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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-22043
Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Colin Meadows 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 626-1919
Date of fiscal year end: 2/28
Date of reporting period: 2/29/12
 
 

 


 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 


 


(FULL PAGE)
 

 
     
 
Annual Report to Shareholders
  February 29, 2012
 
Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund
NYSE:VTA
 
     
 
2
  Performance Summary
2
  Management Discussion
4
  Additional Information
5
  Dividend Reinvestment Plan
6
  Schedule of Investments
22
  Financial Statements
25
  Notes to Financial Statements
34
  Financial Highlights
36
  Auditor’s Report
37
  Tax Information
T-1
  Trustees and Officers


 


 

 
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 
Performance summary
This is the annual report for Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012. During the reporting period, the Fund at net asset value (NAV) produced a positive return.
 
Performance
Total returns, 2/28/11 to 2/29/12
         
Fund at NAV
    0.43 %
 
Fund at Market Value
    -2.36  
 
CS Leveraged Loan Index
    1.67  
 
 
       
 
Market Price Discount to NAV as of 2/29/12
    -6.14  
 
Source(s): Invesco, Bloomberg L.P.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment return, net asset value and market price will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Please visit invesco.com/us for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, the reinvestment of distributions (if any) and changes in net asset value (NAV) for performance based on NAV and changes in market price for performance based on market price.
     Since the Fund is a closed-end management investment company, shares of the Fund may trade at a discount or premium from the NAV. This characteristic is separate and distinct from the risk that NAV could decrease as a result of investment activities and may be a greater risk to investors expecting to sell their shares after a short time. The Fund cannot predict whether shares will trade at, above or below NAV. The Fund should not be viewed as a vehicle for trading purposes. It is designed primarily for risk-tolerant long-term investors.

 
How we invest
We believe a highly diversified pool of bank loans from the broadest spectrum of issuers and consisting of the highest credit quality available in line with portfolio objectives may provide the best risk-to-reward potential.
     Our credit analysts review all holdings and prospective holdings. Key consideration is given to the following:
n   Management. Factors include direct operating experience in managing the business, management depth and incentives and track record operating in a leveraged environment.
n   Industry position and dynamics. Factors include the company’s industry position, life cycle phase of the industry, barriers to entry and current industry capacity and utilization.
n   Asset quality. Considerations may include valuations of hard and intangible assets, how easily those assets can be converted to cash and appropriateness to leverage those assets.
n   Divisibility. This factor focuses on operating and corporate structures, ability to divide easily and efficiently, examination of non-core assets and valuation of multiple brand names.
n   Sponsors. Considerations include the firm’s track record of quality transactions, access to additional capital and control or ownership of the sponsoring firm.
n   Cash flow. We examine the firm’s sales and earnings breakdown by product, divisions and subsidiaries. We look at the predictability of corporate earnings and the cash requirements of the business and conduct an examination of business cycles, seasonality, international pressures and so forth.
n   Recovery and loan-to-value. These factors focus on examination of the default probability and the rate of recovery associated with loans.
     The portfolio is constructed using a conservative bias to help manage credit risk, while focusing on optimization of return relative to appropriate benchmarks. We constantly monitor the holdings in the portfolio and conduct daily, weekly and monthly meetings with portfolio managers and analysts, as well as with borrowers and loan sponsors.


     Utilizing our proprietary risk rating system, our analysts assign, continuously monitor and update probability of default and expected recovery ratings for every asset in the portfolio. Using the resulting risk adjusted returns, analysts monitor positions relative to market levels to detect early sell signals in an attempt to minimize principal loss and maximize relative value.
 
Market conditions and your Fund
During the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, the senior secured loan market rose, fell and then rose again. Generally good underlying credit performance was, at times, overshadowed by “headline-induced” market swings and volatility. The main culprits of this volatility were well-publicized concerns about sovereign debt issues in Europe, the budget and national debt in the United States and weakness in the US economy during the second quarter and the beginning of the third quarter of 2011.
     Additionally, senior secured loans were hurt by the US Federal Reserve’s (the Fed) announcement that interest rates are likely to remain low through 2014. The Fed’s announcement reversed the heavy retail interest the market experienced in the early part of the year. The lack of retail interest, however, was offset as institutional investors returned to the senior secured loan market in the second half of the year. This institutional demand steadily increased through the first part of 2012.
     Despite significant volatility, loan market returns were positive, especially over the last several months. Increased demand from institutional investors was driven by competitive yields offered by senior secured loans and a favorable economic outlook. At the close of the reporting


 
Portfolio Composition
By credit quality
         
Baa
    1.7 %
 
Ba
    24.9  
 
B
    43.5  
 
Caa
    7.1  
 
Non-Rated
    22.8  
  Source: Moody’s. A credit rating is an assessment provided by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) of the creditworthiness of an issuer with respect to debt obligations, including specific securities, money market instruments or other debts. Ratings are measured on a scale that generally ranges from Aaa (highest) to C (lowest); ratings are subject to change without notice. “Non-rated” indicates the debtor was not rated, and should not be interpreted as indicating low quality. For more information on Moody’s rating methodology, please visit moodys.com and select ’Rating Methodologies’ under Research and Ratings on the homepage
 
Top Five Issuers*
 
             
1.   Caesars Entertainment Operating Co.     3.8 %
 
2.   Reynolds Group Holding Inc.     2.8  
 
3.   Univision Communications Inc.     2.7  
 
4.   Clear Channel Communication     2.5  
 
5.   First Data Corp.     2.3  

         
 
Total Net Assets     $916.2 million  
 
Total Number of Holdings*     440  
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* Excluding time deposit holding.


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period, loan defaults were well below historical averages,1 and loan issuers generally had good credit performance, solid earnings and strong balance sheets.
     As we’ve discussed in previous reports, the bank loan market continues to become more visible, and there is a greater correlation between performance and market, economic and other trends. We have also seen an improvement in credit quality as evidenced by steady declines in the trailing 12-month default rate.2
     Furthermore, the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) component of bank loan interest payments is reset when contracts change – typically between every 30 and 90 days – so investors may benefit from future increases in interest rates with little or no corresponding price exposure. This is one of the unique features of the bank loan asset class, and provides investors with a positive component when interest rates rise. The historically low Libor rates3 during the reporting period had a negative impact on the performance of the bank loan asset class. We expect that these rates will likely increase at some point in the future. However, the Fed has maintained, and has signaled its willingness to maintain for some time, an accommodative monetary policy amid concerns about a slow economic recovery.
     The Fund was negatively impacted by its large exposure to Europe. We reduced our European holdings during the reporting period and repositioned the portfolio in the latter part of 2011, specifically reducing our exposure to European financials and increasing our exposure to European corporates. During the last two months of the reporting period, Europe was a large positive contributor to performance. Our position in TXU was a drag on absolute performance during the reporting period; however, because of our underweight position, it did not negatively affect Fund performance versus the index.
     One important factor impacting the return of the Fund relative to its comparative index was the Fund’s use of financial leverage through the use of bank borrowings. As of the close of the reporting period, leverage accounted for 18% of the Fund’s total assets. The Fund uses leverage because we believe that, over time, leveraging provides opportunities for additional income and total return for common shareholders. However, use of leverage also can expose common shareholders to additional volatility. For example if the prices of securities held by a fund decline, the negative impact of these valuation changes on common share net asset value and common shareholder total return is magnified by the use of leverage. Conversely, leverage may enhance common share returns during periods when the
prices of securities held by a fund generally are rising.
     The Fund used leverage, which enhanced returns as loan prices increased during the reporting period. Leverage involves borrowing at a floating short term rate and reinvesting the proceeds at a higher rate. Unlike other fixed income asset classes, using leverage in conjunction with senior loans does not involve the same degree of risk from rising short term interest rates since the income from senior loans generally adjusts to changes in interest rates, as do the rates which determine the Fund’s borrowing costs. However, as mentioned earlier, the use of leverage can, increase the Fund’s volatility. For more information about the Fund’s use of leverage, see the Notes to Financial Statements later in this report.
     The Fund also used a limited amount of credit derivatives for investment purposes. Credit derivatives provide the opportunity to gain exposure to loans and bonds, often at higher yields than if we invested in the underlying loan or bond directly, albeit with the risk of greater volatility. We adhere to a research-intensive investment process when investing in credit derivatives.
     The Fund used derivatives in implementing its investment strategy during the reporting period. A derivative instrument is a security whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. The Fund uses derivative instruments for a variety of reasons, such as to attempt to protect against possible changes in market value or in an effort to generate a gain. During the fiscal year, the Fund engaged in foreign currency transactions in order to minimize fluctuations in value that result from holding non-US dollar-denominated loans. Currency transactions comprised a meaningful position during the reporting period as the Fund’s non-US exposure was 23% of Fund net assets at the close of the reporting period. The net effect of currency transactions was positive during the fiscal year. The Fund also sold credit default swaps in an effort to gain credit exposure. Using credit default swaps can be more liquid and cost effective than buying individual bonds or loans. Total exposure to credit default swaps was relatively small at the close of the reporting period. The overall impact of these credit transactions was slightly positive for Fund results.
     As always, we thank you for investing in Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund and for sharing our long-term investment horizon.
1 Sources: Standard & Poor’s/LSTA Index
2 Source: Standard & Poor’s LCD
3 Sources: Standard & Poor’s LCD and S&P/LSTA Leverage Loan Index
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
(PHOTO OF JOE RODRIGUEZ)
Scott Baskind
Portfolio manager, is manager of Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund. He has been responsible for the Fund since 2010. Mr. Baskind has been associated with Invesco or its investment advisory affiliates since 1999. He earned a B.S. in business administration, with majors in finance and management information systems, from the University at Albany, State University of New York.
(PHOTO OF MARK BLACKBURN)
Greg Stoeckle
Portfolio manager, is manager of Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund. He has been responsible for the Fund since 2010. Mr. Stoeckle has been associated with Invesco or its investment advisory affiliates since 1999. He earned a B.S. in applied mathematics and economics from Ursinus College and an M.B.A. in finance from St. Joseph’s University.
(PHOTO OF PAUL CURBO)
Phillip Yarrow
Chartered Financial Analyst, portfolio manager, is manager of Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund. He has been associated with Van Kampen Asset Management or its investment advisory affiliates in an investment capacity from 2005 until joining Invesco in 2010. Mr. Yarrow has managed the Fund since 2007. He earned a B.S. in mathematics and economics from the University of Nottingham and an M.B.A. in finance from Northwestern University.

Effective September 19, 2011, Invesco Advisers, Inc. assumed sole responsibility for the management of the Fund. Avenue Europe International Management, L.P. is no longer a subadviser for the Fund.


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Additional Information
Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund’s investment objective is to seek a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation.
n   Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of February 29, 2012, and is based on total net assets.
 
n   Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.
 
n   To access your Fund reports, visit invesco.com/fundreports.

 
About indexes used in this report
n   The CS Leveraged Loan Index represents tradable, senior-secured, US dollar-denominated non-investment-grade loans.
 
n   The London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) is a daily reference rate based on the interest rates at which banks borrow unsecured funds from other banks in the London wholesale money market (or interbank lending market).
 
n   The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) defined here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).
 
n   A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.
 
Other information
n   The Chartered Financial Analyst®(CFA®) designation is globally recognized and attests to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive study program in the field of investment management and research analysis.
 
n   The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights.


 
NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE
 
NYSE Symbol                                  VTA


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Dividend Reinvestment Plan
The dividend reinvestment plan (the Plan) offers you a prompt and simple way to reinvest your dividends and capital gains distributions (Distributions) into additional shares of your Fund. Under the Plan, the money you earn from Distributions will be reinvested automatically in more shares of your Fund, allowing you to potentially increase your investment over time. All shareholders in the Fund are automatically enrolled in the Plan when shares are purchased.

 
Plan benefits
n   Add to your account:
You may increase the amount of shares in your Fund easily and automatically with the Plan.
 
n   Low transaction costs:
Shareholders who participate in the Plan are able to buy shares at below-market prices when the Fund is trading at a premium to its net asset value (NAV). In addition, transaction costs are low because when new shares are issued by the Fund, there is no brokerage fee, and when shares are bought in blocks on the open market, the per share fee is shared among all Participants.
 
n   Convenience:
You will receive a detailed account statement from Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (the Agent) which administers the Plan. The statement shows your total Distributions, date of investment, shares acquired, and price per share, as well as the total number of shares in your reinvestment account. You can also access your account at invesco.com/us.
 
n   Safekeeping:
The Agent will hold the shares it has acquired for you in safekeeping.
 
How to participate in the Plan
If you own shares in your own name, you can participate directly in the Plan. If your shares are held in “street name” – in the name of your brokerage firm, bank, or other financial institution – you must instruct that entity to participate on your behalf. If they are unable to participate on your behalf, you may request that they reregister your shares in your own name so that you may enroll in the Plan.
 
How to enroll
To enroll in the Plan, please read the Terms and Conditions in the Plan Brochure. You can obtain a copy of the Plan Brochure and enroll in the Plan by visiting invesco.com/us, calling toll-free 800 341 2929 or notifying us in writing at Invesco Closed-End Funds, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078. Please include your Fund name and account number and ensure that all shareholders listed on the account sign these written instructions. Your participation in the Plan will begin with the next Distribution payable after the Agent receives your authorization, as long as they receive it before the “record date,” which is generally 10 business days before the Distribution is paid. If your authorization arrives after such record date, your participation in the Plan will begin with the following Distribution.
 
How the Plan works
If you choose to participate in the Plan, your Distributions will be promptly reinvested for you, automatically increasing your shares. If the Fund is trading at a share price that is equal to its NAV, you’ll pay that amount for your reinvested shares. However, if the Fund is trading above or below NAV, the price is determined by one of two ways:
1. Premium: If the Fund is trading at a premium – a market price that is higher than its NAV – you’ll pay either the NAV or 95 percent of the market price, whichever is greater. When the Fund trades at a premium, you’ll pay less for your reinvested shares than an investor purchasing shares on the stock exchange. Keep in mind, a portion of your price reduction may be taxable because you are receiving shares at less than market price.
2. Discount: If the Fund is trading at a discount – a market price that is lower than NAV – you’ll pay the market price for your reinvested shares.
 
Costs of the Plan
There is no direct charge to you for reinvesting Distributions because the Plan’s fees are paid by the Fund. If your Fund is trading at or above its NAV, your new shares are issued directly by the Fund and there are no brokerage charges or fees. However, if the Fund is trading at a discount, the shares are purchased on the open market, and you will pay your portion of any per share fees. These per share fees are typically less than the standard brokerage charges for individual transactions because shares are purchased for all Participants in blocks, resulting in lower fees for each individual Participant. Any service or per share fees are added to the purchase price. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Agent is required to pay.
 
Tax implications
The automatic reinvestment of Distributions does not relieve you of any income tax that may be due on Distributions. You will receive tax information annually to help you prepare your federal income tax return.
     Invesco does not offer tax advice. The tax information contained herein is general and is not exhaustive by nature. It was not intended or written to be used, and it cannot be used, by any taxpayer for avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer under U.S. federal tax laws. Federal and state tax laws are complex and constantly changing. Shareholders should always consult a legal or tax adviser for information concerning their individual situation.
 
How to withdraw from the Plan
You may withdraw from the plan at any time by calling 800 341 2929, visiting invesco.com/us or by writing to Invesco Closed-End Funds, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078. Simply indicate that you would like to withdraw from the Plan, and be sure to include your Fund name and account number. Also, ensure that all shareholders listed on the account have signed these written instructions. If you withdraw, you have three options with regard to the shares held in the Plan:
1.   If you opt to continue to hold your non-certificated whole shares (Investment Plan Book Shares), they will be held by the Agent electronically as Direct Registration Book-Shares (Book-Entry Shares) and fractional shares will be sold at the then-current market price. Proceeds will be sent via check to your address of record after deducting applicable fees.
 
2.   If you opt to sell your shares through the Agent, we will sell all full and fractional shares and send the proceeds via check to your address of record after deducting a $2.50 service fee and per share fee. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Agent is required to pay.
 
3.   You may sell your shares through your financial adviser through the Direct Registration System (DRS). DRS is a service within the securities industry that allows Fund shares to be held in your name in electronic format. You retain full ownership of your shares, without having to hold a share certificate. You should contact your financial adviser to learn more about any restrictions or fees that may apply.
     To obtain a complete copy of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, please call our Client Services department at 800 341 2929 or visit invesco.com/us.




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Schedule of Investments
 
February 29, 2012
 
 
                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests–98.99%(a)(b)
 
 
Aerospace & Defense–1.86%
 
                       
ARINC Inc., Second Lien Term Loan
    6.25 %     10/25/15     $ 2,268     $ 2,234,073  
 
AVIO S.p.A. (Italy),
Term Loan B
    2.12 %     12/13/14       1,007       967,873  
 
Term Loan C
    2.99 %     12/13/15       909       877,838  
 
DAE Aviation Holdings, Inc.
                               
 
Tranche B-1 Term Loan
    5.56 %     07/31/14       1,044       1,033,371  
 
Tranche B2 Term Loan
    5.56 %     07/31/14       998       987,744  
 
DynCorp International LLC Term Loan B
    6.25 %     07/07/16       3,025       3,025,006  
 
IAP Worldwide Services, Inc., PIK First Lien Term Loan(c)
    9.25 %     12/28/12       5,528       5,051,530  
 
SI Organization, Inc., Term Loan B
    4.50 %     11/22/16       752       728,601  
 
SRA International, Inc., Term Loan B
    6.52 %     07/20/18       834       824,598  
 
Wyle Services Corp., Term Loan B
    5.75 %     03/27/17       1,320       1,306,313  
 
                              17,036,947  
 
 
Air Transport–0.60%
 
                       
Delta Air Lines, Inc.,
Revolver Loan(d)
    0.75 %     03/28/13       2,000       1,941,000  
 
Term Loan B
    4.25 %     03/07/16       3,130       3,032,027  
 
Term Loan B
    5.50 %     04/20/17       509       499,788  
 
                              5,472,815  
 
 
Automotive–3.12%
 
                       
Federal-Mogul Corp.,
Term Loan B
    2.20 %     12/29/14       2,473       2,374,862  
 
Term Loan C
    2.19 %     12/28/15       1,930       1,853,231  
 
General Motors Holdings, Revolver Loan(d)
    0.38 %     10/27/15       6,452       5,810,655  
 
Hertz Corp., LOC
    3.75 %     03/09/18       849       812,519  
 
KAR Auction Services, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.00 %     05/19/17       4,972       4,978,092  
 
Key Safety Systems, Inc.,
First Lien Term Loan
    2.59 %     03/08/14       1,534       1,481,206  
 
Revolver Loan(d)
    2.58 %     03/08/13       2,000       1,868,720  
 
Metaldyne Co., LLC, Term Loan B
    5.25 %     05/18/17       758       760,567  
 
Schaeffler AG (Germany),
Term Loan C2
    6.00 %     01/27/17     EUR  4,350       5,770,669  
 
Term Loan C2
    6.50 %     01/27/17       1,026       1,030,833  
 
Veyance Technologies, Inc.,
Delayed Draw Term Loan
    2.75 %     07/31/14       250       237,549  
 
Term Loan
    2.75 %     07/31/14       1,745       1,658,512  
 
                              28,637,415  
 
 
Beverage and Tobacco–0.24%
 
                       
DS Waters Enterprises, L.P., First Lien Term Loan
    10.50 %     08/29/17       2,231       2,177,595  
 
                                 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Building & Development–2.98%
 
                       
Axia Acquisition Corp.,
PIK Second Lien Term Loan A(c)
    11.00 %     03/11/16     $ 184     $ 114,844  
 
Revolver Loan(d)
    1.00 %     03/11/16       348       304,698  
 
Second Lien Term Loan B
    5.00 %     03/12/16       324       202,422  
 
Building Materials Holding Corp.,
PIK Second Lien Term Loan (Acquired 07/31/07-12/30/11; Cost $1,431,863)(c)
    8.00 %     01/05/15       985       856,563  
 
Capital Automotive L.P., Term Loan B
    5.00 %     03/10/17       4,398       4,367,076  
 
Champion OPCO, LLC, PIK Term Loan(c)
    10.50 %     12/31/13       785       645,590  
 
Custom Building Products, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.75 %     03/19/15       582       583,394  
 
El Ad IDB Las Vegas, LLC, Tranche A2 Term Loan (Acquired 08/30/07; Cost $2,000,000)
    4.26 %     08/09/12       2,000       700,000  
 
Lake at Las Vegas Joint Venture, LLC,
PIK Exit Revolver Loan (Acquired 07/15/10-02/23/12; Cost $623,679)(c)(d)
    11.76 %     12/31/12       624       617,442  
 
Term Loan (Acquired 12/05/11-02/29/12; Cost $125,997)(d)
    9.32 %     04/30/12       128       127,642  
 
Nortek, Inc., Term Loan
    5.25 %     04/26/17       945       941,769  
 
Realogy Corp.,
Extended Revolver Loan
    3.49 %     04/08/16       6,683       5,649,766  
 
Extended Term Loan
    4.77 %     10/10/16       11,535       10,761,141  
 
Non-Extended Synthetic LOC
    3.25 %     10/10/13       825       781,356  
 
Rhodes Homes, PIK Term Loan (Acquired 07/09/07-09/30/11, Cost $1,611,373)(c)
    2.58 %     03/31/16       415       342,439  
 
WCI Communities, Inc. PIK Term Loan(c)
    10.01 %     09/02/16       314       301,352  
 
                              27,297,494  
 
 
Business Equipment & Services–7.12%
 
                       
Affinion Group, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.00 %     10/10/16       2,077       1,958,497  
 
Asurion Corp.,
First Lien Term Loan
    5.50 %     05/24/18       5,927       5,921,431  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    9.00 %     05/24/19       1,555       1,586,686  
 
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.
                               
