Fees & Expenses

Fees & Expenses

View specific fees and expenses across the share classes offered by First Eagle Funds. Complete information regarding polices and sales charges can be found in the relevant fund prospectus.

Share Class A (SGENX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $25,0005.004.50
$25,000 but less than $50,0004.504.25
$50,000 but less than $100,0004.003.75
$100,000 but less than $250,0003.253.00
$250,000 but less than $500,0002.502.25
$500,000 but less than $1,000,0001.501.25
$1,000,000 and over10.000.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Other Expenses0.10
Total1.10
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

  3. There are several ways to lower the sales charge on Class A shares: Aggregation, Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intention. For details please refer to our prospectus.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class C (FESGX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

  
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lesser of your purchase or redemption price)1.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees1.00
Other Expenses0.11
Total1.86
  1. Disclosures

  2. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class I (SGIIX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.11
Total0.86
  1. Disclosures

  2. Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R3 (EARGX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.35
Other Expenses10.10
Total1.20
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R5 (FRGLX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses10.36
Total1.11
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R6 (FEGRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.04
Total0.79
  1. Disclosures

  2. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R4 (EAGRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.10
Other Expenses10.22
Total1.07
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class A (SGOVX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $25,0005.004.50
$25,000 but less than $50,0004.504.25
$50,000 but less than $100,0004.003.75
$100,000 but less than $250,0003.253.00
$250,000 but less than $500,0002.502.25
$500,000 but less than $1,000,0001.501.25
$1,000,000 and over10.000.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Other Expenses0.15
Total1.15
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

  3. There are several ways to lower the sales charge on Class A shares: Aggregation, Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intention. For details please refer to our prospectus.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class C (FESOX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

  
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lesser of your purchase or redemption price)1.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees1.00
Other Expenses0.13
Total1.88
  1. Disclosures

  2. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class I (SGOIX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service 12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.13
Total0.88
  1. Disclosures

  2. Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R3 (EAROX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.35
Other Expenses10.30
Total1.40
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R4 (FIORX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.10
Other Expenses10.16
Total1.01
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R5 (FEROX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses10.42
Total1.17
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R6 (FEORX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.05
Total0.80
  1. Disclosures

  2. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class C (FEVCX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of your purchase or redemption price)1
1.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees1.00
Other Expenses0.16
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver1.91
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class I (FEVIX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.16
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver0.91
  1. Disclosures

  2. Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R3 (EARVX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.35
Other Expenses10.24
Total Annual Operating Expenses (%)1.34
Fee Waiver2-0.05
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver1.29
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. 2

    For the First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee at an annual rate in the amount of 0.05% of the average daily value of the Fund's net assets for the period through February 29, 2024. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee shown in the table for the term of the waiver from 0.75% to 0.70%.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R4 (FIVRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.10
Other Expenses10.29
Total Annual Operating Expenses (%)1.14
Fee Waiver2-0.05
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver1.09
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. 2

    For the First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee at an annual rate in the amount of 0.05% of the average daily value of the Fund's net assets for the period through February 29, 2024. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee shown in the table for the term of the waiver from 0.75% to 0.70%.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R5 (FERVX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses10.27
Total Annual Operating Expenses (%)1.02
Fee Waiver2-0.05
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver0.97
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. 2

    For the First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee at an annual rate in the amount of 0.05% of the average daily value of the Fund's net assets for the period through February 29, 2024. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee shown in the table for the term of the waiver from 0.75% to 0.70%.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R6 (FEVRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.09
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver0.84
  1. Disclosures

  2. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class A (FEVAX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $25,0005.004.50
$25,000 but less than $50,0004.504.25
$50,000 but less than $100,0004.003.75
$100,000 but less than $250,0003.253.00
$250,000 but less than $500,0002.502.25
$500,000 but less than $1,000,0001.501.25
$1,000,000 and over10.000.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Other Expenses0.16
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver1.16
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

  3. There are several ways to lower the sales charge on Class A shares: Aggregation, Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intention. For details please refer to our prospectus.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class A (SGGDX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $25,0005.004.50
$25,000 but less than $50,0004.504.25
$50,000 but less than $100,0004.003.75
$100,000 but less than $250,0003.253.00
$250,000 but less than $500,0002.502.25
$500,000 but less than $1,000,0001.501.25
$1,000,000 and over10.000.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Other Expenses0.19
Total Annual Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver1.19
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

  3. There are several ways to lower the sales charge on Class A shares: Aggregation, Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intention. For details please refer to our prospectus.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R4 (FUIRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.10
Other Expenses10.25
Total1.10
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R5 (FERUX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses10.24
Total0.99
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class C (FEGOX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of your purchase or redemption price)
1.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees1.00
Other Expenses0.17
Total1.92
  1. Disclosures

  2. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class I (FEGIX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.19
Total0.94
  1. Disclosures

  2. Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R3 (EAURX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.35
Other Expenses10.35
Total1.45
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R6 (FEURX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.10
Total0.85
  1. Disclosures

  2. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class A (FEBAX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $25,0005.004.50
$25,000 but less than $50,0004.504.25
$50,000 but less than $100,0004.003.75
$100,000 but less than $250,0003.253.00
250,000 and over10.000.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Other Expenses0.18
Total1.18
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $250,000 or more without an initial sales charge. The Distributor may pay dealers of record “finder’s fee” commissions of up to 1.00% of purchases of Class A shares not previously subject to a front-end sales charge or dealer commission paid by the investor.

