Impax High Yield Bond Fund

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Lipper rankings are based on total returns (not including sales charges) for the periods indicated and compare total return performance with that of other funds in the category.

Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSRO), such as Standard & Poor’s, and typically range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). When ratings from two NRSROs are available, the lowest rating is used. Bonds not rated by an NRSRO are included in the Not Rated category, which does not necessarily indicate low quality. Cash is defined as bonds with stated maturities of seven days or less and includes money market funds and other cash equivalents. For more information regarding rating methodologies for S&P visit www.standardandpoors.com and for Moody’s visit www.moodys.com.