 
Revolver Loan(d)
    0.51 %     05/28/14       3,000       2,963,400  
 
Term Loan B
    4.25 %     05/28/15       1,141       1,136,281  
 
Brock Holdings III, Inc., Term Loan B
    6.00 %     03/16/17       2,393       2,378,994  
 
Charterhouse Inuit (New Luxco) S.a.r.l. (Germany), Second Lien Term Loan
    0.00 %     05/16/16     EUR  2,000       2,455,241  
 
Emdeon, Inc., Term Loan B
    6.75 %     11/02/18       3,377       3,426,149  
 
First Data Corp.,
Delayed Draw Term Loan (Acquired 01/20/11; Cost $1,740,381)
    2.99 %     09/24/14       1,826       1,656,661  
 
Extended Term Loan B
    4.24 %     03/23/18       3,247       2,925,452  
 
Term Loan B1
    2.99 %     09/24/14       11,084       10,625,108  
 
Term Loan B2
    2.99 %     09/24/14       3,153       3,021,926  
 
Term Loan B3
    2.99 %     09/24/14       2,644       2,534,760  
 
FS Funding A/S (Denmark), Facility Term Loan D
    5.24 %     06/30/15     EUR  2,000       2,517,793  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
7        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Business Equipment & Services–(continued)
 
                       
                                 
Hillman Group, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.00 %     05/27/16     $ 105     $ 104,778  
 
iPayment, Inc., Term Loan B,
    5.75 %     05/08/17       1,635       1,635,322  
 
Kronos, Inc.,
Second Lien Tranche B1
    10.58 %     06/08/18       4,155       4,198,698  
 
Tranche C Term Loan
    6.25 %     12/28/17       1,652       1,678,395  
 
Mitchell International, Inc., Second Lien Term Loan
    5.88 %     03/30/15       3,654       3,556,109  
 
NCO Financial Systems, Inc., Term Loan B
    8.00 %     05/15/13       4,766       4,749,869  
 
SMG Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B (Acquired 08/06/07-12/13/07; Cost $3,726,044)
    3.50 %     07/27/14       3,748       3,710,352  
 
SSI Investments II Ltd., Term Loan C
    6.50 %     05/26/17       213       212,951  
 
Sungard Data Systems, Inc., Incremental Term Loan
    3.74 %     02/28/14       295       294,805  
 
                              65,249,658  
 
 
Cable & Satellite Television–5.47%
 
                       
Cequel Communications, LLC, Term Loan B
    4.00 %     02/14/19       6,389       6,336,824  
 
Charter Communications Operating, LLC Extended Term Loan,
    3.83 %     09/06/16       3       2,795  
 
Completel Europe N.V. (France), PIK Term Loan B (Acquired 12/07/10-09/30/11; Cost $12,583,850)(c)
    4.68 %     08/28/15     EUR  10,018       12,413,287  
 
Kabel Deutschland GMBH (Germany), Term Loan F
    4.25 %     02/01/19       3,605       3,599,745  
 
Mediacom Illinois, LLC, Term Loan E
    4.50 %     10/23/17       485       482,306  
 
Mediacom Iowa, LLC, Term Loan F
    4.50 %     10/23/17       884       883,279  
 
Omega I S.à r.l. (Germany), Term Loan B
    5.17 %     03/31/17     EUR  12,379       12,203,987  
 
UPC Financing Partnership, Facility Term Loan AB
    4.75 %     12/29/17       792       793,019  
 
Yankee Cable Acquisition, LLC, Term Loan B1
    6.50 %     08/26/16       4,605       4,586,843  
 
YPSO Holding SA (France),
PIK Extended Acquisition Term Loan C(c)
    4.83 %     12/29/17     EUR  255       278,682  
 
PIK Extended Term Loan C(c)
    4.83 %     12/29/17     EUR  4,671       5,099,636  
 
PIK Facility Acquisition Term Loan C(c)
    4.83 %     12/31/15     EUR  1,923       2,113,957  
 
PIK Facility Recap Term Loan C(c)
    4.83 %     12/31/15     EUR  1,176       1,293,065  
 
                              50,087,425  
 
                                 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
8        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Chemicals & Plastics–3.38%
 
                       
Aster Zweite Beteiligungs GMBG (Germany), Extended Term Loan B5
    5.49 %     12/31/14     $ 3,000     $ 2,717,505  
 
Houghton International, Inc., Term Loan B
    6.75 %     01/29/16       2,938       2,952,551  
 
Ineos Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom),
Term Loan C1
    8.00 %     12/16/14     EUR  3,113       4,353,482  
 
Term Loan D
    9.00 %     06/16/15     EUR  2,000       2,742,752  
 
Metokote Corp., Term Loan (Acquired 09/21/07-02/09/12; Cost $3,873,176)
    10.00 %     11/27/13       3,899       3,874,148  
 
Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Inc.,
Extended Term Loan C4 (Acquired 02/09/10; Cost $1,345,566)
    4.31 %     05/05/15       1,379       1,348,021  
 
Extended Term Loan C5
    4.38 %     05/05/15       4,789       4,693,645  
 
OM Group, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.75 %     08/02/17       1,209       1,216,220  
 
OMNOVA Solutions, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.75 %     05/31/17       249       248,478  
 
Phillips Plastics Corp., Term Loan
    6.50 %     02/10/17       721       720,397  
 
PolyOne Corp., Term Loan
    5.00 %     12/20/17       1,144       1,149,580  
 
Potters Holdings II, L.P., First Lien Term Loan
    6.00 %     05/05/17       468       467,847  
 
PQ Corp., Term Loan B
    3.50 %     07/30/14       1,528       1,496,465  
 
Taminco Global Chemical Corp.,
Term Loan
    6.25 %     02/15/19     EUR  320       429,135  
 
Term Loan
    6.25 %     02/15/19       1,074       1,081,703  
 
Tronox, Inc.,
Delayed Draw Term Loan
    1.00 %     02/08/18       326       326,509  
 
Term Loan B
    4.25 %     02/08/18       1,195       1,197,199  
 
                              31,015,637  
 
 
Clothing & Textiles–0.53%
 
                       
Levi Strauss & Co., Term Loan
    2.49 %     03/27/14       5,000       4,837,500  
 
 
Conglomerates–0.49%
 
                       
Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.,
First Lien Term Loan
    5.75 %     10/28/16       4,220       4,256,995  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    9.00 %     10/30/17       213       217,206  
 
                              4,474,201  
 
 
Containers & Glass Products–4.01%
 
                       
Anchor Glass Container Corp.,
First Lien Term Loan
    6.00 %     03/02/16       2,398       2,400,980  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    10.00 %     09/02/16       1,350       1,349,433  
 
Berlin Packaging, LLC,
Second Lien Term Loan
    6.74 %     08/17/15       3,000       2,877,510  
 
Term Loan
    3.38 %     08/17/14       5,747       5,555,235  
 
Exopack, LLC, Term Loan
    6.50 %     05/31/17       3,419       3,420,719  
 
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., Revolver Loan(d)
    0.51 %     05/16/13       5,000       4,950,000  
 
Hoffmaster Group, Inc., First Lien Term Loan
    7.00 %     01/03/18       1,883       1,886,315  
 
Ranpak Corp., Term Loan
    4.75 %     04/20/17       430       431,034  
 
Reynolds Group Holdings Inc., Term Loan C
    6.50 %     08/09/18       13,689       13,863,030  
 
                              36,734,256  
 
                                 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
9        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Cosmetics & Toiletries–1.39%
 
                       
Huish Detergents, Inc.,
Incremental Term Loan B
    2.25 %     04/25/14     $ 1,909     $ 1,785,056  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    4.50 %     10/26/14       1,250       1,061,456  
 
KIK Custom Products, Inc.,
Canadian Term Loan
    2.52 %     06/02/14       195       180,392  
 
First Lien Term Loan
    2.52 %     06/02/14       1,136       1,052,288  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    5.26 %     11/28/14       7,000       4,681,250  
 
Marietta Intermediate Holding Corp., PIK Term Loan B (Acquired 07/13/07-02/07/11; Cost $5,222,528)(c)
    7.00 %     02/19/15       1,194       1,086,178  
 
Prestige Brands, Inc., Term Loan
    5.25 %     01/31/19       1,552       1,561,867  
 
Revlon Consumer Products Corp., Term Loan B
    4.75 %     11/17/17       1,296       1,296,722  
 
                              12,705,209  
 
 
Drugs–1.22%
 
                       
Grifols Inc. Term Loan B
    4.50 %     06/01/17       6,471       6,438,680  
 
Harlan Sprague Dawley, Inc., Term Loan B
    3.86 %     07/11/14       2,123       1,910,384  
 
Medpace, Inc., Term Loan
    6.50 %     06/16/17       1,905       1,838,590  
 
Quintiles Transnational Corp., Term Loan B
    5.00 %     06/08/18       995       992,513  
 
                              11,180,167  
 
 
Ecological Services & Equipment–1.46%
 
                       
Safety Kleen, Term Loan B
    5.00 %     02/17/17       304       305,377  
 
ServiceMaster Co.,
Delayed Draw Term Loan
    2.75 %     07/24/14       1,445       1,431,575  
 
LOC
    2.84 %     07/24/14       2,802       2,689,862  
 
Term Loan
    2.83 %     07/24/14       3,479       3,447,333  
 
Synagro Technologies, Inc., Second Lien Term Loan
    5.01 %     10/02/14       6,850       5,531,409  
 
                              13,405,556  
 
 
Electronics & Electrical–4.08%
 
                       
Aeroflex Inc., Term Loan B
    4.25 %     05/09/18       2,772       2,710,117  
 
Blackboard, Inc.,
First Lien Term Loan
    7.50 %     10/04/18       3,986       3,949,974  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    11.50 %     04/04/19       2,907       2,673,032  
 
CommScope, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.00 %     01/14/18       1,817       1,822,024  
 
DEI Sales, Inc., Term Loan B
    7.00 %     07/13/17       1,459       1,437,476  
 
DG FastChannel, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.75 %     07/26/18       2,983       2,931,159  
 
Eastman Kodak Co., DIP Term Loan B
    8.50 %     07/20/13       1,094       1,111,793  
 
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Extended Term Loan B
    4.52 %     12/01/16       4,000       3,910,640  
 
Go Daddy Operating Company, LLC, Term Loan
    7.00 %     12/17/18       2,360       2,382,206  
 
Open Solutions, Inc., Term Loan B
    2.69 %     01/23/14       5,684       5,313,173  
 
Sophia, L.P., Term Loan B
    6.25 %     07/19/18       7,244       7,339,565  
 
Spectrum Brands, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.00 %     06/17/16       1,839       1,845,170  
 
                              37,426,329  
 
 
Equipment Leasing–0.31%
 
                       
Flying Fortress Inc., First Lien Term Loan
    5.00 %     02/23/17       2,884       2,855,305  
 
                                 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
10        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Farming & Agriculture–0.22%
 
                       
Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc.,
First Lien Term Loan
    5.51 %     02/11/16     $ 899     $ 901,803  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    9.50 %     08/11/16       1,091       1,094,493  
 
                              1,996,296  
 
 
Financial Intermediaries–1.74%
 
                       
Nuveen Investments, Inc., Extended Term Loan
    5.81 %     05/12/17       8,957       8,962,361  
 
RJO Holdings Corp.,
FCM Term Loan (Acquired 12/10/10; Cost $16,905)
    6.25 %     12/10/15       74       64,414  
 
HoldCo Term Loan B
    7.00 %     12/10/15       3,472       2,708,058  
 
Transfirst Holdings, Inc.,
PIK Second Lien Term Loan(c)
    6.25 %     06/15/15       1,532       1,424,923  
 
Term Loan B
    3.00 %     06/15/14       2,865       2,752,777  
 
                              15,912,533  
 
 
Food & Drug Retailers–2.75%
 
                       
Alliance Boots Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom),
                               
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    4.85 %     07/05/16     GBP  4,800       6,937,597  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    4.61 %     07/11/16     EUR  1,668       2,022,058  
 
Rite Aid Corp.,
Term Loan 5
    4.50 %     03/02/18       5,185       5,121,258  
 
Term Loan B
    2.01 %     06/04/14       4,012       3,922,652  
 
Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.75 %     02/08/19       3,487       3,499,190  
 
Supervalu Inc., Term Loan B3
    4.50 %     04/28/18       3,655       3,664,629  
 
                              25,167,384  
 
 
Food Products–2.00%
 
                       
Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc., Second Lien Term Loan
    9.25 %     06/18/18       514       511,460  
 
Dean Foods Co., Extended Term Loan B2
    3.55 %     04/02/17       683       672,235  
 
Farley’s & Sathers Candy Co., Inc., Term Loan
    6.50 %     03/30/18       2,341       2,329,144  
 
Foodvest Ltd. (United Kingdom),
Term Loan B1
    5.24 %     09/23/15     EUR  465       564,085  
 
Term Loan C2
    6.08 %     09/23/16     EUR  2,811       3,429,452  
 
Pierre Foods, Inc.,
First Lien Term Loan
    7.00 %     09/30/16       6,306       6,322,225  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    11.25 %     09/29/17       930       933,723  
 
Pinnacle Foods Holdings Corp., Term Loan D
    6.00 %     04/02/14       3,546       3,578,254  
 
                              18,340,578  
 
 
Food Service–0.52%
 
                       
Focus Brands, Inc., Term Loan B
    6.25 %     02/21/18       1,115       1,121,768  
 
OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC,
Revolver Loan
    0.93 %     06/14/13       1,459       1,429,202  
 
Term Loan B
    2.56 %     06/14/14       1,689       1,654,204  
 
Restaurant Holding Co., LLC, Term Loan B
    9.00 %     02/17/17       577       576,802  
 
                              4,781,976  
 
 
Forest Products–0.87%
 
                       
Ainsworth Lumber Co, Ltd., Term Loan
    5.25 %     06/26/14       3,200       2,936,800  
 
Cenveo Corp., Term Loan B
    6.25 %     12/21/16       4,234       4,228,550  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
11        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Forest Products–(continued)
 
                       
                                 
Verso Paper Holdings LLC, PIK Term Loan(c)
    6.84 %     02/01/13     $ 473     $ 248,562  
 
Xerium Technologies, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.50 %     05/22/17       532       531,486  
 
                              7,945,398  
 
 
Healthcare–6.06%
 
                       
CareStream Health, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.00 %     02/25/17       8,331       7,948,569  
 
Community Health Systems, Inc., Extended Term Loan B
    4.08 %     01/25/17       855       846,799  
 
DJO Finance LLC, Term Loan B
    3.24 %     05/20/14       1,990       1,966,538  
 
Drumm Investors, LLC, Term Loan
    5.00 %     05/04/18       3,728       3,522,638  
 
Genoa Healthcare Group, LLC, PIK Second Lien Term Loan(c)
    14.00 %     02/10/15       984       713,683  
 
Gentiva Health Services, Inc., Term Loan B
    4.75 %     08/17/16       1,140       1,091,425  
 
HCA, Inc.,
Extended Term Loan B2
    3.83 %     03/31/17       1,517       1,499,285  
 
Extended Term Loan B3
    3.49 %     05/01/18       5,669       5,590,753  
 
HCR Healthcare, LLC, Term Loan
    5.00 %     04/06/18       536       513,227  
 
Health Management Associates, Inc., Term Loan B
    4.50 %     11/16/18       1,927       1,919,224  
 
Kindred Healthcare, Inc., Term Loan
    5.25 %     06/01/18       4,035       3,898,077  
 
Kinetic Concepts, Inc.,
Term Loan
    7.07 %     05/04/18     EUR  5,000       6,711,459  
 
Term Loan B
    7.00 %     05/04/18       6,030       6,148,911  
 
Sun Healthcare Group Inc. Term Loan B,
    8.75 %     10/15/16       998       890,733  
 
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc. Term Loan B,
    6.50 %     02/06/17       1,166       1,099,143  
 
Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.,
Extended Revolver Loan(d)
    0.38 %     06/30/16       6,250       5,593,750  
 
Extended Term Loan
    4.58 %     12/29/17       4,526       4,242,752  
 
Vitalia Holdco S.a.r.l. (Switzerland), Second Lien Term Loan
    9.58 %     01/28/19     EUR  1,000       1,300,105  
 
                              55,497,071  
 
 
Home Furnishings–1.23%
 
                       
Hunter Fan Co.,
Second Lien Term Loan
    7.00 %     10/16/14       6,789       5,589,977  
 
Term Loan
    2.75 %     04/16/14       1,417       1,324,568  
 
National Bedding Co., LLC, Second Lien Term Loan
    5.25 %     02/28/14       3,458       3,422,034  
 
Springs Windows Fashions, LLC, Term Loan B
    6.00 %     05/31/17       972       955,368  
 
                              11,291,947  
 
 
Industrial Equipment–1.12%
 
                       
Hupah Finance Inc., Term Loan B
    6.25 %     01/21/19       2,169       2,173,942  
 
Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., Term Loan B
    6.50 %     06/29/18       1,424       1,433,446  
 
Mold-Masters Luxembourg Holdings S. A. (Luxembourg), Term Loan
    4.06 %     10/10/14       3,470       3,415,153  
 
Unifrax Corp.,
Term Loan
    7.50 %     11/28/18     EUR  1,882       2,507,858  
 
Term Loan (Acquired 12/06/11; Cost $2,473,641)
    7.00 %     11/28/18       687       695,625  
 
                              10,226,024  
 
 
Insurance–0.85%
 
                       
Alliant Holdings I, Inc., Term Loan D
    6.75 %     08/21/14       1,024       1,033,110  
 
C.G. JCF Corp., Term Loan
    3.27 %     08/01/14       487       485,361  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
12        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Insurance–(continued)
 