  3. There are several ways to lower the sales charge on Class A shares: Aggregation, Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intention. For details please refer to our prospectus.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

  5. Had fees not been waived and/or expenses reimbursed in the past, returns would have been lower.

Share Class R6 (FEBRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.14
Total0.89
  1. Disclosures

  2. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class C (FEBCX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of your purchase or redemption price)
1.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees1.00
Other Expenses0.19
Total 1.94
  1. Disclosures

  2. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class I (FEBIX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.22
Total0.97
  1. Disclosures

  2. Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R3 (FBRRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.35
Other Expenses10.23
Total1.33
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R4 (FIBRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.10
Other Expenses10.55
Total1.40
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R5 (EABRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees0.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses10.42
Total1.17
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class A (FEHAX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $100,0002.502.25
$100,000 but less than $250,0001.501.25
$250,000 and over10.000.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

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

Management Fees20.45
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds30.40
Other Expenses40.43
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.53
Fee Waiver and Reimbursement2(0.28)
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.25
Adjusted Expense Ratio50.85
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $250,000 or more without an initial sales charge. The Distributor may pay dealers of record “finder’s fee” commissions of up to 1.00% of purchases of Class A shares not previously subject to a front-end sales charge or dealer commission paid by the investor.

  3. 2

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (“annual operating expenses”) of each class are limited to 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  4. 3

    Includes interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters.

  5. 4

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  6. 5

    The Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain fees and expenses, such as interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters. The Fund is currently in a “ramp-up” period, during which it may not be fully invested, and certain of these expenses may change over time.

Share Class C

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)
  
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of your purchase or redemption price)
1.00
 
Expense Ratio (%)

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

Management Fees10.45
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees1.00
Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds20.40
Other Expenses30.43
Total Annual Operating Expenses2.28
Fee Waiver and Reimbursement2(0.28)
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2.00
Adjusted Expense Ratio41.60
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (“annual operating expenses”) of each class are limited to 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. 2

    Includes interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters.

  4. 3

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  5. 4

    The Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain fees and expenses, such as interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters. The Fund is currently in a “ramp-up” period, during which it may not be fully invested, and certain of these expenses may change over time.

Share Class I 

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

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

Management Fees10.45
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Interest Payment on Borrowed Funds20.40
Other Expenses30.43
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses1.28
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2(0.28)
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.00
Adjusted Expense Ratio40.60
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (“annual operating expenses”) of each class are limited to 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. 2

    Includes interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters.

  4. 3

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  5. 4

    The Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain fees and expenses, such as interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters. The Fund is currently in a “ramp-up” period, during which it may not be fully invested, and certain of these expenses may change over time.

Share Class R3

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of December 27, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

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

Management Fees10.45
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.35
Interest Payment on Borrowed Funds21.09
Other Expenses31.32
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses3.21
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1(1.17)
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2.04

Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares of the High Yield Municipal Fund will convert into Class R6 shares of the High Yield Municipal Fund on or about February 28, 2024.

  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (“annual operating expenses”) of each class are limited to 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. 2

    Includes interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters.

  4. 3

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

Share Class R4

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of December 27, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

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

Management Fees10.45
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.10
Interest Payment on Borrowed Funds21.09
Other Expenses31.32
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2.96
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1(1.17)
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.79

Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares of the High Yield Municipal Fund will convert into Class R6 shares of the High Yield Municipal Fund on or about February 28, 2024.

  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (“annual operating expenses”) of each class are limited to 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. 2

    Includes interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters.

  4. 3

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

Share Class R5

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of December 27, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

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

Management Fees10.45
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees 
Interest Payment on Borrowed Funds21.09
Other Expenses31.32
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses2.86
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1(1.17)
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.69

Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares of the High Yield Municipal Fund will convert into Class R6 shares of the High Yield Municipal Fund on or about February 28, 2024.

  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (“annual operating expenses”) of each class are limited to 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. 2

    Includes interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters.

  4. 3

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

Share Class R6

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

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

Management Fees10.45
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Interest Payment on Borrowed Funds20.40
Other Expenses30.43
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses1.28
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1(0.28)
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.00
Adjusted Expense Ratio40.60
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I, and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (“annual operating expenses”) of each class are limited to 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I, and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.85%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 0.60% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. 2

    Includes interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters.

  4. 3

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  5. 4

    The Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain fees and expenses, such as interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters. The Fund is currently in a “ramp-up” period, during which it may not be fully invested, and certain of these expenses may change over time.

