider the Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before you invest. This and other important information is contained in the Fund's summary prospectus and prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 800-796-5606. Read carefully before you invest.

The Fund may invest in foreign and emerging markets securities, which subjects the Fund to increased risk. Please read the fund prospectus for a full list of fund risks. All investments contain risk and may lose value. Equities, bonds, and other asset classes have different risk profiles, which should be considered when investing.

The portfolio manager’s views and opinions expressed are as of January 30, 2025. Such views are subject to change without notice and may differ from others in the firm, or the firm as a whole. The portfolio manager’s comments may include estimated and/or forecasted views, which are believed to be based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of current and historical information. However, there is no guarantee that any estimates, forecasts or views will be realized. In the event of new information or changed circumstances, H&W reserves the right to change its investment perspective and outlook and has no obligation to provide revised assessments and/or opinions.

The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted weighted index capturing large and mid cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries. The MSCI World Value Index is a free float-adjusted weighted index capturing large and mid cap representation, exhibiting overall value style characteristics, across 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries. The indices include reinvestment of dividends, net foreign withholding taxes. The indices do not reflect the payment of transaction costs, fees and expenses associated with an investment in the Fund. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Top ten holdings as of 3/31/25 as a % of the Fund’s net assets‌: ‌F5 Inc. 4.8%, Workday Inc. 3.9%, Elevance Health Inc. 3.6%, Ericsson 3.4%, Heineken Hldg N.V. 3.4%, Comcast Corp. 2.6%, American Int'l Group Inc. 2.5%, Dominion Energy Inc. 2.3%, FIS 2.3%, and Shell PLC 2.2%. Fund holdings and/or sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security; OME - Original Equipment Manufacturer; Magnificent Seven represents Meta, Alphabet, Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC

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All investments contain risk and may lose value. This podcast is for general information only and should not be relied on for investment advice or recommendation of any particular security, strategy, or investment product.

The portfolio manager’s views and opinions expressed in this podcast are as of January 30, 2025. Such views are subject to change without notice and may differ from others in the firm, or the firm as a whole. The portfolio manager’s comments may include estimated and/or forecasted views, which are believed to be based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of current and historical information. However, there is no guarantee that any estimates, forecasts or views will be realized. The podcast may also contain views that are forward-looking statements. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events/results or the performance of the Global Value strategy may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements.

Investment returns include reinvestment of dividends, interest and capital gains. Valuation is based on trade-date information and stated in U.S. dollars. Net performance results are presented after actual management fees and all trading expenses but before custodial fees. The Global Value strategy’s returns for different time periods and market cycles can result in significantly different performance results. An account’s investment guidelines, timing of transactions, market conditions at the time of investment and other factors may lead to different performance results. The Composite includes all Global Value discretionary accounts. The Global Value strategy seeks capital appreciation primarily through investments in common stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. companies, which may include companies located or operating in established or emerging markets. Additional performance disclosures are included in the strategy’s GIPS Report. The strategy used in managing the accounts in the Composite may prevent or limit investment in major stocks in the indices. Additionally, the Composite strategy allows for investments in emerging markets stocks, which are not included in the indices. These differences may lead to returns that are not correlated to the returns of the indexes.

The securities discussed are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered investment recommendations. The securities highlighted are not representative of all securities currently held in the firm’s strategies, nor all investments made by H&W in the past and future. No assumption should be made that the securities were or will be profitable. In addition, the securities highlighted only represents a small portion of all securities held in the firm’s strategies and should not be viewed as the overall performance of the firm’s strategies. It is important to note that H&W’s opinions regarding these securities are subject to change at any time, for any reason, without notice.

Any discussion or view of an asset class/segment, industry/sector and/or investment type are not investment recommendations, should not be assumed to be profitable, and are subject to change without notice. In the event of new information or changed circumstances, H&W reserves the right to change its investment perspective and outlook and has no obligation to provide revised assessments and/or opinions. The portfolio manager’s views on the market should not be construed as the Global Value strategy’s expected performance. There is no guarantee of the future performance of the market, nor the Global Value strategy. H&W does not provide any assurance that the Global Value strategy’s objectives and goals will be achieved.

Holdings and attribution are based on a representative portfolio of the Global Value strategy, which may vary by portfolio due to different restrictions, cash flows, and other relevant considerations. Contributors to Relative Performance identifies those securities that are the largest contributors (or detractors) on a relative basis to the MSCI World Value Index (without the deduction of fees and expenses). Securities’ absolute performance may reflect different results.

Investing in foreign as well as emerging markets involves additional risk such as greater volatility, political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. Investing in equity securities have greater risks and price volatility than U.S. Treasuries and bonds, where the price of these securities may decline due to various company, industry, and market factors. Information obtained from independent sources is considered reliable, but H&W cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. A value-oriented investment approach involves the risk that value stocks may remain undervalued or may not appreciate in value as anticipated. Value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole or from other types of stocks and may be out of favor with investors and underperform growth stocks for varying periods of time. Investment risk disclosures for the firm’s strategies are described in Part 2A of Form ADV of H&W.