                       
                                 
HMSC Corp., Second Lien Term Loan
    5.74 %     10/03/14     $ 1,750     $ 1,071,875  
 
Sedgwick CMS Holdings, Inc.,
Second Lien Term Loan
    9.00 %     05/26/17       1,600       1,588,000  
 
Term Loan
    5.00 %     12/30/16       1,641       1,638,920  
 
USI Holdings Corp., Incremental Term Loan
    7.00 %     05/05/14       1,955       1,950,113  
 
                              7,767,379  
 
 
Leisure Goods, Activities & Movies–2.27%
 
                       
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc., Term Loan
    7.50 %     04/22/16       3,791       3,731,880  
 
Alpha D2 Ltd. (United Kingdom),
Second Lien Term Loan
    3.74 %     06/30/14       6,624       6,350,746  
 
Term Loan B2
    2.37 %     12/31/13       488       471,734  
 
Term Loan B2
    2.37 %     12/31/13       2,244       2,169,207  
 
AMC Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B3
    4.25 %     02/22/18       1,826       1,809,755  
 
Fender Musical Instruments Corp.,
Delayed Draw Term Loan
    2.50 %     06/09/14       66       63,629  
 
Term Loan B
    2.50 %     06/09/14       131       125,937  
 
IMG Worldwide, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.50 %     06/16/16       553       552,355  
 
Sabre, Inc., Term Loan B
    2.33 %     09/30/14       3,545       3,340,326  
 
Vue Entertainment Investment Ltd. (United Kingdom), Term Loan B
    6.07 %     12/21/17     GBP  1,375       2,181,997  
 
                              20,797,566  
 
 
Lodging & Casinos–8.85%
 
                       
Boyd Gaming Corp.,
Extended Revolver Loan
    3.71 %     12/17/15       2,405       2,203,578  
 
Revolver Loan
    6.00 %     12/17/15       1,107       1,112,983  
 
Term Loan
    3.74 %     12/17/15       437       426,711  
 
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co.,
Extended Term Loan B6
    5.49 %     01/26/18       3,256       2,965,561  
 
Incremental Term Loan B4
    9.50 %     10/31/16       490       506,094  
 
Term Loan B1
    3.24 %     01/28/15       10,538       9,899,270  
 
Term Loan B3
    3.25 %     01/28/15       17,678       15,166,090  
 
Term Loan B2
    3.24 %     01/28/15       6,830       6,416,144  
 
Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC,
Delayed Draw Term Loan
    4.49 %     05/20/13       2,511       2,427,802  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    4.49 %     05/16/14       2,500       2,312,500  
 
Term Loan B
    4.49 %     05/17/13       3,923       3,792,447  
 
CCM Merger, Inc., Term Loan B
    7.00 %     03/01/17       3,525       3,533,618  
 
Full Moon Holdco 3 Ltd. (United Kingdom),
Term Loan F
    11.08 %     06/29/12     GBP  485       755,724  
 
Tranche B Term Loan
    4.92 %     09/05/14     GBP  7,110       9,303,600  
 
Tranche C Term Loan
    5.24 %     09/04/15     GBP  7,110       9,360,157  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
13        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Lodging & Casinos–(continued)
 
                       
                                 
Golden Nugget, Inc.,
PIK Delayed Draw Term Loan(c)
    2.74 %     06/30/14     $ 230     $ 217,887  
 
PIK Term Loan B(c)
    3.25 %     06/30/14       400       378,667  
 
Las Vegas Sands LLC, Extended Delayed Draw Term Loan 2
    2.75 %     11/23/15       159       154,969  
 
Regency Entertainment S.A. (Greece), Term Loan (Acquired 12/22/11; Cost $5,537,250)
    4.64 %     12/22/16     EUR  19,093       5,087,567  
 
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Term Loan
    8.50 %     11/05/15       5,067       5,083,058  
 
                              81,104,427  
 
 
Nonferrous Metals & Minerals–0.15%
 
                       
Noranda Aluminum Acquisition Corp., Term Loan B
    5.75 %     02/24/19       1,394       1,383,866  
 
 
Oil & Gas–2.96%
 
                       
Abbot Group Ltd. (United Kingdom),
Term Loan B1
    5.79 %     03/15/16       161       134,788  
 
Term Loan B2
    5.79 %     03/18/16       3,535       2,952,641  
 
Term Loan C1
    6.04 %     03/15/17       57       48,262  
 
Term Loan C2
    6.04 %     03/20/17       2,850       2,395,339  
 
Term Loan C3
    6.04 %     03/20/17       988       830,380  
 
Buffalo Gulf Coast Terminals LLC, Term Loan B
    7.50 %     10/31/17       1,898       1,902,295  
 
CCS Corp. (Canada), Term Loan B
    3.24 %     11/14/14       6,009       5,834,772  
 
Citgo Petroleum Corp., Term Loan B
    8.00 %     06/24/15       680       688,353  
 
Delek Benelux B.V. (Netherlands),
Term Loan B1A
    3.09 %     08/10/15     EUR  721       905,221  
 
Term Loan B1B
    3.09 %     08/10/15     EUR  161       201,745  
 
Term Loan B1C
    3.09 %     08/10/15     EUR  193       242,904  
 
Term Loan C1A
    3.84 %     08/08/16     EUR  721       910,023  
 
Term Loan C1B
    3.84 %     08/08/16     EUR  161       202,815  
 
Term Loan C1C
    3.84 %     08/08/16     EUR  193       244,192  
 
Obsidian Natural Gas Trust, Term Loan
    7.00 %     11/02/15       1,701       1,714,014  
 
Western Refining, Inc., Term Loan B
    7.50 %     03/15/17       5,217       5,276,014  
 
Willbros United States Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B
    9.50 %     06/30/14       2,615       2,618,678  
 
                              27,102,436  
 
 
Publishing–4.26%
 
                       
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc., Term Loan
    2.49 %     07/03/14       2,308       2,151,252  
 
Clarke American Corp., Term Loan B
    2.79 %     06/30/14       2,414       2,216,459  
 
Gatehouse Media Operating, Inc.,
Delayed Draw Term Loan
    2.25 %     08/28/14       302       86,959  
 
Term Loan B
    2.25 %     08/28/14       810       233,158  
 
Knowledgepoint360 Group, LLC,
First Lien Term Loan (Acquired 01/17/08; Cost $908,003)
    3.75 %     04/14/14       922       844,019  
 
Second Lien Term Loan (Acquired 10/01/07-01/17/08; Cost $1,955,600)
    7.50 %     04/13/15       2,000       1,600,000  
 
Medianews Group, Term Loan
    8.50 %     03/19/14       1,180       1,143,268  
 
Merrill Communications, LLC,
PIK Second Lien Term Loan(c)
    13.76 %     11/15/13       5,176       3,804,086  
 
Term Loan
    7.50 %     12/24/12       3,856       3,576,434  
 
Newsday LLC, Term Loan
    6.82 %     08/01/13       2,333       2,356,667  
 
Tribune Co., Term Loan B(e)(f)
    5.25 %     06/04/14       29,437       19,269,320  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
14        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Publishing–(continued)
 
                       
                                 
Yell Group PLC (United Kingdom), Term Loan B1
    3.99 %     07/31/14     $ 5,424     $ 1,766,700  
 
                              39,048,322  
 
 
Radio & Television–10.23%
 
                       
Barrington Broadcasting Group LLC, Term Loan B
    7.50 %     06/14/17       444       447,538  
 
Clear Channel Communication,
Term Loan A
    3.64 %     07/29/14       5,015       4,755,636  
 
Term Loan B
    3.89 %     01/28/16       21,690       17,891,511  
 
CMP KC LLC, Term Loan (Acquired 04/17/08-03/15/10; Cost $1,818,440)(e)
    6.25 %     10/03/12       1,887       254,696  
 
Harron Communications Corp., Term Loan B
    5.25 %     10/06/17       1,271       1,265,905  
 
High Plains Broadcasting Operating Co. LLC, Term Loan
    9.00 %     09/14/16       610       611,526  
 
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., Term Loan B
    5.25 %     04/02/18       8,919       8,931,124  
 
Lavena Holding 4 GmbH (Germany), Revolver Loan
    3.27 %     03/06/15     EUR  12,694       13,805,074  
 
Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc., Term Loan
    3.00 %     12/18/12       1,287       1,193,116  
 
Newport Television LLC, Term Loan B
    9.00 %     09/14/16       2,283       2,287,922  
 
Raycom TV Broadcasting, Inc., Term Loan B
    4.50 %     05/31/17       3,095       3,049,457  
 
Tyrol Acquisitions (France),
Revolver Loan(d)
    2.57 %     01/31/14     EUR  2,000       2,231,602  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    3.98 %     07/29/16     EUR  2,960       3,145,026  
 
Second Lien Term Loan
    6.33 %     07/29/16     EUR  7,130       7,575,688  
 
Term Loan C
    2.98 %     01/29/16     EUR  1,500       1,757,516  
 
Univision Communications Inc., Extended Term Loan
    4.49 %     03/31/17       26,367       24,565,895  
 
                              93,769,232  
 
 
Retailers (except Food & Drug)–2.57%
 
                       
Academy, Ltd., Term Loan
    6.00 %     08/03/18       2,278       2,283,929  
 
Amscan Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B
    6.75 %     12/04/17       3,290       3,296,021  
 
Claire’s Stores, Inc., Term Loan B
    3.05 %     05/29/14       4,777       4,543,363  
 
Educate, Inc., Term Loan (Acquired 06/29/07; Cost $488,797)
    8.51 %     06/16/14       489       488,797  
 
Guitar Center Inc., Extended Term Loan
    5.83 %     04/10/17       4,527       4,242,605  
 
J. Crew Operating Corp., Term Loan B
    4.75 %     03/07/18       5,101       5,007,529  
 
Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., Term Loan
    4.75 %     05/16/18       413       410,693  
 
Salsa Retail Holding Debtco 1 S.a r.l. (Germany), PIK Term Loan B(c)
    7.25 %     02/08/18     EUR  3,001       3,290,444  
 
                              23,563,381  
 
 
Surface Transport–0.80%
 
                       
Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, Incremental Term Loan
    6.25 %     09/21/18       2,741       2,776,243  
 
JHCI Acquisition, Inc., First Lien Term Loan
    2.75 %     06/19/14       2,454       2,280,965  
 
Swift Transportation Co. Inc., Term Loan B
    6.00 %     12/21/16       2,288       2,294,873  
 
                              7,352,081  
 
 
Telecommunications–7.35%
 
                       
Avaya, Inc., Extended Term Loan B3
    4.99 %     10/26/17       5,260       5,115,926  
 
Bultel Cable Bulgaria EAD (Bulgaria),
Extended Term Loan A (Acquired 09/30/11; Cost $3,435,699)
    6.75 %     09/30/17     EUR  2,828       1,770,526  
 
Extended Term Loan B (Acquired 09/30/11; Cost $3,944,444)
    7.75 %     10/30/18     EUR  3,250       2,035,087  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
15        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Telecommunications–(continued)
 
                       
                                 
Fairpoint Communications, Inc., Term Loan B
    6.50 %     01/22/16     $ 5,267     $ 4,469,223  
 
Fibernet (Bulgaria),
Term Loan B (Acquired 08/29/07; Cost $972,882)(e)(f)
    0.00 %     12/20/14     EUR  980        
 
Term Loan C (Acquired 08/29/07; Cost $972,882)(e)(f)
    0.00 %     12/20/15     EUR  980        
 
Genesys Telecom Holdings, U.S., Inc., Term Loan B
    6.75 %     01/31/19       3,143       3,165,808  
 
Global Tel*Link Corp., Term Loan B
    7.00 %     12/14/17       4,347       4,343,206  
 
Integra Telecom Holdings Inc., Term Loan B
    9.25 %     04/15/15       2,304       2,038,059  
 
Level 3 Communications, Inc.,
Term Loan A
    2.73 %     03/13/14       4,125       4,072,406  
 
Term Loan B2
    5.75 %     09/03/18       12,240       12,358,797  
 
Term Loan B3
    5.75 %     08/31/18       1,196       1,207,688  
 
MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., Term Loan B
    4.01 %     03/16/18       8,902       8,868,251  
 
NeuStar, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.00 %     11/08/18       2,641       2,654,830  
 
Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., Term Loan
    5.25 %     05/31/17       1,889       1,871,172  
 
Syniverse Technologies, Inc., Term Loan B
    5.25 %     12/21/17       2,195       2,205,744  
 
Tirol Finco B.V. (Austria),
Facility Term Loan B
    3.33 %     10/02/15     EUR  1,012       1,257,613  
 
Facility Term Loan C
    3.83 %     10/03/16     EUR  988       1,235,242  
 
TowerCo Finance, LLC Term Loan B
    5.25 %     02/02/17       679       682,721  
 
U.S. TelePacific Corp., Term Loan B
    5.75 %     02/23/17       3,044       2,899,361  
 
Wind Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. (Italy), Term Loan B1
    4.69 %     11/27/17     EUR  4,000       5,069,879  
 
                              67,321,539  
 
 
Utilities–3.93%
 
                       
Bicent Power, LLC, Second Lien Term Loan
    4.58 %     12/31/14       5,000       62,525  
 
BRSP, LLC, Term Loan B
    7.50 %     06/04/14       3,374       3,391,166  
 
Calpine Corp., Term Loan
    4.50 %     04/02/18       2,458       2,444,220  
 
FirstLight Power Resources, Inc., Second Lien Term Loan
    4.75 %     05/01/14       2,226       1,916,782  
 
Primary Energy Operations LLC, Term Loan
    6.50 %     10/23/14       2,037       2,011,344  
 
Star West Generation LLC, Term Loan B
    6.00 %     05/17/18       6,139       6,077,628  
 
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co., LLC,
Extended Term Loan
    4.76 %     10/10/17       9,193       5,159,604  
 
Non-Extended Term Loan
    3.76 %     10/10/14       14,944       9,156,425  
 
TPF Generation Holdings LLC, Second Lien Term Loan C
    4.83 %     12/15/14       6,000       5,820,000  
 
                              36,039,694  
 
Total Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests
                            907,002,639  
 
 
Notes–21.93%
 
 
Air Transport–0.66%
 
                       
Air Lease Corp.
    7.38 %     01/30/19       5,504       5,400,800  
 
Continental Airlines, Inc.(g)
    6.75 %     09/15/15       650       661,375  
 
                              6,062,175  
 
                                 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
16        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Automotive–0.65%
 
                       
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
    7.00 %     05/15/22     $ 1,074     $ 1,096,823  
 
Schaeffler Finance B.V. (Netherlands)(g)
    8.50 %     02/15/19       754       818,090  
 
Schaeffler Finance B.V. (Netherlands)
    8.75 %     02/15/19     EUR  2,800       4,047,451  
 
                              5,962,364  
 
 
Cable & Satellite Television–2.49%
 
                       
Cequel Communications, LLC(g)
    8.63 %     11/15/17       2,405       2,597,400  
 
Charter Communications Operating LLC
    7.00 %     01/15/19             463  
 
Charter Communications Operating LLC
    6.63 %     01/31/22       1,184       1,272,800  
 
Telenet BidCo N.V. (Belgium)
    6.38 %     11/15/20     EUR  2,800       3,791,058  
 
UPC Broadband Holdings, B.V. (Netherlands)
    9.75 %     04/15/18     EUR  1,500       2,143,337  
 
UPC Broadband Holdings, B.V. (Netherlands)
    6.38 %     07/01/20     EUR  1,000       1,332,299  
 
UPC Broadband Holdings, B.V. (Netherlands)
    8.38 %     08/15/20     EUR  4,000       5,489,074  
 
UPC Broadband Holdings, B.V. (Netherlands)(g)
    7.25 %     11/15/21       2,941       3,082,609  
 
UPC Broadband Holdings, B.V. (Netherlands)(g)
    6.88 %     01/15/22       236       245,137  
 
Ziggo Bond Co. B.V. (Netherlands)
    8.00 %     05/15/18     EUR  2,000       2,831,136  
 
                              22,785,313  
 
 
Chemicals & Plastics–0.27%
 
                       
INEOS Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom)(g)
    8.38 %     02/15/19       328       350,960  
 
Lyondell Chemical Co.
    11.00 %     05/01/18       1,217       1,335,906  
 
Taminco Global Chemical Corp.(g)
    9.75 %     03/31/20       761       795,245  
 
                              2,482,111  
 
 
Containers & Glass Products–3.99%
 
                       
Ardagh Glass Finance (Ireland)
    7.13 %     06/15/17     EUR  5,000       6,461,653  
 
Ardagh Glass Finance (Ireland)(g)
    7.38 %     10/15/17       500       540,071  
 
Ardagh Glass Finance (Ireland)
    8.75 %     02/01/20     EUR  6,000       7,893,874  
 
Berry Plastics Group, Inc.(h)
    4.21 %     09/15/14       2,000       1,925,000  
 
Berry Plastics Group, Inc.(h)
    5.32 %     02/15/15       6,456       6,473,754  
 
Pregis Corp.(h)
    6.25 %     04/15/13     EUR  756       996,550  
 
Pregis Corp.(h)
    6.25 %     04/15/13     EUR  506       666,821  
 
Reynolds Group Holdings Inc.
    7.75 %     10/15/16     EUR  2,000       2,844,459  
 
Reynolds Group Holdings Inc.(g)
    7.88 %     08/15/19       3,799       4,169,403  
 
Reynolds Group Holdings Inc.(g)
    9.88 %     08/15/19       3,369       3,512,183  
 
Reynolds Group Holdings Inc.(g)
    6.88 %     02/15/21       1,043       1,110,795  
 
                              36,594,563  
 
 
Cosmetics & Toiletries–0.54%
 
                       
Ontex IV S.A. (Netherlands)
    7.50 %     04/15/18     EUR  4,000       4,956,154  
 
 
Financial Intermediaries–0.45%
 
                       
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (United Kingdom)
    7.65 %     09/30/31       5,000       4,162,500  
 
 
Food Products–0.14%
 
                       
Post Holdings, Inc.(g)
    7.38 %     02/15/22       1,203       1,290,218  
 
                                 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
17        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Forest Products–0.49%
 
                       
Verso Paper Holdings, LLC
    11.50 %     07/01/14     $ 4,370     $ 4,484,712  
 
 
Healthcare–1.22%
 
                       
Accellent Inc.
    8.38 %     02/01/17       2,297       2,345,811  
 
Accellent Inc.
    10.00 %     11/01/17       2,706       2,266,275  
 
Apria Healthcare Group, Inc.
    11.25 %     11/01/14       6,167       6,536,666  
 
                              11,148,752  
 
 
Home Furnishings–0.19%
 
                       
Targus Group International, Inc., PIK (Acquired 12/16/09-12/14/10; Cost $5,052,985)(c)(i)
    10.00 %     06/14/19       1,694       1,694,195  
 
 
Leisure Goods, Activities & Movies–0.52%
 
                       
Corleone Capital Ltd. (United Kingdom)
    9.00 %     08/01/18     GBP  3,000       4,760,768  
 
 
Lodging & Casinos–0.09%
 
                       
Chester Downs & Marina LLC(g)
    9.25 %     02/01/20       750       787,500  
 
 
Oil & Gas–1.33%
 
                       
Coffeyville Resources, LLC(g)
    9.00 %     04/01/15       4,161       4,452,270  
 
Seadrill Ltd.
    6.50 %     10/05/15       7,700       7,700,000  
 
                              12,152,270  
 
 
Radio & Television–0.74%
 
                       
CET 21 spol s.r.o. (Czech Republic)
    9.00 %     11/01/17     EUR  5,000       6,761,420  
 
 
Rail Industries–1.11%
 
                       
Channel Link Enterprises Finance PLC (United Kingdom)
    2.35 %     06/20/12     GBP  3,000       4,247,703  
 