Share Class R4 (EAFRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.50
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.10
Other Expenses20.44
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.04
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2-0.29
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.75
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    Effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously. Prior to August 17, 2020, management fees were 0.90% (waived to 0.85%) of the first $2.25 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.85% of the next $2.75 billion of average daily net assets, and 0.80% of average daily net assets in excess of $5 billion. As of August 17, 2020, the management fee is 0.50%. In addition, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. 2

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R5 (FERFX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.50
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses20.81
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.31
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2-0.66
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.65
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    Effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously. Prior to August 17, 2020, management fees were 0.90% (waived to 0.85%) of the first $2.25 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.85% of the next $2.75 billion of average daily net assets, and 0.80% of average daily net assets in excess of $5 billion. As of August 17, 2020, the management fee is 0.50%. In addition, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. 2

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R6 (FEFRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.50
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.24
Total Annual Operating Expenses0.74
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1-0.09
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.65
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    Effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously. Prior to August 17, 2020, management fees were 0.90% (waived to 0.85%) of the first $2.25 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.85% of the next $2.75 billion of average daily net assets, and 0.80% of average daily net assets in excess of $5 billion. As of August 17, 2020, the management fee is 0.50%. In addition, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class A (FEFAX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $25,0005.004.50
$25,000 but less than $50,0004.504.25
$50,000 but less than $100,0004.003.75
$100,000 but less than $250,0003.253.00
$250,000 but less than $500,0002.502.25
$500,000 but less than $1,000,0001.501.25
$1,000,000 and over10.000.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees20.50
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Other Expenses0.35
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.10
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2-0.20
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.90
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

  3. 2

    Effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously. Prior to August 17, 2020, management fees were 0.90% (waived to 0.85%) of the first $2.25 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.85% of the next $2.75 billion of average daily net assets, and 0.80% of average daily net assets in excess of $5 billion. As of August 17, 2020, the management fee is 0.50%. In addition, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  4. There are several ways to lower the sales charge on Class A shares: Aggregation, Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intention. For details please refer to our prospectus.

  5. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class I (FEAIX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.50
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1 Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.27
Total Annual Operating Expenses0.77
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1-0.12
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.65
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    Effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously. Prior to August 17, 2020, management fees were 0.90% (waived to 0.85%) of the first $2.25 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.85% of the next $2.75 billion of average daily net assets, and 0.80% of average daily net assets in excess of $5 billion. As of August 17, 2020, the management fee is 0.50%. In addition, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class C (FEAMX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

  
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of the lesser of your purchase or redemption price)1.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.50
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees1.00
Other Expenses0.32
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.82
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1-0.17
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.65
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    Effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously. Prior to August 17, 2020, management fees were 0.90% (waived to 0.85%) of the first $2.25 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.85% of the next $2.75 billion of average daily net assets, and 0.80% of average daily net assets in excess of $5 billion. As of August 17, 2020, the management fee is 0.50%. In addition, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R3 (EARFX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2023

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.50
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.35
Other Expenses20.30
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.15
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2-0.15
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.00
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    Effective August 17, 2020, the Fund is subject to different (generally lower) fees and expenses than previously. Prior to August 17, 2020, management fees were 0.90% (waived to 0.85%) of the first $2.25 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.85% of the next $2.75 billion of average daily net assets, and 0.80% of average daily net assets in excess of $5 billion. As of August 17, 2020, the management fee is 0.50%. In addition, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/ or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, C, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, C, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 0.90%, 1.65%, 0.65% and 0.65% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. 2

    “Other Expenses” are restated to reflect estimated expenses for the current fiscal year due to changes to the Fund’s principal investment strategies; actual expenses may vary.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class I (FECRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of April 30, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (as a percentage of average net assets attributable to our Common Shares):1

Management Fees21.44
Interest Payment on Borrowed Funds31.59
Other Expenses40.79
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses3.82
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement-0.23
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement53.59
Adjusted Expense Ratio (%)62.00
Management Ratio (%)7
Management Fee based on managed assets1.25
Management Fee based on net assets1.44
  1. Disclosures

  2. The Fund continuously offers its Common Shares through “the Distributor”, as principal underwriter, on a best efforts basis. Class A Shares, Class A-2 Shares and Class I Shares will be sold on a continuous basis at the Fund’s then current net asset value (“NAV”) per Share, plus for Class A Shares and Class A-2 Shares only, a maximum front-end sales commission of 2.50%. While neither the Fund nor the Distributor impose a front-end sales commission on Class I Shares, if you buy Class I Shares through certain financial firms, they may directly charge you transaction or other fees in such amount as they may determine. Please consult your financial firm for additional information.

  3. Investors that purchase $250,000 or more of the Fund’s Class A Shares and/or Class A-2 Shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, unless eligible for a waiver, purchases of $250,000 or more of Class A Shares or Class A-2 Shares will be subject to an early withdrawal charge of 1.50% if the shares are repurchased during the first 12 months after their purchase. See “Early Withdrawal Charges—Class A Shares and Class A-2 Shares”

  4. The Fund does not currently charge a repurchase fee. However, in the future the Fund may charge a repurchase fee of up to 2.00%.