The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted weighted index capturing large and mid cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries. The MSCI World Value Index is a free float-adjusted weighted index capturing large and mid cap representation, exhibiting overall value style characteristics, across 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries. Any indices and other financial benchmarks shown are provided for illustrative purposes only, are unmanaged, reflect reinvestment of income and dividends and do not reflect the impact of advisory fees. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, LLC (“S&P”) and is licensed for use by Hotchkis & Wiley (“H&W”). All rights reserved. Neither S&P nor MSCI is liable for any errors or delays in this report, or for any actions taken in reliance on any information contained herein. MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any MSCI data contained herein. The MSCI data may not be further redistributed or used as a basis for other indices or any securities or financial products. This report is not approved, reviewed, or produced by MSCI. See Index definitions for full disclaimer.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Portfolio Manager Mark Hudoff reviews:

Performance drivers in Q4 2024
Credit spread tightening
SMID exposure
Portfolio positioning and our current assessment of high yield fundamentals, technicals, and valuation

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Hotchkis & Wiley High Yield Fund standardized performance - from the dropdown menu, select month-end or quarter-end standardized fund performance

The portfolio manager’s views and opinions expressed are as of January 23, 2025. Such views are subject to change without notice and may differ from others in the firm, or the firm as a whole. The portfolio manager’s comments may include estimated and/or forecasted views, which are believed to be based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of current and historical information. However, there is no guarantee that any estimates, forecasts or views will be realized. In the event of new information or changed circumstances, H&W reserves the right to change its investment perspective and outlook and has no obligation to provide revised assessments and/or opinions.

Small to Mid-Caps (SMIDS) bonds; Alpha is the excess return of an investment relative to the return of a benchmark index; Current yield is the annual income (interest or dividends) divided by the current price of the security; Spread usually refers to the difference between two prices (the bid and the ask) of a security or asset, or between two similar assets; Duration measures the price sensitivity of a bond to interest rate movements; basis points is a unit equal to 1/100th of 1% and is used to denote the change in a financial instrument; alpha - is the excess return of an investment relative to the return of a benchmark index; GFC - global financial crisis; ETF - Exchange Traded Fund; M&A - Mergers and Acquisitions; LBO - leveraged buyout; Top ten holdings as of 3/31/25 as a % of the Fund’s net assets: Carnival Corp. 1.5%, CCO Holdings LLC 1.4%, Boardriders Inc. 1.1%, CCO Holdings LLC 1.1%, TransDigm Inc. 0.9%, EMRLD Borrower LP 0.8%, Everi Hldgs Inc. 0.8%, Standard Industries Inc. 0.7%, Burford Capital Global Finance LLC 0.7% and CDK Global Inc. 0.7%. Fund holdings and/or sector allocations are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC

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You should consider the Hotchkis & Wiley Funds' investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before you invest. This and other important information is contained in the Funds' summary prospectus and prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 800-796-5606. Read carefully before you invest.

For the Small Cap Value and Value Opportunities Funds, investing in small and medium-sized companies involves greater risks than those associated with investing in large company stocks. For the Value Opportunities Fund, investing in non-diversified funds means it may concentrate its assets in fewer individual holdings than a diversified fund. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments by the Fund in lower-rated and non-rated securities present a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities. The Value Opportunities Fund may invest in derivative securities, which can be volatile and involve various types/degrees of risk. Investments in foreign as well as emerging markets involve additional risk. The International Value Fund may invest in foreign and emerging markets securities, which subjects the Fund to increased risk. Please read the fund prospectus for a full list of the funds' risks.

The portfolio manager’s views and opinions expressed in this podcast are as of November 19, 2024. Such views are subject to change and may differ from others in the firm, or the firm as a whole. The portfolio manager’s comments may include estimated and/or forecasted views, which are believed to be based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of current and historical information. However, there is no guarantee that any estimates, forecasts or views will be realized. Any discussion or view on a particular company, asset class/segment, industry/sector and/or investment type are not investment recommendations, should not be assumed to be profitable, and are subject to change.

Click on the respective link for the most recent top ten holdings ‌as a % of the Fund's net assets: Small Cap Value Fund, Value Opportunities Fund and International Value Fund. Fund holdings are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market.

As part of its investment process, the Adviser also considers certain environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) and sustainability factors that it believes could have a material negative or positive impact on the risk profiles of the issuers or underlying collateral assets of certain securities in which the Fund may invest.

Magnificent Seven stocks are a group of high-performing and influential companies in the U.S. stock market - Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla; MACD is a technical indicator to help investors identify price trends, measure trend momentum, and identify entry points for buying or selling; Margin of safety - buying with a "margin of safety," a phrase popularized by Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett, is when a security is purchased for less than its estimated value. This helps protect against permanent capital loss in the case of an unexpected event or analytical mistake. A purchase made with a margin of safety does not guarantee the security will not decline in price; Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio measures the market's valuation of a company relative to its book value; Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio measures a company's share price relative to its earnings per share; Capital expenditure the money a company spends to acquire, maintain, or improve its fixed assets; Market capitalization is a measure of a company's total value based on the number of outstanding shares and the price per share. The Russell 2000^® Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000^® Index. The S&P 500^® Index is a broad-based unmanaged index of 500 stocks, which is widely recognized as representative of the equity market in general. The indices do not reflect the payment of transaction costs, fees and expenses associated with an investment in a Fund. The Funds' value disciplines may prevent or restrict investment in major stocks in the benchmark indices. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the Russell Index data contained herein (and all trademarks related thereto), which may not be redistributed. The information herein is not approved by Russell. H&W and Russell sectors are based on the Global Industry Classification Standard by MSCI and S&P.

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. There can be no guarantee that any strategy (risk management or otherwise) will be successful.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC. No other products mentioned in this piece are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.