Channel Link Enterprises Finance PLC (United Kingdom)
    3.00 %     06/30/12     EUR  5,000       5,928,733  
 
                              10,176,436  
 
 
Surface Transport–1.71%
 
                       
Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
    9.63 %     03/15/18       820       899,950  
 
Nobina Europe A.B. (Sweden)
    9.13 %     08/01/12     EUR  12,769       14,801,018  
 
                              15,700,968  
 
 
Telecommunications–3.21%
 
                       
Goodman Networks, Inc.(g)
    12.13 %     07/01/18       3,960       4,049,100  
 
Matterhorn Mobile S.A. (Luxembourg)
    8.25 %     02/15/20     EUR  5,000       6,894,650  
 
PAETEC Holding Corp.
    8.88 %     06/30/17       462       507,045  
 
PAETEC Holding Corp.
    9.88 %     12/01/18       1,845       2,061,788  
 
Wind Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. (Italy)
    11.75 %     07/15/17     EUR  4,000       5,262,583  
 
Wind Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. (Italy)
    7.38 %     02/15/18     EUR  6,000       7,733,998  
 
Windstream Corp.(g)
    7.50 %     06/01/22       2,709       2,878,312  
 
                              29,387,476  
 
                                 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
18        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Principal*
   
    Interest
  Maturity
  Amount
   
    Rate   Date   (000)   Value
 
 
Utilities–2.13%
 
                       
Calpine Corp.(g)
    7.25 %     10/15/17     $ 3,367     $ 3,585,855  
 
Calpine Corp.(g)
    7.50 %     02/15/21       1,089       1,184,776  
 
Calpine Corp.(g)
    7.88 %     01/15/23       4,623       5,073,904  
 
NRG Energy, Inc.
    7.63 %     05/15/19       9,700       9,700,000  
 
                              19,544,535  
 
Total Notes
                            200,894,430  
 
 
Structured Products–3.48%
 
ACA CLO 2005-1 Ltd.(g)(h)
    5.57 %     10/15/17       3,500       2,697,196  
 
Apidos Cinco CDO Ltd.
    4.70 %     05/14/20       930       623,363  
 
Apidos Quattro CDO Ltd.(g)(h)
    4.16 %     01/20/19       631       434,115  
 
Ares XI CLO, Ltd.(g)(h)
    3.47 %     10/11/21       792       568,891  
 
Atrium IV CDO Corp.(g)
    9.18 %     06/08/19       328       283,253  
 
Banc of America Large Loan Inc.(g)(h)
    2.00 %     11/15/15       8,506       7,945,051  
 
Centurion CDO 15 Ltd.(g)(h)
    2.79 %     03/11/21       2,750       1,968,368  
 
Clear Lake CLO 2006-1A Ltd.(g)(h)
    2.01 %     12/20/20       3,000       2,004,795  
 
Columbus Nova CLO Ltd.(g)(h)
    4.10 %     05/16/19       1,747       1,142,880  
 
Flagship CLO VI
    5.29 %     06/10/21       3,085       2,127,950  
 
Flagship CLO VI(g)(h)
    5.29 %     06/10/21       922       636,266  
 
Four Corners CLO II, Ltd.(g)(h)
    2.41 %     01/26/20       209       155,509  
 
Four Corners CLO II, Ltd.
    2.41 %     01/26/20       70       52,084  
 
Halcyon Loan Investors CLO Ltd.(g)(h)
    4.16 %     04/24/21       2,121       1,411,670  
 
ING Investment Management CLO III, Ltd.(g)(h)
    4.07 %     12/13/20       1,842       1,241,330  
 
ING Investment Management CLO IV, Ltd.(g)(h)
    4.81 %     06/14/22       395       269,025  
 
Madison Park Funding IV Ltd.(g)(h)
    4.17 %     03/22/21       3,361       2,355,786  
 
Pacifica CDO VI, Ltd.(g)(h)
    4.25 %     08/15/21       1,538       992,086  
 
Sierra CLO Ltd.(h)
    4.06 %     01/22/21       1,696       1,131,607  
 
Silverado CLO Ltd.(g)(h)
    4.32 %     10/16/20       2,050       1,416,906  
 
Symphony CLO VIII, Ltd.(g)(h)
    6.51 %     01/09/23       2,790       2,454,435  
 
Total Structured Products
                            31,912,566  
 
                                 
            Shares    
 
Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–2.67%
 
 
Building & Development–0.17%
 
                       
Axia Acquisition Corp.(k)
                    101       251,400  
 
Building Materials Holding Corp.(k)
                    512,204       550,619  
 
Lake at Las Vegas Joint Venture, LLC Class A (Acquired 07/15/10; Cost $24,140,508)(g)(k)
                    2,339       163,701  
 
Lake at Las Vegas Joint Venture, LLC Class B (Acquired 07/15/10; Cost $285,788)(g)(k)
                    28       1,945  
 
Lake at Las Vegas Joint Venture, LLC Class C, Wts., expiring 07/15/15 (Acquired 07/15/10; Cost $0)(g)(k)
                    117        
 
Lake at Las Vegas Joint Venture, LLC Class D, Wts., expiring 07/15/15 (Acquired 07/15/10; Cost $0)(g)(k)
                    161        
 
Lake at Las Vegas Joint Venture, LLC Class E, Wts., expiring 07/15/15 (Acquired 07/15/10; Cost $0)(g)(k)
                    180        
 
Lake at Las Vegas Joint Venture, LLC Class F, Wts., expiring 07/15/15 (Acquired 07/15/10; Cost $0)(g)(k)
                    202        
 
Lake at Las Vegas Joint Venture, LLC Class G, Wts., expiring 07/15/15 (Acquired 07/15/10; Cost $0)(g)(k)
                    229        
 
Newhall Holding Co., LLC Class A(k)
                    235,259       276,429  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
19        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Shares   Value
 
 
Building & Development–(continued)
 
                       
                                 
Rhodes Homes(k)
                    750,544     $ 187,636  
 
WCI Communities, Inc.(k)
                    1,830       105,225  
 
                              1,536,955  
 
 
Chemicals & Plastics–0.78%
 
                       
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (Netherlands) Class A(k)
                    162,147       7,001,508  
 
Metokote Corp. Wts., expiring 11/22/23 (Acquired 12/05/11; Cost $0)(g)(k)
                    131       135,233  
 
                              7,136,741  
 
 
Conglomerates–0.06%
 
                       
Euramax International, Inc.(g)(k)
                    1,870       542,242  
 
 
Cosmetics & Toiletries–0.12%
 
                       
Marietta Intermediate Holding Corp. (Acquired 07/13/07; Cost $2,591,511)(g)(k)
                    1,641,483       1,132,623  
 
Marietta Intermediate Holding Corp. Wts., expiring 02/20/19 (Acquired 07/12/07; Cost $0)(g)(k)
                    413,194        
 
                              1,132,623  
 
 
Financial Intermediaries–0.00%
 
                       
RJO Holdings Corp.(g)(k)
                    2,144       21,440  
 
RJO Holdings Corp. Class A(g)(k)
                    1,142       571  
 
RJO Holdings Corp. Class B(g)(k)
                    3,333       1,667  
 
                              23,678  
 
 
Home Furnishings–0.05%
 
                       
Targus Group International, Inc. (Acquired 12/16/09; Cost $0)(g)(i)(k)
                    62,413       450,622  
 
 
Leisure Goods, Activities & Movies–1.06%
 
                       
MEGA Brands, Inc.(k)
                    30,040       242,882  
 
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. Class A(g)(k)
                    400,602       9,485,855  
 
                              9,728,737  
 
 
Lodging & Casinos–0.05%
 
                       
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Class A(g)(k)
                    41,966       391,669  
 
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Class B(g)(k)
                    5,500       57,750  
 
                              449,419  
 
 
Oil & Gas–0.22%
 
                       
Vitruvian Exploration LLC(k)
                    76,400       2,043,700  
 
 
Publishing–0.16%
 
                       
Affiliated Media, Inc.(g)(k)
                    87,369       1,397,901  
 
Endurance Business Media, Inc. Class A(g)(k)
                    4,753       47,531  
 
SuperMedia, Inc.(g)(k)
                    7,080       20,178  
 
                              1,465,610  
 
 
Radio & Television–0.00%
 
                       
Cumulus Media, Inc. Wts., expiring 06/29/19 (Acquired 01/14/10; Cost $0)(k)
                    1,568       3,559  
 
Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
                            24,513,886  
 
                                 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
20        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

                                 
            Shares   Value
 
 
Preferred Stock–0.01%
 
 
Financial Intermediaries–0.01%
 
                       
RTS Investor Corp.(k)
                    649     $ 48,668  
 
 
Time Deposit–3.29%
 
                       
State Street Bank & Trust Co. ($30,177,170 par, 0.01% coupon, dated 02/29/12, to be sold on 03/01/12 at $30,177,178)(j) (Cost $30,177,170)
    30,177,170  
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS(l)–130.37% (Cost $1,295,174,235)
                            1,194,549,359  
 
BORROWINGS–(25.32)%
                            (232,000,000 )
 
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(5.05)%
                            (46,313,350 )
 
NET ASSETS–100.00%
                          $ 916,236,009  
 
 
Investment Abbreviations:
 
     
CDO
  – Collateralized Debt Obligation
CLD
  – Credit Linked Deposit
CLO
  – Collateralized Loan Obligation
DIP
  – Debtor-in-possession
EUR
  – Euro
GBP
  – British Pound Sterling
LOC
  – Letter of Credit
PIK
  – Payment in Kind
Wts.
  – Warrants
 
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
 
(a) Variable rate senior loan interests are, at present, not readily marketable, not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and may be subject to contractual and legal restrictions on sale. Senior secured corporate loans and senior secured debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio generally have variable rates which adjust to a base, such as the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), on set dates, typically every 30 days but not greater than one year; and/or have interest rates that float at a margin above a widely recognized base lending rate such as the Prime Rate of a designated U.S. bank.
(b) Variable rate senior loan interests often require prepayments from excess cash flow or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The degree to which borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. However, it is anticipated that the senior secured floating rate interests will have an expected average life of three to five years.
(c) All or a portion of this security is Payment-in-Kind.
(d) All or a portion of this holding is subject to unfunded loan commitments. See Note 8.
(e) Defaulted security. Currently, the issuer is partially or fully in default with respect to interest payments. The aggregate value of these securities at February 29, 2012 was $19,524,016, which represented 2.13% of the Trust’s Net Assets.
(f) The borrower has filed for protection in federal bankruptcy court.
(g) Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at February 29, 2012 was $83,013,693, which represented 9.06% of the Trust’s Net Assets.
(h) Interest or dividend rate is redetermined periodically. Rate shown is the rate in effect on February 29, 2012.
(i) Affiliated company during the period. The Investment Company Act of 1940 defines affiliates as those companies in which a fund holds 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The Fund has not owned enough of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer to have control (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of that issuer. The aggregate value of these securities as of February 29, 2012 was $2,144,817, which represented 0.23% of the Fund’s Net Assets. See Note 5.
(j) Security is considered a cash equivalent for the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows. See Note 1H.
(k) Non-income producing securities acquired through the restructuring of senior loans.
(l) Entities may either issue, guarantee, back or otherwise enhance the credit quality of a security. The entities are not primarily responsible for the issuer’s obligation but may be called upon to satisfy issuers obligations. No concentration of any single entity was greater than 5%.
* Principal amounts are denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
21        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
February 29, 2012
 
 
         
 
Assets:
 
Investments, at value (Cost $1,290,121,250)
  $ 1,192,404,542  
 
Investments in affiliates, at value (Cost $5,052,985)
    2,144,817  
 
Total investments (Cost $1,295,174,235)
    1,194,549,359  
 
Cash segregated as collateral for swap agreements
    380,000  
 
Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $23,608,938)
    23,563,408  
 
Receivable for:
       
Investments sold
    52,491,182  
 
Interest and fees
    9,286,133  
 
Investments matured
    1,068,443  
 
Unrealized appreciation swap agreements
    13,416,714  
 
Other assets
    53,029  
 
Total assets
    1,294,808,268  
 
 
Liabilities:
 
Payable for:
       
Borrowings
    232,000,000  
 
Investments purchased
    130,193,791  
 
Amount due to custodian
    48,929  
 
Income distributions
    176,101  
 
Accrued other operating expenses
    1,095,828  
 
Premiums received on swap agreements
    10,587,100  
 
Upfront commitment fees
    1,018,150  
 
Foreign currency contracts outstanding
    3,452,360  
 
Total liabilities
    378,572,259  
 
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
  $ 916,236,009  
 
 
Net assets consist of:
 
Shares of beneficial interest
  $ 1,411,292,628  
 
Undistributed net investment income
    (18,263,040 )
 
Undistributed net realized gain (loss)
    (384,342,742 )
 
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    (92,450,837 )
 
    $ 916,236,009  
 
 
Shares outstanding, $0.01 par value per share:
 
Shares outstanding
    74,052,532  
 
Net asset value per share
  $ 12.37  
 
Market value per share
  $ 11.62  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
22        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

Statement of Operations
 
For the year ended February 29, 2012
 
 
         
 
Investment income:
 
Interest
  $ 78,752,687  
 
Interest from affiliates
    169,420  
 
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $115,530)
    696,016  
 
Other income
    2,994,509  
 
Total investment income
    82,612,632  
 
 
Expenses:
 
Advisory fees
    14,572,043  
 
Administrative services fees
    212,501  
 
Custodian fees
    599,506  
 
Interest, facilities and maintenance fees
    3,218,443  
 
Transfer agent fees
    111,876  
 
Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits
    100,576  
 
Other
    1,584,425  
 
Total expenses
    20,399,370  
 
Net investment income
    62,213,262  
 
 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss):
 
Net realized gain (loss) from:
       
Investment securities
    (57,077,590 )
 
Foreign currencies
    758,913  
 
Foreign currency contracts
    8,213,041  
 
Swap agreements
    (3,240,112 )
 
      (51,345,748 )
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
       
Investment securities
    (13,098,168 )
 
Foreign currencies
    420,086  
 
Foreign currency contracts
    (2,583,931 )
 
Swap agreements
    1,694,372  
 
      (13,567,641 )
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
    (64,913,389 )
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
  $ (2,700,127 )
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
23        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

Statement of Changes in Net Assets
 
For the year ended February 29, 2012, the period August 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011 and the year ended July 31, 2010
 
 
                         
        Seven months
   
    Year ended
  ended
  Year ended
    February 29,
  February 28,
  July 31,
    2012   2011   2010
 
 
Operations:
 
Net investment income
  $ 62,213,262     $ 31,595,931     $ 59,475,567  
 
Net realized gain (loss)
    (51,345,748 )     (48,588,673 )     4,115,425  
 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    (13,567,641 )     118,107,555       127,622,573  
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
    (2,700,127 )     101,114,813       191,213,565  
 
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income
    (65,399,832 )     (44,400,565 )     (78,663,310 )
 
Net change in net assets from operations
    (68,099,959 )     56,714,248       112,550,255  
 
 
Share transactions:
 
Value of shares issued through dividend reinvestment
    517,806             475,500  
 
Repurchase of shares
                (322,626 )
 
Net change in net assets from share transactions
    517,806             152,874  
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
    (67,582,153 )     56,714,248       112,703,129  
 
 
Net assets:
 
Beginning of period
    983,818,162       927,103,914       814,400,785  
 
End of period (includes undistributed net investment income of $(18,263,040), $(1,590,798) and $38,507,343, respectively)
  $ 916,236,009     $ 983,818,162     $ 927,103,914  
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Statement of Cash Flows
 
For the year ended February 29, 2012
 
 
         
 
Cash provided by operating activities:
 
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations
  $ (2,700,127 )
 
 
Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
Purchases of investments
    (1,519,794,580 )
 
Proceeds from sales of investments
    1,605,212,402  
 
Net change in transactions in swap agreements
    3,301,728  
 
Net change in commitment fees
    1,018,150  
 
Net change in transactions in foreign currency contracts
    2,943,931  
 
Net loan fees
    139,978  
 
Amortization of loan fees
    (7,148,507 )
 
Increase in receivables and other assets
    (1,938,949 )
 
Accretion of discounts on investment securities
    (15,557,141 )
 
Decrease in accrued expenses and other payables
    528,410  
 
Net unrealized depreciation on investment securities
    13,098,168  
 
Net realized loss from investment securities
    57,077,590  
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    136,181,053  
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities:
 
Dividends paid to shareholders
    (65,232,504 )
 
Net decrease in borrowings on line of credit
    (49,000,000 )
 
Decrease in payable for amount due custodian
    (4,460,019 )
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (118,692,523 )
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    17,488,530  
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    36,252,048  
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 53,740,578  
 
 
Non-cash financing activities:
 
Value of shares of beneficial interest issued in reinvestment of dividends paid to shareholders
  $ 517,806  
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
         
         
Cash paid during the year ended February 29, 2012 for interest, facilities and maintenance fees
  $ 3,338,740  
 
 
Notes to Financial Statements
 
February 29, 2012
 
 
NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies
 
Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”), a Delaware business trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as a diversified, closed-end management investment company.
  The Fund’s investment objective is to provide a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing primarily in a portfolio of interests in floating or variable senior loans to corporations, partnerships, and other entities which operate in a variety of industries and geographic regions. The Fund borrows money for investment purposes which may create the opportunity for enhanced return, but also should be considered a speculative technique and may increase the Fund’s volatility.
  The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. Security Valuations — Senior secured floating rate loans and senior secured floating rate debt securities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may reflect appropriate factors such as ratings, tranche type, industry, company performance, spread, individual trading characteristics, institution-size trading in similar groups of securities and other market data.
    Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible bonds) is valued at its last sales price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking
 
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any sales on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market (but not securities reported on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange) are valued based on the prices furnished by independent pricing services, in which case the securities may be considered fair valued, or by market makers. Each security reported on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange is valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”) as of the close of the customary trading session on the valuation date or absent a NOCP, at the closing bid price.
    Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and the ask prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and ask prices. For purposes of determining net asset value per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
    Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
    Debt obligations (including convertible bonds) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate, yield, quality, type of issue, coupon rate, maturity, individual trading characteristics and other market data. Debt securities are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt securities involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
    Swap agreements are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service are valued based on a model which may include end of day net present values, spreads, ratings, industry, and company performance.
    Foreign securities (including foreign exchange contracts) are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trade is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
    Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including Corporate Loans.
    Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or are unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/ask quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
    Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis from the settlement date. Facility fees received may be amortized over the life of the loan. Paydown gains and losses on mortgage and asset-backed securities are recorded as adjustments to interest income. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Bond premiums and discounts are amortized and/or accreted for financial reporting purposes.
    The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
    Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
    Other income is comprised primarily of amendment fees which are recorded when received. Amendment fees are received in return for changes in the terms of a loan or note.
C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the
 
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laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from income are declared and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized capital gain, if any, are generally paid annually and are recorded on ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.
    The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
G. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
H. Cash and Cash Equivalents — For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows the Fund defines Cash and Cash Equivalents as cash (including foreign currency), money market funds and other investments held in lieu of cash and excludes investments made with cash collateral received.
I. Securities Purchased on a When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Basis — The Fund may purchase and sell interests in Corporate Loans and Corporate Debt Securities and other portfolio securities on a when-issued and delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. No income accrues to the Fund on such interests or securities in connection with such transactions prior to the date the Fund actually takes delivery of such interests or securities. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of acquiring such securities, they may sell such securities prior to the settlement date.
J. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
    The Fund may invest in foreign securities which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable.
K. Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may enter into foreign currency contracts to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. The Fund may also enter into foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security. A foreign currency contract is an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with foreign currency contracts include failure of the counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
L. Swap Agreements — The Fund may enter into various swap transactions, including interest rate, total return, index, currency exchange rate and credit default swap contracts (“CDS”) for investment purposes or to manage interest rate, currency or credit risk.
    Interest rate, total return, index, and currency exchange rate swap agreements are two-party contracts entered into primarily to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of returns) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are calculated with respect to a notional amount, i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount
 