  5. 1

    The above table illustrates the aggregate fees and expenses (based on average net assets) that the Fund expects to incur and that Shareholders can expect to bear directly or indirectly. Because the Fund has a limited operating history, many of these expenses are estimates

  6. 2

    The Management Fee paid by the Fund is calculated at the annual rate of 1.25% of the average daily value of the Fund’s Managed Assets which includes assets purchased with borrowed money. The table above assumes that the Fund borrows money for investment purposes at an average amount of 13.29% of its Managed Assets, which is the percentage of the Fund’s average borrowings to average Managed Assets  for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The Management Fee in the table is greater than 1.25% since it is computed as a percentage of the Fund’s net assets for presentation therein. “Managed Assets” means the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to borrowings for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Fund’s accrued liabilities (other than liabilities representing borrowings for investment purposes).

  7. 3

    Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds are based on average borrowings and interest rates for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, average borrowings represented approximately 13.29% of the Fund’s average Managed Assets and the Fund bears expenses relating to such borrowings at an annual effective interest rate of 10.35% (plus applicable fees the Fund incurs in connection with its credit facility).

  8. 4

    Other expenses include, but are not limited to, accounting, legal and auditing fees of the Fund, acquired fund fees and expenses, as well as fees payable to the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund (as defined in the 1940 Act) (“Independent Trustees”).

  9. 5

    The annual expense ratio is based on expenses incurred by the fund, as stated in the most recent prospectus. FEIM has contractually undertaken to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of the Fund so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of the Class A, Class A-2 and Class I shareholders are limited to 2.25%, 2.75% and 2.00%, respectively, of average net assets. This undertaking lasts until April 30, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed to repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed 2.25%, 2.75% and 2.00% of the class’ average net assets, or such other lower amount as may be in place at the time of repayment. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the date in which the Fund incurred the fee and/or expense.

  10. 6

    The Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain investment expenses, such as interest expense from borrowings and repurchase agreements and dividend expense from investments on short sales, incurred directly by the Fund or indirectly through the Fund’s investments in underlying First Eagle Funds (if applicable), none of which are paid to First Eagle.

  11. 7

    The Management Fee paid by the Fund is calculated at the annual rate of 1.25% of the average daily value of the Fund’s Managed Assets which includes assets purchased with borrowed money. The table above assumes that the Fund borrows money for investment purposes at an average amount of 13.29% of its Managed Assets, which is the percentage of the Fund’s average borrowings to average Managed Assets for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The Management Fee in the table is greater than 1.25% since it is computed as a percentage of the Fund’s net assets for presentation therein. “Managed Assets” means the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to borrowings for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Fund’s accrued liabilities (other than liabilities representing borrowings for investment purposes).

  12. Class I Shares. The minimum initial investment for Class I Shares is $1 million per account. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.

  13. The initial investment minimums may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The Fund or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial investment for certain classes of shares or categories of investors at their discretion. The minimum initial investment may also be modified for current officers, trustees, directors, and employees of the Fund, First Eagle, the Adviser, the Subadviser, the Distributor, certain other subsidiaries of First Eagle, The Blackstone Group Inc., Corsair Capital LLC, employees of certain firms providing services to the Fund (such as the custodian and the shareholder servicing agent), and to the immediate family members of any such persons or to any trust, pension, profit-sharing or other benefit plan for only such persons. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

  14. “With load” performance for Class A Shares gives effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 2.50%.

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Share Class A (FECAX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of April 30, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $100,0002.502.50
$100,000 but less than $250,0001.502.00
$250,000 and over0.001.50

 

Expense Ratio (%)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (as a percentage of average net assets attributable to our Common Shares):1

Management Fees21.44
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Interest Payment on Borrowed Funds31.59
Other Expenses40.79
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses4.07
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement-0.23
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement53.84
Adjusted Expense Ratio (%)62.25
Management Ratio (%)7
Management Fee based on managed assets1.25
Management Fee based on net assets1.44
  1. Disclosures

  2. The Fund continuously offers its Common Shares through “the Distributor”, as principal underwriter, on a best efforts basis. Class A Shares, Class A-2 Shares and Class I Shares will be sold on a continuous basis at the Fund’s then current net asset value (“NAV”) per Share, plus for Class A Shares and Class A-2 Shares only, a maximum front-end sales commission of 2.50%. While neither the Fund nor the Distributor impose a front-end sales commission on Class I Shares, if you buy Class I Shares through certain financial firms, they may directly charge you transaction or other fees in such amount as they may determine. Please consult your financial firm for additional information.

  3. Investors that purchase $250,000 or more of the Fund’s Class A Shares and/or Class A-2 Shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, unless eligible for a waiver, purchases of $250,000 or more of Class A Shares or Class A-2 Shares will be subject to an early withdrawal charge of 1.50% if the shares are repurchased during the first 12 months after their purchase. See “Early Withdrawal Charges—Class A Shares and Class A-2 Shares”

  4. The Fund does not currently charge a repurchase fee. However, in the future the Fund may charge a repurchase fee of up to 2.00%.

