Mairs & Power

Small Cap Fund Overview

The Mairs & Power Small Cap Fund (MSCFX) seeks to provide shareholders with above-average long-term appreciation.

Principal Investment Strategies:

The Fund normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks issued by small cap companies, with some emphasis on companies located in the Upper Midwest region.  For this purpose, small cap companies are defined as companies whose market capitalization at the time of purchase come within the range represented by companies in the S&P 600 Index as of December 31 of the preceding year.  The S&P 600 is a widely used benchmark for small cap performance and is rebalanced continuously.  As of December 31, 2011, the market capitalization ranges for the S&P 600 were approximately $30 million to $3.7 billion.

In selecting stocks, preference is given to companies with attractive business niches, strong competitive positions, and the potential to grow revenues, earnings and cash flows consistently over the long term.  Capable management with a track record of prudent capital deployment is also an important consideration.  Some emphasis is given to companies generally located in the Upper Midwest region of the United States.  Stock selection may reflect either a growth or value investment approach.  The Fund also can invest in common stocks issued by companies with market capitalizations above the range of the S&P 600; in convertible debt securities which are rated less than investment grade (also known as "high yield" or "junk bonds"); and up to 25% of its assets in securities of foreign issuers which are listed on a U.S. stock exchange or are represented by American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).  The Fund seeks to keep its assets reasonably fully invested at all times, to maintain modest portfolio turnover rates, and to mitigate risk by investing in a diversified portfolio of securities.

The Fund is offered on a no-load basis, which means that you pay no sales charge for the purchase or sale of Fund shares and no 12b-1 marketing fees. You will, however, incur expenses for investment advisory, management, and administrative services, which are included in annual fund operating expenses.