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invested at a particular interest rate or return of an underlying asset, in a particular foreign currency, or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index.
    A CDS is an agreement between two parties (“Counterparties”) to exchange the credit risk of an issuer. A buyer of a CDS is said to buy protection by paying a fixed payment over the life of the agreement and in some situations an upfront payment to the seller of the CDS. If a defined credit event occurs (such as payment default or bankruptcy), the Fund as a protection buyer would cease paying its fixed payment, the Fund would deliver eligible bonds issued by the reference entity to the seller, and the seller would pay the full notional value, or the “par value”, of the referenced obligation to the Fund. A seller of a CDS is said to sell protection and thus would receive a fixed payment over the life of the agreement and an upfront payment, if applicable. If a credit event occurs, the Fund as a protection seller would cease to receive the fixed payment stream, the Fund would pay the buyer “par value” or the full notional value of the referenced obligation, and the Fund would receive the eligible bonds issued by the reference entity. In turn, these bonds may be sold in order to realize a recovery value. Alternatively, the seller of the CDS and its counterparty may agree to net the notional amount and the market value of the bonds and make a cash payment equal to the difference to the buyer of protection. If no credit event occurs, the Fund receives the fixed payment over the life of the agreement. As the seller, the Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the CDS. In connection with these agreements, cash and securities may be identified as collateral in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default under the swap agreement or bankruptcy/insolvency of a party to the swap agreement. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Fund may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Fund may obtain only limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.
    Implied credit spreads represent the current level at which protection could be bought or sold given the terms of the existing CDS contract and serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk of the CDS. An implied spread that has widened or increased since entry into the initial contract may indicate a deteriorating credit profile and increased risk of default for the reference entity. A declining or narrowing spread may indicate an improving credit profile or decreased risk of default for the reference entity. Alternatively, credit spreads may increase or decrease reflecting the general tolerance for risk in the credit markets.
    Changes in the value of swap agreements are recognized as unrealized gains (losses) in the Statement of Operations by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the value of the swap agreement at the end of each trading day. Payments received or paid at the beginning of the agreement are reflected as such on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and may be referred to as upfront payments. The Fund accrues for the fixed payment stream and amortizes upfront payments, if any, on swap agreements on a daily basis with the net amount, recorded as a component of realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of a swap agreement is recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. The Fund segregates liquid securities having a value at least equal to the amount of the potential obligation of a Fund under any swap transaction. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty risk, either as the protection seller or as the protection buyer, is the value of the contract. The risk may be mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, lack of liquidity and elements of credit, market, and counterparty risk in excess of amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that a swap is difficult to sell or liquidate; the counterparty does not honor its obligations under the agreement and unfavorable interest rates and market fluctuations.
M. Industry Concentration — To the extent that the Fund is concentrated in securities of issuers in the banking and financial services industries, the Fund’s performance will depend to a greater extent on the overall condition of those industries. The value of these securities can be sensitive to changes in government regulation, interest rates and economic downturns in the U.S. and abroad.
N. Leverage Risk — The Fund may utilize leverage to seek to enhance the yield of the Fund by borrowing or issuing preferred shares. There are risks associated with borrowing or issuing preferred shares in an effort to increase the yield and distributions on the common shares, including that the costs of the financial leverage may exceed the income from investments made with such leverage, the higher volatility of the net asset value of the common shares, and that fluctuations in the interest rates on the borrowing or dividend rates on preferred shares may affect the yield and distributions to the common shareholders. There can be no assurance that the Fund’s leverage strategy will be successful.
O. Bank Loan Risk Disclosures — Although the resale, or secondary market for floating rate loans has grown substantially over the past decade, both in overall size and number of market participants, there is no organized exchange or board of trade on which floating rate loans are traded. Instead, the secondary market for floating rate loans is a private, unregulated interdealer or interbank resale market. Such a market may therefore be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads, and extended trade settlement periods. Similar to other asset classes, bank loan funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk than an entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments. The Fund manages counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
P. Foreign Risk — The Fund may invest in senior loans to borrowers that are organized or located in countries other than the United States. Investment in non-U.S. issuers involves special risks, including that non-U.S. issuers may be subject to less rigorous accounting and reporting requirements than U.S. issuers, less rigorous regulatory requirements, different legal systems and laws relating to creditors’ rights, the potential inability to enforce legal judgments and the potential for political, social and economic adversity. Investments by the Fund in non-U.S. dollar denominated investments will be subject to currency risk. The Fund also may hold non-U.S. dollar denominated senior loans or other securities received as part of a reorganization or restructuring. Trading in many foreign securities may be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. securities due to the size of the market or other factors.
Q. Other Risks — The Fund may invest all or substantially of its assets in senior secured floating rate loans, senior secured debt securities or other securities rated below investment grade. These securities are generally considered to have speculative characteristics and are subject to greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher rated securities. The value of lower quality debt securities and floating rate loans can be more volatile due to increased sensitivity to adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market or economic developments.
 
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    The Fund invests in Corporate Loans from U.S. or non-U.S. companies (the “Borrowers”). The investment of the Fund in a Corporate Loan may take the form of participation interests or assignments. If the Fund purchases a participation interest from a syndicate of lenders (“Lenders”) or one of the participants in the syndicate (“Participant”), one or more of which administers the loan on behalf of all the Lenders (the “Agent Bank”), the Fund would be required to rely on the Lender that sold the participation interest not only for the enforcement of the Fund’s rights against the Borrower but also for the receipt and processing of payments due to the Fund under the Corporate Loans. As such, the Fund is subject to the credit risk of the Borrower and the Participant. Lenders and Participants interposed between the Fund and a Borrower, together with Agent Banks, are referred to as “Intermediate Participants”.
R. Interest, Facilities and Maintenance Fees — Interest, Facilities and Maintenance Fees include interest and related borrowing costs such as commitment fees and other expenses associated with lines of credit and interest and administrative expenses related to establishing and maintaining Auction Rate Preferred Shares and floating rate note obligations, if any.
 
NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
 
The Fund has entered into an investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“the Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays an advisory fee to the Adviser monthly based on the annual rate of 1.25% of the Fund’s average daily managed assets. Managed assets are defined as the gross asset value of the Fund minus the sum of accrued liabilities, other than the aggregate amount of borrowings undertaken by the Fund. The Adviser previously entered into a subadvisory agreement with Avenue Europe International Management, L.P. (“the “Subadviser”). Under the subadvisory agreement, the Adviser retained the Subadviser to manage that portion of the Fund’s assets that were allocated to the Subadviser. The Adviser pays the Subadviser on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund. The sub-advisory agreement was terminated effective as of September 19, 2011.
  Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Australia Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, may pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Sub-Adviser(s).
  The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2012, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit the Fund’s expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) to 2.22%. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the Fund’s expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the limit reflected above: (1) interest, facilities and maintenance fees; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless the Board of Trustees and Invesco mutually agree to amend or continue the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2012. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under this expense limitation.
  The Fund has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended February 29, 2012, expenses incurred under this agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as administrative services fees. Also, Invesco has entered into service agreements whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as custodian and fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund.
  Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are officers and directors of Invesco.
 
NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information
 
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
    Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
    Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
    Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.
 
  The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of February 29, 2012. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
 
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  During the year ended February 29, 2012, there were no significant transfers between investment levels.
 
                                 
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
 
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests
  $     $ 903,197,026     $ 3,805,613     $ 907,002,639  
 
Notes
          199,200,235       1,694,195       200,894,430  
 
Structured Products
          31,912,566             31,912,566  
 
Equity Securities
    7,264,568       15,413,862       1,884,124       24,562,554  
 
Time Deposits
          30,177,170             30,177,170  
 
    $ 7,264,568     $ 1,179,900,859     $ 7,383,932     $ 1,194,549,359  
 
Foreign Currency Contracts*
          (3,452,360 )           (3,452,360 )
 
Swap Agreements*
          2,829,614             2,829,614  
 
Total Investments
  $ 7,264,568     $ 1,179,278,113     $ 7,383,932     $ 1,193,926,613  
 
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
 
NOTE 4—Derivative Investments
 
 
Value of Derivative Instruments at Period-End
 
The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative instruments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of February 29, 2012:
 
                 
    Value
Risk Exposure/Derivative Type   Assets   Liabilities
 
Credit risk
               
Swap agreements
  $ 2,829,614     $  
 
Currency risk
               
Forward foreign currency contracts
  $     $ (3,452,360 )
 
 
Effect of Derivative Instruments for the year ended February 29, 2012
 
The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative instruments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:
 
                 
    Location of Gain (Loss) on
    Statement of Operations
    Swap
  Foreign Currency
    Agreements*   Contracts*
 
Realized Gain (Loss)
               
Credit risk
  $ (3,240,112 )   $  
 
Currency risk
          8,213,041  
 
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
               
Credit risk
    1,694,372        
 
Currency risk
          (2,583,931 )
 
Total
  $ (1,545,740 )   $ 5,629,110  
 
The average notional value of swap agreements and foreign currency contracts open during the period was $140,258,333 and $383,945,916, respectively.
 
                                                 
Open Foreign Currency Contracts
                        Unrealized
Settlement
      Contract to   Notional
  Appreciation
Date   Counterparty   Deliver   Receive   Value   (Depreciation)
 
                                                                        
03/09/12
  State Street Bank     EUR     69,710,435     USD       91,438,481     $ 92,877,694     $ (1,439,213 )
 
03/09/12
  Mellon Bank     EUR     70,000,000     USD       91,852,950       93,263,492       (1,410,542 )
 
03/09/12
  JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      EUR     5,289,565     USD       6,933,414       7,047,476       (114,062 )
 
03/09/12
  State Street Bank     GBP     22,507,142     USD       35,326,760       35,804,834       (478,074 )
 
03/09/12
  State Street Bank     GBP     492,858     USD       773,580       784,049       (10,469 )
 
                                            $ (3,452,360 )
 
 
     
Currency Abbreviations:
EUR
  – Euro
GBP
  – British Pound Sterling
USD
  – U.S. Dollar
 
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Open Credit Default Swap Agreements
                    Implied
  Notional
       
        Buy/Sell
  Pay/Receive
  Expiration
  Credit
  Amount
  Upfront
  Unrealized
Counterparty   Reference Entity   Protection   Fixed Rate   Date   Spread(a)   (000)   Payments   Appreciation
 
Goldman Sachs International
  CDX.NA.HY.9   Sell     3.75 %     12/20/12       2.33 %   $ 16,600     $ 702,750     $ 314,766  
 
UBS
  CDX.NA.HY.9   Sell     3.75 %     12/20/12       2.33 %     16,600       702,750       314,765  
 
UBS
  CDX.NAHY.10   Sell     5.00 %     06/20/13       2.65 %     16,800       1,091,500       671,001  
 
Goldman Sachs International
  Gala Group Finance   Sell     4.15 %     03/20/13       4.00 %     5,000             64,599  
 
Goldman Sachs International
  LCDX.NA.10   Sell     3.25 %     06/20/13       1.82 %     41,400       5,167,600       1,020,769  
 
Goldman Sachs International
  LCDX9   Sell     2.25 %     12/20/12       1.46 %     34,000       2,810,000       368,544  
 
Goldman Sachs International
  Peermont Global   Sell     3.50 %     09/20/12       3.50 %     5,000             46,143  
 
Goldman Sachs International
  Texas Competitive Electric
Holdings Co. LLC
  Sell     5.00 %     03/20/12       12.62 %     5,000       112,500       29,027  
 
Total Credit Default Swaps
                  $ 140,400     $ 10,587,100     $ 2,829,614  
 
(a) Implied credit spreads represent the current level at which protection could be bought or sold given the terms of the existing credit default swap contract and serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk of the credit default swap contract. An implied credit spread that has widened or increased since entry into the initial contract may indicate a deteriorating credit profile and increased risk of default for the reference entity. A declining or narrowing spread may indicate an improving credit profile or decreased risk of default for the reference entity. Alternatively, credit spreads may increase or decrease reflecting the general tolerance for risk in the credit markets generally.
 
NOTE 5—Investments in Other Affiliates
 
The Investment Company Act of 1940 defines affiliates as those issuances in which a fund holds 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The Fund has not owned enough of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer to have control (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of that issuer. The following is a summary of the investments in affiliates for the year ended February 29, 2012.
 
                                                         
                Change in
           
                Unrealized
          Interest/
    Value
  Purchases
  Proceeds
  Appreciation
  Realized
  Value
  Dividend
    02/28/11   at Cost   from Sales   (Depreciation)   Gain (Loss)   02/29/12   Income
 
Targus Group International
Inc. – Note
  $ 1,538,235     $     $     $ 155,960     $     $ 1,694,195     $ 169,420  
 
Targus Group International
Inc. – Common Shares
    179,125                   271,497             450,622        
 
Total
  $ 1,717,360     $     $     $ 427,457     $     $ 2,144,817     $ 169,420  
 
 
NOTE 6—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
 
“Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits” include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund.
  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund paid legal fees of $171,188 for services rendered by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as counsel to the Fund. A trustee of the Fund is of counsel with the firm.
 
NOTE 7—Cash Balances and Borrowings
 
The Fund has entered into a $350 million revolving credit and security agreement which will expire on August 16, 2012. The revolving credit and security agreement is secured by the assets of the Fund.
  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the average daily balance of borrowing under the revolving credit and security agreement was $241,877,049 with a weighted interest rate of 0.23%. Expenses under the revolving credit and security agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Interest, facilities and maintenance fees.
  Additionally, the Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.
 
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NOTE 8—Unfunded Loan Commitments
 
Pursuant to the terms of certain Senior Loan agreements, the Fund held the following unfunded loan commitments as of February 29, 2012. The Fund intends to reserve against such contingent obligations by designating cash, liquid securities and liquid Senior Loans as a reserve.
 
                     
        Principal
   
Borrower       Amount   Value
 
Axia Acquisition Corp. 
  Revolver Loan   $ 348,226     $ 304,698  
 
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. 
  Revolver Loan     3,000,000       2,963,400  
 
Delta Air Lines, Inc. 
  Revolver Loan     2,000,000       1,941,000  
 
General Motors Holdings
  Revolver Loan     6,451,767       5,810,655  
 
Graphic Packing International, Inc. 
  Revolver Loan     5,000,000       4,950,000  
 
Key Safety System, Inc. 
  Exit Revolver Loan     2,000,000       1,868,720  
 
Lake at Las Vegas Joint Venture, LLC
  Term Loan     127,559       127,642  
 
Lake at Las Vegas Joint Venture, LLC
  Exit Revolver Loan     623,679       617,442  
 
Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc. 
  Revolver Loan     6,250,000       5,593,750  
 
Tyrol Acquisitions
  Revolver Loan     2,000,000       2,231,602  
 
        $ 27,801,231     $ 26,408,909  
 
 
NOTE 9—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
 
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Year Ended February 29, 2012, the Period August 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011 and the Year Ended July 31, 2010:
 
                         
        Seven months
   
    Year ended
  ended
  Year ended
    February 29,
  February 28,
  July 31,
    2012   2011   2010
 
Ordinary income
  $ 65,399,832     $ 44,400,565     $ 78,663,310  
 
Total distributions
  $ 65,399,832     $ 44,400,565     $ 78,663,310  
 
 
Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
 
         
    2012
 
Undistributed ordinary income
  $ 587,593  
 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — investments
    (122,870,112 )
 
Net unrealized appreciation — other investments
    11,626,400  
 
Capital loss carryforward
    (384,400,500 )
 
Shares of beneficial interest
    1,411,292,628  
 
Total net assets
  $ 916,236,009  
 
 
  The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales, swap agreements, defaulted bonds and book/tax amortization and accretion differences.
  Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) eliminated the eight-year carryover period for capital losses that arise in taxable years beginning after its enactment date of December 22, 2010. Consequently, these capital losses can be carried forward for an unlimited period. However, capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Additionally, post-enactment capital loss carryovers will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
 
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  The Fund has a capital loss carryforward as of February 29, 2012, which expires as follows:
 
                         
Capital Loss Carryforward*
Expiration   Short-Term   Long-Term   Total
 
February 29, 2016
  $ 431,578     $     $ 431,578  
 
February 28, 2017
    76,783,001             76,783,001  
 
February 28, 2018
    230,817,698             230,817,698  
 
February 28, 2019
    2,612,706             2,612,706  
 
Not subject to expiration
    6,278,105       67,485,412       73,755,517  
 
    $ 316,915,088     $ 67,485,412     $ 384,400,500  
 
Capital loss carryforward as of the date listed above is reduced for limitations, if any, to the extent required by the Internal Revenue Code.
 
NOTE 10—Investment Securities
 
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended February 29, 2012 was $1,541,985,820 and $1,574,348,476, respectively. Cost of investments on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed Federal income tax reporting period-end.
 
         
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investment Securities on a Tax Basis
 
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investment securities
  $ 33,036,154  
 
Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investment securities
    (155,906,266 )
 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investment securities
  $ (122,870,112 )
 
Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,317,419,471.
 
NOTE 11—Reclassification of Permanent Differences
 
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of bond amortization and accretion and swap income, on February 29, 2012, undistributed net investment income was decreased by $13,485,672, undistributed net realized gain (loss) was increased by $14,576,422 and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $1,090,750. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.
 
NOTE 12—Shares of Beneficial Interest
 
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:
 
                         
        Seven months
   
    Year ended
  ended
  Year ended
    February 29,
  February 28,
  July 31,
    2012   2011   2010
 
Beginning shares
    74,013,275       74,013,275       74,005,236  
 
Shares issued through dividend reinvestment
    39,257             38,039  
 
Shares repurchased
                (30,000 )
 
Ending shares
    74,052,532       74,013,275       74,013,275  
 
 
  The Trustees have approved share repurchases whereby the Fund may, when appropriate, purchase shares in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at a price not above market value or net asset value, whichever is lower at the time of purchase.
 