  5. 1

    The above table illustrates the aggregate fees and expenses (based on average net assets) that the Fund expects to incur and that Shareholders can expect to bear directly or indirectly. Because the Fund has a limited operating history, many of these expenses are estimates

  6. 2

    The Management Fee paid by the Fund is calculated at the annual rate of 1.25% of the average daily value of the Fund’s Managed Assets which includes assets purchased with borrowed money. The table above assumes that the Fund borrows money for investment purposes at an average amount of 13.29% of its Managed Assets, which is the percentage of the Fund’s average borrowings to average Managed Assets  for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The Management Fee in the table is greater than 1.25% since it is computed as a percentage of the Fund’s net assets for presentation therein. “Managed Assets” means the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to borrowings for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Fund’s accrued liabilities (other than liabilities representing borrowings for investment purposes).

  7. 3

    Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds are based on average borrowings and interest rates for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, average borrowings represented approximately 13.29% of the Fund’s average Managed Assets and the Fund bears expenses relating to such borrowings at an annual effective interest rate of 10.35% (plus applicable fees the Fund incurs in connection with its credit facility).

  8. 4

    Other expenses include, but are not limited to, accounting, legal and auditing fees of the Fund, acquired fund fees and expenses, as well as fees payable to the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund (as defined in the 1940 Act) (“Independent Trustees”).

  9. 5

    The annual expense ratio is based on expenses incurred by the fund, as stated in the most recent prospectus. FEIM has contractually undertaken to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of the Fund so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of the Class A, Class A-2 and Class I shareholders are limited to 2.25%, 2.75% and 2.00%, respectively, of average net assets. This undertaking lasts until April 30, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed to repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed 2.25%, 2.75% and 2.00% of the class’ average net assets, or such other lower amount as may be in place at the time of repayment. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the date in which the Fund incurred the fee and/or expense.

  10. 6

    The Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain investment expenses, such as interest expense from borrowings and repurchase agreements and dividend expense from investments on short sales, incurred directly by the Fund or indirectly through the Fund’s investments in underlying First Eagle Funds (if applicable), none of which are paid to First Eagle.

  11. 7

    The Management Fee paid by the Fund is calculated at the annual rate of 1.25% of the average daily value of the Fund’s Managed Assets which includes assets purchased with borrowed money. The table above assumes that the Fund borrows money for investment purposes at an average amount of 13.29% of its Managed Assets, which is the percentage of the Fund’s average borrowings to average Managed Assets for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The Management Fee in the table is greater than 1.25% since it is computed as a percentage of the Fund’s net assets for presentation therein. “Managed Assets” means the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to borrowings for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Fund’s accrued liabilities (other than liabilities representing borrowings for investment purposes).

  12. Class A Shares. The minimum initial investment for Class A Shares is $2,500 per account. The minimum subsequent investment amount for Class A Shares is $100.

  13. The initial investment minimums may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The Fund or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial investment for certain classes of shares or categories of investors at their discretion. The minimum initial investment may also be modified for current officers, trustees, directors, and employees of the Fund, First Eagle, the Adviser, the Subadviser, the Distributor, certain other subsidiaries of First Eagle, The Blackstone Group Inc., Corsair Capital LLC, employees of certain firms providing services to the Fund (such as the custodian and the shareholder servicing agent), and to the immediate family members of any such persons or to any trust, pension, profit-sharing or other benefit plan for only such persons. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

  14. “With load” performance for Class A Shares gives effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 2.50%.

  15. The Credit Opportunities Fund’s Common Shares are not listed for trading on any national securities exchange, have no trading market and no market is expected to develop.

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Share Class A (FESAX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $25,0005.004.50
$25,000 but less than $50,0004.504.25
$50,000 but less than $100,0004.003.75
$100,000 but less than $250,0003.253.00
$250,000 but less than $500,0002.502.25
$500,000 but less than $1,000,0001.501.25
$1,000,000 and over10.000.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees20.85
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Other Expenses0.22
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses0.01
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.33
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2-0.07
Total Annual Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.26
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

  3. 2

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (‘‘FEIM’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any)(‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.00% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay FEIM for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.00% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which FEIM incurred the expense.

  4. The average annual returns for Class A Shares “with sales charge” of the First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund gives effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%.

  5. The First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund ("The Fund") is new and may not be successful under all future market conditions. The Fund may not attract sufficient assets to achieve investment, trading or other efficiencies.

  6. There are several ways to lower the sales charge on Class A shares: Aggregation, Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intention. For details please refer to our prospectus.

  7. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class I (FESCX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.85
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.24
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses0.01
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.10
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1-0.09
Total Annual Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.01
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (‘‘FEIM’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any)(‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.00% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay FEIM for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.00% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which FEIM incurred the expense.

  3. The First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund ("The Fund") is new and may not be successful under all future market conditions. The Fund may not attract sufficient assets to achieve investment, trading or other efficiencies.

  4. Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.

  5. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R6 (FESRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.85
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses0.17
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses0.01
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.03
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1-0.02
Total Annual Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.01
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (‘‘FEIM’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any)(‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.00% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay FEIM for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.00% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which FEIM incurred the expense.

  3. The First Eagle Small Cap Opportunity Fund ("The Fund") is new and may not be successful under all future market conditions. The Fund may not attract sufficient assets to achieve investment, trading or other efficiencies.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class A (FDUAX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $100,0002.502.25
$100,000 but less than $250,0001.501.25
$250,000 and over10.000.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

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

Management Fees20.45
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Interest and Related Expenses30.12
Other Expenses40.53
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.35
Fee Waiver and Reimbursement2(0.38)
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.97
Adjusted Expense Ratio50.85
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $250,000 or more without an initial sales charge. There are several ways to lower the sales charge on Class A shares: Aggregation, Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intention. For details please refer to our prospectus. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

  3. 2

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.85%, 0.60% and 0.60% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.85%, 0.60% and 0.60% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense. In addition, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the period from May 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee shown in the table for the term of the waiver from 0.45% to 0.00%, such that during the six-month them of this management fee waiver, the annual operating expenses (as such term is defined in the paragraph above (which excludes certain other expenses enumerated above which will be borne by the Fund) of each of Classes A, I and R6 will not exceed 0.40%, 0.15% and 0.15%, respectively. Any waiver that is directly attributable to the management fee for the period from May 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024 will not be repaid to the Adviser.

  4. 3

    Includes interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters.

  5. 4

    ‘‘Other Expenses’’ are based on estimated expenses for the current fiscal year; actual expenses may vary.

  6. 5

    The Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain fees and expenses, such as interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters. The Fund is currently in a “ramp-up” period, during which it may not be fully invested, and certain of these expenses may change over time.

Share Class I (FDUIX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

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

Management Fees10.45
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Interest and Related Expenses20.12
Other Expenses30.53
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.10
Fee Waiver and Reimbursement2(0.38)
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.72
Adjusted Expense Ratio40.60
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.85%, 0.60% and 0.60% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.85%, 0.60% and 0.60% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense. In addition, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the period from May 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee shown in the table for the term of the waiver from 0.45% to 0.00%, such that during the six-month them of this management fee waiver, the annual operating expenses (as such term is defined in the paragraph above (which excludes certain other expenses enumerated above which will be borne by the Fund) of each of Classes A, I and R6 will not exceed 0.40%, 0.15% and 0.15%, respectively. Any waiver that is directly attributable to the management fee for the period from May 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024 will not be repaid to the Adviser.

  3. 2

    Includes interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters.

  4. 3

    ‘‘Other Expenses’’ are based on estimated expenses for the current fiscal year; actual expenses may vary.

  5. 4

    The Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain fees and expenses, such as interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters. The Fund is currently in a “ramp-up” period, during which it may not be fully invested, and certain of these expenses may change over time.

Share Class R6 (FDURX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

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

Management Fees10.45
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Interest and Related Expenses20.12
Other Expenses30.53
Total Annual Operating Expenses1.10
Fee Waiver and Reimbursement2(0.38)
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.72
Adjusted Expense Ratio40.60
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest charges on any borrowings, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and other expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 0.85%, 0.60% and 0.60% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 0.85%, 0.60% and 0.60% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense. In addition, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the period from May 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee shown in the table for the term of the waiver from 0.45% to 0.00%, such that during the six-month them of this management fee waiver, the annual operating expenses (as such term is defined in the paragraph above (which excludes certain other expenses enumerated above which will be borne by the Fund) of each of Classes A, I and R6 will not exceed 0.40%, 0.15% and 0.15%, respectively. Any waiver that is directly attributable to the management fee for the period from May 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024 will not be repaid to the Adviser.

  3. 2

    Includes interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters.

  4. 3

    ‘‘Other Expenses’’ are based on estimated expenses for the current fiscal year; actual expenses may vary.

  5. 4

    The Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain fees and expenses, such as interest expense and fees paid on Fund borrowings and/or interest and related expenses from inverse floaters. The Fund is currently in a “ramp-up” period, during which it may not be fully invested, and certain of these expenses may change over time.

Share Class A (FERAX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $25,0005.004.50
$25,000 but less than $50,0004.504.25
$50,000 but less than $100,0004.003.75
$100,000 but less than $250,0003.253.00
$250,000 but less than $500,0002.502.25
$500,000 but less than $1,000,0001.501.25
$1,000,000 and over10.000.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees20.65
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Other Expenses5.01
Total Annual Operating Expenses5.91
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2-4.81
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.10
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

  3. 2

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (“FEIM”) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (“annual operating expenses”) of each class are limited to 1.10%, 0.85% and 0.85% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay FEIM for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 1.10%, 0.85% and 0.85% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which FEIM incurred the expense.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class I (FEREX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.65
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses24.81
Total Annual Operating Expenses5.46
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1-4.61
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.85
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (“FEIM”) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (“annual operating expenses”) of each class are limited to 1.10%, 0.85% and 0.85% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay FEIM for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 1.10%, 0.85% and 0.85% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which FEIM incurred the expense.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R6 (FERRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.65
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses4.88
Total Annual Operating Expenses5.51
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1-4.66
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.85
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (“FEIM”) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (“annual operating expenses”) of each class are limited to 1.10%, 0.85% and 0.85% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay FEIM for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed either: (1) 1.10%, 0.85% and 0.85% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which FEIM incurred the expense.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class A (FEMAX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $25,0005.004.50
$25,000 but less than $50,0004.504.25
$50,000 but less than $100,0004.003.75
$100,000 but less than $250,0003.253.00
$250,000 but less than $500,0002.502.25
$500,000 but less than $1,000,0001.501.25
$1,000,000 and over10.000.00

 

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees20.75
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.25
Other Expenses6.08
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses0.01
Total Annual Operating Expenses7.09
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2-5.88
Total Annual Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1.21
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

  3. 2

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 1.20%, 0.95% and 0.95% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 1.20%, 0.95% and 0.95% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  4. There are several ways to lower the sales charge on Class A shares: Aggregation, Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intention. For details please refer to our prospectus.