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NOTE 13—Financial Highlights
 
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
 
                                                 
                        June 26, 2007
    For the year
  Seven months
              (Commencement
    ended
  ended
              of operations)
    February 29,
  February 28,
  Year ended July 31,   to July 31,
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007
 
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.29     $ 12.53     $ 11.00     $ 15.69     $ 18.65     $ 19.10  
 
Net investment income(a)
    0.84       0.43       0.80       1.07       1.44       0.08  
 
Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized)
    (0.88 )     0.93       1.79       (4.41 )     (2.82 )     (0.53 )
 
Total from investment operations
    (0.04 )     1.36       2.59       (3.34 )     (1.38 )     (0.45 )
 
Dividends from net investment income     (0.88 )     (0.60 )     (1.06 )     (1.35 )     (1.58 )      
 
Net asset value, end of period   $ 12.37     $ 13.29     $ 12.53     $ 11.00     $ 15.69     $ 18.65  
 
Market value, end of period   $ 11.62     $ 12.83     $ 11.94     $ 10.00     $ 13.30     $ 19.75  
 
Total return at net asset value(b)     0.35 %     11.30 %                                
 
Total return at market value(c)     (2.36 )%     12.79 %     30.65 %     (11.84 )%     (25.46 )%     (1.25 )%
 
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)   $ 916,236     $ 983,818     $ 927,104     $ 814,401     $ 1,161,324     $ 1,379,846  
 
Portfolio turnover rate(e)(f)     132 %     88 %     56 %     36 %     43 %     0 %
 
 
Ratios/supplement data based on average net assets:  
Ratio of expenses     2.21 %(d)     2.22 %(h)     2.29 %     3.76 %     2.78 %     1.54 %(h)
 
Ratio of expenses excluding interest, facilities and maintenance fees
    1.86 %(d)     1.71 %(h)     1.74 %     2.97 %     1.79 %     1.54 %(h)
 
Ratio of net investment income     6.73 %(d)     5.72 %(h)     6.56 %     10.42 %     8.38 %     4.58 %(h)
 
 
Senior indebtedness:  
Total borrowings outstanding (000’s omitted)
  $ 232,000     $ 281,000     $ 252,500     $ 214,000     $ 510,000       N/A  
 
Asset coverage per $1,000 unit of senior indebtedness(g)
  $ 4,949     $ 4,501     $ 4,672     $ 4,806     $ 3,277     $  
 
(a) Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b) Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(c) Total return assumes an investment at market price at the beginning of the period indicated, reinvestment of all distributions for the period in accordance with the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan, and sale of all shares at the closing common share market price at the end of the period indicated. Not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d) Ratios are based on average net assets (000’s omitted) of $923,920.
(e) Calculation includes the proceeds from principal repayments and sales of variable rate senior loan interests.
(f) Portfolio turnover is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(g) Calculated by subtracting the Fund’s total liabilities (not including the borrowings) from the Fund’s total assets and dividing by the total number of senior indebtedness units, where one unit equals $1,000 of senior indebtedness.
(h) Annualized.
N/A Not Applicable
 
NOTE 14—Senior Loan Participation Commitments
 
The Fund invests in participations, assignments, or acts as a party to the primary lending syndicate of a Senior Loan interest to corporations, partnerships, and other entities. When the Fund purchases a participation of a Senior Loan interest, the Fund typically enters into a contractual agreement with the lender or other third party selling the participation, but not with the borrower directly. As such, the Fund assumes the credit risk of the borrower, selling participant or other persons interpositioned between the Fund and the borrower.
  At the year ended February 29, 2012, the following sets forth the selling participants with respect to interest in Senior Loans purchased by the Fund on a participation basis.
 
                 
    Principal
   
Selling Participant   Amount   Value
 
Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Branch
  $ 1,800,050     $ 1,621,179  
 
Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC
    1,370,000       1,233,863  
 
Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC
    450,012       405,295  
 
Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC
    2,831,705       2,550,318  
 
Total
  $ 6,451,767     $ 5,810,655  
 
 
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NOTE 15—Legal Proceedings
 
 
Terms used in the Legal Proceedings Note are defined terms solely for the purpose of this note.
 
The Fund is part of a group of defendants (Lenders) that have been named in an adversary proceeding pending in the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of Florida, brought in connection with the bankruptcy proceeding styled In re: TOUSA, Inc. et al., filed on July 14, 2008, by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of TOUSA, Inc. et al., home building companies to which the Lenders loaned money through different lending facilities. An amended complaint was filed on October 17, 2008. Plaintiff alleges that monies used to repay the Lenders or allocated to repay the Lenders should be avoided as fraudulent and preferential transfers under the bankruptcy laws. More specifically, Plaintiff alleges that subsidiaries of the home building companies were allegedly forced to become co-borrowers and guarantors of the monies used/allocated to repay the Lenders, and that the subsidiaries did not receive fair consideration or reasonably equivalent value for incurring those obligations. Plaintiff seeks to avoid the transfers and other equitable relief. The Fund, along with numerous other defendants hereafter referred to as the Senior Transeastern Lenders, is named in two separate lending capacities. The first capacity is in connection with the Fund’s position as a lender in a revolving credit agreement and the second capacity is in connection with its position as lenders in a term loan. The case went to trial on October 13, 2009, resulting in the Bankruptcy Court rendering final judgment and requiring Lenders to post bonds equal to 110% of damages and disgorgement against them. Bonds were posted in December 12, 2009. On May 28, 2010, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order for revolving credit lenders to pay additional interest in connection with damages awarded against them. On July 13, 2010, Bankruptcy Court entered an order setting amounts of disgorgement awards against term loan lenders. The Senior Transeastern Lenders, including the Funds, appealed to district court. Oral argument on the appeal of the Final Judgment was heard on October 22, 2010. Objections to the disclosure statement were filed with the Bankruptcy Court on behalf of Debtors and the United States Trustee on December 20, 2010, and December 23, 2010, respectively. On February 11, 2011, the District Court issued an order that: 1) quashed the Bankruptcy Court’s Order as it relates to the liability of the Senior Transeastern Lenders; 2) made null and void the Bankruptcy Court’s imposition of remedies as to the Senior Transeastern Lenders; 3) discharged all bonds deposited by Senior Transeastern Lenders, unless any further appeals are filed, in which case the bonds would remain in effect pending resolution of appeals; 4) dismissed as moot additional appeal proceedings of the Senior Transeastern Lenders that were contingent upon the District Court’s decision concerning liability; and 5) closed all District Court appeal proceedings concerning the Senior Transeastern Lenders. This matter is pending before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
  Management of Invesco and the Fund believe that the outcome of the proceedings described above will have no material adverse effect on the Fund or on the ability of Invesco to provide ongoing services to the Fund.
 
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 
To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of
Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund:
 
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations, of changes in net assets and of cash flows and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund (hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) at February 29, 2012, the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended, and the changes in its net assets and financial highlights for the year then ended, the period ended February 28, 2011 and the year ended July 31, 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. The financial highlights of the Fund for the periods ended July 31, 2009 and prior were audited by other independent auditors whose report dated September 22, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
 
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
 
Houston, TX
April 28, 2012
 
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Tax Information
 
 
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
  The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
  The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended February 29, 2012:
 
         
Federal and State Income Tax
   
 
Qualified Dividend Income*
    1.23%  
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*
    0.00%  
 
  The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.
 
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Trustees and Officers
 
 
The address of each trustee and officer is 1555 Peachtree, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309. Generally, each trustee serves for a three year term or until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, and each officer serves for a one year term or until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
 
                 
            Number of
   
            Funds in
   
            Fund Complex
   
Name, Year of Birth and
  Trustee and/
  Principal Occupation(s)
  Overseen by
  Other Directorship(s)
Position(s) Held with the Fund   or Officer Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Held by Trustee
                 
                 
                 
Interested Persons
               
                 
                 
                 
Colin Meadows — 1971
Trustee, President and Principal Executive Officer
  2010   Chief Administrative Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc., since 2006; Prior to 2006, Senior Vice President of business development and mergers and acquisitions at GE Consumer Finance; Prior to 2005, Senior Vice President of strategic planning and technology at Wells Fargo Bank; From 1996 to 2003, associate principal with McKinsey & Company, focusing on the financial services and venture capital industries, with emphasis in banking and asset management sectors.   18   None
                 
                 
                 
Wayne W. Whalen1 — 1939
Trustee and Chair
  2007   Of Counsel, and prior to 2010, partner in the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, legal counsel to funds in the Fund Complex   158   Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation
                 
                 
                 
Independent Trustees
               
                 
                 
                 
David C. Arch — 1945
Trustee
  2007   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Blistex Inc., a consumer health care products manufacturer.   158   Member of the Heartland Alliance Advisory Board, a nonprofit organization serving human needs based in Chicago. Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. Member of the Board of Visitors, Institute for the Humanities, University of Michigan
                 
                 
                 
Jerry D. Choate — 1938
Trustee
  2007   From 1995 to 1999, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Allstate Corporation (“Allstate”) and Allstate Insurance Company. From 1994 to 1995, President and Chief Executive Officer of Allstate. Prior to 1994, various management positions at Allstate.   18   Trustee/Director/Managing General Partner of funds in the Fund Complex. Director since 1998 and member of the governance and nominating committee, executive committee, compensation and management development committee and equity award committee, of Amgen Inc., a biotechnological company. Director since 1999 and member of the nominating and governance committee and compensation and executive committee, of Valero Energy Corporation, a crude oil refining and marketing company. Previously, from 2006 to 2007, Director and member of the compensation committee and audit committee, of H&R Block, a tax preparation services company.
                 
                 
                 
Rodney F. Dammeyer — 1940
Trustee
  2007  
Chairman of CAC, LLC, a private company offering capital investment and management advisory services.

Formerly: Prior to January 2004, Director of TeleTech Holdings Inc.; Prior to 2002, Director of Arris Group, Inc.; Prior to 2001, Managing Partner at Equity Group Corporate Investments. Prior to 1995, Vice Chairman of Anixter International. Prior to 1985, experience includes Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Household International, Inc, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Northwest Industries, Inc. and Partner of Arthur Andersen & Co.
  158   Director of Quidel Corporation and Stericycle, Inc. Prior to May 2008, Trustee of The Scripps Research Institute. Prior to February 2008, Director of Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. Prior to April 2007, Director of GATX Corporation. Prior to April 2004, Director of TheraSense, Inc.
                 
                 
                 
Linda Hutton Heagy — 1948
Trustee
  2007   Prior to June 2008, Managing Partner of Heidrick & Struggles, the second largest global executive search firm, and from 2001-2004, Regional Managing Director of U.S. operations at Heidrick & Struggles. Prior to 1997, Managing Partner of Ray & Berndtson, Inc., an executive recruiting firm. Prior to 1995, Executive Vice President of ABN AMRO, N.A., a bank holding company, with oversight for treasury management operations including all non-credit product pricing. Prior to 1990, experience includes Executive Vice President of The Exchange National Bank with oversight of treasury management including capital markets operations, Vice President of Northern Trust Company and an Associate at Price Waterhouse.   18   Trustee/Director/Managing General Partner of funds in the Fund Complex. Prior to 2010, Trustee on the University of Chicago Medical Center Board, Vice Chair of the Board of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and a member of the Women’s Board of the University of Chicago.
                 
                 
                 
R. Craig Kennedy — 1952
Trustee
  2007   Director and President of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, an independent U.S. foundation created to deepen understanding, promote collaboration and stimulate exchanges of practical experience between Americans and Europeans. Formerly, advisor to the Dennis Trading Group Inc., a managed futures and option company that invests money for individuals and institutions. Prior to 1992, President and Chief Executive Officer, Director and member of the Investment Committee of the Joyce Foundation, a private foundation.   18   Trustee/Director/Managing General Partner of funds in the Fund Complex. Director of First Solar, Inc.
                 
                 
1  Mr. Whalen is considered an “interested person” (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of certain Funds in the Fund Complex by reason of he and his firm currently providing legal services as legal counsel to such Funds in the Fund Complex.
 
T-1        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

Trustees and Officers—(continued)
 
The address of each trustee and officer is 1555 Peachtree, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309. Generally, each trustee serves for a three year term or until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, and each officer serves for a one year term or until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
 
                 
            Number of
   
            Funds in
   
            Fund Complex
   
Name, Year of Birth and
  Trustee and/
  Principal Occupation(s)
  Overseen by
  Other Directorship(s)
Position(s) Held with the Fund   or Officer Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Held by Trustee
                 
                 
                 
Independent Trustees
               
                 
                 
                 
Howard J Kerr — 1935
Trustee
  2007   Retired. Previous member of the City Council and Mayor of Lake Forest, Illinois from 1988 through 2002. Previous business experience from 1981 through 1996 includes President and Chief Executive Officer of Pocklington Corporation, Inc., an investment holding company, President and Chief Executive Officer of Grabill Aerospace, and President of Custom Technologies Corporation. United States Naval Officer from 1960 through 1981, with responsibilities including Commanding Officer of United States Navy destroyers and Commander of United States Navy Destroyer Squadron Thirty-Three, White House experience in 1973 through 1975 as military aide to Vice Presidents Agnew and Ford and Naval Aid to President Ford, and Military Fellow on the Council of Foreign Relations in 1978-through 1979.   18   Trustee/Director/Managing General Partner of funds in the Fund Complex. Director of the Lake Forest Bank & Trust. Director of the Marrow Foundation.
                 
                 
                 
Jack E. Nelson — 1936
Trustee
  2007   President of Nelson Investment Planning Services, Inc., a financial planning company and registered investment adviser in the State of Florida. President of Nelson Ivest Brokerage Services Inc., a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), Securities Investors Protection Corp. and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. President of Nelson Sales and Services Corporation, a marketing and services company to support affiliated companies.   18   Trustee/Director/Managing General Partner of funds in the Fund Complex.
                 
                 
                 
Hugo F. Sonnenschein — 1940
Trustee
  2007   Distinguished Service Professor and President Emeritus of the University of Chicago and the Adam Smith Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Chicago. Prior to July 2000, President of the University of Chicago.   158   Trustee of the University of Rochester and a member of its investment committee. Member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Philosophical Society and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
                 
                 
                 
Suzanne H. Woolsey, Ph.D. — 1941 Trustee
  2007   Chief Communications Officer of the National Academy of Sciences and Engineering and Institute of Medicine/National Research Council, an independent, federally chartered policy institution, from 2001 to November 2003 and Chief Operating Officer from 1993 to 2001. Executive Director of the Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education at the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council from 1989 to 1993. Prior to 1980, experience includes Partner of Coopers & Lybrand (from 1980 to 1989), Associate Director of the US Office of Management and Budget (from 1977 to 1980) and Program Director of the Urban Institute (from 1975 to 1977).   18   Trustee/Director/Managing General Partner of funds in the Fund Complex. Independent Director and audit committee chairperson of Changing World Technologies, Inc., an energy manufacturing company, since July 2008. Independent Director and member of audit and governance committees of Fluor Corp., a global engineering, construction and management company, since January 2004. Director of Intelligent Medical Devices, Inc., a private company which develops symptom-based diagnostic tools for viral respiratory infections. Advisory Board member of ExactCost LLC, a private company providing activity-based costing for hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and physicians, since 2008. Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federally funded research and development center, since 2000. Trustee from 1992 to 2000 and 2002 to present, current chairperson of the finance committee, current member of the audit committee, strategic growth committee and executive committee, and former Chairperson of the Board of Trustees (from 1997 to 1999), of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, a public foundation. Lead Independent Trustee of the Rocky Mountain Institute, a non-profit energy and environmental institute; Trustee since 2004. Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Colorado College; Trustee since 1995. Trustee of California Institute of Technology. Previously, Independent Director and member of audit committee and governance committee of Neutrogena Corporation from 1998 to 2006; and Independent Director of Arbros Communications from 2000 to 2002
                 
                 
 
T-2        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

Trustees and Officers—(continued)
 
The address of each trustee and officer is 1555 Peachtree, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309. Generally, each trustee serves for a three year term or until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, and each officer serves for a one year term or until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
 
                 
            Number of
   
            Funds in
   
            Fund Complex
   
Name, Year of Birth and
  Trustee and/
  Principal Occupation(s)
  Overseen by
  Other Directorship(s)
Position(s) Held with the Fund   or Officer Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Held by Trustee
                 
                 
                 
Other Officers
               
                 
                 
                 
John M. Zerr — 1962
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal
Officer and Secretary
  2010   Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) and Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.); Director, Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) and IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Funds Inc. and Chief Legal Officer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust   N/A   N/A
        Formerly: Director and Secretary, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)        
                 
                 
                 
Karen Dunn Kelley — 1960
Vice President
  2010   Head of Invesco’s World Wide Fixed Income and Cash Management Group; Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Executive Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.; Vice President, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust) and Short-Term Investments Trust); and President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust) and Short-Term Investments Trust only).   N/A   N/A
        Formerly: Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Director of Cash Management and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer, Tax-Free Investments Trust; Director and President, Fund Management Company; Chief Cash Management Officer, Director of Cash Management, Senior Vice President, and Managing Director, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; Director of Cash Management, Senior Vice President, and Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. and The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Tax-Free Investments Trust only)        
                 
                 
                 
Sheri Morris — 1964
Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer
  2010   Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser).   N/A   N/A
        Formerly: Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.        
                 
 
T-3        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

Trustees and Officers—(continued)
 
The address of each trustee and officer is 1555 Peachtree, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309. Generally, each trustee serves for a three year term or until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, and each officer serves for a one year term or until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
 
                 
            Number of
   
            Funds in
   
            Fund Complex
   
Name, Year of Birth and
  Trustee and/
  Principal Occupation(s)
  Overseen by
  Other Directorship(s)
Position(s) Held with the Fund   or Officer Since   During Past 5 Years   Trustee   Held by Trustee
                 
                 
                 
                 
Other Officers
               
                 
                 
                 
Yinka Akinsola — 1977
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
  2012   Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.), Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.), The Invesco Funds, Invesco Van Kampen Closed-End Funds, Van Kampen Funds Inc., PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust   N/A   N/A
        Formerly: Regulatory Analyst III, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).        
                 
                 
                 
Valinda Arnett-Patton — 1959
Chief Compliance Officer
  2011   Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Van Kampen Closed-End Funds.   N/A   N/A
                 
 
             
Office of the Fund
1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
  Investment Adviser
Invesco Advisers, Inc.
1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
  Auditors
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 2900
Houston, TX 77002-5678
  Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
225 Franklin
Boston, MA 02110-2801
             
             
Counsel to the Fund
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
155 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
  Transfer Agent
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43078
Providence, RI 02940-3078
       
 
T-4        Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund


 

 
Correspondence information
Send general correspondence to Computershare, P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078.
 
Invesco privacy policy
You share personal and financial information with us that is necessary for your transactions and your account records. We take very seriously the obligation to keep that information confidential and private.
     Invesco collects nonpublic personal information about you from account applications or other forms you complete and from your transactions with us or our affiliates. We do not disclose information about you or our former customers to service providers or other third parties except to the extent necessary to service your account and in other limited circumstances as permitted by law. For example, we use this information to facilitate the delivery of transaction confirmations, financial reports, prospectuses and tax forms.
     Even within Invesco, only people involved in the servicing of your accounts and compliance monitoring have access to your information. To ensure the highest level of confidentiality and security, Invesco maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that meet or exceed federal standards. Special measures, such as data encryption and authentication, apply to your communications with us on our website. More detail is available to you at invesco.com/privacy.
 
Fund holdings and proxy voting information
The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. Shareholders can also look up the Fund’s Forms N-Q on the SEC website at sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file number for the Fund is 811-22043.
     A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 341 2929 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.
     Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12 months ended June 30, 2011, is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. In addition, this information is available on the SEC website at sec.gov.
(INVESCO LOGO)
     Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the U.S. distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.
VK-CE-DCO-AR-1           Invesco Distributors, Inc.

 


 

ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Registrant had adopted a code of ethics (the “Code”) that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer (“PEO”) and principal financial officer (“PFO”). The Code was amended in June, 2010, to (i) add an individual to Exhibit A and (ii) update the names of certain legal entities. The Registrant did not grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from any provisions of the Code to the PEO or PFO during the period covered by this report.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
The Board of Trustees has determined that the Registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee financial experts are Jerry D. Choate, Linda Hutton Heagy and R. Craig Kennedy. Jerry D. Choate, Linda Hutton Heagy and R. Craig Kennedy are “independent” within the meaning of that term as used in Form N-CSR.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Fees Billed by PWC Related to the Registrant
     PWC billed the Registrant aggregate fees for services rendered to the Registrant for the last two fiscal years as follows:
                         
            Percentage of Fees           Percentage of Fees
            Billed Applicable to           Billed Applicable to
            Non-Audit Services           Non-Audit Services
    Fees Billed for   Provided for fiscal   Fees Billed for   Provided for fiscal
    Services Rendered to   year end 2/29/2012   Services Rendered to   year end 2/28/2011
    the Registrant for   Pursuant to Waiver of   the Registrant for   Pursuant to Waiver of
    fiscal year end   Pre-Approval   fiscal year end   Pre-Approval
    2/29/2012   Requirement(1)   2/28/2011   Requirement(1)
Audit Fees
  $ 65,300     N/A   $ 46,950     N/A
Audit-Related Fees
  $ 0     0%   $ 0     0%
Tax Fees(2)
  $ 6,900     0%   $ 2,800     0%
All Other Fees(3)
  $ 0     0%   $ 1,667     0%
 
                       
Total Fees
  $ 72,200     0%   $ 51,417     0%
PWC billed the Registrant aggregate non-audit fees of $6,900 for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, and $4,467 for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011, for non-audit services rendered to the Registrant.
 