  5. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class I (FESMX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.75
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses2.21
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses0.01
Total Annual Operating Expenses2.97
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1-2.01
Total Annual Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.96
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 1.20%, 0.95% and 0.95% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 1.20%, 0.95% and 0.95% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. Class I Shares require $1MM minimum investment and are offered without sales charge. There is no minimum subsequent investment amount for Class I Shares.

  4. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class R6 (FEXRX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of March 1, 2024

Expense Ratio (%)

These are the expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment

Management Fees10.75
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.00
Other Expenses8.21
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses0.01
Total Annual Operating Expenses8.97
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement1-8.01
Total Annual Operating Expenses after Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement0.96
  1. Disclosures

  2. 1

    First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the ‘‘Adviser’’) has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of Classes A, I and R6 so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of each class are limited to 1.20%, 0.95% and 0.95% of average net assets, respectively. Each of these undertakings lasts until February 28, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed that each of Classes A, I and R6 will repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed the lesser of: (1) 1.20%, 0.95% and 0.95% of the class’ average net assets, respectively; or (2) if applicable, the then-current expense limitations. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense.

  3. In order to claim a breakpoint or other means of reducing the sales charge, an investor should notify his or her dealer, the Distributor, or the Transfer Agent (DST) at the time of purchase.

Share Class A-2 (FCAAX)

Expense Ratio and Shareholder Fees as of April 30, 2024

Shareholder Fee (%)

These are the fees paid directly from your investment.

 Sales ChargeDealer Re-Allowance
Less than $100,0002.502.50
$100,000 but less than $250,0001.502.00
$250,000 and over0.001.50
Expense Ratio (%)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (as a percentage of average net assets attributable to our Common Shares):1

Management Fees21.44
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees0.75
Interest Payment on Borrowed Funds31.59
Other Expenses40.77
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses4.55
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement-0.21
Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement54.34
Adjusted Expense Ratio (%)62.75
Management Ratio (%)7
Management Fee based on managed assets1.25
Management Fee based on net assets1.44
  1. Disclosures

  2. The Fund continuously offers its Common Shares through “the Distributor”, as principal underwriter, on a best efforts basis. Class A Shares, Class A-2 Shares and Class I Shares will be sold on a continuous basis at the Fund’s then current net asset value (“NAV”) per Share, plus for Class A Shares and Class A-2 Shares only, a maximum front-end sales commission of 2.50%. While neither the Fund nor the Distributor impose a front-end sales commission on Class I Shares, if you buy Class I Shares through certain financial firms, they may directly charge you transaction or other fees in such amount as they may determine. Please consult your financial firm for additional information.

  3. Investors that purchase $250,000 or more of the Fund’s Class A Shares and/or Class A-2 Shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, unless eligible for a waiver, purchases of $250,000 or more of Class A Shares or Class A-2 Shares will be subject to an early withdrawal charge of 1.50% if the shares are repurchased during the first 12 months after their purchase. See “Early Withdrawal Charges—Class A Shares and Class A-2 Shares”

  4. The Fund does not currently charge a repurchase fee. However, in the future the Fund may charge a repurchase fee of up to 2.00%.

  5. 1

    The above table illustrates the aggregate fees and expenses (based on average net assets) that the Fund expects to incur and that Shareholders can expect to bear directly or indirectly. Because the Fund has a limited operating history, many of these expenses are estimates

  6. 2

    The Management Fee paid by the Fund is calculated at the annual rate of 1.25% of the average daily value of the Fund’s Managed Assets which includes assets purchased with borrowed money. The table above assumes that the Fund borrows money for investment purposes at an average amount of 13.29% of its Managed Assets, which is the percentage of the Fund’s average borrowings to average Managed Assets  for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The Management Fee in the table is greater than 1.25% since it is computed as a percentage of the Fund’s net assets for presentation therein. “Managed Assets” means the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to borrowings for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Fund’s accrued liabilities (other than liabilities representing borrowings for investment purposes).

  7. 3

    Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds are based on average borrowings and interest rates for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, average borrowings represented approximately 13.29% of the Fund’s average Managed Assets and the Fund bears expenses relating to such borrowings at an annual effective interest rate of 10.35% (plus applicable fees the Fund incurs in connection with its credit facility).

  8. 4

    Other expenses include, but are not limited to, accounting, legal and auditing fees of the Fund, acquired fund fees and expenses, as well as fees payable to the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund (as defined in the 1940 Act) (“Independent Trustees”).

  9. 5

    The annual expense ratio is based on expenses incurred by the fund, as stated in the most recent prospectus. FEIM has contractually undertaken to waive and/or reimburse certain fees and expenses of the Fund so that the total annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (‘‘annual operating expenses’’) of the Class A, Class A-2 and Class I shareholders are limited to 2.25%, 2.75% and 2.00%, respectively, of average net assets. This undertaking lasts until April 30, 2025 and may not be terminated during its term without the consent of the Board of Trustees. The Fund has agreed to repay the Adviser for fees and expenses waived or reimbursed for the class provided that repayment does not cause annual operating expenses (after the repayment is taken into account) to exceed 2.25%, 2.75% and 2.00% of the class’ average net assets, or such other lower amount as may be in place at the time of repayment. Any such repayment must be made within three years after the date in which the Fund incurred the fee and/or expense.

  10. 6

    The Adjusted Expense Ratio excludes certain investment expenses, such as interest expense from borrowings and repurchase agreements and dividend expense from investments on short sales, incurred directly by the Fund or indirectly through the Fund’s investments in underlying First Eagle Funds (if applicable), none of which are paid to First Eagle.

  11. 7

    The Management Fee paid by the Fund is calculated at the annual rate of 1.25% of the average daily value of the Fund’s Managed Assets which includes assets purchased with borrowed money. The table above assumes that the Fund borrows money for investment purposes at an average amount of 13.29% of its Managed Assets, which is the percentage of the Fund’s average borrowings to average Managed Assets for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The Management Fee in the table is greater than 1.25% since it is computed as a percentage of the Fund’s net assets for presentation therein. “Managed Assets” means the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to borrowings for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Fund’s accrued liabilities (other than liabilities representing borrowings for investment purposes).

  12. Class A-2 Shares. The minimum initial investment for Class A2 Shares is $2,500 per account. The minimum subsequent investment amount for Class A2 Shares is $100.

  13. The initial investment minimums may be modified for certain financial firms that submit orders on behalf of their customers. The Fund or the Distributor may lower or waive the minimum initial investment for certain classes of shares or categories of investors at their discretion. The minimum initial investment may also be modified for current officers, trustees, directors, and employees of the Fund, First Eagle, the Adviser, the Subadviser, the Distributor, certain other subsidiaries of First Eagle, The Blackstone Group Inc., Corsair Capital LLC, employees of certain firms providing services to the Fund (such as the custodian and the shareholder servicing agent), and to the immediate family members of any such persons or to any trust, pension, profit-sharing or other benefit plan for only such persons. Please see the Statement of Additional Information for details.

  14. The Credit Opportunities Fund is an Interval Fund, a type of fund that, in order to provide liquidity to shareholders, has adopted a fundamental investment policy to make quarterly offers to repurchase between 5% and 25% of its outstanding Common Shares at net asset value (“NAV”). Subject to applicable law and approval of the Board of Trustees for each quarterly repurchase offer, the Fund currently expects to offer to repurchase 5% of the Fund’s outstanding Common Shares at NAV on a quarterly basis.

  15. The Credit Opportunities Fund’s Common Shares are not listed for trading on any national securities exchange, have no trading market and no market is expected to develop.

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Payout Schedule (Class A Shares)

FEF Distributors, as the Funds' principal underwriter, may pay dealers of record commissions (as detailed below) on purchases of Class A Shares that were not previously subject to a front-end sales charge and dealer commission. The following commission schedule is for the First Eagle Global, Overseas, U.S. Value, Gold, Rising Dividend Fund, Small Cap Opportunity, Global Real Assets Funds and U.S. Smid Cap Opportunity Fund.

Purchase Amount

Commission (as % of purchase amount)

$1,000,000 - $2,999,999*1.00%
$3,000,000 - $4,999,999.75%
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999.50%
$10,000,000 and up.25%

The following commission schedule is for the Global Income Builder and High Income Fund.

Purchase Amount

Commission (as % of purchase amount)

$250,000 - $2,999,999.991.00%
$3,000,000 - $4,999,999.99.75%
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999.99.50%
$10,000,000 and up.25%

If you redeem any of those shares within the 18 months of the end of the calendar month of their purchase, a contingent deferred sales charge (called the "Class A contingent deferred sales charge") may be deducted from the redemption proceeds. The Class A contingent deferred sales charge may be up to, but will not exceed, 1.00% of the lesser (1) the aggregate net asset value of the redeemed shares at the time of redemption (excluding shares purchased by reinvestment of dividends or capital gain distributions), or (2) the original net asset value of the redeemed shares.

*Investors that purchase $250,000 or more of the First Eagle Credit Opportunities Fund Class A Shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase (FEF Distributors, as the Funds principal underwriter, may pay dealers of record a commission 1.50%). However, unless eligible for a waiver, purchases of $250,000 or more of Class A Shares will be subject to an early withdrawal charge of 1.50% if the shares are repurchased during the first 12 months after their purchase. See ‘‘Early Withdrawal Charges—Class A Shares" in the fund prospectus.