(1)   With respect to the provision of non-audit services, the pre-approval requirement is waived pursuant to a de minimis exception if (i) such services were not recognized as non-audit services by the Registrant at the time of engagement, (ii) the aggregate amount of all such services provided is no more than 5% of the aggregate audit and non-audit fees paid by the Registrant to PWC during a fiscal year; and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Registrant’s Audit Committee and approved by the Registrant’s Audit Committee prior to the completion of the audit.
 
(2)   Tax fees for the fiscal year end February 29, 2012 includes fees billed for reviewing tax returns. Tax fees for the fiscal year end February 28, 2011 includes fees billed for reviewing tax returns.
 
(3)   All Other fees for the fiscal year end February 28, 2011 includes fees billed for completing professional services related to benchmark analysis.

 


 

Fees Billed by PWC Related to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates
     PWC billed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Registrant’s adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with Invesco that provides ongoing services to the Registrant (“Invesco Affiliates”) aggregate fees for pre-approved non-audit services rendered to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates for the last two fiscal years as follows:
                         
    Fees Billed for Non-       Fees Billed for Non-    
    Audit Services       Audit Services    
    Rendered to Invesco   Percentage of Fees   Rendered to Invesco   Percentage of Fees
    and Invesco Affiliates   Billed Applicable to   and Invesco Affiliates   Billed Applicable to
    for fiscal year end   Non-Audit Services   for fiscal year end   Non-Audit Services
    2/29/2012 That Were   Provided for fiscal year   2/28/2011 That Were   Provided for fiscal year
    Required   end 2/29/2012   Required   end 2/28/2011
    to be Pre-Approved   Pursuant to Waiver of   to be Pre-Approved   Pursuant to Waiver of
    by the Registrant’s   Pre-Approval   by the Registrant’s   Pre-Approval
    Audit Committee   Requirement(1)   Audit Committee   Requirement(1)
Audit-Related Fees
  $ 0     0%   $ 0     0%
Tax Fees
  $ 0     0%   $ 0     0%
All Other Fees
  $ 0     0%   $ 0     0%
 
                       
Total Fees(2)
  $ 0     0%   $ 0     0%
 
(1)   With respect to the provision of non-audit services, the pre-approval requirement is waived pursuant to a de minimis exception if (i) such services were not recognized as non-audit services by the Registrant at the time of engagement, (ii) the aggregate amount of all such services provided is no more than 5% of the aggregate audit and non-audit fees paid by the Registrant, Invesco and Invesco Affiliates to PWC during a fiscal year; and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Registrant’s Audit Committee and approved by the Registrant’s Audit Committee prior to the completion of the audit.
 
(2)   Including the fees for services not required to be pre-approved by the registrant’s audit committee, PWC billed Invesco and Invesco Affiliates aggregate non-audit fees of $0 for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, and $0 for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011, for non-audit services rendered to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates.
 
    The Audit Committee also has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates that were not required to be pre-approved pursuant to SEC regulations, if any, is compatible with maintaining PWC’s independence. To the extent that such services were provided, the Audit Committee determined that the provision of such services is compatible with PWC maintaining independence with respect to the Registrant.

 


 

PRE-APPROVAL OF AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

As adopted by the Audit Committees of
the Invesco Funds (the “Funds”)
Statement of Principles
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) (“Rules”), the Audit Committees of the Funds’ (the “Audit Committees”) Board of Trustees (the “Board”) are responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of independent accountants (an “Auditor”). As part of this responsibility and to assure that the Auditor’s independence is not impaired, the Audit Committees pre-approve the audit and non-audit services provided to the Funds by each Auditor, as well as all non-audit services provided by the Auditor to the Funds’ investment adviser and to affiliates of the adviser that provide ongoing services to the Funds (“Service Affiliates”) if the services directly impact the Funds’ operations or financial reporting. The SEC Rules also specify the types of services that an Auditor may not provide to its audit client. The following policies and procedures comply with the requirements for pre-approval and provide a mechanism by which management of the Funds may request and secure pre-approval of audit and non-audit services in an orderly manner with minimal disruption to normal business operations.
Proposed services either may be pre-approved without consideration of specific case-by-case services by the Audit Committees (“general pre-approval”) or require the specific pre-approval of the Audit Committees (“specific pre-approval”). As set forth in these policies and procedures, unless a type of service has received general pre-approval, it will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committees. Additionally, any fees exceeding 110% of estimated pre-approved fee levels provided at the time the service was pre-approved will also require specific approval by the Audit Committees before payment is made. The Audit Committees will also consider the impact of additional fees on the Auditor’s independence when determining whether to approve any additional fees for previously pre-approved services.
The Audit Committees will annually review and generally pre-approve the services that may be provided by each Auditor without obtaining specific pre-approval from the Audit Committee generally on an annual basis. The term of any general pre-approval runs from the date of such pre-approval through September 30th of the following year, unless the Audit Committees consider a different period and state otherwise. The Audit Committees will add to or subtract from the list of general pre-approved services from time to time, based on subsequent determinations.
The purpose of these policies and procedures is to set forth the guidelines to assist the Audit Committees in fulfilling their responsibilities.
Delegation
The Audit Committees may from time to time delegate pre-approval authority to one or more of its members who are Independent Trustees. All decisions to pre-approve a service by a delegated member shall be reported to the Audit Committees at the next quarterly meeting.
Audit Services
The annual audit services engagement terms will be subject to specific pre-approval of the Audit Committees. Audit services include the annual financial statement audit and other procedures such as tax provision work that is required to be performed by the independent auditor to be able to form an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements. The Audit Committees will obtain, review and consider sufficient information concerning the proposed Auditor to make a reasonable evaluation of the Auditor’s qualifications and independence.
In addition to the annual Audit services engagement, the Audit Committees may grant either general or specific pre-approval of other audit services, which are those services that only the independent auditor reasonably can provide. Other Audit services may include services such as issuing consents for the

 


 

inclusion of audited financial statements with SEC registration statements, periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC or other documents issued in connection with securities offerings.
Non-Audit Services
The Audit Committees may provide either general or specific pre-approval of any non-audit services to the Funds and its Service Affiliates if the Audit Committees believe that the provision of the service will not impair the independence of the Auditor, is consistent with the SEC’s Rules on auditor independence, and otherwise conforms to the Audit Committees’ general principles and policies as set forth herein.
Audit-Related Services
“Audit-related services” are assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Fund’s financial statements or that are traditionally performed by the independent auditor. Audit-related services include, among others, accounting consultations related to accounting, financial reporting or disclosure matters not classified as “Audit services”; assistance with understanding and implementing new accounting and financial reporting guidance from rulemaking authorities; and agreed-upon procedures related to mergers, compliance with ratings agency requirements and interfund lending activities.
Tax Services
“Tax services” include, but are not limited to, the review and signing of the Funds’ federal tax returns, the review of required distributions by the Funds and consultations regarding tax matters such as the tax treatment of new investments or the impact of new regulations. The Audit Committees will scrutinize carefully the retention of the Auditor in connection with a transaction initially recommended by the Auditor, the major business purpose of which may be tax avoidance or the tax treatment of which may not be supported in the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. The Audit Committees will consult with the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and may consult with outside counsel or advisors as necessary to ensure the consistency of Tax services rendered by the Auditor with the foregoing policy.
No Auditor shall represent any Fund or any Service Affiliate before a tax court, district court or federal court of claims.
Under rules adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and approved by the SEC, in connection with seeking Audit Committees’ pre-approval of permissible Tax services, the Auditor shall:
  1.   Describe in writing to the Audit Committees, which writing may be in the form of the proposed engagement letter:
  a.   The scope of the service, the fee structure for the engagement, and any side letter or amendment to the engagement letter, or any other agreement between the Auditor and the Fund, relating to the service; and
 
  b.   Any compensation arrangement or other agreement, such as a referral agreement, a referral fee or fee-sharing arrangement, between the Auditor and any person (other than the Fund) with respect to the promoting, marketing, or recommending of a transaction covered by the service;
  2.   Discuss with the Audit Committees the potential effects of the services on the independence of the Auditor; and
 
  3.   Document the substance of its discussion with the Audit Committees.
All Other Auditor Services
The Audit Committees may pre-approve non-audit services classified as “All other services” that are not categorically prohibited by the SEC, as listed in Exhibit 1 to this policy.

 


 

Pre-Approval Fee Levels or Established Amounts
Pre-approval of estimated fees or established amounts for services to be provided by the Auditor under general or specific pre-approval policies will be set periodically by the Audit Committees. Any proposed fees exceeding 110% of the maximum estimated pre-approved fees or established amounts for pre-approved audit and non-audit services will be reported to the Audit Committees at the quarterly Audit Committees meeting and will require specific approval by the Audit Committees before payment is made. The Audit Committees will always factor in the overall relationship of fees for audit and non-audit services in determining whether to pre-approve any such services and in determining whether to approve any additional fees exceeding 110% of the maximum pre-approved fees or established amounts for previously pre-approved services.
Procedures
Generally on an annual basis, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”) will submit to the Audit Committees for general pre-approval, a list of non-audit services that the Funds or Service Affiliates of the Funds may request from the Auditor. The list will describe the non-audit services in reasonable detail and will include an estimated range of fees and such other information as the Audit Committee may request.
Each request for services to be provided by the Auditor under the general pre-approval of the Audit Committees will be submitted to the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and must include a detailed description of the services to be rendered. The Treasurer or his or her designee will ensure that such services are included within the list of services that have received the general pre-approval of the Audit Committees. The Audit Committees will be informed at the next quarterly scheduled Audit Committees meeting of any such services for which the Auditor rendered an invoice and whether such services and fees had been pre-approved and if so, by what means.
Each request to provide services that require specific approval by the Audit Committees shall be submitted to the Audit Committees jointly by the Fund’s Treasurer or his or her designee and the Auditor, and must include a joint statement that, in their view, such request is consistent with the policies and procedures and the SEC Rules.
Each request to provide tax services under either the general or specific pre-approval of the Audit Committees will describe in writing: (i) the scope of the service, the fee structure for the engagement, and any side letter or amendment to the engagement letter, or any other agreement between the Auditor and the audit client, relating to the service; and (ii) any compensation arrangement or other agreement between the Auditor and any person (other than the audit client) with respect to the promoting, marketing, or recommending of a transaction covered by the service. The Auditor will discuss with the Audit Committees the potential effects of the services on the Auditor’s independence and will document the substance of the discussion.
Non-audit services pursuant to the de minimis exception provided by the SEC Rules will be promptly brought to the attention of the Audit Committees for approval, including documentation that each of the conditions for this exception, as set forth in the SEC Rules, has been satisfied.
On at least an annual basis, the Auditor will prepare a summary of all the services provided to any entity in the investment company complex as defined in section 2-01(f)(14) of Regulation S-X in sufficient detail as to the nature of the engagement and the fees associated with those services.
The Audit Committees have designated the Funds’ Treasurer to monitor the performance of all services provided by the Auditor and to ensure such services are in compliance with these policies and procedures. The Funds’ Treasurer will report to the Audit Committees on a periodic basis as to the results of such monitoring. Both the Funds’ Treasurer and management of Invesco will immediately report to the chairman of the Audit Committees any breach of these policies and procedures that comes to the attention of the Funds’ Treasurer or senior management of Invesco.

 


 

Exhibit 1 to Pre-Approval of Audit and Non-Audit Services Policies and Procedures
Conditionally Prohibited Non-Audit Services (not prohibited if the Fund can reasonably conclude that the results of the service would not be subject to audit procedures in connection with the audit of the Fund’s financial statements)
    Bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the audit client
 
    Financial information systems design and implementation
 
    Appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions, or contribution-in-kind reports
 
    Actuarial services
 
    Internal audit outsourcing services
Categorically Prohibited Non-Audit Services
    Management functions
 
    Human resources
 
    Broker-dealer, investment adviser, or investment banking services
 
    Legal services
 
    Expert services unrelated to the audit
 
    Any service or product provided for a contingent fee or a commission
 
    Services related to marketing, planning, or opining in favor of the tax treatment of confidential transactions or aggressive tax position transactions, a significant purpose of which is tax avoidance
 
    Tax services for persons in financial reporting oversight roles at the Fund
 
    Any other service that the Public Company Oversight Board determines by regulation is impermissible.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
  (a)   The registrant has a separately-designed standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Members of the audit committee are: Jerry D. Choate, Linda Hutton Heagy and R. Craig Kennedy.
 
  (b)   Not applicable.
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included as part of the reports to stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
ITEM 7.   DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 


 

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I.2. PROXY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES — RETAIL
     
Applicable to
  Retail Accounts
Risk Addressed by Policy
  breach of fiduciary duty to client under Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by placing Invesco personal interests ahead of client best economic interests in voting proxies
Relevant Law and Other Sources
  Investment Advisers Act of 1940
Last Tested Date
   
Policy/Procedure Owner
  Advisory Compliance
Policy Approver
  Fund Board
Approved/Adopted Date
  January 1, 2010
The following policies and procedures apply to certain funds and other accounts managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”).
A. POLICY STATEMENT
Introduction
Our Belief
The Invesco Funds Boards of Trustees and Invesco’s investment professionals expect a high standard of corporate governance from the companies in our portfolios so that Invesco may fulfill its fiduciary obligation to our fund shareholders and other account holders. Well governed companies are characterized by a primary focus on the interests of shareholders, accountable boards of directors, ample transparency in financial disclosure, performance-driven cultures and appropriate consideration of all stakeholders. Invesco believes well governed companies create greater shareholder wealth over the long term than poorly governed companies, so we endeavor to vote in a manner that increases the value of our investments and fosters good governance within our portfolio companies.
In determining how to vote proxy issues, Invesco considers the probable business consequences of each issue and votes in a manner designed to protect and enhance fund shareholders’ and other account holders’ interests. Our voting decisions are intended to enhance each company’s total shareholder value over Invesco’s typical investment horizon.
Proxy voting is an integral part of Invesco’s investment process. We believe that the right to vote proxies should be managed with the same care as all other elements of the investment process. The objective of Invesco’s proxy-voting activity is to promote good governance and advance the economic interests of our clients. At no time will Invesco exercise its voting power to advance its own
     
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commercial interests, to pursue a social or political cause that is unrelated to our clients’ economic interests, or to favor a particular client or business relationship to the detriment of others.
B. OPERATING PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
Proxy administration
The Invesco Retail Proxy Committee (the “Proxy Committee”) consists of members representing Invesco’s Investments, Legal and Compliance departments. Invesco’s Proxy Voting Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) are revised annually by the Proxy Committee, and are approved by the Invesco Funds Boards of Trustees. The Proxy Committee implements the Guidelines and oversees proxy voting.
The Proxy Committee has retained outside experts to assist with the analysis and voting of proxy issues. In addition to the advice offered by these experts, Invesco uses information gathered from our own research, company managements, Invesco’s portfolio managers and outside shareholder groups to reach our voting decisions.
Generally speaking, Invesco’s investment-research process leads us to invest in companies led by management teams we believe have the ability to conceive and execute strategies to outperform their competitors. We select companies for investment based in large part on our assessment of their management teams’ ability to create shareholder wealth. Therefore, in formulating our proxy-voting decisions, Invesco gives proper consideration to the recommendations of a company’s Board of Directors.
Important principles underlying the Invesco Proxy Voting Guidelines
I. Accountability
Management teams of companies are accountable to their boards of directors, and directors of publicly held companies are accountable to their shareholders. Invesco endeavors to vote the proxies of its portfolio companies in a manner that will reinforce the notion of a board’s accountability to its shareholders. Consequently, Invesco votes against any actions that would impair the rights of shareholders or would reduce shareholders’ influence over the board or over management.
The following are specific voting issues that illustrate how Invesco applies this principle of accountability.
    Elections of directors. In uncontested director elections for companies that do not have a controlling shareholder, Invesco votes in favor of slates if they are comprised of at least a majority of independent directors and if the boards’ key committees are fully independent. Key committees include the Audit, Compensation and Governance or Nominating Committees. Invesco’s standard of independence excludes directors who, in addition to the directorship, have any material business or family relationships with the companies they serve.
     
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      Contested director elections are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are decided within the context of Invesco’s investment thesis on a company.
    Director performance. Invesco withholds votes from directors who exhibit a lack of accountability to shareholders, either through their level of attendance at meetings or by enacting egregious corporate-governance or other policies. In cases of material financial restatements, accounting fraud, habitually late filings, adopting shareholder rights plan (“poison pills”) without shareholder approval, or other areas of poor performance, Invesco may withhold votes from some or all of a company’s directors. In situations where directors’ performance is a concern, Invesco may also support shareholder proposals to take corrective actions such as so-called “clawback” provisions.
 
    Auditors and Audit Committee members. Invesco believes a company’s Audit Committee has a high degree of responsibility to shareholders in matters of financial disclosure, integrity of the financial statements and effectiveness of a company’s internal controls. Independence, experience and financial expertise are critical elements of a well-functioning Audit Committee. When electing directors who are members of a company’s Audit Committee, or when ratifying a company’s auditors, Invesco considers the past performance of the Committee and holds its members accountable for the quality of the company’s financial statements and reports.
 
    Majority standard in director elections. The right to elect directors is the single most important mechanism shareholders have to promote accountability. Invesco supports the nascent effort to reform the U.S. convention of electing directors, and votes in favor of proposals to elect directors by a majority vote.
 
    Classified boards. Invesco supports proposals to elect directors annually instead of electing them to staggered multi-year terms because annual elections increase a board’s level of accountability to its shareholders.
 
    Supermajority voting requirements. Unless proscribed by law in the state of incorporation, Invesco votes against actions that would impose any supermajority voting requirement, and supports actions to dismantle existing supermajority requirements.
 
    Responsiveness. Invesco withholds votes from directors who do not adequately respond to shareholder proposals that were approved by a majority of votes cast the prior year.
 
    Cumulative voting. The practice of cumulative voting can enable minority shareholders to have representation on a company’s board. Invesco supports proposals to institute the practice of cumulative voting at companies whose overall corporate-governance standards indicate a particular need to protect the interests of minority shareholders.
     
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    Shareholder access. On business matters with potential financial consequences, Invesco votes in favor of proposals that would increase shareholders’ opportunities to express their views to boards of directors, proposals that would lower barriers to shareholder action and proposals to promote the adoption of generally accepted best practices in corporate governance.
II. Incentives
Invesco believes properly constructed compensation plans that include equity ownership are effective in creating incentives that induce managements and employees of our portfolio companies to create greater shareholder wealth. Invesco supports equity compensation plans that promote the proper alignment of incentives, and votes against plans that are overly dilutive to existing shareholders, plans that contain objectionable structural features, and plans that appear likely to reduce the value of an account’s investment.
Following are specific voting issues that illustrate how Invesco evaluates incentive plans.
    Executive compensation. Invesco evaluates compensation plans for executives within the context of the company’s performance under the executives’ tenure. Invesco believes independent compensation committees are best positioned to craft executive-compensation plans that are suitable for their company-specific circumstances. We view the election of those independent compensation committee members as the appropriate mechanism for shareholders to express their approval or disapproval of a company’s compensation practices. Therefore, Invesco generally does not support shareholder proposals to limit or eliminate certain forms of executive compensation. In the interest of reinforcing the notion of a compensation committee’s accountability to shareholders, Invesco supports proposals requesting that companies subject each year’s compensation record to an advisory shareholder vote, or so-called “say on pay” proposals.
 
    Equity-based compensation plans. When voting to approve or reject equity-based compensation plans, Invesco compares the total estimated cost of the plans, including stock options and restricted stock, against a carefully selected peer group and uses multiple performance metrics that help us determine whether the incentive structures in place are creating genuine shareholder wealth. Regardless of a plan’s estimated cost relative to its peer group, Invesco votes against plans that contain structural features that would impair the alignment of incentives between shareholders and management. Such features include the ability to reprice or reload options without shareholder approval, the ability to issue options below the stock’s current market price, or the ability to automatically replenish shares without shareholder approval.
 
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    Employee stock-purchase plans. Invesco supports employee stock-purchase plans that are reasonably designed to provide proper incentives to a broad base of employees, provided that the price at which employees may acquire stock is at most a 15 percent discount from the market price.
 
    Severance agreements. Invesco generally votes in favor of proposals requiring advisory shareholder ratification of executives’ severance agreements. However, we oppose proposals requiring such agreements to be ratified by shareholders in advance of their adoption.
III. Capitalization
Examples of management proposals related to a company’s capital structure include authorizing or issuing additional equity capital, repurchasing outstanding stock, or enacting a stock split or reverse stock split. On requests for additional capital stock, Invesco analyzes the company’s stated reasons for the request. Except where the request could adversely affect the fund’s ownership stake or voting rights, Invesco generally supports a board’s decisions on its needs for additional capital stock. Some capitalization proposals require a case-by-case analysis within the context of Invesco’s investment thesis on a company. Examples of such proposals include authorizing common or preferred stock with special voting rights, or issuing additional stock in connection with an acquisition.
IV. Mergers, Acquisitions and Other Corporate Actions
Issuers occasionally require shareholder approval to engage in certain corporate actions such as mergers, acquisitions, name changes, dissolutions, reorganizations, divestitures and reincorporations. Invesco analyzes these proposals within the context of our investment thesis on the company, and determines its vote on a case-by-case basis.
V. Anti-Takeover Measures
Practices designed to protect a company from unsolicited bids can adversely affect shareholder value and voting rights, and they create conflicts of interests among directors, management and shareholders. Except under special issuer-specific circumstances, Invesco votes to reduce or eliminate such measures. These measures include adopting or renewing “poison pills”, requiring supermajority voting on certain corporate actions, classifying the election of directors instead of electing each director to an annual term, or creating separate classes of common or preferred stock with special voting rights. Invesco generally votes against management proposals to impose these types of measures, and generally votes for shareholder proposals designed to reduce such measures. Invesco supports shareholder proposals directing companies to subject their anti-takeover provisions to a shareholder vote.
VI. Shareholder Proposals on Corporate Governance
Invesco generally votes for shareholder proposals that are designed to protect shareholder rights if a company’s corporate-governance standards indicate that such additional protections are warranted.
     
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VII. Shareholder Proposals on Social Responsibility
The potential costs and economic benefits of shareholder proposals seeking to amend a company’s practices for social reasons are difficult to assess. Analyzing the costs and economic benefits of these proposals is highly subjective and does not fit readily within our framework of voting to create greater shareholder wealth over Invesco’s typical investment horizon. Therefore, Invesco abstains from voting on shareholder proposals deemed to be of a purely social, political or moral nature.
VIII. Routine Business Matters
Routine business matters rarely have a potentially material effect on the economic prospects of fund holdings, so we generally support the board’s discretion on these items. However, Invesco votes against proposals where there is insufficient information to make a decision about the nature of the proposal. Similarly, Invesco votes against proposals to conduct other unidentified business at shareholder meetings.
Summary
These Guidelines provide an important framework for making proxy-voting decisions, and should give fund shareholders and other account holders insight into the factors driving Invesco’s decisions. The Guidelines cannot address all potential proxy issues, however. Decisions on specific issues must be made within the context of these Guidelines and within the context of the investment thesis of the funds and other accounts that own the company’s stock. Where a different investment thesis is held by portfolio managers who may hold stocks in common, Invesco may vote the shares held on a fund-by-fund or account-by-account basis.
Exceptions
In certain circumstances, Invesco may refrain from voting where the economic cost of voting a company’s proxy exceeds any anticipated benefits of that proxy proposal.
Share-lending programs
One reason that some portion of Invesco’s position in a particular security might not be voted is the securities lending program. When securities are out on loan and earning fees for the lending fund, they are transferred into the borrower’s name. Any proxies during the period of the loan are voted by the borrower. The lending fund would have to terminate the loan to vote the company’s proxy, an action that is not generally in the best economic interest of fund shareholders. However, whenever Invesco determines that the benefit to shareholders or other account holders of voting a particular proxy outweighs the revenue lost by terminating the loan, we recall the securities for the purpose of voting the fund’s full position.
“Share-blocking”
Another example of a situation where Invesco may be unable to vote is in countries where the exercise of voting rights requires the fund to submit to short-term trading restrictions, a practice known as “share-blocking.” Invesco generally
     
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refrains from voting proxies in share-blocking countries unless the portfolio manager determines that the benefit to fund shareholders and other account holders of voting a specific proxy outweighs the fund’s or other account’s temporary inability to sell the security.
International constraints
An additional concern that sometimes precludes our voting non-U.S. proxies is our inability to receive proxy materials with enough time and enough information to make a voting decision. In the great majority of instances, however, we are able to vote non-U.S. proxies successfully. It is important to note that Invesco makes voting decisions for non-U.S. issuers using these Guidelines as our framework, but also takes into account the corporate-governance standards, regulatory environment and generally accepted best practices of the local market.
Exceptions to these Guidelines
Invesco retains the flexibility to accommodate company-specific situations where strictly adhering to the Guidelines would lead to a vote that the Proxy Committee deems not to be in the best interest of the funds’ shareholders and other account holders. In these situations, the Proxy Committee will vote the proxy in the manner deemed to be in the best interest of the funds’ shareholders and other account holders, and will promptly inform the funds’ Boards of Trustees of such vote and the circumstances surrounding it.
Resolving potential conflicts of interest
A potential conflict of interest arises when Invesco votes a proxy for an issuer with which it also maintains a material business relationship. Examples could include issuers that are distributors of Invesco’s products, or issuers that employ Invesco to manage portions of their retirement plans or treasury accounts. Invesco reviews each proxy proposal to assess the extent, if any, to which there may be a material conflict between the interests of the fund shareholders or other account holders and Invesco.
Invesco takes reasonable measures to determine whether a potential conflict may exist. A potential conflict is deemed to exist only if one or more of the Proxy Committee members actually knew or should have known of the potential conflict.
If a material potential conflict is deemed to exist, Invesco may resolve the potential conflict in one of the following ways: (1) if the proposal that gives rise to the potential conflict is specifically addressed by the Guidelines, Invesco may vote the proxy in accordance with the predetermined Guidelines; (2) Invesco may engage an independent third party to determine how the proxy should be voted; or (3) Invesco may establish an ethical wall or other informational barrier between the persons involved in the potential conflict and the persons making the proxy-voting decision in order to insulate the potential conflict from the decision makers.
Because the Guidelines are pre-determined and crafted to be in the best economic interest of shareholders and other account holders, applying the Guidelines to vote client proxies should, in most instances, adequately resolve any potential conflict of
     
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interest. As an additional safeguard against potential conflicts, persons from Invesco’s marketing, distribution and other customer-facing functions are precluded from becoming members of the Proxy Committee.
On a quarterly basis, the Invesco Funds Boards of Trustees review a report from Invesco’s Internal Compliance Controls Committee. The report contains a list of all known material business relationships that Invesco maintains with publicly traded issuers. That list is cross-referenced with the list of proxies voted over the period. If there are any instances where Invesco’s voting pattern on the proxies of its material business partners is inconsistent with its voting pattern on all other issuers, they are brought before the Trustees and explained by the Chairman of the Proxy Committee.
Personal conflicts of interest. If any member of the Proxy Committee has a personal conflict of interest with respect to a company or an issue presented for voting, that Proxy Committee member will inform the Proxy Committee of such conflict and will abstain from voting on that company or issue.
Funds of funds. Some Invesco Funds offering diversified asset allocation within one investment vehicle own shares in other Invesco Funds. A potential conflict of interest could arise if an underlying Invesco Fund has a shareholder meeting with any proxy issues to be voted on, because Invesco’s asset-allocation funds or target-maturity funds may be large shareholders of the underlying fund. In order to avoid any potential for a conflict, the asset-allocation funds and target maturity funds vote their shares in the same proportion as the votes of the external shareholders of the underlying fund.
C. RECORDKEEPING
Records are maintained in accordance with Invesco’s Recordkeeping Policy.
Policies and Vote Disclosure
A copy of these Guidelines and the voting record of each Invesco Fund are available on our web site, www.invesco.com. In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, all funds file a record of all proxy-voting activity for the prior 12 months ending June 30th. That filing is made on or before August 31st of each year.
     
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ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
The following individuals are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund:
    Scott Baskind, Portfolio Manager, who has been responsible for the Fund since 2010 and has been associated with Invesco Senior Secured and/or its affiliates since 1999.
 
    Gregory Stoeckle, Portfolio Manager, who has been responsible for the Fund since 2010 and has been associated with Invesco Senior Secured and/or its affiliates since 1999.
 
    Philip Yarrow, Portfolio Manager, who has been responsible for the Fund since 2007 and has been associated with Invesco Senior Secured and/or its affiliates since 2010. From 2005 to 2010 and prior to joining Invesco Senior Secured, Mr. Yarrow was an Executive Director with Morgan Stanley.
Portfolio Manager Fund Holdings and Information on Other Managed Accounts
          Invesco’s portfolio managers develop investment models which are used in connection with the management of certain Invesco Funds as well as other mutual funds for which Invesco or an affiliate acts as sub-adviser, other pooled investment vehicles that are not registered mutual funds, and other accounts managed for organizations and individuals. The ‘Investments’ chart reflects the portfolio managers’ investments in the Funds that they manage. Accounts are grouped into three categories: (i) investments made directly in the Fund, (ii) investments made in an Invesco pooled investment vehicle with the same or similar objectives and strategies as the Fund, and (iii) any investments made in any Invesco Fund or Invesco pooled investment vehicle. The ‘Assets Managed’ chart reflects information regarding accounts other than the Funds for which each portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities. Accounts are grouped into three categories: (i) other registered investment companies, (ii) other pooled investment vehicles and (iii) other accounts. To the extent that any of these accounts pay advisory fees that are based on account performance (performance-based fees), information on those accounts is specifically broken out. In addition, any assets denominated in foreign currencies have been converted into U.S. Dollars using the exchange rates as of the applicable date.
Investments
The following information is as of February 29, 2012:
                         
    Dollar Range of   Dollar Range of Investments   Dollar Range of all Investments
  Investments in each   in Invesco pooled   in Funds and Invesco pooled
Portfolio Manager   Fund1   investment vehicles2   investment vehicles
Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund
Scott Baskind
  None       N/A     $ 100,001-$500,000  
Gregory Stoeckle
  None       N/A     $ 100,001-$500,000  
Philip Yarrow
  None       N/A       $10,001-$50,000  
 
1   This column reflects investments in a Fund’s shares beneficially owned by a portfolio manager (as determined in accordance with Rule 16a-1(a) (2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Beneficial ownership includes ownership by a portfolio manager’s immediate family members sharing the same household.
 
2   This column reflects portfolio managers’ investments made either directly or through a deferred compensation or a similar plan in Invesco pooled investment vehicles with the same or similar objectives and strategies as the Fund as of the most recent fiscal year end of the Fund.

 


 

Assets Managed
The following information is as of February 29, 2012:
                                                 
    Other Registered Investment   Other Pooled Investment   Other Accounts
    Companies Managed (assets   Vehicles Managed (assets in   Managed (assets in
    in millions)   millions)   millions)
  Number of           Number of           Number of    
Portfolio Manager   Accounts   Assets   Accounts   Assets   Accounts   Assets
Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund
Scott Baskind
    1     $ 260.4       2 3   $ 1,088.4 3     1 4   $ 385.1 4
Gregory Stoeckle
    2     $ 1,089.2       26 5   $ 9,523.0 5     5 6   $ 1,647.6 6
Philip Yarrow
    2     $ 2,768.3     None     None     None     None  
Potential Conflicts of Interest
          Actual or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities with respect to more than one Fund or other account. More specifically, portfolio managers who manage multiple Funds and/or other accounts may be presented with one or more of the following potential conflicts:
Ø   The management of multiple Funds and/or other accounts may result in a portfolio manager devoting unequal time and attention to the management of each Fund and/or other account. The Adviser and each Sub-Adviser seek to manage such competing interests for the time and attention of portfolio managers by having portfolio managers focus on a particular investment discipline. Most other accounts managed by a portfolio manager are managed using the same investment models that are used in connection with the management of the Funds.
 
Ø   If a portfolio manager identifies a limited investment opportunity which may be suitable for more than one Fund or other account, a Fund may not be able to take full advantage of that opportunity due to an allocation of filled purchase or sale orders across all eligible Funds and other accounts. To deal with these situations, the Adviser, each Sub-Adviser and the Funds have adopted procedures for allocating portfolio transactions across multiple accounts.
 
Ø   The Adviser and each Sub-Adviser determine which broker to use to execute each order for securities transactions for the Funds, consistent with its duty to seek best execution of the transaction. However, for certain other accounts (such as mutual funds for which Invesco or an affiliate acts as sub-adviser, other pooled investment vehicles that are not registered mutual funds, and other accounts managed for organizations and individuals), the Adviser and each Sub-Adviser may be limited by the client with respect to the selection of brokers or may be instructed to direct trades through a particular broker. In these cases, trades for a Fund in a particular security may be placed separately from, rather than aggregated with, such other accounts. Having separate transactions with respect to a security may temporarily affect the market price of the security or the execution of the transaction, or both, to the possible detriment of the Fund or other account(s) involved.
 
3   This amount includes 1 Fund that pays performance based fees with $238.0M in total assets under management.
 
4   This amount includes 1 Fund that pays performance based fees with $385.1M in total assets under management.
 
5   This amount includes 12 Funds that pay performance based fees with $4,425.1M in total assets under management.
 
6   This amount includes 1 Fund that pays performance based fees with $385.1M in total assets under management.

 


 

Ø   Finally, the appearance of a conflict of interest may arise where the Adviser or Sub-Adviser has an incentive, such as a performance-based management fee, which relates to the management of one Fund or account but not all Funds and accounts for which a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities.
     The Adviser, each Sub-Adviser, and the Funds have adopted certain compliance procedures which are designed to address these types of conflicts. However, there is no guarantee that such procedures will detect each and every situation in which a conflict arises.
Description of Compensation Structure
For the Adviser and each affiliated Sub-Adviser
     The Adviser and each Sub-Adviser seek to maintain a compensation program that is competitively positioned to attract and retain high-caliber investment professionals. Portfolio managers receive a base salary, an incentive bonus opportunity and an equity compensation opportunity. Portfolio manager compensation is reviewed and may be modified each year as appropriate to reflect changes in the market, as well as to adjust the factors used to determine bonuses to promote competitive Fund performance. The Adviser and each Sub-Adviser evaluate competitive market compensation by reviewing compensation survey results conducted by an independent third party of investment industry compensation. Each portfolio manager’s compensation consists of the following three elements:
     Base Salary. Each portfolio manager is paid a base salary. In setting the base salary, the Adviser and each Sub-Adviser’s intention is to be competitive in light of the particular portfolio manager’s experience and responsibilities.
     Annual Bonus. The portfolio managers are eligible, along with other employees of the Adviser and each Sub-Adviser, to participate in a discretionary year-end bonus pool. The Compensation Committee of Invesco Ltd. reviews and approves the amount of the bonus pool available for the Adviser and each of the Sub-Adviser’s investment centers. The Compensation Committee considers investment performance and financial results in its review. In addition, while having no direct impact on individual bonuses, assets under management are considered when determining the starting bonus funding levels. Each portfolio manager is eligible to receive an annual cash bonus which is based on quantitative (i.e. investment performance) and non-quantitative factors (which may include, but are not limited to, individual performance, risk management and teamwork).
     Each portfolio manager’s compensation is linked to the pre-tax investment performance of the Funds/accounts managed by the portfolio manager as described in Table 1 below.
Table 1
     
Sub-Adviser   Performance time period7
Invesco 8
Invesco Australia8
Invesco Deutschland
  One-, Three- and Five-year performance against Fund peer group.
 
   
Invesco Advisors- Invesco Real Estate9
Invesco Senior Secured8, 10
  Not applicable
 
7   Rolling time periods based on calendar year-end.
 
8   Portfolio Managers may be granted an annual deferral award that vests on a pro-rata basis over a four year period and final payments are based on the performance of eligible Funds selected by the portfolio manager at the time the award is granted.
 
9   Portfolio Managers for Invesco Global Real Estate Fund, Invesco Real Estate Fund, Invesco Global Real Estate Income Fund and Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund base their bonus on new operating profits of the U.S. Real Estate Division of Invesco.
 
10   Invesco Senior Secured’s bonus is based on annual measures of equity return and standard tests of collateralization performance.

 


 

     
Sub-Adviser   Performance time period7
Invesco Canada8
  One-year performance against Fund peer group.

Three- and Five-year performance against entire universe of Canadian funds.
 
   
Invesco Hong Kong8
Invesco Asset Management
  One-, Three- and Five-year performance against Fund peer group.
 
   
Invesco Japan11
  One-, Three- and Five-year performance against the appropriate Micropol benchmark.
          High investment performance (against applicable peer group and/or benchmarks) would deliver compensation generally associated with top pay in the industry (determined by reference to the third-party provided compensation survey information) and poor investment performance (versus applicable peer group) would result in low bonus compared to the applicable peer group or no bonus at all. These decisions are reviewed and approved collectively by senior leadership which has responsibility for executing the compensation approach across the organization.
          Equity-Based Compensation. Portfolio managers may be granted an annual deferral award that allows them to select receipt of shares of certain Invesco Funds with a vesting period as well as common shares and/or restricted shares of Invesco Ltd. stock from pools determined from time to time by the Compensation Committee of Invesco Ltd.’s Board of Directors. Awards of equity-based compensation typically vest over time, so as to create incentives to retain key talent.
          Portfolio managers also participate in benefit plans and programs available generally to all employees.
ITEM 9.   PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a)   As of March 21, 2012, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the officers of the Registrant, including the PEO and PFO, to assess the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures, as that term is defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”), as amended. Based on that evaluation, the Registrant’s officers, including the PEO and PFO, concluded that, as of March 21, 2012, the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were reasonably designed to ensure: (1) that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (2) that material information relating to the Registrant is made known to the PEO and PFO as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
11   Portfolio Managers for Invesco Pacific Growth Fund’s compensation is based on the one-, three- and five-year performance against the appropriate Micropol benchmark.

 


 

(b)   There have been no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
     
12(a) (1)
  Code of Ethics.
 
   
12(a) (2)
  Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
 
   
12(a) (3)
  Not applicable.
 
   
12(b)
  Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 


 

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
Registrant: Invesco Van Kampen Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund
 
       
By:
  /s/ Colin Meadows    
 
       
 
  Colin Meadows    
 
  Principal Executive Officer    
 
       
Date: May 7, 2012    
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
         
By:
  /s/ Colin Meadows    
 
       
 
  Colin Meadows    
 
  Principal Executive Officer    
 
       
Date: May 7, 2012    
 
       
By:
  /s/ Sheri Morris    
 
       
 
  Sheri Morris    
 
  Principal Financial Officer    
 
       
Date: May 7, 2012    

 


 

EXHIBIT INDEX
     
12(a)(1)
  Code of Ethics.
 
   
12(a)(2)
  Certifications of principal executive officer and principal Financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
 
   
12(a)(3)
  Not applicable.
 
   
12(b)
  Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.